New York Dating Ideas

There is no shortage of dating opportunities in The Big Apple. Whether you are a native of New York or will be visiting the metro area for a special date, you can check out the following New York dating ideas for New York singles or married couples:

The Empire State Building
350 Fifth Ave, at 34th St, New York, NY 10118 - 212-736-3100
If you think that the Empire State Building is nothing more than a tall building in Manhattan and not much a of a dating venue, then consider the Empire's additional alluring attributes. Whether you want to grab a cup of coffee, send a postcard, take a trip on the virtual Empire Skyride or enjoy the nocturnal views that only cities like New York can provide, you can do it at the Empire State Building. The Empire has the makings of a memorable date, whether it's your first or your fiftieth.

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th Ave, at 89th St, New York, NY 10128-0112 - 212-423-3500
If you and your special someone are artfully thoughtful or simply want to go on a date that isn't necessarily typical, try visiting the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Works from Kandinsky, Klee and Picasso are found in the galleries and the museum's cafe and store are great places to chat, relax or shop.

Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant
4 Clinton St, New York, NY - 646-602-6263
Fine dining and/or comfort food are always popular options for a great date! The Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant is contemporary enough for New York, but also offers the distinct diner/bakery atmosphere and early-date brunch options: Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich, a Veggie Sandwich, Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal (w/ cinnamon sugar and sauteed apples), or a Spanish Scramble (w/ eggs, chorizo, tomatoes, onions, Monterey jack and more). Get to know that certain someone over the country flavors of Clinton's brunch.

Oak Room at the Algonquin

59 W 44th St, between 5th and 6th Aves, New York, NY 10019 - 212-840-6800 If living the bright nightlife is your idea of a great date, then the Oak Room is definitely a viable option. With live cabaret and jazz, an oak-nuanced décor, and sandwiches, hors d'oeuvre and tempting libations, the Oak Room is a comfortable, and elegant-if somewhat pricey-venue for your next date.

Central Park
New York, NY 10022 - 212-360-3456
If you are the type who prefers to date in the great outdoors whenever possible, New York's Central Park provides a myriad of "datable" activities. Take a bike ride, try inline skating (or ice skating during the winter months), go boating or even sun bathing. It would be hard not to find an activity of interest in Central Park.