{"id":63828,"date":"2019-01-30T07:56:14","date_gmt":"2019-01-30T11:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=63828"},"modified":"2025-09-02T00:30:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T04:30:23","slug":"7-things-to-do-near-nyc-this-valentines-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/63828\/7-things-to-do-near-nyc-this-valentines-day\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Things to Do Near NYC This Valentine\u2019s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For most people, Valentine\u2019s Day can be one of two things: a time to show someone special you care about them through holiday-themed acts, or a dreaded time of year where everything you see on social media, the internet and in the supermarket reminds you of how lonely you are.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>But regardless of which end of the spectrum you fall on, Valentine\u2019s Day can actually be fun. Cupid\u2019s holiday, like so many others, is an excuse to treat ourselves and\/or our partners to an overpriced but delicious meal, eat way too much artificial sugar or simply go out and explore somewhere new.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_63840\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63840\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-63840 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Newport_Cliff_-Walk-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Newport Cliff Walk\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-63840\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-63840 size-large lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Newport_Cliff_-Walk-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Newport Cliff Walk\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Newport_Cliff_-Walk-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Newport_Cliff_-Walk-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Newport_Cliff_-Walk-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Newport_Cliff_-Walk-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Newport_Cliff_-Walk.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/noscript> Photo courtesy of Erin McGinn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h3><strong>Escape to a coastal New England town<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/52383\/newport-ri\/\">Newport<\/a>, Rhode Island is an iconic and walkable New England harbor town, home to a variety of restaurants and boutiques. And during Valentine\u2019s Day, many restaurants and inns are taking advantage by offering various romantic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovernewport.org\/search\/?q=valentine%27s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">packages and events<\/a>. The Newport Cliff Walk\u2019s only hotel \u2014 The Chanler \u2014 is a vintage mansion turned luxury boutique hotel that will be debuting a romantic package that includes a bubble bath and complimentary bottle of wine. The recently opened Cara at the Chanler Cliff Walk will be offering a seven-course tasting menu for Valentine\u2019s Day.<\/p>\r\n<p>Get here: Ride the Peter Pan bus to Providence from Port Authority or take Amtrak from Penn Station. Once in Providence, you can hop bus number 60 run by RIPTA from Kennedy Plaza towards Newport. Get off at the last stop at Newport Gateway Center at 23 America\u2019s Cup Avenue. The ride from Providence takes just over an hour.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><strong>Spend Valentine\u2019s Day with The Smiths <\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Last year\u2019s Valentine\u2019s Day consisted of rose petals and champagne. The year before that \u2014 a mountain town retreat. This year, you\u2019ve made the promise to do something unique. Something different from the usual stereotypical Valentine\u2019s Day thing. Luckily, you don\u2019t have to search beyond the five boroughs to find it. For its eighth consecutive year, The Bellhouse will be hosting the annual \u201cValentine\u2019s Day With The Smiths\u201d event, put on by the Rolling Stones\u2019 Rob Sheffield. The Sons and Heirs will be performing classics from Morrissey and The Smiths all night.<\/p>\r\n<p>Get here: The Bellhouse is accessed by the F, G or R subway lines.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_63892\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63892\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-63892 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cross-Country-Skiing-1024x714.jpg\" alt=\"Cross Country Skiing at Mohonk Mountain House\" width=\"660\" height=\"460\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-63892\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-63892 size-large lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cross-Country-Skiing-1024x714.jpg\" alt=\"Cross Country Skiing at Mohonk Mountain House\" width=\"660\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cross-Country-Skiing-1024x714.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cross-Country-Skiing-350x244.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cross-Country-Skiing-768x535.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cross-Country-Skiing-735x512.jpg 735w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Cross-Country-Skiing.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/noscript> Photo Courtesy of Mohonk Mountain House<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h3><strong>Relax in upstate New York<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>New York\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/61084\/the-perfect-weekend-in-the-catskills-according-to-a-local\/\">Catskills<\/a> region is great for outdoor recreation. Every year, outdoor enthusiasts gather to hike, climb, ski and sleep under the stars in this pristine mountain destination. But you don\u2019t have to be a top-notch climber \u2014 or even like the outdoors at all \u2014 to enjoy the solitude and beauty of New York State. Located on the Shawangunk Ridge and surrounded by 40,000 acres of forest, the <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/56454\/mohonk-mountain-house-an-idyllic-weekend-getaway\/\">Mohonk Mountain House<\/a> is a Victorian Castle Resort perfect for an escape from the city. During Valentine\u2019s Day week, the resort will be offering a variety of events such as Sip\u2019N\u2019Paint and Live Music: Day Dreaming of Disney and Broadway.<\/p>\r\n<p>Get here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/60713\/things-to-do-in-new-paltz-new-york\/\">New Paltz<\/a>&nbsp;is a 90 minute bus ride from New York City.