A Guide To New York's Best Spots For Singles

New York City ranked fifth out of 40 major cities in the United States that are best for singles in 2006, according to a poll sponsored by Forbes Magazine. Each of the 40 cities were ranked based on the number of single population, culture, job growth, nightlife, coolness, web-based dating services and activities, and the cost of solo living. This bustling city was number one in the number of singles, and third and fourth in the respective culture and coolness categories. Thus, if you are single and would like to meet others, you should visit the Big Apple.

Romantic movies like Hitch and Serendipity are really reflective of how easy it is for singles to find their perfect match in New York City. Since there are many single people in the Big Apple, you will not find it difficult to meet someone almost anywhere - in cafes, museums and even bookstores. If you are from out of town, bring some of your friends with you and enjoy what the city has to offer: spectacular sites, bustling nightlife, cornucopia of delicacies and a wide array of events to participate in.

Here are some of the things you and your friends should do and visit in New York City:

Nightlife at the Big Apple

The nightlife in New York City is something that should not be missed, especially by out-of-towners who are visiting on their own. This is one of the few cities in the world that offers a wide variety of bars and other nightlife activities that you will surely love. Even during weekdays, you will see that New York is really a city that never sleeps.

Bars in the Big Apple almost always offer something new and different. For young professionals, you will surely enjoy the Crocodile Lounge, where you can enjoy your drinks and enjoy games as well. There is also a photo booth here where you and your friends can forever capture the fun you had in the City.

If you like dancing, one of the bars you can go to is the No Malice Palace. Here you will be able to kick off your dancing shoes and go with the flow with soul, reggae and rap music. Anyone can stop by as long as you are ready to dance and have a good time. You and your friends will not find it hard to meet others who are also here to have fun and relax.

For people who just want to have a drink and experience the best in New York City's nightlife, Spuyten Duyvil and DBA on First Avenue, Pegu Club in W Houston St, and The Gate in Fifth Avenue are the best places to go. Be sure to ask the bartender the specialty of the house so you and your buddies will have a grand drinking spree.

More Fun and Entertainment

Get a chance to meet fellow TV show fanatics at the taping of Saturday Night Live. In order to get free tickets, just visit the NBC website for details. You and your friends will surely have a hilarious time watching the dress rehearsal of the SNL. You can also get standby tickets at the Rockefeller Center at about seven in the morning on the show's shooting date.

For movie aficionados, your stay in New York City will not be complete without a visit to Walter Reade, one of the best classic movie houses in the US.  Films shown here are usually hard to find foreign and local movies that fanatics rave about. Get a chance to meet your fellow movie lovers in this classic movie house.

Hotels and Inns to try

Hotels and inns abound in New York City. If you have the money, you can stay at luxurious hotels such as Hilton New York, Waldorf Astoria and The Westin New York at Times Square. For affordable but clean and accessible hotels, you can opt to stay in Broadway Inn, Radio City Apartments, and Comfort Inn Midtown.

If you’re looking to get away and have a good time, New York City is a great place to go. There are many things to do and see in the city, and of course there is an amazing nightlife as well!