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Posted by Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism

February is the sweetest month in Massachusetts by far! Valentine’s Day brings out the creative gift-givers, candy lovers, and chocoholics in us all – and for that extra touch, don’t forget the flowers! You’ll find special treats and packages across the Commonwealth, so indulge yourself, your partner, or your Galentine’s Day partygoers in a special treat this month.

Check out these events, romance packages, and February fun!

Esther Howland Valentine’s Day Card

Greater Boston Romance Getaways

Battery Wharf Hotel– ‘Romance on the Harbor’ package on Boston’s Waterfront includes a bottle of Prosecco and chocolate-covered strawberries

The Boston Harbor Hotel-‘Romance Getaway’ special includes a bottle of champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries, a full American breakfast for two and valet parking.

North of Boston Chocolate Delights

February 9 – 11: Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate & Ice Sculpture Festival. This decadent tradition, now in its 22 years, combines delectable chocolate, sparkling ice sculptures, and Valentine’s Day shopping

Two favorite chocolatiers have sweets in store for you:

New England Chocolate Company in Salisbury features chocolate-covered strawberries, and a delicious array of hand-made Belgian chocolates, from peppermint patties to peanut butter cups.

Harbor Sweet’s Chocolates in Salem has those famous Sweet Sloops nuggets, Chocolate Lovebugs, and an assortment of milk and dark chocolates in Valentine’s-themed gift boxes-always the perfect gift!

Harbor Sweet Sloops

South of Boston Specials

Celebrate love on February 14 at The Bistro & Wine Bar at Mirbeau This special $95 Prix Fixe menu ($45 for children 12 and under-entrée and dessert only) offers your choice from five starters, five entrees, and an assorted house-made dessert trio, all offered by Chef de Cuisine Jake Silins.

Make it a musical Valentine’s Day jamboree at the inaugural John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band Ball at The District Center for the Arts in Taunton. Add a homemade Italian buffet menu from soup to nuts for an evening celebration!

Cape Cod Central Railroad Trail Dining Car

Cape Cod & The Islands Getaway

Romance on the Rails awaits you and your loved ones at the Cape Cod Central Railroad’s Dinner Trian. This three-hour experience departs from Hyannis Station. It offers a five-course dinner while riding in a beautifully decorated vintage train car through Cape Cod’s beautiful nightscape.

Twenty-Eight Atlantic, at the Wequasset Resort and Golf Club in Harwich, offers you an intimate candlelit five-course dinner featuring a specially crafted Valentine’s Day menu by Executive Chef James Hackney. Housed in an 18th-century sea captain’s home with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Pleasant Bay.

Alternative: Take the Steamship Authority Ferry to the beautiful islands of Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket for a scenic getaway off the mainland. Enjoy the peace and harmony of these islands during the off-season and choose from many dining, shopping, and arts activities.

Discover Central Massachusetts Hearts & Arts

Artist and entrepreneur Esther Howland, born August 17, 1828, in Worcester, is known as the ‘Mother of the American Valentine’. She created lift-up valentines made of paper-lace motifs built in tiers. Learn more at the Worcester Historical Museum and take a guided tour of Valentine’s Day cards on display.

Make this Valentine’s Day memorable with a romantic evening out at the Worcester Art Museum at the after-hours Valentine’s Date Night. Explore the current exhibitions with music, drinks, and fellow art lovers! Discover something new with someone special.

Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Stockbridge

Western Massachusetts Self-Love

Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge reminds you that Valentine’s Day isn’t just for lovers; it’s a day for remembering love in its many forms and partnered or not, Kripalu can put romance in your life with simple practices that cultivate meaning, joy, connection, and richness and most importantly, how to fall in love with life!

Look and feel your best with a trip to InChicShoenique in Longmeadow. This women’s clothing boutique, which also carries jewelry and handbags to complement every wardrobe, will fulfill your head-to-toe passion for high-end, comfortable footwear and accessories.

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