Here are seven Valentine’s Day destinations that offer you the opportunity to uniquely celebrate Cupid or drive a stake through his heart.
Cupid: Hero or Villain? 😇💕😈💔 There's still time left to book for our Anti Valentine's Day celebration this Thursday OR...
Posted by Urban Axes on Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Anti-Valentine’s Day at Urban Axes
Urban Axes offers a healthy way to vent your vengeful feelings on the significant other who wronged you (or just the one that refuses to materialize). The price of admission gets you a private lane for you and your group and your first round of drinks is on the house. The bar will happily continue to serve you beer, wine, and cider thereafter, some tasty chocolates will be available, and social distancing measures will be in place to keep you away from “unwelcome romance.”
How To Go
When: Feb. 11-14, 5-10 p.m.
Where: Urban Axes, 2010 Elm St., Cincinnati
Cost: $30 per guest
More Info: 513-970-2937 or www.urbanaxes.com
Valentine's Day weekend is almost here — are you ready?! ❤️🍷 This year, we're offering two romantic dinner experiences...
Posted by The Phoenix on Saturday, February 6, 2021
Red Wine Blending Class + Four-Course Dinner
This four-course dinner includes seared scallop and caviar, lamb tartare, kogi-aged filet mignon, and red velvet cake. Included with the meal or four Terra D’Oro wines (one white and four reds). You and your date (or group) will also learn how to blend a red wine and take the bottle home. A half-hour wine reception will take place before the meal.
How To Go
When: Feb. 12, 6-9 p.m.
Where: The Phoenix, 812 Race St., Cincinnati
Cost: $220
More Info: 513-721-8901 or www.thephx.com.
Valentine’s Day 4-Course Dinner
Cincinnati has become increasingly famous for its craft brew over the last several years, not just the quality of the beers itself, but the exploding number of breweries. Mt. Carmel is throwing an affordable, prix-fixe, three-course Valentine’s Day dinner that features prime rib. Their current list of beer taps includes several pilsners, IPAs, blonde ales, pale ales, a brown ale, a winter ale, and an American amber. They also have plenty of wine, craft cocktails, whiskeys and bourbons. Reservations are required, and there will be two seatings, one at 5 p.m. and the other at 7 p.m.
How To Go
When: Feb. 13, 5 p.m.
Where: Mt. Carmel Brewing Company, 4362 Mt. Carmel-Tobasco Road
Cost: $39.95 per guest
More Info: 513-240-2739 or www.mtcarmelbrewing.com or julie@mtcarmelbrewingcompany.com
Love on the Levee
Newport on the Levee’s Bridgeview Box Park is hosting an outdoor Valentine’s Day party that includes Valentine’s-themed food and drink from park restaurants, a build-your-own bouquet bar, a local jeweler with goods on hand, a take-home goodies bag for the first 50 children to attend, and live music. Social-distancing measures will be in place.
How To Go
When: Feb. 13, 2-6 p.m.
Where: Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport, Ky.
Cost: Free
More Info: Love on the Levee Facebook page
Valentine's Day is almost a week away and the businesses at Findlay Market are pulling out all the stops! 😍 Looking for...
Posted by Findlay Market on Saturday, February 6, 2021
Findlay Market’s Valentine’s Day Sweet and Savory Stroll
Take the one you love to one of Cincinnati’s most prestigious landmarks. Findlay Market is Cincinnati’s only surviving municipal public market, with over 100 stores selling diverse hot food, beverages, desserts, pet supplies and artisan goods. The biergarten will be selling cider and local beers. There will be live music, heaters, and bubbly as well.
How To Go
When: Feb. 13, 2-6 p.m.
Where: Findlay Market., 1801 Race St., Cincinnati
Cost: $12 (5 tickets and one glass of champagne), $25 (12 tickets and two glasses of champagne)
More Info: www.findlaymarket.org
Valentine’s Day Family Hike or Sunset Hike
Hiking may not be something you typically associate with romance, yet how many romantic moments happen with a scenic backdrop? Hold hands with the one you love (or hoping to love) as you stroll through the woods and learn about Ohio winter ecology. Preregistration is required. Romantic buzzkill alert: Masks are required indoors at all times and outdoors when social distancing isn’t possible. Please bring your own mask.
How To Go
When: Family Hike is Feb. 13, 3-4 p.m. Sunset Hike is Feb. 13-14, 5-6 p.m.
Where: PlayScape Pavilion, Cincinnati Nature Center, Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford
Cost: $5-$14
More Info: 513-831-1711 or www.cincynatureorg
Valentine’s Day Tie-Dye Party
You’ve probably worn a tie-dye at some point in your life, but have you ever actually made one? Funky Sunshine, a boutique that specializes in homemade art objects made from recycled materials, is hosting their annual Valentine’s Day-themed tie-dye party where you make your own tie-dye. For social distancing purposes, groups of four are being booked at 20-minute intervals. If your party is larger (maximum is eight), than they will split you up into two intervals. Masks must be worn at all times, and be sure to indicate your shirt size when you RSVP so they have a shirt waiting for you when you arrive. You can also bring your own shirt if you prefer. RSVP is required.
How To Go
When: Feb. 14, 2-5 p.m.
Where: Funky Sunshine, 6448 Sherman Ave., Cincinnati
Cost: Free
More Info: 513-443-8659 or www.funkysunshine.com
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