Valentine's Day Date Ideas
Whether you live in Nebraska and are looking for a night out, or you’re from out-of-state and want a weekend getaway, we’ve got a few Valentine's Day ideas for you. Restaurants with locally sourced food and breweries with award-winning beers are among the many options Nebraska has for you and your loved ones on this holiday.
1. Cozy up in a Nebraska Bed and Breakfast
Whether you stay overnight on Valentine’s Day or the coming weekend, choose one of the charming, cozy B&Bs throughout the state. Stay at Whispering Pines Bed & Breakfast, an 1878 Victorian home with modern comforts and delicious breakfast in historic Nebraska City. Or head to Cambridge, Nebraska and stay a night at the Cambridge Bed & Breakfast, an architecturally magnificent mansion listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Browse more Nebraska B&Bs.
2. Take a date or grab a group of friends and head to a Nebraska brewery for a pint
Whether it’s a Devil’s Gap Jalapeno Ale from Kinkaider Brewing, Fairy Nectar IPA from Kros Strain Brewing in La Vista or pizza and a pint of Hershey Honey Wheat from Pals Brewing in North Platte, there are breweries spanning the whole state waiting for you and your Valentine’s date. Check out Nebraska's craft beer scene.
3. Treat yourself with chocolate from Nebraska
Love those traditional chocolate meltaways twist-wrapped in signature foil wraps? Then head to Baker's Candies in Greenwood and buy yourself a bag, or two. Take a trip to Tekamah and buy that special someone chocolate covered strawberries, caramel truffles and other premium hand-made chocolate from Serendipity Chocolates at Master’s Hand. Shop more irresistible chocolate from Nebraska chocolate makers.
4. Eat local this Valentine’s Day
Roasted Rosemary Pork Tenderloin and other farm-fresh dishes are waiting this Valentine’s Day at Black Cow Fat Pig in Norfolk. In the heart of Omaha’s Benson neighborhood, Yoshitomo stands out as a James Beard Award semifinalist, serving crave-worthy sushi complemented by sake, beer and a full bar. Or, take someone special to Le Bouillon in the heart of Omaha's Old Market and indulge in the comfort foods of rural France made with locally sourced ingredients. Plan a memorable Valentine's Day dinner!
