Places of Interest in New York City

By Angel | July 17, 2007 11:39 am |
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New York City! What can be more ordinary, trite and simple. New York and Romance! These two notions are mutually exclusive! But, if to try your best, it is possible to find out even more than 5 romantic places of interest in New York. It is a subjunctive opinion; so, if you can propose something from you, go ahead!

First of all, if you are hungry, it is no better place to satisfy your hunger, as to visit a restaurant with delicious dishes. There is no better place to visit – Barbetta Restaurant. To tell the truth, it is an Italian Restaurant in the middle of New York. It was opened in 1906 and its founding family is still in charge of it. It has marvelous interior and outstanding garden, both decorated in the 8th century style. In this garden one can view oleander, magnolia and wisteria, also, to smell them. Sometimes, while dining there, it seems that you are in the middle of 18th century in one of the old estates.

Barbetta interiorBarbetta Restaurant Diver ScallopsBarbetta

Now, when you are not hungry anymore and will not be interesting in eating the next 2 or 3 hours, you can go directly to the Empire State Building. The building itself is not either very beautiful or historically significant, no! the only one thing, you can touch the skies and heavens from its roof! Its Observatory Deck was shown in a great number of movies; among them are Affair to Remember, King Kong, Sleepless in Seattle and many others. But be careful, it no use even try to get there on th 4th of February, when a lot of couples want to tell there such words as “I love you!”

The Empire State Building Strikes BackEmpire State Building View from HobokenEmpire State Building

 

If your own sport car or something like that is the only one way of your transportation, the following event is exactly for you! Carriage Ride. It is unforgettable procedure, rhythmical clatter of horses’ hoofs, marvelous surroundings and you, so calm and happy in the middle of big city life. Even if the weather is not fine, you can either to lift the roof or just embrace your beloved person, who is sitting next to you. Nevertheless, you will never forget this ride!

Carriage Ride in New YorkCentral Park Carriage Ride

You are hungry again, or don’t like artificial atmosphere of luxury and chic? So, in such a case, the River Cafe is something that you need. It is located below the Brooklyn Bridge and has an incredible view onto lower Manhattan. This restaurant can offer dishes from Asian cuisine. Here, it is possible to unite with nature and water around us!

River cafe in New yorkRiver deck cafe

If you already tired from hustle and bustle of this mega polis city, find our island of calmness and tranquility of Plaza Hotel. It is situated just two blocks from Tiffany and can offer you unforgettable double-suits, champagne, delicious dishes. All you have to do is to enter main entrance of this Hotel and not forget to take your beloved person with you!

Plaza Hotel New York cityPlaza Hotel and Pond

Then after having some rest together or spending a night at this Hotel, it is time to have breakfast. In such a situation, nothing can be compared with Boathouse Cafe, which is located in Central Park. You can have a ride in a special boat under a large umbrella, hiding your from the sun and having a look at the fountain of incredible beauty! Simple but tasty dishes are waiting for you!

NYC Central ParkNYC_Central_Park_Boathouse_cafe

After such a breakfast, you can have s saturated and bright program, it will be perfect to visit Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts . In such a way you will touch the mystery, join those who are fond of fine art! You can even imagine that you are one of the art critics and destiny of the whole Center depends on you! Nevertheless, it will be difficult o forget this visit!

NYC_Lincoln_centerNYC Lincoln Center Reclining Figure

After looking at all this beauty it is almost a must ti visit another center Metropolitan Museum of Art. This museum has collections since the time immemorial, here you can see everything, starting from Ancient Egypt art, then going on with the Renaissance and so on. No doubts, it is impossible to see everything, but you can, at least, try and to see only the most interesting exhibitions.

Metropolitan Museum of ArtJohn Singer Sargeant Metropolitan Museum of Art

Now it is time to allocate some time to yourself – go SHOPPING! Believe me, it will be unforgettable, just visit Rockefeller Center, actually, it was built to meet the demands of people, in order they be able to come here and buy everything they need! It is favorite shopping and meeting place not only for tourists, but for New Yorkers, as well! It is a big underground city, uniting 14 of the 19 buildings or rise 65 stories to the Rainbow Room. Be careful, it is possible to get lost in its labyrinth!

NYC_Rockefeller_Center_PrometheusNYC Atlas Statue at Rockefeller Center

And the last pastime for your week-end – Spirit Cruises. Be sure, after shopping, having meal in different parts of New York City, you will have an opportunity to get rest and to think about your wonderful time you had in New York!

Spirit CruisesSpirit Cruises water

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