New York is known as the City That Never Sleeps for good reason. With so many attractions, events and historic sites, the city offers a wide range of possibilities. Whether you are interested in taking in a show, dining at a restaurant, visiting a museum and gallery or enjoying a bit of nightlife, New York gives you plenty of options to celebrate an anniversary with your significant other.
Central Park is arguably one of the most popular destinations in New York. Couples may enjoy spending the whole day in the park celebrating their anniversary. If the weather permits, you can begin the day with a breakfast picnic on Cherry Hill overlooking the lake and surrounded by cherry trees, forsythia and azalea shrubs. After the picnic, stroll around the park to the Central Park Zoo. Check out the sea lion pool in the center courtyard or the penguins and polar bears nearby. After the zoo, visit Kerbs Memorial Boathouse or Dancing Crane Cafe for a light lunch. Spend the rest of the afternoon into the evening enjoying any of Central Park's many points of interest. Some possibilities include Azalea Pond, Belvedere Castle and Conservatory Garden, or enjoy a free performance at Delacorte Theater. Once night falls, take a carriage ride to a nearby restaurant for dinner, drinks and dancing.
Central Park Conservancy
14 E. 60th Street
New York, NY 10022
212-310-6600
centralparknyc.org
Couples can begin their anniversary by visiting the Bryant Park Grill cafe for lunch. After lunch, stop by Le Carrousel for a ride on a carousel horse. Make the five-minute walk from Bryant Park to Times Square to check out your favorite famous people at Madame Tussaud's wax museum. Be sure to leave the museum soon enough to make it to one of Times Square's many theater productions. After leaving the show, take a cab ride to one of the local dining spots. For a romantic dinner, you might consider B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, Dave & Buster's or the Hard Rock Cafe.
Bryant Park
40th Street at Sixth Avenue
New York, NY 10036
212-768-4242
bryantpark.org
Times Square
W 46th Street & Broadway Ave
New York, NY 10036
timessquare.com
Music lovers may enjoy making the Bowery Ballroom a stop on their anniversary night. The two-level music spot hosts performances by popular musicians, as well as up-and-coming and indie acts. Couples can also enjoy drinks and conversation at the downstairs bar before the show begins. After the Bowery Ballroom, couples can enjoy dinner and dancing at nearby Sammy's Roumanian Steak House.
Bowery Ballroom
6 Delancey Street
New York, NY 10002
212-533-2111
boweryballroom.com
Sammy's Roumanian Steak House
157 Chrystie Street
New York, NY 10002
212-673-0330
Young couples may be interested in celebrating their anniversary at the Cotton Club. This legendary club, famous for its soul food, jazz and swing, has been home to legendary acts such as Lena Horne and Duke Ellington. Each day provides a different theme of food, dancing and entertainment. Possibilities include Monday's night of swing dancing and soul food, Thursday's night of jazz and buffet dinner and Sunday's afternoon of gospel music and brunch.
Cotton Club
656 West 125th Street
New York, NY 10027
212-663-7980
cottonclub-newyork.com
