New York City.
It’s loud, crazy, maybe even a little scary? However, if you know where to go it may also be one of the most romantic places on earth. With only one weekend to explore, can you get to all the hot spots and make some memories to last a lifetime? Yes you can. With a good map, some fabulous shoes and a little help from CityPASS I present to you my picks for the 5 most romantic places in New York City. Hers’ how to squeeze it all in and enjoy every second!
Step one. Order your official New York CityPASS. This will save you time (think front of the line everywhere) and money!
Step two. Start exploring the Five Most Romantic Places In New York City.
Number 5: The Statue Of Liberty.
There’s something quite humbling about taking the scenic boat cruise out of the harbour and approaching the iconic Statue of Liberty. Hand in hand you and your loved one, you can reflect on the thousands of people who journeyed to the United States of America, aching to make it their new home and carve out new lives for themselves. Then count your own blessings as you take a selfie or two and visit this remarkable site.
Number 4: Central Park.
Seen in countless movies and in stark contrast to the hustle and bustle to the honking horns of the city, Central Park is a place to indulge in a quiet walk to Bow Bridge, a serene escape to have a picnic for two, or perhaps indulge in a classic carriage ride under a cozy blanket and watch the world go by.
Number 3: The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Treat yourself and enjoy an afternoon perusing some of the greatest artwork ever created. With collections spanning more than 5,000 years of culture from prehistory to the present it’s an inspiring way to spend your day.
Number 2: Times Square. The place where the city feels most alive! The lights, the people, the broadway shows. The famous local where that ball drops every New Years Eve, and where you truly begin to understand this city never sleeps. It will make you dizzy and take your breath away.
Number 2 1/2 (yes I’m sneaking in one more) Bryant Park
Located between Fifth and Sixth Avenue, Bryant Park is an oasis in the middle of Manhattan. Boasting sweet little artisan shops year round and skating in the winter, there may not be a better place to just stroll, grab a coffee and a treat, explore and perhaps pick up a souvenir for those back home.
Number 1: The Empire State Building.
How many of as teen girls watched “Sleepless in Seattle” and dreamt of meeting their man at the top of that building. Waving wildly! The only thing that rivals the view from the bottom, is the view from the top! Both day and night perspectives offer stunning views of the city. A trip to the top of the Empire State Building, it’s a must.
Walking the streets of New Yorks City, taking in the sites and sounds, doing a little shopping, indulging in the restaurants and just getting lost together. That’s my recipe for a perfectly romantic weekend in New York City. Hope you have the chance to explore it soon!
Worthy of note:
The CityPASS automatically saves you 42% to the top 6 New York City Attractions. These include:
1. Empire State Building Experience
2. American Museum of Natural History
3. The Metropolitan Museum of Art
4. Top of the Rock Observation Deck OR Guggenheim Museum
5. Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island OR Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
6. 9/11 Memorial & Museum OR Intrepid Sea, Air & Space MuseumNumber
Not only does the CityPASS save you money, and help you identify some of the biggest tourist destinations in the city, but it saves you time. When you arrive at each tourist destination you can skip the long ticket purchase lines and head to the ticket holders lines. This can potentially save you hours in you day and make you feel like a VIP! CityPASS is a great time saver and investment when headed to the Big Apple.
Disclosure: How To Survive Life In The Suburbs was provided with CityPASS to help with the writing of this post. As always, all opinions reflected on this blog are our own.
I’ve never been to NY but when my daughter was modelling she went there with her grandma to get signed by IMG. She saw a couple of these places on her visit there! I’d love to go someday!
That sounds so glamorous!
My hubby and I have only travelled together a handful of times. A romantic trip to NYC seems in order!
That sounds like a great Anniversary trip!
I find that parks are generally very romantic, nothing like strolling while admiring nature and holding hands. Then again…we enjoy being outdoors so naturally parks are our fav places to go
We were so lucky with the weather when we were there. I’d love to see Central Park in the spring.
One day I would love to visit NY, it looks so awesome.
It is amazing!
Awesome, those are all items on my bucket list! Great idea on the city pass.
Hope you get to check NYC off that bucket list soon!
The CityPass is a great invention, I believe it’s only available for Toronto in Canada which is a shame. If I ever make it to New York, I’ll definitely be getting a CityPass that’s for sure 🙂
I’ve used CityPASS is Toronto too. I love skipping some of those lines and heading right into the attraction at the CN Tower etc. Same holds true for NYC. I do wish they were in a few more cities. Maybe Niagara Falls.
Would love to revisit New York, Thanks for the info.
You’re welcome! Hope you get to go back soon!
I have only been to NY once when I was MUCH younger… I would love to go again. I think I would get the CityPass next time – sounds like a great deal!
I swear NYC is a different experience every time you go! Hope you get to go back soon and if you do grab one of those CityPASSes!
Are you trying to make me pack a bag? Love this list!
LOL No I’m not, but if you do, I bet you will love it 🙂
I love the Empire State Building! I could look out from there for hours!
It is an amazing view of the city!
Every time I go to NYC, I discover something new. Did you get a chance to go to Serendipity 3, Stephanie? It’s amazing!
I’d put Brooklyn Botanical Gardens & Rockefeller Center ice skating rink on my list too!
No! I didn’t get a chance to go to Serendipity! I did get to check out the skating in Bryant Park! Guess I will have to go back!
Maybe one day I will get there, sounds like the City Pass is worth getting.
I hope you do get to go one day, and yes, if you do, CityPASS is absolutely worth checking out!
I enjoy going through museums
Oh so do I and NYC is stuffed full of fabulous museums and history!
Wow! There are so many wonderful things to do in NYC.. I really hope that I am fortunate enough ONE day in my life to be able to travel there 🙂
If you love travel, and I believe you do, then you have to put NYC on that bucket list. It’s unlike any place I have ever been!
It is good to know about CityPASS – I’d love to see these places, it does sound romantic! esp at holiday time!
So happy to be able to tip you off about CityPASS, it made our NYC adventure even more pleasurable!