Love is in Lengthy Island’s air.
Nassau and Suffolk counties are really taking Valentine’s Day to coronary heart this yr with a number of fantastic and out-of-the-box methods to spend Feb. 14.
Come Friday, {couples} can soar the skies in a World Battle II aircraft, discover the romance of the night time sky and even order a heart-shaped pizza hand-delivered by a driver sporting a lavish swimsuit, to call just a few actions.
These are probably the most enjoyable and romantic Valentine’s Day excursions on LI this yr.
Fly in a combat-used WWII aircraft
Right here’s one option to deliver your relationship to new heights. For the primary time ever, the American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport provides {couples} seats on board a C-47 airplane utilized by the allies in Europe throughout World Battle II.
“We needed to actually do one thing enjoyable and new this yr,” Jacky Clyman of the American Airpower Museum advised The Publish. “What higher means to try this than getting in an actual troop transport aircraft from World Battle II?”
There might be a particular scenic flight over the ocean on Friday at 11 a.m. and a second one at midday. The 20-minute journey prices $350 per couple or $195 for solo flyers.
(631) 293-6398, americanairpowermuseum.com, 1230 New Freeway, Farmingdale, NY
Stargaze inside at Vanderbilt Planetarium
It is a likelihood to point out your honey they actually imply the universe to you.
The indoor Reichert Planetarium on the Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport is placing on a brand new and particular Valentine’s Day present known as Night time Sky Love. It’s devoted to how civilizations previous advised tales of affection and heroism by the constellations.
Tickets for the two p.m. present are $20 for adults.
631-854-5579, vanderbiltmuseum.org, 180 Little Neck Highway, Centerport, NY
Meet the one — or many at velocity relationship
You don’t should be in a relationship to take advantage of out of V-Day.
The group 7 in Heaven is placing collectively a velocity relationship occasion for ladies ages 30 to 42 and males ages 32 to 44 on Friday night time at Babylon’s Publish Workplace Cafe from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
The seven-minute per spherical occasion prices $45, and people who hit it off are welcome to attend a bigger afterparty Saturday night time at The Clubhouse in New Hyde Park at 7 p.m.
631-592-9804, 7inheaven.com, Publish Workplace Café, 130 W. Important St, Babylon, NY
Make a card to your favourite fish
It’s one option to know you’re with a catch.
For the primary time, the Chilly Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium lets visitors make Valentine’s Day playing cards for his or her favourite fish, turtles, and frogs from Friday by Sunday. They are going to all be proudly displayed on the little aquatic critters tanks.
This family-friendly arts and crafts exercise will run from 10 a.m. by 5 p.m. and is free with the price of $7 basic admission.
516-692-6768, cshfishhatchery.org, 1660 NY-25A, Chilly Spring Harbor, NY
Coronary heart-shaped pizza delivered by swimsuit
You actually may give your sweetie a pizza your coronary heart this yr.
Mike’s Underground in Amityville, a widely known delivery-only pie joint, is providing a number of totally different heart-shaped pizzas to order from — with much more of a enjoyable twist involving some dashing-looking dashers.
“Our drivers ship the hearts in full fits — tie, jacket, pants, the entire 9 yards. It’s also possible to get a rose or some type of flower with it to make it much more particular,” proprietor Michael Vittorio Esposito advised The Publish of his near-decade custom.
“A number of locations don’t love to do heart-shaped pies due to how a lot effort it takes. “However I’ve had particular pans made for this, and we actually embrace it.”
This Friday from midday to eight p.m., famished {couples} can take pleasure in cutely named funghi, pepperoni, pesto, and spinach artichoke pies, every priced at $30.
Textual content to order, 516-589-2523, mikesofamityville.com
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