OHIO – Valentine's Day is the most romantic day of the year, but you may be struggling to come up with ideas on how to celebrate with your significant other.
Here are 5 special experiences you can find across the Buckeye State:
- Riverboat Cruise in Cincinnati
Give your Valentine a night to remember and hop aboard the BB Riverboats Valentine's Day Cruise, where you will enjoy a delicious buffet dinner and gorgeous video of Cincinnti.
There will be musical entertainment, and you can even request personal/romantic touches.
Board promptly at 6:00 p.m. and set sail from 7:00 p.m-9:30 p.m.
Cruises run February 14 and February 16 and cost $60 for adults and $42 for children.
- The Long Walk at The Ohio State University in Columbus
Walk hand-in-hand with your sweetie on The Long Walk at The Ohio State University.
The Long Walk is a brick path on the Oval, that goes from Thompson Library to the university seal at College Avenue.
According to legend, if nobody crosses your path as you walk across the Oval, you are destined to be together forever.
The best part— it's free!
- Dine in Cleveland at PierW
Treat your honey to dinner at one of the top Most Romantic Restaurants in America.
Pier W, in Lakewood, has been serving critically-acclaimed seafood for more than 50 years and offers gorgeous views of Lake Erie and the downtown Cleveland skyline.
The restaurant is perched atop Lake Erie and shaped like a ship.
Diners can watch the sun set over the city while dining on seafood specialties and listening to soft melodies from the piano.
- Hike in Hocking Hills
Take your loved one on a romantic stroll through Hocking Hills State Park in the soft light of dusk.
The annual SweetHearts Hike is led by a naturalist and winds along a 1/4 mile trail to Ash Cave.
The walk is informal with several short stops along the way.
Once at the recess cave, romantics can mingle around the campfire and enjoy free cookies and hot chocolate
After, you can visit the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls for dinner or stay the night and enjoy a spa treatment.
Be sure to dress warm for this year's hike, which will be held on February 9 from 5 to 7 p.m.
- Stay the Night in Toledo at Belamere Suites
Book a romantic getaway at Belamere Suites in Perrysburg.
Rated #1 in the U.S. for romance by 2018 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice, this kid-free hotel offers four kinds of suites, three of which come with a private, heated swimming pool.
Each suite includes a personal garage and catered breakfast served to your suite.
Amenities inlude a fireplace, mini-fridge, and large whilpool bathtub.
Rates vary, starting at $159/night.