This Valentine’s Day, flex those romance muscles by planning a special date for that special someone. Keep things classy with a fancy dinner and cocktails at the lounge or go all out and book a suite at a hotel or delight your date with a horse-drawn sleigh ride to dinner.
Take a Soak in the Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs
Where? 44200 County Road 36
This Valentine’s Day, there’s nothing more relaxing than a date to the Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs! The springs blend together the pure natural beauty of the surrounding environment with the unique stone masonry of the thermal pools, creating a unique facility that’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. The springs are open from 10:00 AM to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays and minors aren’t allowed after dark, so adults can enjoy a quiet ambiance as they enjoy the healing properties of the spring water. There are overnight lodging rentals onsite if you’d like to extend your stay. Strawberry Park is priced at $20 per 2-hour reservation and it’s a cash-only system. Reservations are required, so make yours today! Keep in mind, when visiting Strawberry Park from November 1st through May 1st, per local Routt County law, 4-wheel or AWD with snow tires/chains are required. If you don’t have a vehicle compatible with these requirements, then Old Town Hot Springs is another great option for couples looking to relax and unwind!
Make Dinner Reservations at Besame Steamboat
Where? 818 Lincoln Avenue
Nothing says Valentine’s Day like an indulgent dinner at one of the fanciest restaurants in town. Treat your special someone with reservations to Besame this Valentine’s Day! Besame is a Latin American restaurant, with a romantic ambiance from string lights and colorful art. Whether it’s your first time dining or you’re a recurrent patron, a meal at Besame always delights. Happy hour at the restaurant is from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM every day and features half-priced cocktails, $10 house margaritas, 30% off all tapas, 25% off wine by the glass, and $5 draft beer. You don’t have to break the bank to splurge on your sweetheart this Valentine’s season! The menu features cold tapas, such as plantain chips, marinated olives, and a charcuterie and cheese plate with an array of Spanish meats and cheeses. For the hot selection, diners can order chicken tinga flautas, smoked shishitos, ancho chili duck wings, and a diverse selection of other savory options. Check out the drink menu as well, with cocktails like the Rosa de Mezcal Negroni that has Valentine’s Day written all over it.
Toast to Your Love this Valentine’s at Foxes
Where? 1136 Yampa Street #3
At Foxes, you’ll discover a sanctuary of spirits and conviviality. This cocktail lounge and wine bar is perfect for date night and even more perfect when that date night falls on Valentine’s Day! Crowned with the “Best of the Boat’s” 2023 awards for both Best Cocktail and Best Bartender — you won’t be disappointed in your experience. The menu at Foxes features a permanent collection of cocktails, as well as seasonal exhibitions. The permanent lineup features the Velvet French Martini with vodka, Chambord, pineapple, and fresh raspberries and the Smoke on the Water which combines Yellowstone Bourbon, 400 Conejos, mezcal, watermelon, lemon juice, and a tamari-dipped rock. Wow your special someone by raising a glass to love while you’re transported to the realm of enchantment and wonder. Prefer wine? Foxes has offerings by the glass and by the bottle. Patrons will even find a selection of beer and non-alcoholic options, such as the On-The-Fly Mocktail using seasonal ingredients or a glass of non-alcoholic Prosecco.
Schedule a Couples Massage at Rocky Mountain Day Spa
Where? 2200 Village Inn Court
The Rocky Mountain Day Spa offers a variety of services, including various types of massages, facials, spray tans, and even lash services! For Valentine’s Day, there’s nothing more romantic and relaxing than booking the couple’s massage room! The Side by Side Massage is priced at $400 (based on Swedish massage for each client) and lasts for approximately 60 minutes. Couples will enjoy the experience of shared rejuvenation. Elevate the service with CBD spot treatment, cupping, full-body dry brushing, red light therapy, aromatherapy, and more. If 2025 has already gotten you worked up in knots, release the stress and dive into a deep tissue massage this Valentine’s Day. Once you’re feeling nice and relaxed, it’ll be the perfect time to make those dinner reservations or head over to your staycation abode for the weekend! Make your couple’s massage reservations ASAP.
