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Hearts, Flowers, Romance: New York City for Valentine's Day - 2012Take in the ViewSince the opening of Rockefeller Center Observation Deck seekers of romance can face a dilemma. The traditional top of the Empire State Building located at 350 Fifth Avenue at 34th Street (212-736-3100) is perhaps New York’s City’s most famous romantic spot. With its stunning views and storied history, it’s easy to see why the legendary skyscraper has been a favorite. Horse-Drawn Carriage RidesIf grass and trees is more your idea of appropriate Valentine's Day locale, New York City offers a handsome cab ride through Central Park. Who could resist snuggling up in the back of a plush horse-drawn carriage while you enjoy the magic of Central Park? Handsome cabs can be picked up along Central Park South near 59th Street year round. And Now For Something Completely Different? ...Explore aphrodisiacs from over 3,000 years of human history at the cafe of the Museum of Sex. The enhancement of sexual vitality with food is a human tradition that spans cultures worldwide. Aphrodisiacs from oysters to ashwagandha have been used to affect sexual libido, fertility, potency, and attraction for centuries. OralFix at the Museum of Sex shares these traditions with artisanal elixirs and foods specially prepared for your experimentation and pleasure. Of course, while you're there, explore the Museum of Sex - The Mission of the Museum of Sex is to preserve and present the history, evolution and cultural significance of human sexuality. In its exhibitions, programs and publications, the Museum of Sex is committed to opening discourse and exchange and to bringing to the public the best in current scholarship. Take in the Opening of an Exhibit at the Museum of Arts and Design - MADGlasstress, the exhibition project organized by glass impresario Adriano Berengo for the past two Venice Biennales—each time making waves in the lagoon city—is to have its American debut at the Museum of Arts and Design on February 14th. Running through June 10, 2012, Glasstress New York: New Art from the Venice Biennale will present nearly two dozen works culled from the Venetian editions, along with work never before exhibited. Read more about Glasstress at MAD Hotel Packages for Couples on Valentine's DayThe Kimberly Hotel offers their Romantic Getaway package, providing guests with an overnight accommodations in the newly reconstructed luxury one-bedroom suites, Veuve Clicquot champagne and hand-dipped chocolate covered strawberries upon guests arrival and two plush Kimberly Hotel robes to take home. In the evening, guests can enjoy a delicious three-course dinner above the city lights with a private personal server at the rooftop lounge, Upstairs. Contact the hotel's reservation department for additional details and availability. Available throughout the month of February 2012, the package price is $715.00, inclusive of all tax and gratuities, and provides guests with a 30-percent total cost savings. The "Romantic Getaway" package can be booked by contacting reservations@thekimberlyhotel.com or by calling (212) 702-1643. The London NYC offers two Romance packages. Modern Romance Package includes: Couples massage in the intimacy of your own suite once during your stay, Signature Gordon Ramsay Martini delivered to your suite, assorted canapés prepared by the culinary team of Gordon Ramsay delivered to your suite, and an assortment of aromatherapy bath salts. The Classic Romance includes: English Garden Bouquet, Half Bottle of champagne, An assortment of exotic fruits and chocolate truffles, An assortment of aromatherapy bath salts in London Suite Accommodations. Get Married (almost) on the SpotThe City's Marriage Bureau, located at 141 Worth Street in Lower Manhattan, is a perfect backdrop for a Valentine’s Day wedding. The new 24,000- square-foot facility offers a stylish new design and enhanced customer service. A new line-management system tells customers their wait time; they can process their applications online at 14 computer kiosks; and with one-stop service windows and credit card processing, customers no longer have to visit multiple windows or bring a money order with them. Other improvements include large restrooms with vanities and full-length mirrors, refinished and decorated chapel space, an area to take photos in front of a backdrop of City Hall and a branch of the City Store, where fresh flowers can be purchased, as well as other sundries, such as disposable cameras, film, costume rings and NYC merchandise. The wedding chapels feature artwork on loan from the Brooklyn Museum of Art and the City Hall backdrop was supplied by Duggal Visual Solutions. Literature in the new Marriage Bureau is available in English and Spanish. Customers can also speak to clerks in their preferred language using a telephone interpretation system available in 170 languages. The design and construction of the project cost $12.3 million. By New York State law, after obtaining their marriage license, brides and grooms are required to wait 24 hours before the ceremony can be performed. Valentine's Celebration With an EdgeHow about a Steamy Valentine's Night at the Russian Baths? Valentine's Day, Tuesday Feb 14 break out your bikini or swim trunks, and join artsy, funky (and nearly naked) New Yorkers for the glorious return of Gemini & Scorpio's legendary Russian Baths party. Enjoy: Russian, Turkish and Swedish steam rooms, jacuzzi and cold plunge pool; poolside dance floor; rooftop smoking deck; hookah lounge and chillout rooms; authentic and delicious Russian food in a private restaurant room with a view of the dance floor. Music by The Hungry March Band, Brooklyn's own legendary street brass marching band. The dance floor will sizzle with ethno-mesh DJ sets till 2am with pierogies for everyone. There will be an open vodka bar 9-10pm. For something a bit more romantic, Meet me in Paris on Saturday, Feb 11th A clandestine French cabaret, with live music, burlesque and variety acts, followed by late-night dancing and lounging in the softly-lit loft, absinthe and other special libations at the bar, and kissing on the sprawling roof. A soft opening of our new yet-to-be-named arts space, and a celebration of Gemini & Scorpio's 9th Birthday. More information at: http://www.geminiandscorpio.com/events.html Cook Up Something SpecialPerhaps instead of going out, you'd like to have a romantic dinner in? Perhaps a special dessert that you could make? If so, here'sMorton¹s Legendary Hot Chocolate Cake (Serves 6) For Romance Valentine's Day and EverydayRead more about 12-month a year romance at New York City Romantic Spots and read our New York City restaurant reviews for many other great places to dine.We have verified the information wherever possible, but last-minute changes are possible. 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