7 Best Valentine’s Day Activities to Warm Up With Your Love
Is there anything better than gettin’ cozy with your love when the temps are frigid? If mid-winter has caused a bit of cabin fever and you’re ready to take your S.O. on a date night that doesn’t involve snow pants, Discover Whitewater’s got your back. Book a whirlpool suite at Hamilton House Bed and Breakfast and choose from these 7 activities that promise lots of fun and all the warmth!
1. Live Performances at Fireside Dinner Theater
📸: Fireside Dinner Theater
From now through the week following Valentine’s Day, you can catch a live performance at “the only Actor’s Equity dinner theatre in Wisconsin” with your love! Afterward, indulge in a nightcap at Binggs Farmstead Restaurant.
All upcoming performances here.
2. Night of Entertainment at UW-Whitewater's University Center Winterfest
📸: UC Live
Nothing heats a person up more than fire pits, bowling, and cozy movie time! Grab you S.O. or beloved buddies and head to UW-Whitewater's Winterfest! Bowling lasts all day from 11a-11p, everything else goes down at 7p! Fuel up beforehand at Fanatico.
3. Wine and Dine in a Garden Dome
📸: Timber Hill Winery
Spend a blissful evening out under the stars cozied up in Timber Hill Winery’s Garden Dome. 90 minutes of your love, wine, and scrumptious charcuterie. $150 Valentine’s Day weekend. Don’t forget to ask about their Valentine’s Day Dome special!
4. Live Music at Stable Rock Winery & Distillery
📸: Stable Rock Winery & Distillery
If live music and sippin’ wine or spirits is your thing, Stable Rock Winery & Distillery is your go-to place. Rose Among Thorns performs Friday, February 3rd from 5-7p and Tapestry performs February 16th from 5-7p. There’s just something lovely about snuggling up with your love to some good tunes.
5. Sip Bloody Mary’s at a Bar & Grill
📸: 59er Bar & Grill
Enjoy a lazy, laid back Sunday Valentine’s date? Head out to a chill bar for Bloody Mary’s, your favorite pub eats, and whatever game happens to be on the TV!
Area Bloody Mary offerings:
Super Loaded Bloodies: 11-4p at Tavern on Rock - Fort Atkinson, WI
Express Bloody Mary: 10a-8p at Rock Bottom Express - Jefferson, WI
59er Bloody Mary’s: 8-12p at 59er Bar & Grill - Milton, WI
Loaded Bloody Mary’s: 10-2p at Rick’s Eastside Pub & Grill - Whitewater, WI
Sunday Bloody at 841 Brewhouse - Whitewater, WI
6. Get Magical at the Ice Castles
📸: Ice Castles Wisconsin
The Ice Castles in Lake Geneva DO happen to be outside in the frigid temps we promised you could avoid. So head out with your S.O. to have your spirits warmed by the magic of the sculptures. Then head back into Whitewater for hot cocoa at SweetSpot and a whirlpool bath in your Hamilton House suite to warm your bodies.
7. Wine & Dine at Staller Estate Winery
📸: Staller Estate Winery
For all of you folks out there who just love a good dinner to be with the one you adore, Staller Estate Winery is where it’s at. Cozy up in this lovely winery overlooking their vineyard and indulge in a 5 course wine pairing meal.
Happy Valentine’s Day, lovers.