There’s a time and place for everything – PDA included. Still, we know there comes a time when you just can’t help but outwardly express your affection for your partner. For an ultra romantic backdrop, consider heading to these city spots, where you and your S.O. can revel in a picture-perfect smooch to the background noise of loudmouth strangers yelling at you to “get a room.”
1. Brooklyn Bridge
Really any bridge with a pedestrian pathway will do, but the Brooklyn Bridge is arguably the best place for a romantic date. Since it connects Manhattan to Brooklyn by spanning the East River, you’ll be able to see the New York City skyline light up as soon as night falls. Plus, you can also pay a visit to Brooklyn Bridge Park (at the Brooklyn side of the bridge) and walk along its waterfront promenade for some more smooching action.
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2. One World Trade Center
As the “shining beacon for the new Downtown,” One World Trade Center is hard to miss. Standing at 1,776 feet, it is the Western Hemisphere’s tallest building, and the 6th tallest building in the world. The "sky pod" elevator, which provides a virtual view of the New York skyline through the years, will drop you off at the 100th floor observatory, where you can catch the sunset. You can also visit at night (glass of champagne provided) to really set the mood. 285 Fulton St.
Photo via John Cunniff
3. The Staten Island Ferry
Plan an inexpensive date on the Staten Island Ferry, where you and your boo-thang can enjoy a 5-mile tour of the New York Harbor that will sail past the Statue of Liberty and Governors Island. The best time to go is at night, since commuters crowd the ferries during the day. Just make sure to grab some munchies and a few drinks before heading to the terminal. St. George Terminal: 1 Bay Street Staten Island | Whitehall Terminal: 4 Whitehall Street.
Photo via Mike Steele
4. The Cloisters (Fort Tyron Park)
Spanning 67 acres, Fort Tyron Park is a secluded getaway that offers expansive green gardens and panoramic views of the Hudson River. Linden Terrace is lined with benches and trees – a welcomed reprieve from the city’s otherwise urban landscape. The Cloisters museum, which specializes in European medieval art and architecture, is also located nearby. 99 Margaret Corbin Dr.
Photo via Brian Smithson
5. Thain Family Forest (Brooklyn Botanical Garden)
The Thain Family Forest is the largest uncut expanse of New York’s original wooded landscape. The 50-acre old-growth forest dates back to the 17th century, and is home to Native American hunting trails, as well as trees as old as the American Revolution. 990 Washington Ave, Brooklyn.
Photo via Dee Dee Creamer
6. Forest Hills Gardens
Forest Hills Gardens is one of America’s oldest planned communities. Lined with tudor style houses and lots of greenery, the historic garden community feels quite secluded. Although it is privately owned, you are free to visit the area – just as long as you don’t park on the streets.
Photo via Nicholas A. Tonelli
7. Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
There’s plenty of empty space in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. As the largest park in Queens, you’ll have no problem finding a secluded green area to share with your date. Plus, you’ll have the Unisphere and the remnants of the New York State Pavilion as your backdrop.
Photo via Llee Wu
