50 Romantic Ideas For Valentine's Day (Or Any Day You Want To Spoil Your Sweetheart)

“Wine and painting classes are popping up all over the place and let you get creative with your cutie.”

— Jené Luciani, shape.com

“Ride the ferris wheel. There’s something romantic about riding the Ferris wheel, especially when it stops and you’re feeling like you’re on top of the world. Remember to kiss your Valentine when you’re staring at the stars together.”

— Julie Spira, huffingtonpost.com

“Go on a hot-air balloon ride. These are very fun and romantic — you get an incredible view, get to experience the thrill of flying, and you’ve got enough room for a romantic dinner and some champagne.”

— Ivan Dimitrijevic, lifehack.org

“Find a coffeehouse that has live music and go there for a night. Even if you have two drinks each coffee is inexpensive and you’ll have paid less than $10 each for a whole night’s activity.”

— Chrissy Stockton, thoughtcatalog.com

“There’s nothing like some old-school arcade games to get you into a fun and competitive mood, in addition to taking off romantic pressure for the big day known as February 14. Who doesn’t like a good game of Ms. Pac-Man or Donkey Kong? Plus, with all the arcade bars around these days, you can up you…”

— Natalia Lusinski, bustle.com

“Buy a cool blackboard mug and write a cute note on it in the morning.”

— Perrie Samotin, stylecaster.com

“Go for an ice cream date. Then walk and talk with your cone.”

— Anna Newell Jones, andthenwesaved.com

“Make a fire outside. This is free and hands down, the best date ever.”

— Chrissy Stockton, thoughtcatalog.com

“Make a book about why you love your spouse and why you are thankful for him/her.”

— Mary May Larmoyeux, familylife.com

“Breakfast in bed.”

— Carisa, thedatingdivas.com

“When museums stay open after-hours, they tend to spice things up by throwing a party or holding a special event — especially on V-Day. Take an after-dark art tour for two.”

— Lauren Valenti, marieclaire.com

“Get your hearts racing together with skydiving, ziplining, bungee jumping, and adrenaline galore!”

— Kristin M, cloud9living.com

“If you are looking for something fun to do and haven’t been bowling in a long time, like since prom night, this would be perfect to add to your list of date ideas for Valentine’s Day.”

— Diana Trotter, love.allwomenstalk.com

“For a fun, tasty treat, try cooking s’mores on the stove.”

— Beth, sunglasswarehouse.com

“Get up and watch the sunrise. Stay for the sunset too. It'll feel closely intimate when you realize you spent the whole day with each other.”

— Laura, holidappy.com

“Fondue is pretty sweet, but it’s ridiculously expensive. Dress up, make your own, and have a fancy, at-home fondue date. (Don’t forget chocolate for dessert!) And romantically feeding one another is a must.”

— Marisa Donnelly, thoughtcatalog.com

“Spend a day at a flea market. Try on weird kimonos or fur coats, ogle vintage typewriters, and buy each other a quirky token of affection at the end of the day. At flea markets and thrift stores, looking is half the fun.”

— Leah Wynalek, bustle.com

“Rent an expensive sports car for a day. Don’t be afraid to live large from time to time -- even if you can’t afford the glamorous lifestyle of the stars, you can most definitely play pretend for a day. Put on some classy clothes and drive around town in a rented sports car. The quick acceleration an…”

— Ivan Dimitrijevic, lifehack.org

“Create great ambiance with candles, music, rose petals, and perhaps a bouquet of red tulips, if roses aren’t in your budget. After that romantic dinner, there’s not need to get a room. You’re already there.”

— Julie Spira, huffingtonpost.com

“There's a reason why rock-climbing is a trust-building activity among smallish corporate teams. Whether you choose to belay one another or boulder (no ropes, but way shorter walls), you'll form an instant bond over the physical, palm-sweat-inducing challenge. Oh, and it's crazy fun too!”

— Krista Soriano, cosmopolitan.com