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boredmind boredmind
 
M$2 January 09, 2009 05:48 AM

Going to NYC for the weekend, taking my girlfriend. What are some ideas for romantic things to do?

I am going to NYC Friday through Sunday and my girlfriend is coming with me. I would like to do something romantic at least one or two of the nights there. I would like it to be a surprise but I don't know NYC at all, only been once. What are some romantic things to do there this time of year? Also where are some good places to eat?
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jasoncalac... jasoncalac...
 
 January 09, 2009 06:12 AM
Friday or Sat night: Go see a Broadway show and have a super after. We enjoyed the drama AUGUST Osage County
http://www.augustonbroadway.com/

http://img.skitch.com/20090109-t2m4gubrnga39fywet7qwictf7.png

Saturday 11AM: Go to Chinatown and have some amazing dim sum at Golden Unicorn. Trust Jason, this place is amazing, fun, tasty and affordable.

http://img.skitch.com/20090109-8j6cim62rqhf1aiggucffusqs5.png

After Dim Sum at 1pm: Dress warm and walk a couple of block down to the Brooklyn Bridge and to the half way mark. Hold hands, take a couple of photos and walk back.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&saddr=18+E+Broadway,+New+York,+NY+10002+(Golden+Unicorn+Restaurant+Inc)&daddr=brooklyn+bridge&hl=en&geocode=FRs9bQId_OSW-yF6sjN2z4rl7Q%3B&sll=40.70784,-73.998349&sspn=0.018673,0.016544&mra=cc&dirflg=w&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=16

http://img.skitch.com/20090109-1u1rj198upmg57qer8fqmbb3yn.png

Walk up through NoLita (north of little Italy)--always nice. Lots of little stores funky stores on Elizabeth Street http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/37749

If you want to roll like me pick up a shirt for yourself at Seize Sur Vingt
243 Elizabeth St. Not cheap, but not crazy and you'll love the shirt for a long time.

If you walk over the Brooklyn Bridge at some point consider having the most amazing pizza of your life at Patsy Grimaldi's Pizzeria which in right under the bridge on the brooklyn side. http://www.grimaldis.com/

Frank Sinatra on the jukebox and the best pizza you've ever had.
http://www.grimaldis.com/images/making_it.gif

Gramercy Tavern is wildly expensive and amazing--except if you eat in the cafe up front with is affordable and amazing! :-) Even if you just go to get hot cider and dessert go there and eat at the bar. You could spend $20-30 on two hot chocolates and a dessert and have the most amazing romantic time. 42 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003

Don't be intimated by the fact that this is one of the five best restaurants in New York City. Walk in like you own the joint and tell them you're having a drink at the bar.
http://images.nymag.com/restaurants/reviews/gramercy070423_560.jpg

Ice skating at Rockefeller Center or Wollman Rink... so romantic.
http://www.wollmanskatingrink.com/main_wollman.htm
http://img.skitch.com/20090109-fiwj296u3bfqcrpc6k1msx7n1x.png

Pastis is one of my old haunts... great french cafe. Gets noisy, crowded and full of life--like a bistro should be. http://www.pastisny.com/

http://www.pastisny.com/img/home/picture.jpg
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styx styx
 
January 09, 2009 05:52 AM
Take her out to the statue of liberty during sunset?

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offthedome offthedome
 
January 09, 2009 05:55 AM
I recommend checking out the ice skating scene: http://gonyc.about.com/od/iceskatinginnyc/Ice_Skating_in_New_York_City.htm

Also, pretty much everywhere in Times Square, 7th ave around 47th st, is nice to eat at.

Have you considered a broadway show or going up the empire state building? Both of those can be pretty expensive. I just found out the empire state building trip is actually just under $50.

Let me know if you want me to elaborate.

I highly recommend you get a metro card that will let you go for as long as you want in the day. That way you can go anywhere in NYC on a whim.

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cyberangel cyberangel
 
January 09, 2009 05:57 AM
NYC can be many things to many people but if you're looking for a romantic getaway it's the next best thing to Paris...but it doesn't come cheap!


