There are plenty of ways to celebrate the person who has your heart. And it doesn’t have to be today, Valentine’s Day. Whether it’s Valentine’s Day or Presidents’ Day, Boston is a city filled with romance, or at least plenty of ways to celebrate your love, in a romantic way.
With some help of boston.com and bostonuncovered.com, take a look at this list of some charming ways to spend time with someone you love.
Skate on Frog Pond
Weather permitting, of course, a skate hand-in-hand with the one you love is a beautiful and fun way to celebrate your relationship. Frog Pond on Boston Common is waiting.
Go to a museum
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is particularly romantic, with it’s colorful and vibrant courtyard. The Museum of Fine Arts offers some beautiful exhibits sure to stir up the heart.
Sip and nosh at the Boston Wine and Food Festival
With various events through the end of March, The Boston Wine and Food Festival at the Boston Harbor Hotel offers “exciting variety of epicurean experiences that will ignite your senses and please even the most discerning palates.” Cheers to you and your love. Get the schedule, tickets and information HERE.
Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight and classical music? What’s more romantic than that? The Candlelight Concert series has an entire calendar filled with dates, and musical themes that range from Fleetwood Mac to Taylor Swift.They all take place at various locations in the Boston area. Get all the info HERE.
Secret Chocolate and Patries Tour
Nothing says romance like chocolate and pastries. This “Secret” Chocolate tour will take you around some of the most historic spots in the city to learn and sample!
Chocolate and Pastry Tour in Boston
On our Secret Food Tour: Boston Chocolate & Pastry, you'll enjoy a variety of classic French desserts and sweets.
6. Wine and dine on a Boston Harbor Dinner Cruise
Celebrate your love of the ocean with the love of your life. Dinner cruises on Boston Harbor can take you away from it all. Find everything you need HERE.
7. Take a cooking class
Time well spent with someone you love, learning about food and wine, and eating delicous food! Formaggio Kitchen offers food experiences and cooking classes.
8. Attend the Theater
There is something so romantic about the theater. Live theatre in Boston is alive and thriving with shows like Hamilton, playing now through March 12 at the Citizens Bank Opera House.
9. Dine outdoors in a private igloo
There’s something so romantic about dining outdoors in the winter. It’s romantic until it’s too cold. That won’t happen in a cozy igloo at one of Boston’s many spots offering outdoor winter dining. Boston Uncovered has uncovered quite a few HERE.
10. Take a romantic walking tour of Boston
Walking arm and arm around one of the most beautiful cities in the world, is a wonderful way to be together and embrace our romantic city. Beacon Hill and Back Bay are exceptionally romantic. You can go the traditional route and book a guided walking tour or wing it, and start exploring on your own. Boston By Foot has tours based on different areas of Boston.
11. Dinner and a movie
Dinner and a movie is one of the great American date nights. There is something romantic about a big screen and sharing a popcorn, especially if you are watching a love story.
12. Book a hotel room
How romantic to get away to your own city! Even if you live within a short drive to Boston, there’s something special about staying in a beautiful hotel. Trip Advisors recommends these romantic hotels in Boston.