Writer: Joshua Andino
2 min read February 2023— With love in the air, Valentine’s Day is a great time to spend with friends, family, and of course, a significant other you hold near to your heart. For this year, Invest: took a look around the City of Brotherly Love to see just what you and loved ones could do to celebrate the occasion.
Dinner and a Cruise Down the Delaware River
Philadelphia’s Valentine’s Signature Cruise is back, giving you the opportunity to enjoy each other’s company on a romantic date down the Delaware and fantastic views of the sparkling city skyline. Offering a full dinner and a dessert buffet, alongside a live DJ and dancing, the cruise will run between Feb. 11 and 12, with another run on Feb. 14. An upgraded ticket will provide roses, sparkling wine and commemorative champagne flutes for you and your beau to remember the special occasion. With tickets ranging from $109 to just under $200, this is one lasting moment where it pays to remember that you can’t put a price on love — and together, you’re both worth every penny.
To learn more, visit: https://www.cityexperiences.com/philadelphia/city-cruises/valentines-signature-dinner-cruise/
A Love Letter for You train tour
Celebrate Valentines on Feb. 11 on SEPTA’s Market-Frankford line exploring the rooftop murals of local artist Steve Powers in a love letter that tells the story of both an artists’ love to his hometown and from one lover to another. With tour groups limited to 10 people or less, tickets are only $25 per person. Enjoy both the artistry on display and the story it tells, with the tour leaving from the LOVE Sign at Love park. Guests are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes early.
To learn more, visit: https://www.muralarts.org/tours/
The Big Game Watch Party at RiverRink Winterfest
With the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest still underway, you, your loved one(s) or even just family and friends can all get together to watch the big game this Sunday. What says love more than cheering on Philadelphia’s favorite football team – the Eagles, as they get ready to secure another ring at Super Bowl LVIII. With great food and drinks available, and cabins for reserve in advance, the RiverRink is one way to celebrate Philadelphia and a love for the game this Feb. 12, with Winterfest open until Mar. 5.
To learn more, visit: https://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/places/blue-cross-riverrink-winterfest
Boyz II Men are back at the Philly Met
Philadelphia’s hometown R&B heroes are back and ready for romance. Whether it’s to I’ll Make Love to You or More Than You’ll Ever Know, take some time Saturday, Feb. 11 to hear a serenade that’ll have you On Bended Knee. With tickets starting at $39 at the Met Philadelphia, this one’s for the lovers — of music, that is who are looking to celebrate the season with someone special.
To learn more, visit: https://themetphilly.com/event/boyz-ii-men-4/
A Philadelphia Date Night
Finally, there’s always date night. Philadelphia has always been known as a foodie city, and you can never go wrong with a delicious meal and full glass. Whether it’s local favorites such as Oyster House or the award-winning Abe Fisher, a classy cocktail and delicious sushi at Double Knot, or even the AKA Rittenhouse Square at the historic landmark, there’s plenty to do between just you and that special someone you want to treat. Let the city’s sights, sounds and flavors do the rest.
For more information, please visit
https://oysterhousephilly.com/
https://www.abefisherphilly.com/
https://www.doubleknotphilly.com/
https://www.visitphilly.com/places-to-stay/hotels/aka-rittenhouse-square/
