Date Spots

Quiet corners and lively halls all over the country, filtered by city, distance from you, first or later dates, price, hechsher, parking and indoor or outdoor.

120 listings across the US

Ocean Place Resort & Spa in Lakewood
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Ocean Place Resort & Spa

Lakewood, NJ

An oceanfront hotel with roomy lobby seating and big windows facing the beach. A classic quiet-lobby first date with the boardwalk right outside.

Mandarin Oriental New York in Manhattan
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Mandarin Oriental New York

Manhattan, NY

The sky lobby sits high above Columbus Circle with sweeping Central Park views. One of the most elegant first-date lobbies in the city.

1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge in Brooklyn
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1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn, NY

A design-forward hotel inside Brooklyn Bridge Park with skyline views and warm lobby seating. Upscale and relaxed.

Liberty State Park in Passaic
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Liberty State Park

Passaic, NJ

A long waterfront promenade facing the Statue of Liberty and the skyline.

W Hoboken in Passaic
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W Hoboken

Passaic, NJ

A modern hotel on the Hoboken waterfront with Manhattan views.

Van Saun County Park in Teaneck
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Van Saun County Park

Teaneck, NJ

A big Bergen County park with paths and a pond, near Teaneck.

Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles
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Santa Monica Pier

Los Angeles, CA

The classic pier with ocean views and a beach path in both directions.

Lake Roland Park in Baltimore
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Lake Roland Park

Baltimore, MD

Trails, a boardwalk and a historic dam on a lake. Close to the Jewish neighborhoods.

California Science Center in Los Angeles
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California Science Center

Los Angeles, CA

Hands-on exhibits and the Space Shuttle Endeavour. Free general admission.

Detroit RiverWalk in Detroit
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Detroit RiverWalk

Detroit, MI

A long riverside path with views of Canada across the river.

Liberty Science Center in Passaic
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Liberty Science Center

Passaic, NJ

Hands-on science exhibits and a large planetarium. Fun and interactive.

Bal Harbour Shops in Miami
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Bal Harbour Shops

Miami, FL

An open-air luxury mall with tropical landscaping and koi ponds. Nice to stroll.

National Aquarium in Baltimore
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National Aquarium

Baltimore, MD

A large aquarium on the harbor with a rainforest and shark tanks. Plenty to look at and talk about.

Navy Pier in Chicago
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Navy Pier

Chicago, IL

A lakefront pier with a Ferris wheel and long walks along Lake Michigan.

Skydeck Chicago in Chicago
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Skydeck Chicago

Chicago, IL

Glass ledges 103 floors up in Willis Tower. A thrill and a view.

Adventure Aquarium in Philadelphia
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Adventure Aquarium

Philadelphia, PA

A big aquarium on the Camden waterfront, known for its shark bridge.

The Getty Center in Los Angeles
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The Getty Center

Los Angeles, CA

A hilltop art museum with gardens and city views. Free entry; parking is paid.

Palisades Center in Monsey
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Palisades Center

Monsey, NY

A huge indoor mall with games, a Ferris wheel and room to walk. Good for a rainy later date.

Millennium Park in Chicago
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Millennium Park

Chicago, IL

Downtown gardens, the Bean and Lurie Garden. A classic city walk.

Montrose Harbor in Chicago
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Montrose Harbor

Chicago, IL

A quieter stretch of lakefront with skyline views and a hill to sit on.

Cleveland Museum of Art in Cleveland
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Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland, OH

A free, world-class art museum with a light-filled atrium in University Circle.

Westchester Marriott in Monsey
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Westchester Marriott

Monsey, NY

A big hotel lobby across the bridge with plenty of seating and parking.

Walters Art Museum in Baltimore
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Walters Art Museum

Baltimore, MD

A free art museum in Mount Vernon with quiet, beautiful galleries.

Long Beach Boardwalk in Five Towns
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Long Beach Boardwalk

Five Towns, NY

A long oceanfront boardwalk a short drive from the Five Towns. Peaceful on weekdays.

Eisenhower Park in Five Towns
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Eisenhower Park

Five Towns, NY

A large Nassau County park with walking paths, a lake and gardens.

Memorial Park, Nyack in Monsey
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Memorial Park, Nyack

Monsey, NY

A small riverfront park in Nyack with benches and Tappan Zee bridge views.

