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Valentine’s Day falls on a Tuesday this year, which means that you can easily celebrate the weekend before or after! If you’re planning on celebrating Valentine’s Day in Colorado Springs, there are plenty of options for romantic restaurants, if you’re going the traditional route. But there are a lot of other creative ways to celebrate!
If you’re looking for a fun gift, we recommend a gift card to a food, brewery, or cocktail tour! They can be purchased in any amount, be applied to any available public tour, and they never expire!
This Valentine’s Day, opt for something more memorable and unique! Here are 10 creative alternatives to celebrate Valentine’s in Colorado Springs:
Avoid the stress of making your own restaurant reservations this Valentine’s Day by booking a food tour with Rocky Mountain Food Tours (that’s us!). We have tours every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday that feature some of the tastiest local restaurants, speakeasies, artisan food shops, and hole-in-the-walls in Downtown Colorado Springs. In just a few hours, you’ll experience up to five culinary destinations with the help of a local tour guide. Tickets start at only $69, and you can upgrade to include three different pairings of wine, cocktail, or beer. View the calendar or read more about this fun three-hour walking tour.
When: Thursday, Feb 9 – Sunday, Feb 11 / Thursday, Feb 16 – Sunday, Feb 19 (ongoing!)
Time: 1:30pm or 2:00pm
Cost: $69/person
Just a short drive west from Colorado Springs lies Manitou Springs, one of the most idyllic mountain towns, filled with quaint shops, scenic hikes, and stone water fountains flowing with fresh mineral water. SunWater Spa sits tucked away just minutes from the bustling Manitou Avenue. If you’re looking for a romantic and relaxing date, look no further. Book a couples’ massage (called Cupid’s Arrow Couples Massage) and then sit in one of SunWater Spa’s cedar pools as you look out on Downtown Manitou Springs and watch the sunset over Pikes Peak.
When: Tuesday – Sunday through February 28
Time: 8:00am – 10:00pm
Cost: $215
This option is perfect if you’re a nature lover or are working on a budget. Colorado Springs has some of the best hikes and scenic walking routes located just minutes from downtown, including Red Rock Canyon Open Space, Garden of the Gods, Seven Bridges, and Fox Run Regional Park. We love the list that VisitCOS put together with the top 25 hiking and biking trails in Colorado Springs.
If you and your date are really adventurous and up for a challenge (warning, they aren’t for the faint of heart!), try hiking Red Mountain, The Manitou Incline, or Section 16.
When: Whenever!
Time: Whenever! Though, we always recommend to hike earlier in the day due to Colorado’s unpredictable weather.
Cost: Free!
The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College is a gem in our community! Not only do they have a large permanent collection, they also feature rotating exhibitions from all around the world. Come see the famous glasswork of Dale Chihuly, the flower paintings of Georgia O’Keeffe, or the classic Americana art of Walt Kuhn. Visit on a museum free day, which is every second Saturday and third Friday of the month!
When: Saturday, Feb 11 or Friday, Feb 18
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Cost: Free! (Note: the museum is generally open Wednesday through Sunday and costs only $10 for admission on regular dates)
Get ready for a night of laughter, delicious food, and a murder mystery that will unfold in a hilarious multi-scene dinner show. Look for clues to figure out who committed the crime – just be ready, it could be your or your significant other! The Dinner Detective events are held at the Great Wolf Lodge in north Colorado Springs.
When: Saturday, Feb 11 or Saturday, Feb 25
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: $69.95/person
Plan a daytime date with your honey to visit four of Colorado Springs’ best local breweries on an incredible guided tour. This on-foot experience features an insider’s look at local craft beer in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs. You’ll enjoy a flight of beer at each brewery, plus a ton of delicious food throughout. Your expert tour guide will share about the brewing process as well as some fun facts about Colorado Springs. The 2.5-Hour Downtown Brewery & Bites Tour runs every Saturday! (Tip: If you don’t like beer or have a gluten sensitivity or allergy, let us know -we can provide substitutes!)
When: Saturday, Feb 11 and Saturday, Feb 18 (every Saturday, ongoing!)
Time: 12:00pm noon
Cost: $89/person
The Cherokee Ranch & Castle sits in the picturesque wooded hills of Sedalia, Colorado and hosts regular events throughout the year. For Valentine’s Day this year, they are offering two unique events – a tea and a wine tasting!
When: Saturday, Feb 11 and Tuesday, Feb 18 (Valentine’s Tea) / Friday, Feb 17 (Wine Tasting)
Time: 1:00pm / 6:30pm
Cost: $58.50/person
Book a show or musical at the Pikes Peak Center to celebrate Valentine’s with a fancy night-on-the-town. With an ever rotating list of award-winning productions, you’ll be amazed by shows you thought you had to be on Broadway to see. This year, the production leading up to Valentine’s Day is “Some Enchanted Evening,” which features the Colorado Springs Philharmonic playing the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein.
When: Friday, Feb 10 and Saturday, Feb 11
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $28+/person
Treat your special someone to a decadent culture and cocktails tour in Downtown Colorado Springs for Valentine’s Day. You’ll drink and dash at four destinations including Four by Brother Luck, a new brewery, and two speakeasies. Each place will serve up their signature cocktail but some nibbles to go with! This highly rated experience is the perfect date idea!
When: Saturday, Feb 11 and Saturday, Feb 18 (every Saturday, ongoing!)
Time: 3:30pm
Cost: $89/person
Visit the highly-rated Cheyenne Mountain Zoo for a special Valentine’s Event your date won’t forget! You’ll begin your evening with an adult beverage before you’ll meander around the zoo to see what the animals are up to at night! This event is for adults ages 21+ only.
When: Tuesday, Feb 14
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: $35.75+/person
Whether you’re trying to avoid the crowds or you’re looking to mix things up, any of these ideas will be sure to make this year’s Valentine’s Day a memorable one! And if you’re not able to hop on a food tour this time, it’s never too late. We offer public and private food tours all year round!
Cheers, Your Rocky Mountain Food Tours Team
(So, what’s a food tour, anyway…?)
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