New York on Valentine's Day has a great deal to offer--from theater to restaurants or perusing romantic landmarks. It may not be Paris or Rome, but New York is still a city full of romance. Some of the sights have become synonymous with romance due to the many romantic films that have been based in New York City.
Located on the 26th floor of the Beekman Tower Hotel, Top of the Tower is a restaurant that offers amazing views of the city while you dine. Enjoy a romantic Valentine's Day meal with the one you love, with the night-time New York City view as your back drop. The restaurant is open seven days a week until 11 p.m. (10 p.m. on Sundays), serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu consists of classic American cuisine.
Beekman Tower Hotel
49th and 1st
3 Mitchell Place
New York, NY 10017
212-980-4796
thetopofthetower.com
A night at the theater might be a perfect Valentine's Day date, and New York has many to choose from, including the Broadhurst Theater. Home to hit Broadway shows, the Broadhurst stages productions of well-known plays starring the big names in acting. As of October 2010, the theater will be running "Merchant of Venice," starring Al Pacino. New York has many theaters, so finding a show to get into the romantic mood should not be difficult.
Broadhurst Theater
235 W. 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
newyorkcitytheatre.com
Touring Central Park in a horse-drawn carriage is one of New York's iconic romantic activities. The rides run daily, except in excessively adverse weather conditions. Carriage rides can be pre-booked, but drivers also accept walk ups. The carriages are generally stationed on 5th and 6th avenues. The length of the ride can vary from 45 minutes to more than two hours. The tours are a very romantic way to view Central Park, especially snuggled close to your favorite Valentine under a blanket in the cold February weather.
Central Park Carriages
59th and 7th avenues
New York, NY 10019
212-736-0680
centralparkcarriages.com
The Empire State Building is one of New York's most well-known attractions. Its place in several romantic films has also made it a great spot for lovers to visit or even get married. The view from the top of the tower is breathtaking, the observation deck standing at 1,050 feet has attracted tourists for decades. Every Valentine's Day since 1994, the Empire State Building has played host to weddings and vow renewals on its observation deck.
Empire State Building
305th Avenue
New York, NY 10118
esbnyc.com
