Introduction: Spending Romantic Moments in New York City

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New York may not be as famous as the city of love but this place has become of the prominent place to nurture romance. From the glamorous Manhattan to its neighboring boroughs of Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, New York City is indeed a place with scenic view that brings fire and spark to any couple.

Here are some dating ideas you can try to make that special moment memorable.

Step 1: First Date

If your object of affection said YES to a date, you need to find a place cozy and more suitable for hangouts. Here are the top 5 places that are more suited for first dates.

  • The High Line. Take your object of affection for a romantic rendezvous. You can take your date to hang on of the high line in the Meatpacking district anytime of the day in any season. Whether you want to slurp ice pops on summer, guzzle hot chocolate in winter or marvel at the twinkling starts, the High Line is definitely a place for first date.
  • American Museum Of Natural History. A date at the American Museum Of Natural History is a much cooler choice for a first date. Be wowed with space shows and majestic dioramas and ignite romance in the butterfly conservatory and ‘ol nature movie in the museum cinema.
  • Campbell Apartment. For a more classy choice, you can take your date to the sumptuous Campbell Apartment. With scotch in hand and an inspiring renaissance designs, you can build romance the Gatsby style.
  • Met’s Roof Garden Café and Martini Bar. Want to take someone for a summer date? The Met’s Roof Garden Café and Martini Bar is the perfect place to take your date. Combined the summer, a cocktail and the amazing views of the city, surely this is one of the best summer date spots.

Step 2: Consecutive Dates

Since your first date worked out perfectly for you, it is now time to maintain the momentum. Follow up your first date with dates that will take your romance to a more serious level.

  • Manhattan By Sail. Now that you are reasonably sure to want to spend more time with that special someone. You can sign up for Manhattan By Sail and have an intimate and thrilling way of exploring the New York’s magnificent harbor. Accompany it with drinks and brilliant skyline views to make it more romantic.
  • Steep Rock Bouldering. If you and your date love adventure, you can head over to steep rock bouldering. Together, you try wall rock climbing in the middle of the city. The place opens until 11pm on weekdays.
  • Staten Island Ferry. The magnificent Lady Liberty will drool when she witness you two love birds smooching around. Take a ferry ride to Staten Island, have a taste of the Staten Island pizza and have a few drinks in the island’s bar.

Step 3: Marriage Proposal

Now that you are ready to settle down and live the rest of your life a married man. It is time for you to find the most memorable place to propose to the love of your life that’s she will definitely say YES!

  • The Brooklyn Bridge. The bridge that has merged two boroughs can also be the bridge that will merge you life together. Just before sunset take your love for a stroll to the other end of the bridge where you have a reservation at a local restaurant. When you reach the halfway to your destination, surprise your soon-to-be fiancé with a marriage proposal. You still have the other half of the stroll to enjoy the special moment with your soon-to-be wife.
  • Empire State Building. The Empire State Building observatory may be one of the most common romantic places used for a movie and that makes it more romantic. Find the right timing to pop the question. You can have a more private and intimate setting between midnight and 1 a.m.
  • Top Of The Rock. Hearing that “YES” from your love one makes you feel like you are on top of the world so why not pop the question when you are on top of New York City. Plan a way to get your sweetheart to come with you in an excursion up to the Top of the Rock. And just when think she is enjoying the breathtaking views of Manhattan and the Empire State Building, grab her hand and pop the question right there and then.

The Big Apple is indeed a place for romance and if you are planning to take your romance to the next level, take your sweetheart for a tour in New York City’s best spots to develop and nurture romance.