Dave & Buster's Westbury in Five Towns
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Dave & Buster's Westbury

Five Towns, NY

A big arcade for a relaxed, playful later date. Noisy, so better once you're comfortable.

Piermont Pier in Monsey
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Piermont Pier

Monsey, NY

A mile-long pier stretching into the Hudson. Lovely at sunset.

Silver Lake Park in Staten Island
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Silver Lake Park

Staten Island, NY

A reservoir loop with benches and shade. A calm, simple walk.

Kakiat Park in Monsey
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Kakiat Park

Monsey, NY

Wooded trails along a stream, minutes from Monsey.

Haverstraw Bay Park in Monsey
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Haverstraw Bay Park

Monsey, NY

Open lawns along the widest part of the Hudson. Quiet with big skies.

Hotel Nyack in Monsey
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Hotel Nyack

Monsey, NY

A boutique hotel near Nyack with a relaxed lobby and parking.

The Oyster Point Hotel in Lakewood
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The Oyster Point Hotel

Lakewood, NJ

A riverside boutique hotel in Red Bank with calm lounge seating and a pleasant waterfront walk next door.

Manasquan Reservoir in Lakewood
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Manasquan Reservoir

Lakewood, NJ

A five-mile path around a reservoir with a visitor center and benches by the water. Flat, scenic and close to Lakewood.

Allaire State Park in Lakewood
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Allaire State Park

Lakewood, NJ

Wooded trails along the Manasquan River plus a restored 1800s village to wander through. Good for a longer, easygoing date.

Little Island in Manhattan
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Little Island

Manhattan, NY

A sculpted park on the Hudson with winding paths, lookouts and sunset views. Can be crowded on weekends.

The Battery in Manhattan
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The Battery

Manhattan, NY

Gardens and a harbor promenade at the tip of Manhattan with Statue of Liberty views.

Governors Island in Manhattan
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Governors Island

Manhattan, NY

A short ferry ride to car-free lawns, hills and harbor views. Feels far from the city. Check the ferry schedule.

Living Torah Museum in Brooklyn
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Living Torah Museum

Brooklyn, NY

A Borough Park museum of ancient artifacts tied to the Torah and Jewish history. A meaningful, conversation-starting date.

The St. Regis New York in Manhattan
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The St. Regis New York

Manhattan, NY

A grand Beaux-Arts hotel off Fifth Avenue. Old-world elegance and quiet seating.

The High Line in Manhattan
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The High Line

Manhattan, NY

An elevated park on old rail tracks with gardens, benches and city views. Best on weekday evenings.

The William Vale in Brooklyn
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The William Vale

Brooklyn, NY

A modern Williamsburg hotel with sleek lobby seating and Manhattan views. Livelier at night.

Arlo Williamsburg in Brooklyn
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Arlo Williamsburg

Brooklyn, NY

A casual Williamsburg hotel with comfortable lobby seating, close to the waterfront.

New York Transit Museum in Brooklyn
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New York Transit Museum

Brooklyn, NY

Vintage subway cars in a real decommissioned station. Light, fun and easy to talk through.

TWA Hotel in Queens
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TWA Hotel

Queens, NY

The restored 1960s TWA terminal at JFK, with retro sunken lounges and plenty of seating. A unique date spot.

SPYSCAPE in Manhattan
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SPYSCAPE

Manhattan, NY

An interactive spy museum with challenges you do together. Fun for a later date.

Staten Island Ferry in Manhattan
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Staten Island Ferry

Manhattan, NY

A free round-trip boat ride past the Statue of Liberty. Simple and scenic.

Edge at Hudson Yards in Manhattan
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Edge at Hudson Yards

Manhattan, NY

An outdoor sky deck 100 floors up with a glass floor. Book a time slot in advance.

Brooklyn Museum in Brooklyn
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Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn, NY

A large art museum next to Prospect Park with plenty of quiet galleries to wander together.

Conrad New York Downtown in Manhattan
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Conrad New York Downtown

Manhattan, NY

A soaring 15-story atrium lobby with lots of seating, steps from the Hudson River esplanade.

Divine Park in Lakewood
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Divine Park

Lakewood, NJ

A small lakeside park with footbridges in Spring Lake, a short walk from a peaceful non-commercial boardwalk.

