With Feb. 14 looming around the corner, Valentine’s Day can seem like either the most romantic day of the year or the loneliest.
But this year The Eagle gives you ideas that are great for either romancing your significant other or celebrating a “love” of friendships with your best buddies. This is D.C. the Valentine’s Day Edition.
Classic romance with Kramer Books and Afterwords Café
If you are really just in the mood for just a great dessert and refined conversation on your Valentine’s Day, head over to Kramersbooks and Afterwords Café in Dupont Circle. Peruse their romance and poetry section while reciting your most romantic impressions of Shakespeare and Lord Byron, then head over to the café to split slice of pie or piece of red velvet cake with your special someone.
For more information on hours and their exquisite dessert menu, visit www.kramers.com.
Dig in with D.C. Metro Chocolate Tours
These fun group tours show the sweeter side of D.C., taking participants to Georgetown, U Street or Dupont Circle in search of places to fulfill their sweet tooth cravings. Tour guides lead you to chocolate boutiques, famous D.C. bakeries and fun chocolate-themed cafés while engaging participants with outrageous trivia about one of the world’s favorite treats! Advance reservations are required so book today. For more information on times, dates and prices, visit www.dcmetrochocolatetours.com/tours/
Dancing the night away at the Jam Cellar
There are few things more romantic than being a showstopper with your date on the dance floor. The Jam Cellar runs free swing dancing lessons in Columbia Heights, teaching you and your partner the basic steps, turns and twirls to wow others. Stick around for the $6 dance and groove to hits from the best Lindy Hop bands in D.C.
For more information on times and location, visit thejamcellar.com/schedule.php
Searching for love: Watson Adventures Scavenger Hunts
The Naked at the Art Museum Scavenger Hunt has participants search the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery for the naughtier, naked and more risqué side of fine art. Uncover the scandalous secrets of presidents and famous D.C. works of art. This is definitely a more scintillating D.C. date for sure.
For information on booking dates and prices, visit watsonadventures.com/schedule_washington.html#aamn
