Where to take my date out for Columbus day in NYC?

Question

First day in a long time that me and my date have a day off together. What to do? Doesn't have to be columbus day related, but holidays on Monday suck cause museums are closed ... and thats typically my first choice.

He's put me in charge of planning our day, I suck at it, help!

Wouldn't mind doing some light hiking in nearby suburbs... any ideas? Or have a lazy day somewhere...

Answer 1

How about hoppin on the metro north up to Beacon NY and going to Dia:Beacon (modern art)?

http://www.diabeacon.org/

The leaves are starting to turn....so the ride could be really nice....sit on the left side of the train and you get some fantastic river views.

Grab breakfast in the market in Grand Central, and eat on the train....

Theres a little cafe at the museum or go to the 'Piggy Bank BBQ' which is a decent walk or a quick cab (this part is a bit sketchy so ask at the museum about cabs and walking there... I had a car... but the BBQ is really good)

Then maybe LIRR to Cold Spring and have dinner at the cafe right by the station (dunno the name)

If your in a spiritual mood, grab a picnic, take the train to Cold Spring and call a cab to take you to the buddhist center there....huge buddha and a lovely area....and just chill and picnic at the gazebo on the lake....meditate if thats your thing....

http://www.baus.org/
http://www.baus.org/baus/about_us/cym_directions.html

Answer 2

(1) Museum of Modern Art is opened on Mondays. http://www.moma.org/visit_moma/
(2) Lunch at Tuscan Square (16 W 51st St--btw 5th/6th Aves)
http://tuscansquare.citysearch.com/
(3) Go skating in Rockefeller Center Rink that just opened for winter season, or
(4) Take a long walk in Central Park -- to the Boathouse and rent a rowboat.
(5) Early dinner at Tao Restaurant (42 E 58 St--btw Park/Madison Aves) http://www.taorestaurant.com/
(5) Go to the Top of the Rock Observation Deck, at 30 Rockefeller Center, after dark for the spectacular view of NYC's lights (and fun exhibit) It's opened until midnight. http://www.topoftherocknyc.com/

Answer 3

Carriage Ride in Central Park
Angelika Theater for an independent movie
Down the hatch for great rock music and superb wings
A walk through Hamilton Heights to dream about a great apartment if you could afford it
Then go home and anticipate the next date

Answer 4

rigidity out to Brighton coastline, Take Coney Island street south to the right. earnings from the finest of the nice and cozy temperature days earlier wintry climate. walk alongside the coastline a lengthy time period. Then rigidity again into Bensonhurst, to 18th street, and in the 70s. you have to be in a position to locate fairly some Italian eateries with large nutrition and useful prices. take in that pseudo Italian surroundings as well, and performance gelati at Villabate's pastry save on 18th and 72nd.

Answer 5

Go to the village, SOHO, walk around, grab some lunch or dinner in a cute cafe/restaurant. catch a movie or even see a last minute broadway or off broadway show. have fun!