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SALT LAKE CITY — Scratching your head when it comes to Valentine's Day date ideas? All you lovers out there are in luck. Here's a list of top 10 date ideas that will make for a magical night.
The activities range in price, so you can plan on at least one of these ideas.
1. Living Planet Aquarium
It's all about kisses and fishes at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Draper. What better to light up that spark than dinner for two near a 300-thousand-gallon shark tank? Lovebirds can also enjoy a 4D theater and dance the night away to live music.
Where:12033 S. Lone Peak Parkway, Draper | Info:www.thelivingplanet.com
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2. Do a little salsa with your sweetheart
If dancing is the way to your significant other's heart, join other couples at DF Dance Studio on Valentine's Day for an exciting bachata/salsa class. A disco ball will light up the night followed along with great Latin music. No experience necessary to have a great time. $20 pre-pay per couple, $30 per couple at the door.
Where:2978 S. State St., South Salt Lake | Contact: 801-466-0490 or www.dfdancestudio.com
Schedule:
- Feb. 13, 7-8 p.m.: Valentine's tango class
- Feb. 13, 8-9 p.m.: Swing class
- Feb. 14, 8-10 p.m.: Salsa/Bachata class ($35 pre-pay, $40 at the door)
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3. Give your love a night at the Grand
The Grand America Hotel offers Valentine's packages with luxury rooms and suites, including special extras such as delicious macarons and a Chymia gift set. Couples can also treat their loves to spa deals, meals and marriage seminars held both Feb. 13 and 14. The Garden Cafe will also serve a special 'Prix Fixe Menu' for two.
Valentine's specials:Love is Grand ($229) and Hold Me Tight ($549).
$549 per couple for Hold Me Tight includes:
- One night stay at Grand America, Premier Guestroom, high floor
- Saturday breakfast and lunch buffet at the Garden Café
- Half-day marriage seminar led by marriage and family therapists Dr. Scott Woolley, LMFT and Christine Holding, LMFT
- Complimentary access to The Grand Spa, Complimentary self-parking
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4. All-Inclusive Valentine Date Movie Night
If your significant other is a movie buff, catching a flick just might be the way to go.
Larry H. Miller Megaplex Theaters throughout Utah are offering dinner and a movie for Cupid's day. Dinner includes decadent desserts plus popcorn, drinks, and a chocolate gift for your sweetheart.
Check-in starts at 5:45 p.m. | $99 per couple, $109 after Feb. 10
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5. Tell your love to "Be Mine" at Color Me Mine
Instead of the typical $10 fee, the studio fee is just $3 per person. If you decide to come in pajamas, you save another dollar after 5 p.m.
1414 S. Foothill Rd. #H
801-581-1515
Feb. 14, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Final Picasso painters at 8 p.m.)
$3 per person studio fee deal
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6. Adopt a tweetie for your sweetie
This Valentine’s Day, celebrate the love for your significant other by giving them the gift that keeps on giving and adopt a bird at Tracy Aviary.
Becoming an adoptive parent to one of your avian neighbors is a rewarding experience. Adoptions aid in the care and wellbeing of the birds at Tracy Aviary, not to mention they make great gifts. Please visit http://www.tracyaviary.org/adopt-a-bird/ for more information.
589 E. 1300 South
801-596-8500
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7. Feel the passion of Swan Lake by Ballet West
Swan Lake by Ballet West tells the story of a beautiful woman turned into a swan. The unforgettable Tchaikovsky score captures the emotion and drama and makes for an unforgettable evening.
Capitol Theatre
50 W. 200 South
801-355-2787
Feb. 6-7 and 11-14, 7:30 p.m.
Matinees Feb. 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2 p.m.
Tickets $29-$84
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8. The Roof
This is a must-do in Salt Lake City. The Roof restaurant features a spectacular view of the Salt Lake Temple. It serves a gourmet buffet of food including prime rib, ham, breads, soups, salads and deserts. The rolls served with honey butter are highly recommended.
Joseph Smith Memorial Building 10th floor
15 East South Temple
801-539-1911
$39.95 per person, $18 for children aged 7-11, $9 for children aged 4-6
Price includes soft drinks; specialty drinks extra
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9. Take a stroll down memory lane with 'The Streisand Songbook' by the Utah Symphony
Platinum Award winning singer-songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway will perform with the Utah Symphony to celebrate the one-and-only Barbra Streisand, considered one of America’s most powerful and enduring musical artists.
Abravanel Hall
123 W. South Temple
801-355-2787
Feb. 13-14, 8 p.m.
Tickets are $18-$63
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10. Melt for each other at the Melting Pot
If the way to your significant other's heart is through their stomach, you can't miss out on the Melting Pot.
Guests can gorge themselves with plenty of choices of food including fondue cooking styles and a variety of unique entrees, salads and indulgent desserts.
340 S. Main St.
801-521-6358
Four course experience is $62.95 per person
Email: jjacobson@ksl.com
