Top 10 Things to Do in NYC for Couples

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Traveling to New York City with your main squeeze is the ultimate way to say “I love you.” Here are some of the coolest things you can do together in the Big Apple:

1. Make a meal together.

Have your cooking class and eat it too with a romantic foodie instruction session from Appetite for Seduction. Each class is designed to help you and your partner unwind over a delicious meal. If cooking a three-course dinner sounds like too much, opt for Murray’s Wine And Cheese 101 Class, the ultimate way to impress any mate once the burner turns off.

2. Speak softly in a speakeasy.

Prohibition may be over, but the New York City speakeasy scene is alive and well. Cuddle up with your companion over underground cocktails at Little Branch, or spice it up at Cienfuegos. If ringing the buzzer at Raines Law Room doesn’t get you in, head to Bathtub Gin, where the dance floor bathtub is ripe for photo taking.

3. Get competitive at Barcade.

Nostalgia is for lovers at this old-school video game bar. Challenge your mate to some Pacman or Tetris, then grab some craft beer and some snacks during Happy Hour. Or hit the boardwalk at Coney Island for an authentic taste of how New Yorkers have amused themselves for decades.

4. Sample bites from a tasting menu.

Why rush through one meal when you can spend a few hours tasting the best offerings, like 7-courses of eclectic pairings at Contra, or upscale vegetarian fare at Dirt Candy? If you’re looking for more control over your choices, check out the legendary dim sum menu at the Golden Unicorn.

5. Dance cheek-to-cheek.

Lincoln Center’s Midsummer Night Swing offers group lessons before the featured artists (like Nikki Hill and the Harlem Renaissance Orchestra) blast out the tunes. Or keep the rhythm inside you while watching a free dance performance at select NYC parks.

6. Steam up the steam room.

Hit the spa when the chaos of the city becomes too much. AIRE Ancient Baths, with its low lighting, ambient music, and quiet hot tub corners will have you thinking you’ve traveled back to Julius Caesar’s Rome. Or get your banya fix at the Russian & Turkish Bathhouse on the Lower East Side.

7. Do Museum-And-A-Movie.

Catch an indie flick or film festival, then experience the magic behind the art of movie making at Astoria’s Museum of the Moving Image. Or, after you’ve gotten your modern art fix, check out the film series at MoMa, which screens everything from local filmmakers’ work to Oscar-nominated shorts.

8. Look for your roots on Ellis Island.

A trip to this historic landmark can give a glimpse into you and your partner’s family history — or at least provide some newfound appreciation for what former lovers had to go through in search of the American Dream. A ferry ticket to Ellis Island also includes entrance to Liberty Island, where travelers can view city vistas from as high as the Statue of Liberty’s crown.

9. Search for the perfect romance novel.

Get lost among the myriad bookshelves at The Strand, a favorite of book lovers around the world. Housing Works Bookstore Cafe also offers bibliophiles the chance to read their favorite purchases, or discuss their passion for literature, over a coffee.

10. Live vicariously through 30 Rock.

New Yorkers know nothing was more “normal” than the zany relationships of Liz Lemon, Jack Donaghy, and the rest of the hit-comedy cast. Take a studio tour with a real NBC Page and see where shows like The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon are filmed. Or travel to the “Top of the Rock” and get a panoramic view of Manhattan’s skyline, including the Empire State Building, at sunset.

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