Five Ways to Wow Your Loved One on Valentine’s Day

As Valentine’s Day approaches and restaurant reservations fill up, consider these alternative date night ideas to heighten the romance this holiday season.

Soar Over Chicago

Let your love literally sweep you off your feet! Chicago’s stunning skyline can be viewed from the air with Fly Heli Chicago. Float over downtown Chicago, see the ferris wheel at Navy Pier, take in the Cloud Gate, and catch a view of Wrigley Field, among other iconic sites. On Valentine’s Day, Fly Heli is offering a special Valentine’s Day flight featuring Champagne for two and a rose for your paramour.

Snuggle in a Swan Boat in Los Angeles

Los Angeles’ Echo Park is known for its Old Hollywood feel and trendy independent businesses … and now for its Swan Boats. The newest–and popular–activity is to set sail on a Swan Boat on Echo Lake. Get a view of the neighborhood, and see Echo Lake’s signature Lotus Beds and Fountain up close. We prefer to book our Swan Boat sailings in the evening when the boats are lit up. Pack a picnic and enjoy a romantic dinner lakeside after your ride.

Climb Up a Skyscraper in NYC

Want to play the ultimate game of trust with your partner? City Climb is a mind-bending attraction in New York City, featuring the highest open-air building ascent in the world. Get suited up and strapped in to scale the exterior of a skyscraper more than 1,200 feet above the ground. It’s scary, but it offers one of the best views in the city. You and your SO will definitely want a bear hug after the experience, and of course a romantic dinner in Hudson Yards.

Explore DC’s Monuments by Moonlight

Washington, DC’s iconic monuments and memorials are beautiful during the day, but it’s worth the wait for when the sun goes down. From the Lincoln and Jefferson memorials to the White House and the U.S. Capitol Building, they all feature stunning uplighting that makes them a sight to behold. Dare we say … they’re proposal ready? Book a private tour through Majestic Limo DC and make the evening even more romantic.

Wander through Ice Castles outside of Boston

This one is a really “cool” Valentine’s date night idea. Just a short drive outside of Boston in suburban New Hampshire you’ll find fairytale Ice Castles. What started as a dad making ice castles in his front yard for his kids has turned into an annual over-the-top ice castle creation for thousands of visitors. Featuring slides and archways and crawl spaces, you can explore like a kid, then cozy up with your date for a post-Ice Castles dinner.

The Related Life is written and produced by the Related Life Editorial Team. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest events, news, and announcements in your area, and tag us for a chance to be featured @therelatedlife and #therelatedlife.