Everyone knows that Long Island, NY is a great place to spend Valentine's Day with your special someone, but sometimes you have to go beyond the island. Here are some suggestions for nearby places to celebrate your holiday.
1. Valentine's Day in Brooklyn
If you're a Long Islander carrying on a "long distance" romance with someone from Williamsburg, Bay Ridge, Greenpoint, Park Slope or other area of Brooklyn, find out how and where you can go the extra mile to your sweetheart's neck of the woods. About.com's Guide to Brooklyn, Ellen Freudenheim, can tell you about some romantic spots in the borough, and where to shop for him or her. She lists some great chocolate stores in Brooklyn and includes information on ways that families can celebrate the holiday.Click here to read more about Valentine's Day in Brooklyn...
2. Valentine's Day in Queens
You might be a Long Islander with a sweetheart in Queens, either near or far from the Nassau County border. Or you might just want to take advantage of some of the great restaurants and other romantic spots in the largest borough of New York City .About.com's Guide to Queens, John Roleke, knows the best places to spend an intimate evening with the love of your life, whether you're looking for a romantic restaurant with fine food and soft lighting, or you want to spice things up with a spicy menu, or if you're willing to watch.. and then dance.. the tango at a Queens hot spot.
3. Have A Romantic Valentine's Day In Manhattan
You and your lover just have to hop on the Long Island Rail Road, and you'll be in New York City's Penn Station in no time. Pamela Skillings, About.com's Guide to Manhattan, has some great suggestions for Romantic Day Outings, Romantic Dinners, places to propose, and more in The City That Never Sleeps.Click here to read more about Valentine's Day in Manhattan...
4. A Philadelphia Valentine's Day
Sometimes you don't just want to venture beyond Long Island; you want to go out of New York State. Philadelphia is fairly close by, and you and your honey can enjoy a change of scenery for Valentine's Day without having to take a plane ride or a super-long drive.About.com's Guide to Philadelphia gives you the scoop on Philly's most romantic restaurants and more.
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5. Valentine's Day in the Washington, DC Area
From romantic restaurants to dinner cruises, concerts, ice skating, DC Metro chocolate tours and more, Rachel Cooper, About.com's Guide to Washington, DC, has some great ideas for wooing the love of your life in the United States capital, which you can reach with a train ride, by bus or by car.Click here to read more about Valentine's Day in Washington DC...
