It seems as though everyone
does the same thing for Valentine’s Day, but some of us just aren't big on the
typical dinner-date. Maybe you think it’s too high maintenance, or maybe you
just want to try something different. Whatever the reason, there’s still hope
for you this year. Here are a few ways to make the most of this beautifully
sappy holiday.
Cook your own meal.![]()
Go big or go home, and don't forget dessert. Do everything together, make it a challenge, or turn it into your own indoor picnic! There are so many ways to make this option your own.
Spend the day in the city.![]()
I happen to be in traveling distance of the great cities of Philadelphia and NYC, but any big city works! Whether you take the train down or drive, you're sure to have a great time. If you're anything like me and have gone into the city quite frequently, look into some new places that you've yet to explore.
Go geocaching.
If you have no idea what I'm talking about, this is the one for you. Geocaching is basically the world's largest treasure hunt. All you have to do is download the (free) app or go to the website to see what treasures are nearby. The app has a really helpful GPS locator that will tell you when you get close, as well as give hints along the way. When you find one, you get to take an item and leave one for someone else. I myself have found geocaches in the hole of a tree and even dangling down a well. And who doesn't want to go on a treasure hunt?
Go on an outdoors-y adventure.![]()
Since Valentine's Day is in the winter, think skiing, snow-tubing, hiking, or anything else that won't completely turn you into an icicle.
Explore somewhere that's been abandoned.
OK, this one sounds creepy, but I swear it's not. If you're in the Pennsylvania area, there's this place called Graffiti Highway in Centralia and it is the most interesting place you will ever visit. It is an abandoned section of Route 61 that has been covered in graffiti over the years. Or you could try out Linfield Industrial Park in Limerick, PA, which has been abandoned for 30 years. Be adventurous!
Stay in and play Monopoly.![]()
When you see those little green houses, you know things are about to get real.
Go to a museum.
Even if you don't think museums are your thing, you may just not be trying hard enough. Whether you're into art museums like the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the International Spy Museum in DC, or the crazy City Museum in St. Louis, Missouri, there's one for everyone.
Go ice skating.![]()
Outdoors is preferable because it usually involves a nicer view. Maybe you're awful at ice skating, like my boyfriend and I, but you'll definitely get a laugh out of it.
