That’s right, this Friday night is Valentine’s day. Don’t be the guy awkwardly scrambling at the register with a teddy bear and some pre-packaged cellophane-wrapped chocolate… you’re better than that! (sorry consumer America).
And as for you single men and women- today is not a day to despair and justify eating a half-gallon of Blue Bell ice cream while you watch an movie that glorifies everything that is in opposition to love… by yourself! Do something fun and meaningful instead! Who cares if it’s called “Valentine’s Day”- it’s Friday night! Treat yourself to something fun this weekend, hang out with friends! We were made to be in community with people.
We live in a beautiful state that is teeming with a fun and diverse nightlife and surrounded by mountains that have more trails, activities, and adventure than we could possibly fit into our lifetime. Charge your camera and go take crazy pictures, go to your local recreation center and play on the water-slides and lazy rivers, buy fancy gourmet groceries at Whole Foods and cook her a delicious homemade meal, play some board games, make some caramel corn and have a movie marathon.
So, for those of you who are stuck on date ideas (totally okay- the important thing is that you are trying)- I have compiled a list of some other activities and deals going on this weekend in the Denver area that leaves no man (or woman) without excuse! Have a fun and safe weekend, you are sure to find something in the list below that fits your budget and situation!
Fun and Romantic Restaurants:
Cuba Cuba (Cuban)
http://www.cubacubadenver.com/
1173 Delaware St.
Denver, CO 80204
303-605-2822
No reservations accepted.
Linger (Global Cuisine)
2030 W. 30th Ave., Denver CO 80211
Reservations Required
Beatrice & Woodsley (Rustic American)
http://beatriceandwoodsley.com/
38 South Broadway, Denver
303-777-3505
Reservations Suggested
Counter Seating Available without Reservations
Bang! (Classic American)
3472 W 32nd Ave.
Denver, CO 80211
303-455-1117
No reservations accepted.
Root Down (Organic)
http://www.rootdowndenver.com/
1600 W. 33rd Ave.
Denver, CO 80211
303-993-4200
Reservations accepted.
Dessert Only:
D-Bar Desserts
1475 E. 17th Ave., Denver, CO
303-861-4710
Groupon Deals:
Alamo Movie Drafthouse
http://drafthouse.com/denver/littleton
7301 S Santa Fe Dr.
Unit 810
Littleton, Colorado 80120
720-588-4107
https://www.groupon.com/deals/alamo-drafthouse-6
Fiske Planetarium
Regent Dr & Kittredge Loop Rd
Boulder, Colorado 80309
303-492-5001
https://www.groupon.com/deals/fiske-planetarium-2
Denver Gourmet Food Tour
Multiple Locations in Denver
https://www.groupon.com/deals/denver-gourmet-tours-6
Outdoor- Hiking/Snowshoeing/Cross-Country Skiing:
* 2014 National Park Free Days:
http://www.freeindenver.com/parks/53-national-park-free-week
February 15-17.
Alderfer Three Sisters Park
South Valley Park
Staunton State Park
Roxborough State Park
Chief Mountain (near Mt. Evans)
St. Mary’s Glacier
Devil’s Head Fire Lookout
Eldorado Canyon
Other Denver Events & Activities:
Culinary Date Night at Cook Street School of Culinary Arts
https://www.cookstreet.com/culinary-date-night
February 13-15, 21
1937 Market St., Denver, CO
Southwest Rink at Skyline Park
http://www.denver.org/events/detail?e=15683
Through February 16
Skyline Park, Denver, CO
Couples Massage at the Ritz-Carlton Denver
http://www.denver.org/what-to-do/spas/detail?memid=30344
1881 Curtis St., Denver, CO
Young Love (The Denver Philharmonic)
http://www.denver.org/events/detail?e=17540
February 14
Painted Platter (paint-your-own pottery studio)
http://www.thepaintedplatter.com/
8601 W. Cross Dr.
Littleton, CO
303-932-1818
