By Auburn Scallon

On Valentine’s Day our thoughts naturally turn to romance, and what could be more romantic than a kiss? In this city filled with millions of potential onlookers, privacy can come at a premium. Some of the following settings would be unorthodox anywhere else in the world, but have still managed to become staples of classic movies and engagement stories over the years. Below is our list of ten of the best places Around Town for a kiss in New York City, in no particular order.

1. On Top of the Greatest City in the World
From the Top of the Rock or the Empire State Building to the rooftops of the Dream or Gansevoort Hotels, having your head in the clouds is a hands down favorite from Sleepless in Seattle to Sex and the City.

2. A Horse-Drawn Carriage
They can fight all they want over where to house the horses, but the old-world charm of a classic carriage ride is undeniable.

3. Over a Bridge
Whether you prefer the bustling Brooklyn Bridge or simple solitude of the Bow Bridge in Central Park, something about water running under your feet manages to draw lips closer together.

4. Wollman Rink
Any fan of Love Story and Serendipity might be found circling this winter wonderland hand-in-hand. Just be sure to head towards the center of the ice to avoid being bowled over while getting caught up in the moment!

5. The Fountain at Columbus Circle
Those lights, water spraying on your face, the newly remodeled paths that take you right to the center of the action. What more could you ask for?

6. On the Staten Island Ferry
Think Staten Island and romance may not be the first thing to come to mind, but Lady Liberty with the skyline in eyesight just might give Cupid a run for his money.

7. Sharing a Candlelit Dinner in Little Italy
From the first time you saw Lady and the Tramp it was clear there is just something sexy about spaghetti.

8. Caught on the Big Screen in Madison Square Garden
All you exhibitionists out there, pucker up for 20,000 fans to see (not to mention it’s not a bad alternative to watching the Knicks…)

9.The Butterfly Conservatory, Museum of Natural History
Those butterflies in your stomach will feel right at home. Your heart will flutter along with their wings. All right, all right, I’m out of bad puns, but blogger Heather L. Hunter (http://thisfish.ivillage.com/love/) has been advocating this one for years.

10. In the Heat of the Moment
The best kisses have absolutely nothing to do with where you are. Some of the best suggestions from this story took place in the back of cabs, on a subway station platform, the bathroom of a shared apartment trying to find some privacy, etc. A good kiss can make everything around you seem to disappear.

We want to hear about your favorite place to share a kiss in New York City! Let us know anything we missed in the comments below.