# Six Fun and Unique Ways to Explore New York Together With Your Partner *By James Hills — Updated October 2017* New York City is an incredible city to explore as a couple. While it may appear to have a hard exterior the city is one of the best in the world for romance. However, while the classic Yellow Cab is a NYC icon - second only to the subway itself, it is far from a perfect way to explore the city with someone that you love. Don't worry though - with a little planning and a bit of creativity, you can have an incredible time together exploring the city and seeing it from new perspectives. ## Ride Bikes in Central Park For most visitors, a trip to Central Park is at the top of their list. However, this park is a huge. With 843 acres of land within its boundaries, it becomes a challenge to see the whole thing on foot. As romantic as it is to take a carriage ride through the park, you are now limited to simply observing and not exploring. As you look around, it becomes obvious that the answer is to [ride a bike through Central Park](https://bikerentalcentralpark.com/). This way you can see all the major features of the park including the Great Lawn, sail boats at the Conservatory Waters, visit the Central Park Zoo - or simply find a shady tree to sit under and enjoy a snack together. Taking a bike ride through Central Park also allows you make a visit to the park a full day adventure, so make sure to pack a lunch too! ## Engage Pedal Power with a Rickshaw Ride New York streets are a crowded mess of cars, but if streets are your game, then maybe you should try a pedicab ride instead of being stuck in a classic cab. Luckily, New York has pedicabs ready to take you on a tour or simply get you from point to point. While you'll be surrounded by cars and all the sounds of a bustling city, these open air cabs are a great way to get a different view of the city. 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