Your Ultimate Guide to Valentine’s Day Around DC

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and if you’re still in need of date ideas, local chocolates and flower shops, or suggestions for romantic takeout, we’ve got you covered. This post will be updated.

Dining:

Food

Where to Dine in Private Wine Tents, Chalets, and Hotel Rooms for Valentine’s Day

Secluded spaces for your date or pod.

Valentine’s Day, Outdoor Dining, Brewery, winery  |  Feb 5, 2021

Food

Swoon-Worthy Restaurant Takeout for Valentine’s Day Around DC

Plus a few dine-in and heated outdoor specials for the holiday.

Valentine’s Day, Outdoor Dining, Takeout, DC delivery  |  Feb 3, 2021

Food

Luxury DC Hotels Are Renting Rooms for a Couple Hours of Private Dining

Sofitel DC is the latest property to open its suites to diners.

hotels, Indoor Dining, Sofitel DC, Private Dining  |  Jan 25, 2021

Food

DC-Area Restaurants Extend Outdoor Dining Season This Winter with Igloos, Lodges, and Yurts

Where to find private al fresco options for brunch and dinner.

Outdoor Drinking, Outdoor Dining, Winter, Covid 2020  |  Nov 20, 2020

Food

5 Fun Food Events Around DC This Weekend

On the menu: king cakes for Mardi Gras, a Chinese New Year market, and charcuterie board 101.

Valentine’s Day, Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras, Chinese New Year  |  Feb 11, 2021

Date ideas:

Things to Do

5 Romantic Outdoor Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day This Year

Because you’ve already done the quarantine-dinner/Netflix combo.

Valentine’s Day  |  Feb 9, 2021

Things to Do

Plum Blossoms Are DC’s Most Underrated Bloom—and You Can See Them Right Now

Need a pop of pink in your life? Head to the War Memorial.

Cherry Blossoms, National Mall, National Parks, Trees  |  Feb 11, 2021

Travel

Road Trip Alert: Now Is the Time of Year to See Humpback Whales Off the Virginia Coast

There have even been sightings this winter of the rare North Atlantic right whale.

Virginia Beach, whale watching  |  Feb 5, 2021

Things to Do

Outdoor Fun This Winter: Hikes, Igloos, Ice Skating, and More Around DC

Hikes, Outdoor Dining, Winter, outdoor ice skating  |  Jan 13, 2021

News & Politics  |  Things to Do

The National Gallery of Art Will Reopen Its Sculpture Garden on Valentine’s Day

The garden closed last November as Covid cases rose in DC.

National Gallery of Art, National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden  |  Feb 8, 2021

Gift recommendations:

Food

Searching for a Great Valentine’s Day Gift? DC Bars and Restaurants Have You Covered.

Finding a unique gift + supporting local restaurants = a win-win scenario.

DC Restaurants, Valentine’s Day, Gift Guide  |  Feb 5, 2021

https://www.washingtonian.com/2021/02/09/the-best-local-shops-for-valentines-day-chocolate-around-dc/

Shopping

Local Florists Have All Kinds of Valentine’s Day Specials Going On

Pick up or have it delivered. With a meal, too.

Valentine’s Day, Valentine  |  Feb 8, 2021

News & Politics  |  Shopping

These Curated Gift Boxes Are Full of Products from Black-Owned Businesses Around DC

The Black-Owned Box is the latest initiative from local nonprofit Street Smart Collaborative.

Shop Local, Shop Made in DC, Black-owned brands  |  Feb 9, 2021

Pre-Valentine’s Day:

Things to Do

6 Ways to Celebrate Galentine’s Day With Your Besties This Year

From Zoom-call ideas to intimate brunch spots, here’s how to have the ultimate girls day in 2021.

Galentine’s Day  |  Feb 6, 2021