Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, but instead of emptying your wallet at a pricy restaurant in the city, opt outside and celebrate the day and your loved one with a unique Valentine’s date in one of these five charming Colorado towns. From a five-course dinner in a yurt, to a romantic train ride through southern Colorado, there’s a little something for everyone looking to avoid that annual traditional dinner reservation this year.
Dinner at the Tennessee Pass Cookhouse | Leadville
Instead of making a reservation at that same old French restaurant down the street, make a reservation at the Tennessee Pass Cookhouse, located at the base of Ski Cooper, roughly nine miles outside of Leadville. It’s fine dining, backcountry style. Grab your sweetie and snowshoe or cross country ski out to the cookhouse for a four-course dinner highlighting Colorado cuisine and the romantic rustic vibe of a wood stove-heated dining room surrounded by Colorado mountains. Dinner is $85 per person. Sleep yurts can also be reserved onsite for a true romantic mountain getaway weekend. tennesseepass.com
Romance on the Rails Brunch Train | Durango
Take a ride on the Durango & Silverton Railroad complete with a champagne brunch and sweeping views of wintertime in Cascade Canyon. On Saturday, February 13, passengers will enjoy the turn-of-the-century ambiance on board the train along with a brunch buffet, a special chocolate treat and a complimentary glass of champagne or cider. Pricing for first class seating is $149 per person. durangotrain.com
Sleigh Ride in The Rockies | Estes Park
Cozy up with your Valentine and dash through the Rocky Mountain snow at Snow Mountain Ranch for a forty-five minute sleigh ride under the stars that ends at the ranch’s western dining hall for some Colorado home-cooking. Adult beverages are not served on the property, but the BYOB option is in effect. Dinner Sleigh Rides take place seven days a week and cost $60 per adult. Private Sleigh Rides are also available if booked in advance. A Private Sleigh Ride plus a private table in the dining hall is $270 per person. snowmountainranch.org
Couples Cat Skiing | Keystone
Start Valentine’s Day off with some epic backcountry skiing with your favorite ski partner. Let the guides at Keystone Adventure Tours help you find the best backcountry gems with breathtaking views of Colorado where you’ll enjoy a bite to eat before making your way back to the resort. Tours are $240 per person and include a lift ticket, powder ski rental and lunch. Celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 13 and enjoy a grand Winter Wine Tasting at Warren Station Center for the Arts which features a large selection of wines, hors d’oeuvres and live jazz music. keystoneresort.com
Torchlight Parade & Fireworks | Steamboat Spring
Get some turns in with your Valentine during the day, then cozy up at night and enjoy a spectacular on-snow parade put on by the Steamboat Snowsports School complete with an epic fireworks show. Grab a seat and a cocktail at the Umbrella Barand enjoy the show. Get bonus points with your Valentine by including a trip to Strawberry Park Hot Springs for a relaxing soak in the natural mineral springs. steamboatchamber.com
