Move over Paris, New York is the new City of Love. Beyond the crowded city streets, there are many things to do in New York City that are perfect for a spot of romance. With a little planning, and a little imagination, romantic New York sightseeing is guaranteed to melt the hearts of all who experience it.

An Affair To Remember -- Empire State Building

New York has played host to many a romantic moment on the silver screen. When you find yourself sleepless in Seattle, take your beloved to the Empire State Building for incredible New York sightseeing. Opened in 1931, the Empire State Building towers over New York City at just over 1000 feet. The views from the top are absolutely spectacular. Look down on the busy city streets, or to the horizon for some of the best views over Manhattan, and beyond.

The Empire State Building runs a competition for couples to submit their love stories to win a wedding venue of their dreams. On Valentines Day each year, 14 lucky couples have their own affair to remember and are married on top of one of the most iconic buildings in the world.

Picnic In Central Park

When doing New York sightseeing from the top of the Empire State Building, you'll be able to spot the sprawling acres of parkland that is Central Park. With its countless lakes and established leafy trees, grab a blanket, pack a gourmet food hamper, and find the perfect private spot for a romantic picnic. On hot summer nights, the Delacorte Theatre puts on productions of Shakespeare in Central Park. A picnic under the night sky whilst watching A Midsummer Night's Dream, or the ultimate love story, Romeo & Juliet is the perfect romantic evening for two.

Birds Eye View Of The Statue Of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty, in all her glory is an essential part of New York sightseeing. However, when it is intimacy and privacy you're after for your romantic New York sightseeing adventure, battling the Liberty Island crowds is the last thing on your mind. A great and incredibly romantic way to view The Statue of Liberty is from the air. Whilst it is a little more expensive than a ferry ride, a private helicopter flight will give you an eagle eye view of the Statue of Liberty, the harbor, and the Manhattan skyline.

Meeting Of The Minds -- Museums And Libraries

For a cultural New York sightseeing romantic adventure, take a look at romance through the ages by spending some time exploring the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the New York Public Library. The Met, as it is affectionately known by locals, houses some of the world's most extensive collections of art. Meet minds with artistic greats such as Picasso, Rembrandt, and Monet, or attend one of the Met's stimulating lectures to get the conversation flowing.

New York's State Library is a book lover's paradise. This beautiful building is home to all of the great love stories ever written. Books can be borrowed from the library, and are best read to your beloved on that picnic in Central Park. Even if you're not a book lover, the building itself, with its marble facade, is one of the most historic you'll see when New York sightseeing.

For a more modern take on love stories, a trip to Madame Tussauds New York is perfect for young romantics. Madame Tussauds is an interactive museum filled with life-size wax models in the heart of New York. Get swept off your feet in the Superman exhibit, and take a virtual romantic New York sightseeing flight over Metropolis