Cheers with a Few Beers on the Steamboat Brew Trail
Where? Various Locations
The Steamboat Brew Trail is a roundup of the best local breweries around town. The trail takes beer aficionados from downtown Steamboat to the west end of town, combining three local breweries that serve some of the finest beer around Colorado and one distillery that offers small-batch whiskey, vodka, gin, and moonshine. The best news is that getting around the trail has never been easier. Traversing 2.7 miles, the trail follows the Yampa River and winds through town. Whether you walk or bike the Steamboat Brew Trail on the Core Trail or rent a cruiser at a local gear shop — you won’t need to worry about searching all over for a parking spot. The breweries that make up the trail include Mountain Tap Brewery, Storm Peak Brewery, and Yampa Valley Brewing. If you and your special someone love craft beer, exploring the local Steamboat breweries can make for an exciting, memorable, and yes — romantic — Valentine’s Day! After all, quality time is time well spent.
Plan a Staycation at the Steamboat Grand
Where? 2300 Mount Werner Circle
Looking to make this Valentine’s Day extra romantic? Instead of going out to dinner and calling it a night — book a staycation at a local hotel in Steamboat! The Steamboat Grand features abundant amenities, from cozy hotel rooms to spacious condos and even penthouses. The Deluxe King room features a walk-in shower, a cozy fireplace, and even a balcony where you can take in the spectacular mountain views. Couples can enjoy the mini fridge and the flat screen TV in the approximately 300 square foot room or upgrade to one of the studios with top-of-the-line furniture and appliances, hardwood custom cabinetry, and polished granite countertops. The studio rooms feature a queen-sized bed, a coffee maker, and extra space to stretch out in. There are multiple dining options when staying at the Steamboat Grand, such as The Cabin Restaurant and Bar and the Poolside Bistro. The restaurant and bar serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a selection of cocktails, beer, and wine. Instead of happy hour, swing by for “The Grand Hour” and enjoy discounted classics like whiskey & coke, gin & tonic, vodka lemonade, and margaritas.
Watch the Sunset on the Haymaker Sleigh Ride Dinner
Where? 2305 Mount Werner Circle
Experience the heart of Steamboat on a horse-drawn sleigh this Valentine’s season. The Haymaker Sleigh Ride Dinner runs from Thursday through Sunday, 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Reservations are required, so make yours ASAP! Couples can enjoy the rolling valley of Steamboat in the most iconically Western way — while being pulled by horses! Begin the evening in the cozy Haymaker clubhouse before two beautiful draft horses pull the sleigh as you take in the stunning scenery. Then, you’ll settle in for a delicious, Colorado-inspired four-course dinner and revel in the sunset. Alcoholic beverages are not included with dinner but are available at an additional cost. The price for this experience is set at $135 for adults. Shuttle transportation must be booked at the time of reservation (if needed), which leaves the Steamboat Grand Hotel every half-hour from 4:15 PM to 7:15 PM. Surprise your date this February with this ultra-romantic outing and create memories that you won’t soon forget!
Take a Spin on the Pottery Wheel at Warehome Studios
Where? 2520 Copper Ridge Drive c2
Enjoy a date night on the pottery wheel at Warehome Studios this Valentine’s Day. On February 14th from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, couples can have some fun in the mud at the studio. This date night is priced at $200 per couple for ages 18 and up. Advanced registration is required. The instructor will guide a total of four couples through the basic steps of throwing on the potter’s wheel. Attendees are welcome to bring snacks, beer, wine, or other beverages to enjoy during class. There will be aprons available but couples are encouraged to wear clothing that they don’t mind getting dirty. While a two-hour class isn’t very long in the grand scheme of learning ceramics, it’s a great introduction to the craft and can be a memorable learning experience with your special someone on how to create a bowl or a cup form on the wheel. Students can save up to two pots each and choose a single glaze color per piece before the end of class. Pieces will be ready for pickup or shipment after about a month!
Light Up the Night at the Steamboat Ski Resort
Where? 2305 Mount Werner Circle
On February 15th, head to the Steamboat Ski Resort for the Light Up the Night Celebration! This evening of sensory delight features four magnificent hot air balloons that illuminate the Mountain Village from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. The celebration comes to a culmination with fireworks and the Torchlight Parade. Couples can take a stroll hand in hand among the standing balloons or watch them from the cozy warmth of one of the slope-side eateries. Both Timber & Torch and The Range Food & Drink Hall will be open to warm you up. But wait! The merriment doesn’t end there. Continue your Valentine’s Day weekend fun with night skiing or take a spin around the ice at Skeeter’s Ice Rink.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
We hope that your Valentine’s Day plans go off without a hitch! Whether you want to romance your partner with a soak at the hot springs or you’re planning on booking a couples massage — Steamboat Springs has plenty of options when it comes to romantic date ideas. Learn how to throw clay on the pottery wheel or keep the fun going at Saturday’s Light Up the Night Celebration at the ski resort!