Barbetta (Italian)
321 W. 46th Street (bet. 8th & 9th Aves.)
(212) 246-9171


River Cafe
1 Water Street Brooklyn
(718) 522-5200


Carriage Rides
59th Street (Central Park South bet. 5th & 6th Aves)
$35 for the first 20 minutes, $10 each additional 15 minutes


Spirit Cruises (dinner tours, cocktail and late-night cruises)
Pier 62 - Chelsea Piers, 23rd Street
(212) 727-2789


Empire State Building
Fifth Avenue and 34th Street
(212) 736-3100
admission $10 adults


Boathouse Cafe (romantic boat rides)
Central Park @ 72nd Street
(212) 517-2233


Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street
admission $12 adults


Lincoln Center (romantic concerts, operas and ballets)
Broadway and 64th Street
(212) 875-5400 (events hot line)
(212) 535-7710
Source(s):
http://www.nyctourist.com/


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demanda demanda
 
January 09, 2009 06:16 AM
You should take her to the Top of the Rock, which is the observation deck at the top of Rockefeller Center. The view is absolutely breathtaking. I recommend going at night, if possible. They are open until 11pm. Be sure to get your picture taken while on deck to capture the moment!
http://www.topoftherocknyc.com
http://gonyc.about.com/od/attractionslandmarks/p/top_of_the_rock.htm

Rockefeller Center also has famous ice skating rink, tours of the center and NBC studios, and lots of other fun stuff.
http://www.rockefellercenter.com/index.php/section/2#/2/2/-1/14/

After you leave Rockefeller Center, you could hire a bicycle cab to drive you down broadway through the middle of times square at night. It's amazing.

Or consider taking a horse-drawn carriage ride through Central Park instead. Sure, it's touristy, but I think everyone should do it at least once.

As for places to eat, there are SO many great choices. Is there a specific type of food that you guys like best? If so, I may be able to recommend something.
In general, Park Avenue Winter is incredible.
http://parkavenyc.com/winter/
Union Square Cafe is also really good.
http://www.unionsquarecafe.com/


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dumblonde dumblonde
 
January 09, 2009 06:56 AM
The best thing I've ever done in New York is go to the Metropolitan Opera. It was amazing. If you're a student you can get student rush tickets at a huge discount. If not, it's expensive but well worth it.
La Boheme is this Saturday. http://www.metoperafamily.org/metopera/season/production.aspx?id=10014
And you can always check their schedules.
Here's the info for the student tickets: http://www.metoperafamily.org/metopera/about/education/programsdiscounts/content.aspx?id=4156
Schedule: http://www.metoperafamily.org/metopera/season/index.aspx?nav=top

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chrismj chrismj
 
January 09, 2009 07:48 PM
The first question is what is the budget, there are two different ways to see NYC. Also Has she been to NYC before that's also good to know, some people would be more interested to see the bright lights of the big city in contrast to the more niche places.

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easyeboy easyeboy
 
January 10, 2009 02:32 AM
A good place to start would be to take her to Magnolia's Bakery. They make fabulous cupcakes!

http://www.magnoliacupcakes.com

Then for fun, you may want to check out some museums in Times Square:

Madame Tussauds Wax Museum http://www.madametussauds.com/NewYork

I have an extra coupon, so message me if you would like one!

Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum
http://www.ripleysnewyork.com
$26.95 admission for adults (with a coupon it's $21.95)

Other Museums:

MoMA Museum of Modern Art
http://www.moma.org
11 West 53 Street,
between Fifth and Sixth avenues
New York, NY 10019-5497
$20 admission for adults

Metropolitan Museum of Art
http://www.metmuseum.org
1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street
$12 admission for adults

Sight seeing:

Top of the Rock
http://www.topoftherocknyc.com
$20 admission for adults

A little fun skating:

Ice Skating in Rockefeller Center
http://www.nyctourist.com/rock_center_ice.htm
$17 for adults


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