Make a date, set the mood, plan a grand gesture — whatever you’ve got going this Valentine’s Day, you don’t have to go far. These spots are as local as they are romantic.
1. Utah Lake
Utah Lake is beautiful in both winter and summer. (Photo by Matt Bennett)
What is it about standing on the edge of a big body of water that makes us weak at the knees? Utah Lake is no exception. Head over at dusk with your significant other. Sit on the dock or wade in the shallows. Skip a rock as your heart skips a beat.
2. Harvest Restaurant
Few restaurants in Utah Valley have the ambiance of Harvest Restaurant. (Photo provided by Harvest Restaurant)
This Thanksgiving Point attraction will enhance attraction. If the elegant atmosphere doesn’t do it, the menu just might. It’s full of contemporary adaptations of classic comfort foods. And it’s delish.
3. Squaw Peak
Squaw Peak is a great place to look out over Utah Valley.
Drive up to Squaw Peak Lookout Point for a spectacular view of Utah Valley. If you’re feelin’ youthful, “park” and stay a while. (Wink! Wink!)
4. Hines Mansion Bed & Breakfast
Hines Mansion has nine different rooms with a variety of classic themes. (Photo courtesy Hines Mansion)
There’s nothing like an overnight getaway to set the mood. Provo’s own Hines Mansion B&B offers cozy rooms with jetted tubs, complimentary bottles of sparkling cider and a delicious hot breakfast every morning.
5. The Y
Hiking the Y is not only a good way to get to know someone, it also provides a sense of accomplishment. (Photo by BYU Photo)
It’s a bit of a hike, but the view from the Y is worth the work. Watching the sun set over the valley from this iconic spot is hopelessly romantic.
6. Stewart Falls
The area around Sundance is lousy with romantic spots, but Stewart Falls is one of our favorites. This natural beauty is a natural choice for a proposal or just an intimate escape from the bustling world.
7. Art City Trolley
Located on Main Street in Springville, Utah Valley residents have been eating and bonding here since 1994. (Photo by Utah Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau)
Snuggle up in a cozy corner booth in Springville’s Art City Trolley. Order one milkshake with two straws to up the romance ante.
8. The Shops at Riverwoods
The Shops at the Riverwoods provides a good atmosphere for a romantic evening stroll. (Photo by Matt Bennett)
Strolling hand-in-hand down cobblestone streets beneath pretty lights? Sounds like a movie scene. Throw in some window shopping (or actual shopping, for that matter) and you’ve sealed the romantic deal.
9. LDS Temple Grounds
The LDS temple grounds provide a peaceful and quiet area to be with your significant other. (Photo courtesy Mormon Newsroom)
Utah Valley is home to two (soon to be four) LDS temples and the grounds are lovely (and potentially lovey-dovey). Take your special someone to sit on the grass or snuggle on a bench in front of the elegant white structures and enjoy the glow of it all.
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