Anyone who has seen New York City in the movies knows that this is a city of tall buildings. However, these are not just concrete blocks - they are expressions of dreams, each one standing proud.
The Chrysler Building's Art Deco style and stainless-steel spires stand far above the ground, shining like a beacon of love and dedication. Grand Central Terminal, the world's busiest railway station will give you a chance to be alone in a crowd. Let the throngs surge by as you enjoy the zodiac constellations far above in the serene blue ceiling. Who can forget those romantic scenes atop the Empire State Building in An Affair to Remember? Hold hands on the 86th floor, high above the city, and enjoy moments of solitude, even as tourists and thrill seekers bustle around.
2. Museum Madness
Guggenheim Museum
For those who love to visit museums, New York has the best. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the largest in the western hemisphere, displays the world's culture and art. American Folk Art Museum is a grand, modern boutique museum that houses traditional art from the 18th century to the present. However, the museum to top them all is the Guggenheim.
Frank Lloyd Wright's impressive construction houses some of the most famous impressionistic works. While Matisse and Van Gogh adorn the walls permanently, the changing exhibits are always interesting. Lose yourselves in the slowly curving structure, as you admire the paintings.
3. Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center, New York's hub, and the world's largest privately owned entertainment and business house, is a must-see location. It is comprised of eighteen buildings spanning twenty-one acres of land. This promenade offers various opportunities to walk, rest, and shop. Be sure to snap a picture at the Lower Plaza, dominated by the gold statue of Prometheus as he brings fire to humankind.
4. Charming Churches
St John's Cathedral
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine is the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world, exacting awe by its sheer size and beauty. This church welcomes visitors of all faiths as they admire the architecture and offer prayers in their own languages. Spend time at the Portal of Paradise - an intricately carved stone depiction of the Transfiguration of Jesus, complete with thirty-two biblical characters. Reaffirm your faith in each other as you light a candle.
5. Theatre & Opera
Lincoln Center
The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts houses the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, The Metropolitan Opera, Lincoln Center Theater, and many such venues that promote dance and music. Visit Carnegie Hall-its Renaissance-style building echoes with talent from around the world. Check out the Brooklyn Academy of Music and let the tunes carry both of you into a world of love and enchantment. Enjoy performances of the Metropolitan Opera from October to mid-April, or encourage new talent at the Clementine in Chelsea.
6. Shopper's Paradise
Macy's Harold Square
Lose yourselves in a sea of shops offering everything from world-famous designer labels to their more-affordable copies. You can window shop at Madison and 57th, where the designers reign supreme. Haggle in SoHo or visit quaint NoLita, with its little boutiques. Macy's and Barney's are two super stores worth a breeze-through, despite the fact that they have chains all over the country. The New York stores sparkle with their own special offerings. Finally, pose outside Tiffany & Company before you proceed to create your own love story.
7. Ellis Island & the Statue of Liberty
Status of Liberty
This green lady welcomes all to the Land of Dreams and Opportunity. Snuggle together on the short ferry-ride to Ellis Island and then choose to take a guided tour or simply explore on your own. Discover why this magnificent gift from France is green and click a few snapshots of the lady on her 89-foot pedestal.
8. Central Park
Central Park
Where else but in New York can you discover a lush, green park in the very heart of a bustling city? Central Park is many things to many people: sit on one of the numerous benches and watch New Yorkers unwind. Baseball games, joggers, couples with babies in strollers, lonely singles, and executives on a lunch break - they all share this emerald paradise as a place to take a breather and relax. There is nothing more romantic than to sit atop the spectacular staircase leading down to the Bethesda Fountain.
9. Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge
This landmark will zip by if you drive over it in a car, so take the time to walk hand-in-hand across the bridge and you will discover new angles and facets. The walkway is above the traffic, so there is no disturbance. If you start this hour-long stroll close to sunset, you will be able to watch the Manhattan skyline come alive as the lights come on, turning the buildings into a mass of glittering gems.
10. Washington Square Park
Wash. Square Park
This is a place of magical experiences - street performers, magicians, jugglers, and musicians share space with locals on a break and tourists with time to spare. This Greenwich Village Park will provide you with plenty of opportunities to sit down, relax, and talk.
