This story deserves a preface so here goes. About a year and change ago, I was dating this girl. We we're kinda on the rocks and so I wanted to take her "someplace romantic" so that we could have a chance reconnect. However, I had just moved to another part of New York City several months prior to this, and so I wasn't quite familiar with my surroundings.
So I googled "Romantic Places in New York City" (isn't Google a wonderful thing?) and one of the most interesting entries that appealed to me was an area located right around one of the most famous opera venues in the world: Lincoln Center.
There was a square there as well as a majestic fountain. There were chairs scattered around designated sitting areas so that you could watch the water cascade and the lights dance with the streams as the fountain shot H20 in the air in differing arrays. Long story short, my plan worked. That night provided a much-needed "reboot".
I have a couple of other "spots" that I like to take a girl. I guess this calls for a ranking.
1. Central Park
The pictured area above is a part of central park where you have huge trees lining either side of a walkway. There are statues of famous poets and writers with appropriate plaques summarizing their lives on either side of this path. Jazz musicians always populate this area, giving the air some energy in an otherwise peaceful area. In the spring, the trees grow in such a way where the leaves cover the area directly above your head and form a huge, leafy umbrella. As Borat would say, "Is Nice!"
2. George Washington Bridge Pedestrian Access
I couldn't find an appropriate picture to go along with the view of the city I'm trying to describe, but here goes. The George Washington Bridge connects the west side of Manhattan with New Jersey's eastern border. Underneath the bridge lies the beautiful Hudson River. The biggest appeal of this bridge however is the view of the New York City skyline at night.
Anyway, enough about me. What about you guys? Do you have a particular place or several places where you like to take someone you're interested in? What is it about that place that makes it special to you? Describe it, and tell us what it's like. Has it brought you dating success?
It's time for you to sound off.
The pictured area above is a part of central park where you have huge trees lining either side of a walkway. There are statues of famous poets and writers with appropriate plaques summarizing their lives on either side of this path. Jazz musicians always populate this area, giving the air some energy in an otherwise peaceful area. In the spring, the trees grow in such a way where the leaves cover the area directly above your head and form a huge, leafy umbrella. As Borat would say, "Is Nice!"
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My room? Haha, I'm so kidding. That's just how it used to be, hah. I don't really know the answer to your question though, because there's not a place where I've gone with every single person I've been into.
I love the park or the zoo. Any place that I can just walk or sit or enjoy the scenery. Gardens work well also. Though, I must admit, I wouldn't mind a hike somewhere either.
In all honesty, my romantic spot was wherever she was. It really didnt need to be a special place for me to connect with her. But NYC was very magical for my ex and I. The city alone brings new meaning to life..especially during the holiday season.
Out on my sailboat. A particular beach that has amazing sunset views. Walking along the seawall. A lookout point on the road up to a local ski hill that has amazing views of the city.
Those are just a few.
At the beach (any gorgeous beach) and in some Arabian theme tent in middle of the desert - complete with belly dancers, live music and lots of food and drinks!
My idea of a romantic location is at a comic con or out in the middle of the wilderness with no toilets or common luxuries.
Has anyone here heard of the Highline? It's in the city and it used to be a railroad but now it's a park. It's completely gorgeous at night.
Ha-Ha, No joke I thought you were talking about a G-Spot or a special part of our special area.
@WhenHateIsTheOnlyOption@xanga - same here.
i like park like central park..with trees on either side. or by the river side ahhh..
San Francisco.
battery park. <3
there is a special park near where i live with cliffs thats are perfect for picnicking and it over looks a gorgeous valley with tracks that run through the center. It was special for me and my ex, but it feels weird when i go there with my man now. he just doesn't get it like my ex did, but we have our own places...like sunset bridge, and the park at night when you have to hop the fence to get in....
Idk, I haven't gone to these places with my SO or whatever, but they're definitely places I'd like to go with that special someone someday.
-Any gorgeous beach...
-Central Park
-Riverfront
theres this little beach area thats fenced off that me and my boyfriend go to get away and be alone
One of my favorites was a really tall roof overlooking the city. Wonderful view, private, exciting [illegal?]. It had it all.
in a field of flowers :)
in new york city, i really love to go to columbus circle and battery park city, along the waterfront. top of the rock is also really nice and if you go there on a cool night and the girl you're with isn't afraid of heights it can be really neat to see like the empire state building. it's one thing to go to the top of the ESB but then you can't see it in any view. top of the rock was something new cuz in the view was the empire state building and i hadn't seen that in a view since 2000, from the top of the trade center. sad i can't see those in a view anymore...
central park is really nice too. and i think it's fun to go on any pedestrian bridge except the manhattan bridge - i walked across it once and i was terrified. it was probably three weeks after that minnesota bridge collapse in like 07 i think and it was horrible. the subway goes by and you feel like the bridge is crashing. then we were walking on the outer edge, and had to go even further off the edge while some construction workers were using something like sticky tack to hold the bridge together. so terrifying.
my romantic spot for me and my bf in new york city is South street sea port. we just sit on the top floor of the mall complex and just stare out into the hudson. its relaxing at night =]
Starbucks, behind the pillar in front of my tramstop xD
Well.. I used to think going to the mississippi riverfront was nice, until we came across a crime scene where the cops had just found a dead body. not so romantic anymore.
The beach.
I think getting a drink together and getting a little tipsy giggling with a man you KNOW is safe is fun. Or sitting at home by a fire drinking a bit to tipsy is the sexiest thing on Earth! So HOME is the most romantic place to me. Other romantic things...and I guess it doesn't matter if the new guy has practiced being romantic with others. They all do, don't they. I used to think it was only romantic if he'd never done it with another girl or gone there with another girl. Its really romantic if only his guy friends know this spot or this thing. Anyway so I avoided doing new things to keep from spoiling that place for myself and now I look back at a boring and wasted life. OKay other romantic things: horseback riding tops my charts. I've always wanted a man to stand behind me and show me how to shoot a gun like he is some kind of cop. I just think it's hot. I don't think "romantic" dinners and pretty dresses and suits make something romantic. I don't think special occasion things matter at all. That's when you call whoever to get crap over with. Weddings are romantic thought because it's a celebration of a united life and the union of love so that's a romantic special occasion. I think the down home things that actually fill life up with fun and joy are the romantic moments you don't want to miss. Romance is sitting on the couch with the person you love sharing a blanket and watching a movie. I am very simple about romance, and very hurt over not having it. Everyone pray my life gets romance- those small things that make me feel secure, womanly, loved, cherished.
haha well the places i love to go too, are all so cliche. lol. so idk much :(
This small quiet park close to where we live.