Love is in the air! Monday, February 14th, Valentine’s Day is here to celebrate anything and everything romantic. But sometimes, finding ways to express your admiration can be hard, with fears of plans being underwhelming or too generic for your loved one. Solving this problem is easy, as Connecticut offers some of the best places to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your significant other, from high-end restaurants to local events around your neighborhood. Take a look at our list below of how to spend Valentine’s Day in Connecticut!
Connecticut’s Top Places to Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2022!
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Visit the Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun Casinos
The casinos in Ledyard and Uncasville are two of the most popular attractions in the state. With options for both casual and formal outings, the casinos have a variety of diverse restaurants, shops, and vendors filled with lively nightlife all days of the week. The casinos are also having numerous events for Valentine’s Day. Mohegan Sun’s Michael Jordan’s Steak House and TAO plan to have dining specials, while Foxwoods will have public ice skating, special performances, and sweepstakes.
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Go to a Winery and Vineyard
There are over 20 wineries and vineyards around the state, with wine-tasting, wine country tours, and small gift shops for visitors. Owners encourage locals to come out for Valentine’s Day to experience a romantic evening at one of their beautiful venues. Some of the most well-known spots in the state include Paradise Hills: Vineyard and Winery in Wallingford, Hawk Ridge Winery in Watertown, and Jonathan Edwards Winery in North Stonington. A full list of wineries and vineyards can be found here.
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Drive along a Scenic Route
Scenic driving routes are common throughout Connecticut and New England. With so many places to find these picturesque scenes, the choices are endless! For coastline beauties, take the Shoreline Drive from New Haven to Stonington to find beaches, state parks, and museums commemorating the nearby waters. If you want to explore the quaint and historical villages around the state, drive along Connecticut Route 169 from Norwich town to East Woodstock.
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Visit a Museum
Connecticut has a variety of museums perfect for exploring on Valentine’s Day. Popular art museums can be found in New Haven at Yale University, while numerous history and science exhibits can be found in Hartford. A full list of museums can be found here.
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Tour Connecticut
Check out new places around the state you’ve never been to before! If you want a more laid-back evening spent eating good food and visiting local shops, look to the downtown areas of Hartford, New Haven, West Hartford, and New Britain.
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Find a Local Event Near You
In the days leading up to Valentine’s Day, there are a variety of local events being hosted in almost every town in Connecticut. One such event is Sips and Sweethearts at the Mystic Aquarium, a cocktail party on 2/12 at 7 pm. Watching the beluga whales in the main exhibit, guests can enjoy gourmet desserts from Zest, a full cash bar, and a musical performance by Big Lux. A full list of events can be found here.
Whether you are in love or single during this Valentine’s Day, Connecticut has plenty of options to get you through the days of love. For those going through a recent break-up and feel this whole Valentine’s Day is annoying, here are some fun ways to spend February 14th.
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