Instead of a typical gift this year, focus on creating an incredible memory together. Let it be fun, exciting, romantic, outlandish, wherever your experience takes you, make sure this Valentines will be unforgettable.
BALLOONING
Go where the wind blows. This intimate experience offers you and your love the unique opportunity to see the world from a different perspective. A few recommendations for ballooning: Lake Tahoe, California. Red Rock, Sedona, Arizona, and Napa Valley, California. travelawaits.com
HELICOPTER TOUR
The best way to see some of the top destinations is from above! Most outfits also include an exclusive landing site as part of the experience. Couples, hold hands and enjoy exclusive breathtaking views. A few recommendations for the best helicopter tour sites: Grand Canyon, Hawaiian Islands, and New York City. 10best.com
INDY RACING EXPERIENCE
Racing dreams do come true. Kiss your partner before the ride! Indianapolis Motor Speedway offers the exclusive opportunity to ride and drive in a real NTT Indy Series Car. indyracingexperince.com
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER
Who did it? Was it your significant other? Host your own or attend a weekend getaway at some of the top Murder Mystery locations in the U.S. Nothing makes a couple bond more than solving crimes together. Try: Maple Hill Manor in Springfield, Kentucky. Bernerhof Inn Bed and Breakfast in Glen, New Hampshire. Or Harry Packer Mansion in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. vrbo.com
COOKING CLASS
Food is the ultimate show of love. Whip up something tasty together! Top rated cooking classes: The Bakehouse in New Orleans, Louisiana. Eataly in Chicago, Illinois. Zero George St in Charleston, South Carolina. delish.com
POTTERY CLASS
This class is straight out of the movie Ghost. Share that romantic moment of spinning clay together. Popular locations: Belger Arts Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Red Lodge Clay Center in Red Lodge, Montana. Or The Clay Studio in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. artsy.net
GUIDED TOUR OF THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART IN NEW YORK CITY
Nothing says “I love you” more than a guided tour through the iconic MET. metmuseum.org
SUNSET SAIL
Cuddle up and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of an unforgettable evening on the water, for just the two of you. Recommended: Key West, Florida. San Francisco, California. And Newport, Rhode Island
NATIONAL PARKS YEARLY PASS
For the outdoor enthusiasts who look for the excuse to pack up the hiking gear. Here is the perfect gift experience that you can enjoy over a weekend together. Recommended: Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion National Park. nps.gov & travel.usnews.com
SCAVENGER HUNT
Does your partner like a challenge? Hunt for clues as there are numerous scavenger hunts set up across cities in the U.S. Try: Austin Texas. Boston, Massachusetts. Or Miami, Florida. scavengerhunt.com
By Kimberli Scott-Still