Embark on a rugged journey to NYC. The city has a lot of lodging alternatives to sky-scraping hotels. Live minimally. If you enjoy the outdoors, try shacking up in a yurt, a traditional house-form that originated in central Asia. There are several places to rent yurts just outside the city. Find the authentic. Visit the city's authentic pizza restaurants and try to find NYC's hidden gems. Along with good lodging and eating, the city also offers fun things to do for the rugged couple. Be active. Visit New York City's most popular scenic parks, drive-in theaters and beaches. Fort Tryon Park, Damrosch Park, reRun Gastropub Theater and Manhattan Beach are good places to begin.
Commence your life together by living large in the big city. If you're the ritzy couple, you may just decide to live there. Spend a few weeks becoming acquainted with the city's fine dining, hotels, restaurants and shopping. The city boasts a large variety of hotel styles. Hotel hop. The Gramercy Park Hotel is Bohemian, while the Carlton offers charm. The Renaissance has personality. Use your funds to discover all the personalities of the city. Discover your favorite foods -- try the city's fine dining choices such as Italian at Abboccato, seafood at Marea, or steak at Morton's. Pamper yourself. New York City has some of the country's finest resorts and spas.
Plunge into your future with an adventure in NYC. Find the undiscovered. "New York City can reveal new treasures to even its most grizzled veterans," said Anna Balkrishna and Erin O’Hara in their NYCgo article, "New York Secrets." Bring a camera and capture what you find. Learn to love new foods. For the adventurous at heart and stomach, the city offers a myriad of uncommon foods for you and your mate to try. Attend one of the city's Foods of New York Tours. Get your adrenaline pumping. Participate in the Great Urban Race, visit Coney Island or skydive over the city.
Create a beginning with your mate in NYC. It is home to some of the world's greatest dancers, film and museums. While you fall in love with each other, see a play at 13th Street Repertory Company, view local artwork at The 8th Floor or observe the sculptures in Zuccotti Park. Learn the art of architecture. Try staying at places known for their architecture. Many of the popular hotels in the city are rich in history and coveted for their unique design. The Plaza is known for its late medieval architecture while the Waldorf-Astoria hotel is known for its art deco style. While you appreciate the architecture, discover the art of cooking. Some of the world's greatest chiefs, like Mario Batali, do their work in NYC.
