20 Romantic Valentine's Day Dates

Dinner at XO Cafe

125 N Main Street, Providence

XO Cafe was recently named by Town & County as Rhode Island's most romantic restaurant so of course it has to be on the list.

"XO Cafe is housed in the historic John Updike House, serves up farm-to-table specialties like scallops with pork belly and root vegetable hash, and even has XO in it's name," Town & County said of the restaurant.

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See The Hunchback of Seville at Trinity Rep

201 Washington Street Providence

How about dinner and a show, or a show and dinner? Whichever you prefer.

The Hunchback of Seville At the turn of the 16th century, Christopher Columbus has just returned from the new world with gold in his pockets and blood on his hands. Maxima Terriblé Segunda, the brilliant adopted sister of dying HRH Queen Isabella, is living out her life locked away in a tower... until it is decided that the future of the country is in her nerdy, reclusive hands.

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Skate at Kennedy Plaza

Lace up the skates, grab your lovers hand and glide across the ice surface at Kennedy Plaza with the City of Providence as your back drop.

While you are there, be sure to grab some hot chocolate and enjoy an ice skating date.

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Dinner at The Mooring in Newport

1 Sayers Wharf Tavern

The City of Newport was named the 2nd most Romantic City in the United States by Open Table

The Mooring features panoramic views of Narragansett Bay which provide an ambiance to the restaurant to enhance your Valentine's Day dinner.

Massage at Tranquility Day Spa

23 Brown Street, North Kingston

Relax and enjoy a couple's massage at the Tranquility Day Spa in North Kingstown.

After the massage, you will be refreshed, relaxed and ready to move on with the day.

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Skydiving with Skydiving Providence 

How about an adrenaline rush on Valentine's day with your loved one. 

This is sure to give you a Valentine's day memory that you will never forget. 

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Valentine's Dinner at Pot au Feu

44 Custom House Street, Providence

Enjoy Wine, Bubbly, Love Songs, Romantic Stories and an Aphrodisiac Culinary Adventure at Pot au Feu Restaurant.

The dinner will be featured all weekend so plenty of time to enjoy.

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Blitheworld Mansion's Winter Concert Series

101 Ferry Road, Bristol RI

The Winter Concert Series will feature live music from well known operas as well as a wine tasting and plenty of dessert to help celebrate the day.

The music begins at 3 p.m. on Valentine's Day.

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Valentine's Day Brunch at The Rooftop at Providence G

100 Dorrance Street, Providence

Build your own Blood Mary with house infused vodkas while chowing down on a menu that features charcuteries, omelets, crepes and flatbread. There will also be a DJ .

The brunch goes from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Dinner at Chapel Grille in Cranston

3000 Chapel View Boulevard, Cranston

The Chapel Grille in Cranston is a beautiful restaurant with historic charm. The Cathedral Bar, located inside, was originally built in 1891, and the rest of the restaurant’s décor and architecture matches perfectly.

For extra romance, reserve a table for two and order from their special Valentine’s Day Menu.

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Wine Tasting and Painting at Greenvale Vineyards

582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth RI

Spend the day with your loved one tasting wine and letting your creative juices flow by doing some painting at Greenvale Vineyards.

Your work of art will go directly on to a wine bottle.

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Valentine's Day at Legal Seafood 

2099 Post Road, Warwick

How about a fresh lobster on Valentine's Day? 

Take your loved one and head to Legal Seafood for their Valentine's Day special. 

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Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band at Hyatt Regency in Newport

Waste away again in Margaritaville with your loved one listening to the sounds of "Changes in Latitudes," a Jimmy Buffet tribute band playing at the Hyatt Regency in Newport.

Sing and dance your night away.

The show starts at 8:30 p.m.

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Valentine's Day at Garde

86 Dorrance Street, Providence

Indulge your loved one in elegant romance with a 3-course prix fixe dinner featuring live music by Arc Iris and festive drinks Friday, February 12 through Sunday, February 14. 

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Fly Over Newport in a Helicopter 

211 Airport Access Road, Middletown 

Make your Valentine's day memorable by flying over Newport in a helicopter with Bird's Eye View Helicopters. Take some cool pictures and create a cool Valentine's Day memory that will last you a lifetime.  

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The Spiced Pear 

The Chanler Hotel, 117 Memorial Blvd, Newport

The Spiced Pear will be hosting a Valentine's weekend tasting menu. The menu includes items such as Lobster Risotto, Sirloin, Yellowfin tuna and much more. 

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The Dorrance 

60 Dorrance Street, Providence

Right in downtown Providence, the Dorrance exudes romance with its elegant decor of the past. Located in an old building on Dorrance Street that used to be a Federal Reserve Bank, it has high and ornate ceilings, warm colors, marble floors and walls and an elegant wooden bar in the center. 

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Dinner at Los Andes' 

903 Chalkstone Ave, Providence

Try Los Andes’ Bolivian and Peruvian inspired menu. The walls of the dining room are a deep red and decorated with wine bottles and typical Bolivian and Peruvian pieces. It is a dimly lit and cozy space to enjoy some wonderfully prepared seafood or steak.

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AC/DC Tribute Band at Newport Grand 

Rock out to AC/DC tribute band "Dirty Deeds" on the eve of Valentine's Day.

The concert is FREE, what a perfect night out.  

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Castle Hill Inn

590 Ocean Drive, Newport

The Castle Hill Inn, on Ocean Drive in Newport, offers stunning views of the Narragansett Bay from the dining room in addition to an elegant and tasty meal. 

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