The holiday is marked by gifting chocolates, flowers or enjoying a romantic meal with your special someone.
But what if you haven't purchased a single thing for your loved one or made plans for a romantic interlude?
New York City has plenty of options to chose from including unique, sweet treats and singing telegrams.
Here are some other options:
Chocolate filled heart box
Flowers from your local deli at half the price of a florist
A stuffed animal like a Teddy Bear sold at drug stores
Jumbo Valentine's Day card
A day of wellness at a spa or your local beauty salon: a massage, manicure or pedicure
Hire a cleaning service to clean up your loved one's home
Send a singing telegram which start at approx. $100
"The perfect last minute gift? You better pray. Buy a prayer," said a man Good Day NY spoke with in Chelsea.
"Flowers and chocolates. You can never go wrong," a woman told GDNY.
When it comes to dining out on a sure-to-be busy day for restaurants, consider the 10 most checked-in restaurants on February 14th as compiled by Facebook.com.
Pio Pio Restaurant
Sushi Samba
Churrascaria Plataforma
The Hurricane Club
Tao
Buddakan
Beauty & Essex
Mamajuana Cafe NYC
Calle Ocho
The Meatball Shop
If you find yourself outside of the Big Apple on Valentine's Day, why not try a Facebook Gift? Choose a gift on the social network site and a few days later it arrives on your significant other's doorstep. They can unwrap a preview of the gift online.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 2:03 PM EDT2013-06-19 18:03:08 GMT
The driver of a vehicle that crashed into a grocery store on 2nd Avenue and East 4th Street in the East Village on Wednesday morning has been arrested. The car jumped the curb before mowing down a tree, light post, fire hydrant and injuring six people.
The driver of a vehicle that crashed into a grocery store on 2nd Avenue and East 4th Street in the East Village on Wednesday morning has been arrested. The car jumped the curb before mowing down a tree, light post, fire hydrant and injuring six people.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:46 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:46:33 GMT
June 19 is National Dine Out Day. Restaurants and vendors across the country are contributing a percentage of their revenues for the day to the NJ Relief Fund to benefit Superstorm Sandy victims.
June 19 is National Dine Out Day. Restaurants and vendors across the country are contributing a percentage of their revenues for the day to the NJ Relief Fund to benefit Superstorm Sandy victims.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:46 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:46:33 GMT
One bird may have been responsible for several hundred Hoboken residents losing power.
One bird may have been responsible for several hundred Hoboken residents losing power. A spokeswoman for Public Service Electric & Gas says the bird touched a transformer on Clinton Street near Columbus Park Wednesday morning.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:13 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:13:37 GMT
A father and son who admitted they were pimps have been acquitted in New York of sex trafficking after several prostitutes testified they were treated well.
A father and son who admitted they were pimps have been acquitted in New York of sex trafficking after several prostitutes testified they were treated well.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:30 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:30:41 GMT
Natura Pet Products is voluntarily recalling all Innova, California Natural, EVO, Healthwise, Mother Nature and Karma branded dry pet food and biscuit, bar, and treat products with expiration dates prior to June 10, 2014, because of a positive Salmonella test.
Natura Pet Products is voluntarily recalling all Innova, California Natural, EVO, Healthwise, Mother Nature and Karma branded dry pet food and biscuit, bar, and treat products with expiration dates prior to June 10, 2014, because of a positive Salmonella test.
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