Ahhh, Valentine's Day! Regardless of what kind of relationship you’re in (or if you’re a bit curmudgeon-y about the holiday) you might already be thinking about what plans to make. There are many ways to celebrate the holiday whether you're part of a couple, hanging out with friends, or flying solo. But let's face it, traditional ideas -- not that there's anything wrong with dinner and a box of chocolates, but it's a bit cliche -- can be a total snooze. How many times can you have coffee together or sit through a movie? It’s time to switch things up! We've come up more than 15 ways to celebrate Feb. 14 in fun and unique ways Not to brag here but thanks to us, you'll no longer be at a loss for unique and awesome things to do for Valentine's Day. You're welcome. Scroll on for the best Valentine's Day ideas for 2024 below. For the 'Grammer Photo-worthy cocktail bar. Be sure you're photo ready at DC's most Instragrammable cocktail bar. Sip swoon-worthy cocktails surrounded by the bar's signature over-the-top seasonal decorations. Highlights include their margarita and hot chocolate flights and s'mores bar that you can roast yourself over a roaring firepit. 💰 Urban Roast, Penn Quarter, Downtown DC // Any time Immersive digital art experience. Blast off for an immersive spacetime journey at DC's first interactive, digital art gallery and try space-themed cocktails with augmented reality markers that bring hidden, virtual art to life — adding another layer to your art experience. It's a fun and Instragmmable experience that is sure to set the evening off to a memorable start. 💰 Artechouse, Wharf area // Any time Say "I love you" with help from a mural. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Take your babe to one of the city’s love murals at Union Market, Blagden Alley or the AMOR sculpture in the National Gallery of Art sculpture garden to declare your feelings and make them feel special. Even if you don’t want to go that far, these Instagram-worthy artworks are great backdrops to mark a special moment in your relationship. Across DC // Any time Dopamine Land: A Multisensory Experience. Get happy at this “ultimate sensory overload”, immersive experience. Frolic in the Bubble Bar's ball pit and try oxygen aromatherapy or a CBD soda. Visitors can also walk through a series of rooms with names like The Decompression Room, Infinity Bliss, Lucid Dreams and Pillow Fight. The interactive museum is filled with illuminations, optical illusions, and sound effects, all designed to trigger the hormone dopamine. 💰 5333 Wisconsin Avenue, NW // Ongoing Kiss and Ride. All aboard! Spend the night inside the train car at metrobar with bubbly and specialty cocktails and live jazz. Reservations required. 💰 Metrobar, 640 Rhode Island Ave NE // Feb 14 For the Foodie Chocolate Truffle Making Class. Couple up and learn the art of making these chocolate delights in an interactive class that's paired with sparkling wine. Oh la, la! 💰 Hotel Zena // Feb 10 V-Day Charcuterie Board Class. Show your BFFs or your other half some love as put together a visually stunning charcuterie board in a guided class on the fundamentals of cheese/charcuterie boards. Owner Anastasia will demonstrate how to assemble boards you can easily recreate at home. 💰 La Jambe/Union Market // Feb 14 Sweets for the sweet. Make it an international love affair with a walking tour of Embassy Row, combined with samples of chocolates from around the globe!💰 // Embassy Row, Feb. 14 Dine in the Dark. Enjoy a romantic meal a twist--in the dark. The event consists of a unique blindfolded dining experience that promises to heighten the senses and a surprise menu. Openings available around Valentine's Day; book soon before they fill up! 💰 Enjoy Afternoon Tea. Afternoon tea might be rooted in English traditions, but the elegant pastime lives on year-round in many of D.C.’s most luxurious hotels (and a few other places). They're an elegant and luxe alternative to dinner at a restaurant. Our picks (we've been to many, many afternoon teas in the city!): Peacock Alley at the Willard, Waldorf Astoria, Tea Cellar at Blue Duck Tavern, Hay Adams, Opaline, St. Regis, Seasons at Four Seasons Hotel and the Watergate. Reservations are only available on the weekend and like brunch, they're very popular so make reservations as soon as possible. Multiple locations in DC Take a cooking class together. Food and romance are intrinsically linked. Instead of trying to book a reservation at the hottest restaurant, feed your passion cooking class at Sur La Table or book a class with Cozy Meal. 💰 DMV area Or prepare a DIY meal at home. Treat your boo or bestie to DIY meal at home that you can make together or pass off as your own. A number of restaurants in DC offer meal kits that come complete with all the ingredients you need to wow them. Snag pizza or pasta for two from James Beard-nominated chef Amy Brandwein at Centrolina, choose your fillings and make pupusas at El Tamarindo, create your own fancy charcuterie board with Officina's Aperitivo Kit or prep to cook meals like pad thai, pad see eew or drunken noodles at Rice Market. And you need to do is add a bottle of wine, and voila! Multiple locations in DC For the Crafter Paint the town red or whatever color you want. Show off your creative side at All Fired Up in a pottery class where you pick and paint your selected piece of pottery. Their Valentine's Day event includes live sax and bass music for some romantic ambiance. Reservations required for this event. Paint and sip while creating a masterpiece at Muse Paint Bar at National Harbor or try any number of crafty classes with Shop Made in DC at one of their DC locations. 