Hotel Indigo Williamsburg in Brooklyn
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Hotel Indigo Williamsburg

Brooklyn, NY

A boutique hotel in Williamsburg with a quiet lobby, convenient for many Brooklyn neighborhoods.

The Asbury Hotel in Lakewood
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The Asbury Hotel

Lakewood, NJ

A boutique hotel a block from the Asbury Park boardwalk with lots of nooks to sit and talk. Livelier on weekends, so weeknights are calmer.

The Molly Pitcher Inn in Lakewood
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The Molly Pitcher Inn

Lakewood, NJ

A historic inn on the Navesink River with a traditional lobby and water views. Quiet and elegant, with downtown Red Bank nearby for a walk.

Holmdel Park in Lakewood
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Holmdel Park

Lakewood, NJ

Rolling lawns, a pond, an arboretum and a working historic farm. Pretty in every season and easy to walk.

Domino Park in Brooklyn
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Domino Park

Brooklyn, NY

A riverside park in Williamsburg built around the old sugar factory, with an elevated walkway and bridge views.

Lake Carasaljo in Lakewood
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Lake Carasaljo

Lakewood, NJ

The lake in the middle of town, with a walking loop and benches along the water. A simple, close-by option for a relaxed walk.

Six Flags Wild Safari in Lakewood
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Six Flags Wild Safari

Lakewood, NJ

A drive-through safari in Jackson where you stay in your own car. Private, unusual and full of conversation. Seasonal hours.

Shore Road Park in Brooklyn
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Shore Road Park

Brooklyn, NY

A long promenade along the Narrows in Bay Ridge with Verrazzano Bridge views. Quiet and breezy.

Wave Resort in Lakewood
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Wave Resort

Lakewood, NJ

A modern beachfront hotel in Long Branch with a stylish lobby and ocean views. Dressier feel, good for a first or second date.

Cattus Island County Park in Lakewood
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Cattus Island County Park

Lakewood, NJ

Bay-front trails and boardwalks through marshland in Toms River. Peaceful, with a nature center for rainy days.

Ocean County Park in Lakewood
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Ocean County Park

Lakewood, NJ

A large wooded county park right in Lakewood with paved paths around a lake. Easy to reach, plenty of benches, and calm enough to talk the whole walk.

Bell Works in Lakewood
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Bell Works

Lakewood, NJ

A huge former Bell Labs building turned indoor town square, with open seating areas, cafes and room to walk inside. Great in bad weather.

The Peninsula New York in Manhattan
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The Peninsula New York

Manhattan, NY

A classic Fifth Avenue hotel with a refined, calm lobby. Formal and polished.

The Oculus in Manhattan
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The Oculus

Manhattan, NY

The striking white transit hall at the World Trade Center. Busy, but a memorable stop on a downtown walk.

Pier 25 Mini Golf in Manhattan
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Pier 25 Mini Golf

Manhattan, NY

Mini golf on a Hudson River pier. Lighthearted and easy. Seasonal.

Gantry Plaza State Park in Queens
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Gantry Plaza State Park

Queens, NY

A riverfront park with lounge chairs, historic gantries and a straight-on Midtown view.

Avon-by-the-Sea Boardwalk in Lakewood
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Avon-by-the-Sea Boardwalk

Lakewood, NJ

A small, quiet non-commercial boardwalk. One of the calmest ocean walks on the Shore.

Brooklyn Bridge Park in Brooklyn
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Brooklyn Bridge Park

Brooklyn, NY

Waterfront piers with lawns, benches and a full view of the Manhattan skyline. Beautiful at sunset.

Asbury Park Boardwalk in Lakewood
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Asbury Park Boardwalk

Lakewood, NJ

A wide, lively boardwalk with ocean views. Best on calmer evenings and off-season weekdays.

Jenkinson's Aquarium in Lakewood
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Jenkinson's Aquarium

Lakewood, NJ

A compact aquarium on the Point Pleasant boardwalk. Gives you plenty to talk about, and the beach walk is right outside.

New York Marriott Downtown in Manhattan
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New York Marriott Downtown

Manhattan, NY

A large Financial District hotel with plenty of lobby seating, close to Battery Park.

Vessel in Manhattan
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Vessel

Manhattan, NY

A honeycomb climbing structure at Hudson Yards. Check current ticketing before you go.