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The Piers at Riverside Park
Riverside Dr. at 72nd St.; 212-870-3070
Just as scenic and less clichéd than a Central Park carriage ride, a stroll along Riverside Park’s historic piers offers a bit more privacy, a chance to see actual stars, and fantastic views of the Hudson to set the mood.

The Photo Booth at GalleryBar
120 Orchard St., nr. Delancey St.; 212-529-2266
Don’t care for the paintings or prints on the walls at this bar-gallery combo? Make your own risqué portrait in the old-time photo booth near the rear D.J. booth.

On the Streets of Little Italy, After a Drink (of Course)
Mulberry & Broome Sts.
These blocks are usually nothing but a tourist trap, but, after a few cocktails, they have an air of classic New York romance. Loosen some inhibitions at Mulberry Street Bar, where the ornate wooden bar, subway-tile floor, and pressed-tin ceiling exude old-world charm.

Aboard the Staten Island Ferry
4 South St., at Whitehall St.; 718-727-2508
The only acceptable time for PDA aboard public transportation is while enjoying the panoramic views of New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty during this 25-minute ride. It gets cold out on the deck, so take the trip with someone you want to warm up with.

The Balcony of the Paris Theatre
4 W. 58th St., nr. Sixth Ave.; 212-688-3800
The old-school balcony here allows for the clandestine thrill of getting hot and heavy, completely unbeknownst to the moviegoers beneath you. If you bother to glance up at the screen, the Valentine’s Day feature will be the 2005 French drama Live and Become.