New York City is a surprisingly romantic city, no matter your budget. There are many enjoyable activities for a romantic evening with a date.

While some on this list can be more of a splurge, we’ve also included plenty of free romantic things to do in NYC.

Here are 14 of our favorite romantic things to do in New York City:

1. Walk the High Line
2. Restaurant hop for a three-course meal
3. Do a cooking or cocktail-making class
4. Visit a rooftop bar
5. Art classes
6. Picnic in Central Park (or any NYC park)
7. Date Night at The Met
8. Watch a sunset at Pier 57
9. Explore a new museum
10. Conservatory Garden in Central Park
11. A couple’s photoshoot
12. Free art galleries in Chelsea
13. Day spa or massage for a relaxing vibe
14. An evening of jazz

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You'll Have to Check It Out: Patent Pending

Deciding where to stay in New York City can feel overwhelming given the number of options. In this article, we’re gonna break down the simplest questions to answer before you decide which part of the city to stay in.

Because the most important factor when choosing where to stay in NYC isn't just price.

Here's what we'll cover:

• Before you look at locations, answer this
• The #1 factor for a good stay, no matter the neighborhood
• A note about Airbnb and short-term, non-hotel rentals
• Our 3 recommendations for the best places stay in New York City
• Tips for finding the best hotel rates (and comparing reviews)

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What Do You Care More About, Saving Money or Proximity to the NYC Experience?

When you’re trying to figure out where to stay when visiting NYC, you must ask yourself a this-or-that question. Odds are you can’t have both, so you’ll have to decide.

The Question: What do you care more about, saving money or proximity to the NYC experience?

You often, or almost never, can have both. New York City is expensive, and when you prioritize affordability, you will often trade that for distance from common NYC experiences. The same goes for the inverse.

Is Saving Money the Most Important to You?

You will spend very little time in your hotel during your visit to New York City. This is probably the strongest argument for prioritizing a cheaper hotel, even if it means a longer commute.

So, if the cheapest lodging is your highest priority, look at places like:

• Hoboken, New Jersey
• Long Island City in Queens
• Certain pockets of boroughs, like Queens or Brooklyn

Even with that being said, I would never, ever, ever stay in the far reaches of Jersey, or distant parts in Queens or Brooklyn as a traveler. Nothing against those areas, it’s just not where you’re going to likely want to spend your time while visiting!

New York City is a destination, and there is something to be said about staying in your destination, not near it.

Is Proximity to the NYC Experience the Most Important to You?

You will walk a LOT in New York City, part of why comfortable walking shoes are the #1 priority on our NYC packing list, and you will likely finish each day exhausted. Do you want to be dealing with a lengthy, challenging commute at the end of a long, tiring day?

Being close to the action is not only fun, but it’s practical. This is especially true for a short, weekend trip to NYC.

So, if being close to the NYC experiences is your highest priority, look at places like:

• Upper Midtown
• Chelsea
• Financial District

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Chelsea is a Manhattan neighborhood with a rich collection of bars, restaurants, and things to do. While it's known for art galleries, there is much more to see and do for visitors of all ages.

In this Chelsea Neighborhood Guide, we’ll dive into everything you need to know about exploring this famous section of Manhattan.

Here’s what we will cover:

• Where is Chelsea in NYC?
• Why is it called Chelsea?
• Chelsea bars
• Chelsea restaurants
• Chelsea coffee shops
• Things to do in Chelsea

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We highly recommend you take the time to explore Chelsea when you visit New York City! Hopefully this episode gives you some ideas for the best restaurants, bars, and things to do in Chelsea.

You'll Have to Check It Out - SAPPEISAN in Chelsea (part of the Chase Sapphire Reserve's restaurant credit)

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