New York’s Best Anti-Dinner Valentine’s Day Dates
Impress your date this Valentine’s Day by ditching the same tired dinner routine in favor of one of these romantic New York City experiences!
1. Helicopter ride over Manhattan.
Liberty Helicopters and New York Helicopter offer a variety of tours over Manhattan. What better way to experience the city and surprise your date than with a once in a lifetime helicopter ride?
2. Cooking class.
In addition to traditional cooking classes, Mia Chef Gelateria offers baking and gelato-making classes, as well as private cooking classes, through its Mia Academy in Gramercy Park.
3. Cruise around Manhattan.
Classic Harbor Line offers several cruises including brunch cruises, sunset cruises and wine tasting cruises. Boats have indoor space, so don’t worry about the cold!
4. Dance lessons.
Dance Manhattan offers a variety of couples courses perfect to turn up the heat this Valentine’s Day! If you want a more risqué approach, you might try pole dancing lessons at New York Pole Dancing.
5. Couples massage.
Treat each other to a relaxing and romantic couples massage at one of New York City’s premiere spas. Depending on where you live, you should have lots of options.
6. Empire State Building.
The Empire State Building is generally known as one of the romantic spots in New York, and has set the scene for romantic movies such as Sleepless in Seattle and An Affair to Remember.
7. Carriage ride in Central Park.
There is nothing more romantic than a carriage ride in Central Park. Bundle up and enjoy one of New York’s quintessential activities!
8. Ice skating at Rockefeller Center.
Ice skating at The Rink at Rockefeller Center is an iconic New York City winter activity. Other popular options include Citi Pond at Bryant Park and Trump Rink in Central Park.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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February 5, 2013 at 12:32 am (135 days ago)Amazing pics……..It attracts everyone……
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February 5, 2013 at 9:16 am (134 days ago)My favorite holiday of the year! (I know, such a sap;-) I’m surprising the boo with a tour of NY vineyards, complete with lots of vino and chocolate tastings!
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February 26, 2013 at 4:53 am (114 days ago)Sounds fantastic – hope you both enjoyed!
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February 5, 2013 at 10:39 am (134 days ago)They all sound great. I would watch out for the jumped up price on the day though and some extra cold weather (all the more reason to snuggle up together).
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February 26, 2013 at 4:54 am (114 days ago)Everything jumps around the holidays! Especially the flowers. I agree – cuddling by a fire is just as nice!
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February 9, 2013 at 9:47 pm (130 days ago)Yes restaurant prices go up a lot. I am going to dinner at Megu and it is 120 plus pairing of sake another 50 x 2! I used BiteScore to make sure it had an A great plugin if you use OpenTable.
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February 26, 2013 at 4:54 am (114 days ago)Thanks for the suggestion – I’ll have to check that out!
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February 12, 2013 at 2:13 am (128 days ago)amazing pic….
Really all are amazing it attract everyone….
but i like Helicopter ride over Manhattan….
thanks for sharing and letting us know about this interesting event.
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April 24, 2013 at 8:01 am (56 days ago)A helicopter ride for New york can also b a great idea for couples .