Valentines Day in New York City

... Tips on Romantic Things to Do in Manhattan

Valentines Day in New York City can be magical and romantic. The iconic landmark, Empire State Building, has been the star of countless romantic movies. Things to do on Valentines Day in NYC range from the very typical Central Park Carriage Ride to the more sophisticated "only in NYC."


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Valentines Day Half Price Tickets:

- Romantic Valentine's Day Dessert Cruise
- Valentine's Cocktail Cruise: Dance Party
- Valentine's Cocktail Cruise, Queen of Hearts
- New York Water Taxi Statue by Night Cruise
- Madame Tussauds New York
- Avenue Q: The Tony-Winning Musical
- Rockefeller Center Ice Skating
- Magic Show at Feinstein's
- NY Water Taxi Statue of Liberty Express
- Blood Manor's Bloody Valentine's Weekend: A 5,000 Square Foot Haunted House for Adults

Comedy Shows, Plays, Romantic Cruises

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Valentines Day in New York City Vacation Package

Valentines Day in New York City Vacation Package

Check out this great Valentine's Day New York City Vacation Package customized by local NYC vacation experts.

The package includes hotel, romantic horse-drawn carriage ride through Central Park and an evening Statue Cruises Dessert Yacht Cruise in New York Harbor, Empire State Building and Top of the Rock (or many other choices) and much more.

Customize your NYC Vacation package any way you want to make the most of your NYC trip - the choices are endless.

The Valentine's Day New York City Vacation Package Includes:

  • Accommodations for 2 nights or longer at a midtown Manhattan hotel
  • Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride through Central Park
  • Special romantic Valentine's Day Evening Dessert Yacht Cruise in New York Harbor
  • Free admission to the Empire State Building Observatory, Museum of the City of New York or NY Water Taxi Statue of Liberty Flex Pass
  • Free admission to the American Museum of Natural History, Metropolitan Museum of Art or Top of the Rock Observation Deck
  • All state and local hotel taxes, and much more
  • Rates from: $294.50 per person for 2-night complete package

The best part is they do ALL the planning for you and let you customize your trip exactly the way you want! Plus, you'll have all your tickets and itineraries in hand before you visit! More Info: Valentine's Day New York City Vacation Package

You can also join the Valentine's Day Evening Dessert Cruise without a hotel reservation.

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Valentines Day in New York City - Romantic Hotels

Valentines Day in  NYC Romantic Hotels

Candles, flowers, massage oils, champagne, rose petals, erotica, kama sutra, love games and more romance can be found at hundreds of NYC Hotels.

Many top NYC Romantic and Sexy Hotels have special Valentines Day, honeymoon, anniversary and wedding packages...or they are great hotels anytime of the year if your agenda is romance and relaxation. Check out NYC Insider picks for top Romantic New York City Hotel Deals.

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Romantic New York City Lights Tours

See our beautiful NYC Skyline from all angles - in any weather!

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Valentines Day in New York City - Romantic Dinner

Valentines Day NYC Romantic Restaurants

Rose petals and waterfalls with your own private secluded booth?

Here's a start on Romantic Restaurants and Valentines Day Dinner, with much more Coming Soon.

And don't forget to check online reservations for Valentine's Day Dinner in NYC.

 

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Romantic New York City Helicopter Tours

NYC Helicopter Tours

Romance and cold weather make the perfect combination to take to the Manhattan skies for a spectacular aerial view of Manhattan on one of our many NYC Helicopter Tours. Times and tours vary, but you will likely see the Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, Ground Zero Memorial, World Trade Center and Ellis Island downtown. If your tour heads uptown, Central Park is gorgeous from the sky, and near some of the beautiful buildings that make up our world-famous skyline, such as the the Empire State Building, Chrysler and Met Life Buildings.

New York City Helicopter Tour Options Start at $128:

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Valentine's Day NYC Evening Dessert Cruise

Valentines Day Dessert Cruise NYC

Celebrate your Valentine aboard a Statue Cruises Yacht and experience an unforgettable romantic evening with a 2-hour dessert cruise, featuring breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the New York skyline. The Cruise includes an assortment of gourmet desserts, live Jazz music, and open beer, wine, soda, cordials and dessert martini bar.

