Ice Rink for Two, Please.
The weather and economy may have cast a cold spell over New York City but that doesn’t mean dating life should burn a hole in your wallet. Now a days with the economy, dating is getting more and more expensive but there are many activities that cost little to nothing at all.
Free admission to ice skating is presently being offered in Bryant Park through to Jan. 24. This event, known as The Pond, lets New Yorkers ice skate outdoors in the middle of Manhattan. But if you don’t bring your own ice skates, Bryant Park rents them at $12 per person.
A Christmas tree, lights, and holiday decor fill the park’s interior as if it was New York’s own little winter wonderland. It is a great place to take that special someone and spend an afternoon together.
“It’s awesome, I bring my own skates with my girlfriend and we just skate for an hour, enjoy some hot chocolate and skate again later on. All under $20. Sweet deal,” said Lucas Lay, an avid skater and student at Baruch College.
Not A Good Day
If ice skating isn’t for you and your date, there are around 125 holiday shops in Bryant Park to explore. These artisans and merchants come from around the world, selling discounted and unique items not found anywhere else around New York City.
Just don’t go on a rainy day.