New York is fast, loud and full of possibilities. Hardly any other city brings together so many cultures and languages – and that’s exactly what makes love here so exciting.
Culture & Way of Life
New Yorkers are direct, ambitious and always on the move. At the same time, there are countless quiet corners: parks, bookstores, little cafés. Here, diversity isn’t the exception – it’s everyday life.
Dating & Getting to Know Each Other
- Dating is common: People often see several others before becoming “exclusive.”
- Clear communication: People who know what they want usually say so.
- Short first meetings: A coffee or a drink to get acquainted is the norm.
The Most Romantic Spots
- A walk across the Brooklyn Bridge
- Central Park in any season
- The High Line above the streets of Chelsea
- A rooftop bar with a view of the skyline
Sights that make your heart beat faster
Hidden gems off the beaten path
- Whispering Gallery: A vaulted space in Grand Central Terminal: whisper into one corner – and your partner hears it in the other, right across the room.
- Roosevelt Island Tram: Float across the East River by cable car – with the skyline close enough to touch.
- Brooklyn Heights Promenade: A quiet waterfront promenade with one of the most beautiful views of Lower Manhattan.
Absolute must-do
Sunset in DUMBO: between cobblestones and brick buildings, you watch the Manhattan Bridge and the skyline begin to glow. The city that never sleeps shows its most tender side.
Only here in the world: The Whispering Gallery in Grand Central Terminal carries a whisper many metres across the vault. More than a few marriage proposals have been breathed into its corners.
Tip for Your First Date
Take the ferry to Staten Island – it’s free, and you’ll ride with the most beautiful view of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.