Amanda PhillipsA Valentine’s Weekend in New York City
New York City: a metropolis of famous landmarks, around-the-clock energy and the romantic valentine’s weekend getaway of choice for couples across the globe.
Regularly making top 10 lists of places that you must visit before you die, the Big Apple has something that appeals to everyone no matter what kind of holiday they are after. Alive at all times of year and never sleeping, New York is one of the most romantic places on earth if you’re looking to get away for Valentine’s Day.
Ideally suited for couples who love to get lost in a metropolitan wilderness, New York City offers an endless possibility of romantic moments. Here are some of the events on offer for the 14th of February 2016.
Visit a private Valentine’s Day art show
If you and your other half have a mutual love affair for art, the Museum of Modern Art is hosting a special Valentine’s Day tour for the city’s romantic twosomes. Enjoy a luxury candle-lit wine reception complete with hors d’oeuvres before learning about the artwork on a private after-hours group tour.
Pretend to be your favourite on-screen couple
You can barely walk five steps in NYC without spotting a building used in one of your favourite films. If you and your loved one have a favourite romantic movie that was filmed in the Big Apple, it’s likely it will be on the Romantic Movie Moments Tour. This two-and-a-half-hour tour around Manhattan includes locations from When Harry Met Sally, Sweet Home Alabama, Maid in Manhattan and the first Sex and the City film.
Take an evening cruise on the waters of Manhattan
Every visit to New York requires a day where you do nothing but take in the famous Manhattan skyline. Imagine gazing at that skyline, at night, in a boat, with the person you love (plus wine and dinner). There are several companies that organise cruises on the Hudson river, and most are offering Valentine’s Day deals with drinks, dinner and dancing.
Star gaze in the Planetarium
February is a chilly month in New York for stargazing, however the Hayden Planetarium is offering a warmer indoor alternative. Located inside the American Museum of Natural History, the planetarium is hosting a Valentine’s event Romance Under the Stars complete with open bar, hors d’oeuvres and live music followed by romantic stories from the ancient past.
Pretend it’s Halloween
If you and your love would rather celebrate Halloween over Valentine’s Day, rest assured New York offers plenty of fright-fests all year round. The Blood Manor haunted house is an interactive show where guests take a guided tour around a mansion populated by trained actors. It’s open all year, and has a special ticket-only Bloody Valentine weekend event.
Overlook the city from the Rockefeller Centre
The Rockefeller Centre is always regarded as a must-see on a trip to New York City. If you’re going to be there over the V-Day weekend, then the Manhattan building complex is hosting numerous events to suit a variety of romantic styles. Whether you want to cosy up on the observation deck, or listen to a jazz band in the Rainbow Room, the Rockefeller Centre will have something to help your sweetheart fall for you all over again.
Keeping it low-key
If you would rather not attend an official Valentine’s Day event and prefer to do something small with your spouse, NYC has plenty of smaller couple-based activities. A romantic stroll around Central Park, an evening meal at one of the city’s many eclectic restaurants, or join the loved up couples in Times Square (it’s not unusual to see a Valentine’s Day wedding taking place). New York City is known for having something for everyone, and the 14th of February is no exception.