More Info: Valentines Day Dessert Cruise NYC, 9pm-11:30pm, February 14th

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Valentines Day in New York City - Ice Skating

Ice Skating in New York City

For tourists and locals alike, ice skating at Central Park, Rockefeller Center and Bryant Park is a classic New York romantic experience.

All three major rinks are open on Valentines Day, as are most of the restaurants surrounding them.

The Rockefeller Center Ice Rink even offers a special Engagement on Ice package, including 5 minutes of exclusive ice time, your favorite song playing (you supply the CD) and Champagne toast.

Here are the details for Ice Skating in New York City, including rates and dates plus NYC Insider Tips for discounts and coupons.

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Top of the Rock - Champagne, Jazz and this VIEW

February 14, 6 - 8 pm. Top of the Rock invites you and your loved one to spend the evening overlooking New York’s most romantic views while listening to the smooth sounds of the Hans Holzen Trio. Visit the 67th floor observation deck at Top of the Rock and enjoy the city at sunset with wine and champagne (for purchase) provided by Rock Center Café and hot chocolate and sweet treats provided by La Maison du Chocolat. Music free with Top of the Rock Admission fee.

Starlight Music Series | Top of the Rock

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Valentines Day in NYC - Empire State Building


Looking to propose at the Empire State Building? They recommend proposing when the saxophonist is on the 86th floor Observatory deck (Thursdays-Saturdays, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.) and to request your special song to help set the mood while overlooking the romantic city lights. Afterwards, celebrate with a champagne toast at The Empire Room, located in the building on the main level on 33rd Street.

Already engaged? Valentine's Day is the only day of the year that the ESB hosts weddings. Enter the "Wings of Love" contest by submitting Your Love Story to Win a Colin Cowie Dream Wedding Atop the Empire State Building on Valentine's Day.

Photo Above: Whitney Edwards (L) and Tim Randall (R) are married on Valentine's Day at the Empire State Building on February 14, 2008 in New York. The annual Valentine's Day wedding event at the Empire State Building had 13 couples exchanging vows in a temporary chapel on the 32nd Floor. The couples were selected from a nationwide contest conducted by Brides.com and the Empire State Building. Photo credit: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images.

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New York City Night On The Town Tour

New York City Night On The Town Tour

Enjoy a full night out on the town in New York City on this comprehensive evening tour! You'll take a relaxing walking tour of historic High Line Park at sunset, enjoy a lavish dinner in Little Italy, cruise under the Statue of Liberty for a champagne toast, and conclude a memorable evening at the Top of the Rock Observatory Deck for magnificent views of the New York City skyline at night. More Info: New York City Night On The Town Tour. Prices from $89 pp.

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Valentines Day in NYC 2011

Ice Skate and Watch a Movie FREE at Bryant Park

Citi Pond at Bryant Park Winter Film Festival

February 14, 2011, 6:30pm

Watch The Cutting Edge (PG, 1992) FREE while ice skating on Citi Pond at Bryant Park. Romance on the ice between a hockey player (D.B Sweeney) and a figure skater (Moira Kelly) while they struggle to train together for the Olympics.

Read more about the 900-square-foot movie screen showing you FREE movies while in your seat OR while ice skating at the Citi Pond Bryant Park Winter Film Festival.

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New York's Largest Singles Anti-Valentines Day Party

Valentines in New York City Singles Party

February 12, 2011 @ 7:30 PM
Amnesia Nightclub
609 West 29th St (11th/12th Aves)

Join over 300 Single Professionals looking to eat, drink, network and mingle the night away! Try the Free Hors d'oeuvres (7:30- 8:30 PM), prize give-a-way's, contests and themed discount drink prices to get you in the spirit of this fantastic party.

Tickets less than $20 at NYC Singles Anti-Valentines Day Party.

