“A romantic indoor picnic might be the perfect, relaxing night in for the two of you.”— Carisa, thedatingdivas.com
“Find a guided ghost tour. Patrick Swayze probably won't be there, but you can get good deals for these on sites like Groupon all the time.”— Leah Wynalek, bustle.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
“Build a fort. Is there anything better than chilling in your very own tent fort? Yes, cuddling in it with your SO. If your fort's big enough, you can even eat a romantic V-Day dinner in there.”— Leah Wynalek, bustle.com
“Wine and painting classes are popping up all over the place and let you get creative with your cutie.”— Jené Luciani, shape.com
“Book his-and-her massages. Having warm oil massaged into your body is surely a treat. If your relationship hasn’t moved in that direction yet, book Swedish massages for the two of you in separate rooms, so you both can enjoy the experience and compare notes afterwards and say hello to relaxation.”— Julie Spira, huffingtonpost.com
“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
“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
“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
“Recreate your first date. Walk down the same streets where you first kissed and have a couple of drinks in that old coffee shop where you had your first drinks together. Don’t be afraid to spend a bit extra and add a little romantic gift into the mix.”— Ivan Dimitrijevic, lifehack.org
“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
“A wine bar crawl. Instead of sticking to just one spot, hop from place-to-place, grab seats at the bar, and order different kinds of wine and tapas all along the way. It's waaay more interesting than a boring ol' sit-down dinner.”— Lauren Valenti, marieclaire.com
“Dancing. Not at the club — we mean real dancing. You can take a class, hit a salsa club, or go see live music that makes you want to groove.”— Lauren Valenti, marieclaire.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
“Making your date heart-shaped brownies or Rice Krispie Treats — really, anything heartfelt — goes a long way, too. You can even make cookies shaped and decorated like Conversation Hearts. Something homemade will show that you’re not only thoughtful, but also creative.”— Natalia Lusinski, bustle.com
“Even if you don’t believe in psychics, it could be fun to go get your fortunes told together someplace — more like at a Venice Boardwalk psychic, not one that’ll cost hundreds of dollars and months on a waiting list.”— Natalia Lusinski, bustle.com