24 NYC Date Ideas

New York City thrums with an electric energy that’s practically made for romance. Whether you’re a couple seeking a sophisticated soirée or a pair of adventurous souls, NYC’s kaleidoscope of experiences has your perfect date night waiting.

Here are 24 date night ideas you can explore in 2024:

1. Visit one of NYC’s iconic museums: the Met, MoMA, the Whitney, or even the Museum of Broadway! 
2. See A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical at the Broadhurst Theatre. 
3. Take a leisurely stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge. 
4. Attend a poetry reading.
5. Rent a rowboat and explore Central Park Lake.
6. Grab a drink at Bacall’s (220 W 44th Street). Try their signature drink, “A Beautiful Noise!”
7. Walk the High Line.
8. Visit a jazz club. 
9. Find a board game cafe or a barcade.
10. Belt out your favorite Neil Diamond tunes at a private karaoke room! 
11. Take a couples cooking class. 
12. Lace up your skates and go ice skating.
13. Take a swing class. 
14. Test your teamwork skills with an escape room. 
15. Have a night to yourself at the Civilian Hotel. (Learn how to get 10% off your stay here). 
16. Take a food tour around your favorite part of Manhattan.
17. With your ABN ticket stub, enjoy 10% off your bill at P.S. Kitchen the same day you see the show.
18. Take in the NYC skyline at a rooftop bar. 
19. Put on your headphones and head to a silent disco. 
20. Consider giving back to your community by volunteering together. 
21. Visit a botanical garden
22. Try a new cuisine.
23. Go to a concert. 
24. Take a train upstate for a day trip or hike.