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Considering the abundance of prepackaged romance clichés, creative Valentine's Day ideas are surprisingly hard to come by. Where's that bout of creativity when we need it most? Well, to put an end to the frantic research binge of unique ideas for a love-filled day that tends to bubble up this time of year, we decided to put on our Cupid hats. Because even though it gets a bad rap for being cheesy, it has the potential to be really special.
So are you someone who loves outdoorsy adventures? Or do you identify as a homebody? Maybe you're more of a foodie or a culture aficionado. Are you coupled up, casually dating, or happily single? We made sure to include activities that everyone can enjoy, regardless of your relationship status.
Here are our picks for the best creative things to do on Valentine's Day.
Turn Your Home Into a Spa
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Turn your home into a spa and pamper each other. Or download the app Soothe and have a masseuse come to your house instead of having to go to the spa. It's relaxation delivered to your door.
Create a Scavenger Hunt
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Design: Emily Bowser, Photo: Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Create an at-home scavenger hunt where each clue is a nod to something you've shared together. You can pick the prize.
Go to an Escape Room
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Photo by Zachary Keimig on Unsplash
If you're open to doing something kind of odd, go to an escape room. It's interactive and a little thrilling depending on the storyline, which means that it's not for everyone, but it is a hilarious experience.
Head to a Hotel
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Photo by Radoslav Bali on Unsplash
Switch things up by renting a hotel room for the night. Bonus points if it has a spa on site. If you feel like getting away but prefer roughing it, spend the weekend camping.
Get Moving
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Photo by Ardian Lumi on Unsplash
One romantic activity you can opt for is taking a dance class. Whether you learn to line dance or salsa, you'll have a new skill up your sleeve at the end of the day.