Figuring out Valentine’s Day plans? Here are 25 ideas.
1. Split a slice of Pittsburgh’s iconic dessert – the burnt almond torte – at Prantl’s.
When you’re done, go window shopping in Shadyside or Market Square.
2. Roam the stacks of the Carnegie Library.
Pick up coffee in the café, then spend the day picking out books for one another.
3. Hang out with the dinosaurs at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
Be sure to take an obligatory selfie with Dippy!
4. Hike in Frick Park.
Pack a thermos of homemade hot chocolate to stay warm!
5. Tour the Carnegie Museum of Art.
Admission is free with your student ID.
6. Grab brunch at Pamela’s.
This classic spot is one of President Obama’s favorites!
7. Go sledding on Chatham’s Chapel Hill (weather permitting).
When you’re done, warm up with a mocha from Café Rachel.
8. Stroll along the PNC Park River Walk.
Yes, it’s cold, but that’s just one more reason to cuddle.
9. Get reserved seats for a movie at the Waterfront.
The AMC is already larger than life. Reserved seating – though a little more expensive – makes you feel like a rockstar.
10. Sample your way through the South Side.
With so many favorite Pittsburgh bars and restaurants on Carson Street, you can spend hours just nibbling on a little something from each.
11. Spend an afternoon ice skating at PPG Place.
With the glittering windows of the skyscrapers towering around you, it’s a totally magical experience.
12. Split a Primanti’s sandwich.
Finish your meal with a quarter of a pecan pie.
13. Cheer on the Panthers as they take on North Carolina.
There are few things as exciting as a Pitt basketball game.
14. Take a romantic ride on the Mon Incline.
Treat yourself to a fancy dinner at Le Mont when you reach the top.
15. Take the most epic pics ever on Mount Washington.
Even if you’ve seen the view 250 times, it’s always just as beautiful.
16. Get hot dogs and fries from The Dirty O.
Finish your night with a milkshake from Dave and Andy’s.
17. Meet a red panda at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.
The zoo reopens on February 14, so you’ll be one of the first to see the renovations!
18. Head to the National Aviary for Flamingo Fest.
The flamingo-themed extravaganza runs February 14-16.
19. Explore the Tropical Forest Congo exhibit at Phipps Conservatory.
It’s a fantastic way to escape the slush!
20. Rock out to The Beatles Anthology Laser Show at the Carnegie Science Center.
You can catch an IMAX movie while you’re there.
21. See My Fair Lady at the Pittsburgh Public Theater.
Try not to smile after “I Could Have Danced All Night.”
22. Visit The Warhol.
Playing among the Silver Clouds never gets old.
23. Lose yourself in Pittsburgh Ballet Theare’s production of Beauty and the Beast.
Any trip to the Benedum is automatically romantic.
24. Get tickets to Mr. Joy at City Theatre before it closes.
Grab dinner on Carson Street when it’s over.
25. Spend a night laughing during Boeing, Boeing at the Cabaret at Theater Square.
This comedy won a Tony!
What are you planning to do in Pittsburgh on Valentine’s Day? Tell us in the comments!