Wine, Dine, And Valentine

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, Coloradans. Let’s get creative.

By Carly Holbrook

LOVELAND FIRE & ICE FESTIVAL

Loveland, Colorado is known as the nation’s Sweetheart City and is home to the largest Valentine re-mailing program in the country. Here, heart- shaped love notes dot the streets and The Fire & Ice Festival (Feb. 13 – 14) transforms 4th Street with lighting projections, illuminations, and fireworks accompanied by ice sculptures, free music, and romantic carriage rides. withlovefromloveland.com

GLENWOOD HOT SPRINGS

Glenwood Hot Springs Resort, home to the world’s largest hot springs pool, offers cozy accommodations and luxurious amenities. The Resort’s Romance Package includes truffles and champagne, a romantic dinner at The Pullman restaurant, unlimited access to the hot springs pool, breakfast, and a $100 spa credit. Guests can choose from the one, two, or three-night options. hotspringspool.com

GAME CREEK RESTAURANT IN VAIL

Game Creek Restaurant offers couples a romantic dinner with stunning mountain views. After a short ride up the Eagle Bahn Gondola, a snowcat serves as transportation for the night. Upon arrival, enjoy a gourmet dinner on the mountain while gazing at the Game Creek Bowl. gamecreekvail.com

ULEY’S CABIN SLEIGH RIDE DINNER IN CRESTED BUTTE

Cuddled beneath blankets, couples ride in an open sleigh pulled by a snowcat to Uley’s Cabin. Upon arrival, enjoy a Valentine’s dinner that features Colorado cuisine with French influences. Sleigh ride dinners are available Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. skicb.com/uleys

FAIR WINDS HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHTS IN BOULDER

Fair Winds Hot Air Balloon Flights offers a balloon ride over Boulder with breathtaking views of the Boulder Flatirons, the Colorado plains, and wildlife. Champagne, a continental breakfast, flight certificate, and more are included in every Fair Winds Hot Air Balloon Flight. hotairballoonridescolorado.com

CAT SKIING IN KEYSTONE

A guided cat-skiing tour with Keystone Adventure Tours is a unique activity for the adventurous couple. Tickets include a lift ticket, powder ski rentals, a tour guide, and lunch. Following cat skiing, relax with the Champagne & Chocolate Indulgence package at The Keystone Spa with a 50-minute massage, a pedicure, and a glass of champagne. keystoneresort.com

DOG SLEDDING IN BRECKENRIDGE

Good Times Adventures offers dog-sledding tours for couples. The six-mile tour winds along the trails of the Swan River Valley, and guests switch off between running the dogs, riding in the dogsled, and riding on a sleigh with the guide. Mush! goodtimesadventures.com

SPRINGS RESORT AND SPA IN PAGOSA SPRINGS

Take a dip in one of the 23 mineral soaking pools with your loved one at The Springs Resort and Spa. The resort offers a Valentine’s Day Package for the entire month of February. This package includes a one-night stay for two, a 60-minute couple’s massage, 24-hour hot springs passes, and champagne. pagosahotsprings.com

PIKES PEAK COG RAILWAY IN COLORADO SPRINGS

Take a ride up America’s Mountain, Pikes Peak, on the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, the world’s highest cog train. Throughout the three-hour long journey, couples can take in the incredible 360-degree views that range from abundant wildlife to flowing streams. cograilway.com