&nbsp;Trailways&nbsp;departs from Port Authority numerous times daily.&nbsp;Ask the hotel to arrange a taxi to pick you up on arrival.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_63889\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63889\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-63889 size-large lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Times_Square_Arts-1024x427.jpeg\" alt=\"Times Square Arts X\" width=\"660\" height=\"275\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-63889\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-63889 size-large lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Times_Square_Arts-1024x427.jpeg\" alt=\"Times Square Arts X\" width=\"660\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Times_Square_Arts-1024x427.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Times_Square_Arts-350x146.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Times_Square_Arts-768x320.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Times_Square_Arts-735x306.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Times_Square_Arts.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/noscript> Photo Courtesy of Times Square Arts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<h3><strong>Head to Times Square to see a design exhibition<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For the month of February, the 11th annual Times Square Valentine Heart Design Competition will be featuring a sculpture by Reddymade Architecture and Design. The 18-foot tall aluminum \u201cX\u201d is a physical representation of interpersonal and civic love. The structure has openings that take the form of hearts when viewed from specific angles. Get your annual Times Square visit out of the way and reframe the chaos as a place where people from around the globe cross paths.<\/p>\r\n<p>Get here: It&#8217;s Times Square.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><strong>Embrace singles life \u2014 by partying hard<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If getting all lovey dovey with your partner is not your idea of a good time or you are currently focusing (maybe involuntarily) on self-love, there are still ways to celebrate Valentine\u2019s Day. And some may argue the alternate options are way better than rose petals and jacuzzis in a fancy room. For those who just want to say \u201cF\u201d it and give the middle finger to chocolates, gifts and consumerism as a whole, head to the House of Yes in Brooklyn for their \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/fuck-love-tickets-54087999663\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fuck Love<\/a>\u201d dance party. Go alone, bring your partner, or do whatever you want. As long as it includes dancing and partying hard.<\/p>\r\n<p>Get here: <a href=\"https:\/\/houseofyes.org\/faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">House of Yes<\/a> is within walking distance from the Jefferson stop on the &#8220;L&#8221; train.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h3><strong>Explore the Hudson Valley\u2019s wine region<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p>If you\u2019re the type who likes to justify your drinking habits by pulling out the \u201ceducational experience\u201d card, then Emerson Resort\u2019s Wine Excursion may be the perfect Valentine\u2019s Day activity. Enjoy a &nbsp;7-hour private chauffeured winery tour, a picnic lunch for two, massage sessions and a bottle of Emerson Private Label wine. At the end of the day, unwind with a relaxing walk around one of the property\u2019s many hiking trails.<\/p>\r\n<p>Get here: Emerson Resort is accessible from NYC by taking the Trailways bus to Mt. Tremper or Amtrak to the Rhinecliff Station. With advance coordination, the resort can offer transportation to and from the stops.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_63837\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-63837\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-63837 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Q_and_A_Hotel.jpg\" alt=\"Q_and_A_Hotel\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-63837\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-63837 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Q_and_A_Hotel.jpg\" alt=\"Q_and_A_Hotel\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Q_and_A_Hotel.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Q_and_A_Hotel-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Q_and_A_Hotel-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Q_and_A_Hotel-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Q_and_A_Hotel-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Q_and_A_Hotel-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Q_and_A_Hotel-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Q_and_A_Hotel-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Q_and_A_Hotel-735x735.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript> Photo Courtesy of Q&amp;A Residential Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h3><strong>Embark on a \u201cstaycation\u201d at the Q&amp;A Residential Hotel<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>Located in the iconic 70 Pine in Lower Manhattan, the Q&amp;A Residential Hotel is encouraging New Yorkers to go on a \u201cstaycation\u201d for Valentine\u2019s Day this year. The modern dec\u00f3r in this downtown hotel often caters to extended-stay business travelers, but this year they are offering a &#8220;Stay Romantic&#8221; package perfect for locals and visitors looking for an escape from daily life without having to leave the city. For an additional $75 per night, couples enjoy a bottle of champagne and a bed of roses upon arrival, daily chocolate truffles, a room upgrade if available and 1pm late checkout.<\/p>\r\n<p>Get here: The hotel is accessed by the 2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J and Z <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mta.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">subway lines<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p><em>Feature image courtesy of Mahkeo via Unsplash.<\/em><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For most people, Valentine\u2019s Day can be one of two things: a time to show someone special you care about them through holiday-themed acts, or a dreaded time of year where everything you see on social media, the internet and in the supermarket reminds you of how lonely you are. 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