Boston Emerges as Top Valentine’s Day Destination

Boston is the place for lovers. A dynamic slate of activities, attractions, dining destinations, and events has caught the attention of Travel and Tour World, which recently celebrated the city's romantic appeal.

Cultural offerings include A Far Cry's Heart Strings at Jordan Hall and WGBH Studios' Valentine's Day Soirée: Love, Actually? with storytelling and cocktails. Additionally, a romance-themed Main Stage V‑Day Special at Improv Asylum complements T: An MBTA Musical at the BCA Plaza Theatre, exploring love on Boston's transit system.

A Valentine's Champagne Brunch at the Boston Wine & Food Festival on Sunday, Feb. 15, makes a wonderful celebration at the Boston Harbor Hotel. The event features a lavish menu, live jazz music, and an espresso martini station.

Luxury staycation packages include the Boston Harbor Hotel's From Boston with Love offering (Feb. 13–15) and the InterContinental Boston's Valentine's Day Stay and Dinner at Matria, pairing a three-course dinner with champagne and live music in a luxury suite.

Nautical romance options feature the Valentine's Jazz and Champagne Boston Harbor Cruise on a 1920s-style motor yacht with live music and champagne tastings, priced between $82 and $94. Additionally, a Boston Premier Dinner Cruise will be offered aboard Odyssey Boston, featuring a three-course meal and live entertainment for $151 to $228.

Couples can participate in hands-on experiences like the Written With Love calligraphy workshop at American Ancestors and Samuel Adams Boston Brewery's Valentine's Bock Beer Brunch. In addition, the Boston Valentine's Day Bar Crawl will start at Wild Rover in Faneuil Hall and feature a lively nightlife scene.