Okay, so you've done the flowers and chocolate thing in the past. You've even gotten your special someone a stuffed animal, one year. Now what? How can you wow your Valentine this year? Gifts are nice, but spending time together doing something wonderful provides memories for years to come. Here are a few ideas. You're welcome.
1)
Make
art together
Charlottesville and Albemarle County have numerous places that allow you to
fabricate a unique piece that you will keep and admire forever. You will recall the giggles and tell the
story about that fun evening at The Glass
Palette, City Clay, or Wine & Design
to only name a few. Think you are not
very talented? Don't worry about
it. Let the experts at each location
guide you and let your creative juices flow... You might be surprised with the
results!
2)
Dress
warm and find your park
When is the last time you packed a nice meal in a backpack and went on a nice
hike in our area? Our proximity to the Shenandoah National Park makes it
so easy to reach a nice hiking trail, stop at the perfect spot for a picnic and
take some selfies. Don't have quite
enough time for such an adventure? Just
hit the Rivanna Trail in
Charlottesville or Mint
Springs Park in Crozet. It won't be
too long until you feel like you are hundreds of miles away. Not sure where to go? Stop by our Albemarle
Tourism & Adventure Center, our experts will provide invaluable
information and get you on your way.
3)
Escape
on a winery tour
Now, this is the life. Feel like a VIP
by having one of our many awesome wine tour services pick you up and take you
around a couple of wineries, where you will taste some of the best varietals
our area has to offer. Try Monticello Wine Tour & Coach,
Wish Wish Wine Tours,
Blue Ridge Wine Excursions,
or one of the many other companies offering winery tours. They will even have a gourmet meal for you
two to enjoy at one of the stops. Prefer
beer? Why not try Cville Hop On Tours, the new service
offered by Cville Tours; this is the best way to indulge while staying safe
along the way.
4)
"Come
fly with me"...
Have you ever seen Charlottesville & Albemarle County from up above? Try a hot air balloon ride. Boar's
Head Ballooning, Blue Ridge
Ballooning, and Monticello
Country Ballooning. Won't it be cold
up there in February? Why yes, but what
a great opportunity to snuggle up close to your sweetie!
5)
Do all
of the above and so much more...
...by choosing one of the many romantic
packages offered by our wonderful tourism partners. They often include an amazing meal at one of
our restaurants, where you can enjoy local cuisine at its best.
And remember - Valentine's Day does not absolutely have to be celebrated on or around February 14th, as there are no bad times to spend quality time with your special someone and celebrate your love. And Charlottesville is definitely the best place to do it.
