Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to shower your significant other with affection, and this year the special date falls on a weekend. If you’re looking for some ideas to fill up your love-filled weekend, we’ve compiled a list of the best things you and your partner can do.
Day Time Activities
Photo Credits: Buzzed Wausau
Pick a Valentine's plant at Buzzed
Kick off your day of love with plant shopping! You can never go wrong with getting something green to spruce up your space during these cold, grey months.
Participate in the Valentine’s Day Explore the Outdoors Word Search Challenge at Rib Mountain
To celebrate Valentine’s Day each year, the Village of Rib Mountain Street and Parks Department is sponsoring an outdoor word search activity!
Details have not yet been released at the time of writing this, but check out The Village of Rib Mountain's website for future updates.
Photo Credits: Just Right Cake
Indulge in some sweets!
Whether you're looking for something classic, like chocolate-covered strawberries, or something a little more unique, Wausau has plenty of options. Check out these shops for a sweet treat to share with your loved one.
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Make sure to try their specialty Valentine’s Day chocolates and choose from 22 different flavors of hand-scooped premium ice cream.
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While you’re here devouring creamy cheesecake, don’t forget to try a heart-shaped hand-dipped almond cookie.
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Enjoy high-quality chocolates imported from Europe.
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Visit The Chocolate Cafe for chocolate fondue (dine-in only).
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Come savor exquisite Ukrainian cakes and European desserts made from original and traditional recipes
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Lightning Round of Activities
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Hitting the slopes at Granite Peak
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Snow tube down Sylvan Hill
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Rent fat tire bikes from Rib Mountain Cycles
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Axe-throwing at Section 715 Throwing Co.
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Stroll through one of the beautiful exhibits at an art gallery or museum
Nighttime Activities
See a show at the Grand Theatre
Located in downtown Wausau, The Grand has it all--from Broadway to Ballet, Comedy to Cirque, Classical, Theatre, and so much more! While there isn't a show on Valentine's Day, you can catch Mark Twain Tonight! on February 17th!
Enjoy a Candlelight Concert
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Wausau. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Valentine’s Day Special at St Stephen Lutheran Church under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Savor a Romantic Dinner
Nothing screams “I love you” more than a good meal. This weekend is the perfect time to dress up and explore those swanky restaurants you’ve always wanted to.
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An urban-rustic space with dim lighting and mouthwatering farm-to-table dishes.
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Steaks, homemade pasta, veal, a great wine list, cocktails, fresh seafood, fresh oysters, homemade desserts, and a unique downtown atmosphere.
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Featuring all the amenities of a big city steakhouse, enjoy an extensive wine and beer list, the highest quality beef, and in-house seasonally grown herbs and vegetables.
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New American Cuisine features a curated mix of classic dishes with innovative twists incorporating expertly grilled meats and seafood, complemented by our signature rubs and seasonings that enhance the food’s natural flavors.
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Wausau’s first rooftop restaurant & bar that serves Latin flavors, eclectic wines, and stylish cocktails.
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Top the night off with a hand-crafted drink
If you’re not too sleepy from a full weekend of Valentine's adventure, finish off your romantic extravaganza with a drink from these beloved bars.
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A warm and inviting cocktail bar in the heart of downtown Wausau. We recommend their fan-favorite Espresso Martini!
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Whatever you decide to do for your loved one, it’ll be special because you are spending quality time together. We hope you have a lovely Valentine’s weekend!