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Classic New York TV and Movie Sites Bus Tour

NYC TV and Movie Sites Bus Tour Valentines Day

February 14th, 2011 at 12 Noon
Meets at Ellen’s Stardust Diner, Times Square

Join On Location Tours, with special guest appearance by Joyce Randolph (“Trixie”) from The Honeymooners, to see the most filmed city in the world, on a nostalgic behind-the-scenes look at some of your favorite classics.

The tour offers a taste of New York’s rich TV & film history and a chance to experience historical landmarks and sites through the angle of a camera lens. Featuring locations from such timeless films as The Seven Year Itch, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Apartment, The Honeymooners, Taxi Driver, The Way We Were, Manhattan, The Godfather, and many more. Use code "LISTINGS" for 20% off your TV and Movie Sites Tour

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Valentines Day at the Vander Bar Roosevelt Hotel

Valentines Day at the Vander Bar Roosevelt Hotel

For those still waiting to get struck by cupid's arrow, Vander Bar at the Roosevelt Hotel in Midtown, Manhattan invites its most eligible patrons to celebrate the joys of being single on Valentine’s Day with everything from “Wine for One” and “Who Needs Two to Toast?” drink specials along with their delicious entrees including the Chicken Parm Sliders, Lobster Macaroni & Cheese and Blue Cheese Burger.

Valentine’s Day Drink Specials at Vander Bar:

  • $6 “Wine for One” -- Estancia Pinot Grigio, Natura Cabernet Sauvignon, William Hill Chardonnay, Matua Sauvignon Blanc
  • $12 “Who Needs Two for Toast?” -- Domaine Chandon Brut & Rose Champagne Bottles
  • $4 “Cheers to Me” Draft Beer Specials -- Heineken, Bud Light, Samual Adams Seasonal, Miller Light, Brooklyn Lager
  • $10 "Single" Malts -- Mccallen 12 yr, Glenmorangie 12 yr, Talisker 10 yr

More details about Valentines Day at the Vander Bar Roosevelt Hotel

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Anti-Valentine Day Party at PS 450

Anti-Valentine Day Party at PS 450

Who knew being bitter could be so fun?! Whether you are single and ready to mingle, or just want to have a great time, stop by PS450 (no it's not a public school gym, it's a swanky lounge) in Murray Hill for their Anti-Valentine’s Day Party!
450 Park Ave. South (30th and 31st Sts)
212-532-7474

Enjoy their awesome anti-lovesong playlist put together by their house DJ, fabulous drink specials, and free prize giveaways. 21 & Up Only, 6pm til ?

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Broadway Shows Valentine's Day NYC - Coming Soon. This is a tough one as I cannot, at this time, find a database that lets you search all Broadway shows by DATE...hmmm...interesting.

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Plácido Domingo and the New York Philharmonic, 8:00 pm, nyphil.org


Valentines Day - Romantic Dinner

VALENTINE'S AT THE CARLYLE RESTAURANT

The Carlyle Restaurant NYC Romantic

Spend an enchanted evening with that special someone this Valentine's Day in The Carlyle Restaurant. Enjoy a delicious three-course menu specially prepared by Executive Chef James Sakatos while sipping on a complimentary glass of rose champagne. $185 per person excluding tax and gratuity.

A long-time favorite among prominent eastside neighbors and socialites, The Carlyle Restaurant, designed in the English manor house style by the late Mark Hampton, marries luxury with intimacy.


Valentine's Pre-Fixe Dinner at Osteria del Circo

Valentine's Pre-Fixe Dinner at Osteria del Circo

Celebrate Valentine's Day at Osteria del Circo, either Sunday or Monday (February 13-14, 2011) and check out their Most Romantic Dish: Belon Oysters with Caviar.

The Valentine's Tasting Menu, $65 pp or $90 with wine pairings, includes gourmet choices of Lobster Salad or Belon Oysters; followed by Mushroom Risotto, Pumpkin Tortellini, Chilean Bass or Rack of Lamb; and dessert.

Conveniently located in Midtown West, near Times Square, check out Osteria del Circo.

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