Valentine's Day spikes sales in chocolates and flowers, but why feed the cliche? Let's be unique this Valentine's day with a list of some out-of-the-box Valentine's day ideas for that special someone in your life! You can take credit for thinking of these fun, extraordinary date opportunities, right here in Wisconsin!

1. Ice Castles, Wisconsin Dells

Experience something magical at the Mt. Olympus Theme & Water Park in Wisconsin Dells, where the iconic traveling ice castles have taken a pit stop. A structure made entirely out of ice, is best seen at night when it illuminates the cold. For a small admission fee, seeing this is definitely worth it.

Here's more on the Ice Castles http://icecastles.com/

2. Milwaukee Public Museum, Milwaukee

Who said a dusty old museum?! This is far from, and MPM is bringing this February, a special event for star gazers. There will be a two evening run of a romantic program exploring out-of-this-world love in the Planetarium. There's a small admission fee of $25 and it is for adults only.

Find out more at https://www.mpm.edu/plan-visit/theater-planetarium...

3. Escape MKE, Milwaukee

Want to take on a trivial mystery with a group of couples or friends for Valentines? Escape MKE is "choose your mission" style escape room. You are given a certain length of time in order to 'escape' from the facility. Cost may vary depending on group size.

Their website is here http://escapemke.com/

4. Zor Shrine Circus, Madison

Well here's something a little different. The Zor Shrine Circus is coming to Veteran's Memorial Coliseum in Madison for a three night exotic display of animals, acrobats and more! Signature acts include Carden Elephants, the Cruzado Group and Saturn Garcia Globe (pictured below). If the circus is something for you, then check this out the weekend after Valentines Day!

Their website is http://shrinecircusinfo.com/

5. Slice of Ice, Red Arrow Park

Skating is free, and rentals are only $8. Show off your moves, or cling to your partner, and enjoy being out on the ice. The rink is open until 11 pm on Saturday and is located on Water street in front of Starbucks, downtown Milwaukee. Follow up skating with a steaming cup of coffee or hot chocolate inside.

http://county.milwaukee.gov/RedArrow11930.htm

Make special memories with the person or people you care about this Valentine's day. Discover more exciting events in your area at https://www.eventbrite.com/d/wi/events/