USA Today: “I went on a dream date atop the top of the Empire State Building. Here's what happened”

February 13, 2025

“I took in breathtaking views of the five states visible from the building and just felt grateful to have that cinematic moment — complete with a handsome leading man”

Erin Jensen
USA Today

USA Today sent reporter Erin Jensen to the Empire State Building for a romantic Valentine’s Day date with a stranger. Jensen asked men all over the country to apply for the blind date and after a virtual meet cute, she made her choice. From the King Kong exhibit to the once-in-a-lifetime Observatory views, Jensen and her date experienced all that the Empire State Building has to offer.

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