💰 DMV Area Love Potion Candle- Design Your Signature Scent. Sip wine while learning about aphrodisiac scents and create your own signature scent blend in a candle. 💰 Capitol Hill // Feb 14 For the Wine and Spirits Lover Check out a speakeasy. Up your bar game. Skip the usual drinking establishments for one of DC's speakeasies for a night of secret entrances, hidden doors, dimly lit lounges that will add a spark of intrigue to your night of romance. Some of our favorites include: Denson, Silver Lyan at Riggs Hotel, Allegory at Eaton Hotel, The Alex at the Graham Georgetown and the Mirror, which was once named as one of the best speakeasies in the US. 💰 Multiple locations in DC Go to Happy Hour at LOC. Experience happy hour in one of the most beautiful spaces in DC--the Library of Congress. Plus, enjoy snacks, special entertainment and access to special rooms that are usually off limits. 🆓 Library of Congress // Capitol Hill, Feb. 8 Visit local breweries and distilleries. These days, breweries, brewpubs and wineries (even cideries) have become as common in DC as feds in suits. There’s District Winery, a fully functioning winery where you can enjoy behind-the-scenes tours and an array of share plates and flatbreads, then venture next door to the restaurant for dinner and spectacular views of the Anacostia River. For something stronger, take a tour at rum distillers Cotton and Reed or Thrashers and sample the wares afterward. Prefer beer? Enjoy a frosty mug at a brewed-inside-the-beltway brew. 💰 Multiple locations in DC For the Budget Conscious Acoustic Hour at The Square. Chill out with an acoustic performance plus dinner and cocktails at DC's international food hall. 🆓 The Square at International Square // Feb 13 Take in a performance on Millennium Stage. Make it a night out at the Kennedy Center with a performance on Millennium Stage and a romantic stroll with a glass of wine or a cocktail on its stunning terrace and take in views of the Potomac River and Georgetown. Foggy Bottom 🆓 Relax under an elegant glass canopy. After browsing the amazing exhibits at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Portrait Gallery, unwind and talk about all the artwork you saw under the stunning glass ceiling in the Kogod Courtyard. Grab wine and charcuterie from the cafe to make it fancy. And until April 28, you can also enjoy the splendor of the 28th annual orchids exhibit that decorates and delicately perfumes the Courtyard's indoor garden. Museum entrance is free. Smithsonian American Art Museum/National Portrait Gallery // Downtown DC 🆓 For the Fun Lover Ice Skating. What’s more romantic than ice skating under the stars at one of Washington, DC’s outdoor ice skating rinks? Check out the options below for vibes.💰 Multiple locations in DC
Swingers mini-golf. Foore! Shake up date night with a round or two of mini-golf in an fun, adults-only venue that boosts add cocktails, gourmet street food, and live DJs. It's the perfect activity to avoid first date awkwardness. 💰Swingers Golf, Dupont Circle See the monuments and memorials on a moonlight walk. DC is magical at night with the monuments and memorials bathed in the glow of the moon. Bundle up and go for a late night stroll to admire the city without the hustle and bustle. Be sure to visit the Lincoln and Jefferson memorials for a truly dazzling sight that has been one of the most romantic backdrop in the city for countless proposals and weddings. If walking isn’t your thing, book a pedicab for an unique and intimate ride. 💰 National Mall and surrounding area Take salsa dance lessons. Dancing is a great way to get loose and shake off some of those date jitters and get close to your romantic partner with salsa dance lessons. Must meet $15 food/drink minimum. Wednesdays, Saturdays. 🆓 Cafe Citron, Dupont Circle Get the Adrenaline Going at an Escape Room. Imagine it: You're trapped in a room with your boo or potential love interest, heads close together as you try to figure out how to get out ... Whether it's your first date or the 2oth, escape rooms are a great date option since they provide the perfect reason to work together as a couple and build your collaborative bond. You two will become closer once you’ve made it out! 💰 DMV Area Make it a game night. Scrabble. Uno. Life. Cards Against Humanity. Enjoy some friendly competition while playing classic and contemporary board games at this board game/sports bar that has 30+ types of games to rent, rail drinks and a loaded cocktail menu. $2 game rental, times vary The Board Room, DC
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