As red roses, chocolates, and freakishly large stuffed bears begin to crowd the stores, it’s impossible to forget that Valentine’s Day is almost here again.

It’s the season of love, and there are so many people, places, and things to love within our community.

During this time of year, it’s tradition to do something special for the person you love. And if you are in a relationship, you might be racking your brain to think of something. While there is a lot of pressure to provide lavish gifts, remember the point isn’t who gives the best gift, rather it’s spending time together and connecting with each other. So whether you go out or stay in, here are a few ways to spend a date night in the community we love, Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Ice Skating 

As countless romantic comedies will tell you, ice skating is the perfect couples’ activity. Whether you're wobbly on your skates or not, it gives you the perfect excuse to hold your Valentine’s hand. Cheyenne Ice and Events Center is the go-to place to put on skates and have a seasonal outing.

Wine tasting

For any wine-loving couple, Vintages Handcrafted Wine provides a world-class experience whether you’re a “wine snob” or totally new to wine. With expert guidance, you will blend the perfect suited to your preferences. Plus, this date night includes a fun follow-up date when you return to bottle your wine. Having wine, blended, bottled, and labeled by you makes for a date you’ll remember long after.

Painting with Flydragon Studio

If you want to get creative, perhaps try painting with Flydragon Studio. They post their schedule of fun artful designs, so you can make a date night happen any day of the week. However, if you are a traditionalist and want to do something on good 'ol Valentine's day they have something for you too!

A night out downtown

We have many local restaurants that offer Valentine’s Day specials and host entertainment. Enjoy the lights downtown, have a meal at your favorite restaurant, and catch a show. Check out the event schedule of activities happening throughout Cheyenne here to see all the options!

Go on a hike

We might typically think of hiking as a summer-only activity, but the winter offers some unparalleled landscapes not to be missed. Wyoming is not known for gentle winters, but the harshness of our seasons only adds to the quiet majesty of places like Vedauvoo. Grab your partner, bundle up, and enjoy the fresh air and the gorgeous landscapes together.

Star Gazing

The big cities boast of having countless things to do, but an estimated 80% of the population has never seen the Milky Way due to light pollution. Our Wyoming night sky is amazing, but we often don’t make time to appreciate it. If you want a quiet but romantic evening, grab lots of blankets, fill a thermos with some hot chocolate, and most importantly, ditch the cell phones as you enjoy the splendor of the night sky. 

Cook a romantic dinner together 

If this Valentine’s Day is anything like last year’s and it’s sub-zero outside, then you’ll likely want to stay in. Cooking a romantic dinner together is a fun way to spend the evening. Find a fancy recipe you both want to try, grab your favorite bottle of wine, and enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal. Pro-tip: even if everything goes awry and you burn your meal into oblivion, laugh it off. There's always pizza! One of our favorite pizza places for a quick recovery is Bella Fuoco.

Make a scrapbook of your relationship

If you’re a modern couple, you probably have thousands of photos together on your camera roll, maybe even some that you may have forgotten about. What better way to celebrate your love than taking a trip down memory lane together as you create a memento that will last through the years. Sit together and select which photos you want to print and curate a gift you can reflect on each year! A great local place to print your photos is the Lil Ol' Print Shop.

However you chose to celebrate this year, we hope you have a very happy Valentine’s Day in this amazing community we call our home. We love you, Cheyenne, you are a great place to call home.