Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us, and soon we'll be scrambling to come up with the ideal date night. Are you looking for something a little more outside the box?
It’s that time of year when love is in the air, and we feel a tremendous amount of pressure to perfectly commemorate our love with the perfect date. If you’re itching to branch away from the traditional dinner and a movie, why not try some of these creative suggestions, unique to the D.C. area?
Embassy Row Valentine’s Day Chocolate Tour
This Valentine’s Day will feel like a journey around the world as you explore the history of Massachusetts Avenue’s Embassy Row and learn of the romantic cultures of the international countries that now call it home!
Double Date at the Board Room
Spice up your romantic holiday with a little competition by double dating at The Board Room. With locations in both D.C. and Arlington, this vintage bar offers a trendy twist on the term “game night.” For only a small fee of $2, you and your significant other can rent over 30 different games and go head-to-head with another couple to see who comes out on top. How about the losers treat everyone to a round of beer?
Cozy up in an igloo at the Watergate Hotel
Yes, you read that correctly, and no, you won’t have to travel outside the U.S. to snuggle with your loved one inside an igloo this Valentine’s Day. The Next Whiskey Bar at the Watergate Hotel offers four heated, 12-foot domes (referred to as "igloos") on its patio that would make for a remarkably romantic Valentine’s evening. Make your reservation in advance, and choose one of three equally glamorous packages: sweet, smokey, or seduction.
Experience interactive art at ARTECHOUSE
D.C.’s first interactive digital art gallery, ARTECHOUSE, is where creativity and science collide to provide guests an entirely unforgettable way of experiencing art. Utilizing the latest technology to its advantage, the exhibits “immerse” participants in the world of digital art through “multi-sensory” installations.
Terrapin Adventures’ Valentine’s Day Package
Weather permitting, Terrapin Adventures offers an exhilarating new way of celebrating Valentine’s Day. Explore all the nooks and crannies of their aerial adventure park, win prizes, and satisfy your sweet tooth with FREE hot chocolate and Hershey’s kisses!
Cupid’s Bar Crawl
Here’s a Valentine’s Day celebration that isn’t exclusive to couples. In fact, this event is quite an intoxicating way of meeting potential mates! Join an abundance of other crawlers, decked out in their finest Valentine’s Day gear, on the pilgrimage to over 15 bars located along Dupont Circle.
Even if nothing on this list really caught your eye, D.C. is a great hotspot for celebrating the holidays. There are always plenty of restaurants offering specials that you can look into. Check out what’s being offered this Valentine’s Day!
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