Swoon in the Nation’s Sweetheart City
Loveland, Colorado
is known as the nation’s Sweetheart City and is home to the largest
Valentine re-mailing program in the country. Here, romantic heart-shaped
love notes dot the streets and The Fire & Ice Festival (February
13-14) transforms 4th Street with lighting projections, illuminations
and fireworks accompanied by snow and ice sculptures, free music,
romantic carriage rides and more.
Love is an Adventure
Cat Skiing
(Keystone). A guided cat skiing tour with Keystone Adventure Tours is a
unique activity for the adventurous couple. Tickets are $255 per person
and 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. This package is $300 per person
and includes a 50-minute massage, a pedicure and a glass of champagne.
Dog Sledding (Breckenridge).
Good Times Adventures offers dog sledding tours for couples. The
six-mile long 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. Tickets are $75 per person.
Romance on the Ranch
C Lazy U Ranch
(Granby). C Lazy U Ranch is one of Colorado’s premier luxury guest
ranches. Take in the western style while enjoying activities such as
horseback riding, cross country skiing and downhill skiing. C Lazy U
Ranch offers a Valentine’s Day Package that includes lodging, a rose
petal and chocolate turndown service and dinner starting at $375 per
person, per night.
Zapata Ranch
(Mosca). Zapata Ranch has no shortage of beautiful views that make for a
romantic getaway. Enjoy an exclusive couple’s horseback ride that has
surprises along the way including chocolate covered strawberries and
champagne. Rates start at $1,252 per person. To end the day, take a
moonlit hike in the nearby Great Sand Dunes National Park.
Rejuvenate in Hot Springs
Glenwood Hot Springs
(Glenwood 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. Rates start at $368 per night.
Springs Resort and Spa
(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 with rates
starting at $419. This package includes a one-night stay for two, a
60-minute couple’s massage, 24-hour hot springs passes and champagne.
Dinner On the Mountain
Game Creek Restaurant
(Vail). Game Creek Restaurant offers couples a romantic dinner with
stunning mountain views. After a short ride up the Eagle Bahn Gondola, a
snow cat serves as transportation for the night. Upon arrival, enjoy a
gourmet dinner on the mountain while gazing at the Game Creek Bowl.
Dinner rates start at $90 per person.
Uley’s Cabin Sleigh Ride Dinner (Crested
Butte). Cuddled beneath blankets, couples ride in an open sleigh pulled
by a snow cat 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.
Tickets are $100 per person.
Soar to New Heights
Fair Winds Hot Air Balloon Flights
(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. Rates start at $199 per person.
Pikes Peak Cog Railway
(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.
Tickets are $28 per person.
