Love is love is love, and there are countless ways to celebrate the people who bring you the most joy–especially in Portland, the City of Roses! Whether Valentine’s Day gets you feeling super lovey-dovey, or you’re planning to shower love on your ladies on Galentine’s Day, there are loads of ways to make sure your loves feel appreciated. We’ve searched the city and put together a list of some of our favorite places to go and things to do in Portland this Valentine’s Day.

Take a Cruise!

Our own hometown riverboat, the Portland Spirit, is hosting special Valentine’s cruises. You and your date will spend two and a half hours enjoying live music, a specially prepared four-course meal, and the best views of the sparkling Portland skyline and our beautiful bridges.

Visit the Farm

Bella Organic is offering beautiful charcuterie boards complete with your choice of meats, cheese, vegetables, wine and chocolate-dipped strawberries. You can choose to pick yours up at the scenic Sauvie Island farm, or reserve a time slot and enjoy the whole package right on site. Vegan and gluten-free options are available, too!

Look at a Book

There’s nothing more perfectly Portland than the kid-friendly, women-owned, aggressively inclusive Books With Pictures! This comic shop has options for no-contact pickup, personal shoppers to help you choose the best gift, subscription packages and rare titles for the aficionado you love. Grab a stack and snuggle up for a cozy at-home Valentine’s Day.

Get Away For a Day

An easy hour south of Portland in Dayton, The Vintages is a portal to the past in the heart of wine country. Rows of well-spaced, lovingly restored classic travel trailers are permanently parked, offering you a night of glamping with all the glam and none of the work. Some units even have soaking tubs, and the proximity to Portland makes this unique, romantic setting perfect for a quick getaway.

Gift With Love

A favorite neighbor of our Portland Cider House, Hawthorne’s legendary Presents of Mind is the perfect place to shop for the love in your life who has everything. Body care, jewelry, apparel, decor, cards and loads of other unique, quirky gifts pack to the shop to the brim. You’ll be tempted to treat yourself to a gift, too… We say go for it! You deserve love, too.

See a Spectacular Show

Portland’s home-grown band with international flair, Pink Martini is performing three consecutive nights at the Schnitz with the Oregon Symphony to celebrate love, romance, and all the things that go with it. Let the music carry you away and

Drive-in For a Lovey Double-Feature

Park, get comfy and snuggle up for a double feature of love at Washington Square’s Lovestruck Drive-in Movies. Three nights, two romantic flicks per night shown on the big screen outside of the mall. Pack up your cooler of Portland Cider, grab some popcorn and snacks from the food carts on site or grab takeout from one of dozens of nearby restaurants, and settle in for a night of love stories.

What’s your favorite way to celebrate the people you love best? Send us your hot tips!

Seven Sweet Ways to Celebrate the Loves of Your Life