Valentines day is fast approaching and if you are heading to New York, there are so many romantic ways to spend the 14th in the city. From skating hand in hand around Hudson Yards to tucking into an intimate dinner for two, you’re spoilt for choice. Here we’ve rounded up some top romantic ways to spend valentines in New York…
Romantic ways to celebrate valentines in New York
Experience the magic of Broadway together
Couples can swap their usual dates to the cinema for an unforgettable night together in one of Broadway’s infamous theatres watching world class performances of iconic shows. From Moulin Rouge to The Phantom of the Opera, romance is depicted in shows throughout Broadway and the warm atmosphere of the audience will have every viewer feeling the love. For those heading to NYC in the run up to Valentine’s Day, NYC’s Broadway Week (17 Jan – 12 Feb 2023) offers 2-for-1 tickets to some of Broadway’s biggest productions. For more offers, see NYC’s Winter Outing.
A romantic dinner for two at Freemans Restaurant
Following the draping string lights down a small alley in NYC’s East Village, lovers will find an intimate dining spot and one of the best romantic ways to celebrate valentines in New York. Freemans Restaurant is reminiscent of an old clandestine tavern in its interiors and offers a cosy setting for couples to dine on a simple, seasonal menu with a rustic flare. For those wanting to extend their evening with their partner, upstairs they will find a twenty-seat cocktail bar serving Polynesian inspired drinks and small plates.
Test out NYC’s highest skating rink at Edge, Hudson Yards
The perfect spot for a romantic winter adventure, the sky-high new indoor skating rink at Hudson Yards is set to get hearts racing. Situated indoors at Edge, the highest observation deck in the Western Hemisphere and newest of its kind in New York, Sky Skate Presented by Dunkin’ Awards™ will open to the public from 10 January to 14 March 2023 with couples having the chance to skate across a 1,024 ft² Glice® rink, 1,131 feet above New York City amid unparalleled views. Tickets for Sky Skate are now on sale at edgenyc.com/en/sky-skate and visitors can reserve 30-minute slots between 10:00 to 22:00 daily. Tickets include the cost of skate rental, as well as entry to Edge.
Stay at Walker Hotel Greenwich Village
A boutique luxury hotel in the heart of Manhattan’s Greenwich Village neighbourhood, the Walker Hotel offers the ideal choice when it comes to romantic ways to celebrate valentines in New York. Lean into the romance of the Golden Age in New York City with its vintage feel and art deco style. Guests will fall for the hotel as quickly as they fall asleep in any one of 118 rooms designed by Andres Escobar.
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