Here’s your guide to unique ideas to celebrate Valentine’s in the Lowcountry
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. If you’re still in a pinch trying to figure out the best way to celebrate but want to wow your date with something more than a fancy dinner, the Lowcountry is the perfect place to find unique and fun things to do.
From picnics, cocktail classes and even ballroom dancing, we have your guide to unique Valentines ideas to try this year.
Picnics
For something more intimate and relaxing, a picnic is always the way to go.
The Lowcountry offers a variety of spots to sit back, relax and enjoy some time together with your loved one. From waterfront views, to lighthouses and vast green spaces, here are a few location ideas that will certainly elevate these dinner plans.
Even more, you and your date can pick out your dining spread at one of the local farmer’s markets.
Farmer’s Market of Bluffton: Open Thursday 12-4 p.m.
Port Royal Farmer’s Market: Open Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Hilton Head Farmer’s Market: Open Tuesday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cocktail Classes
Mix things up this year and celebrate Valentine’s Day by making your own drinks. The Lowcountry offers two great locations for these classes.
Hilton Head Distillery, 14 Cardinal Road, Hilton Head
Their Valentine’s event, Love on the Rocks, is happening on Feb. 13, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $95 and include three cocktails, a cocktail-making class, tasting, pairing and more.
Perfect for double dates or a big galentines party, Shaken and Stirred offers mixology classes that teach you how to craft fresh and delicious cocktails from the comfort of your own home or event space. Call (843) 580-7250 or email brendan@shakenandstirredmixology.com to learn more.
Art Classes
Get creative this year with an art class with Wine and Design,1536 Fording Island Road, Suite 102, Hilton Head.
You can sign up for their special Valentine’s event, Paint Your Partner, on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 6:30 p.m. This fun and interactivity is the perfect way to blend quality time and show off your artistic talents. Tickets for this class are $70.
Wine and Design also offers other Valentine’s-themed art classes including Heart Collage on Feb. 8, Wine and Roses on Feb. 11 and Love is Blooming on Feb. 15.
Dancing
In the mood to move? Visit the Hilton Head Ballroom Dance Studio on Feb. 11 from 7-9 p.m. for their Valentines Dance Party. This will be an evening full of fun festivities, dancing and romance.
This event is free and open to the public. The Hilton Head Ballroom Dance studio is located at, 1300 Fording Island Road, Bluffton.
Horse Back Riding
If you and your date are feeling super adventurous, Hilton Head horseback riding is certainly worth a try.
Lawton Stables is one of the many places that make the island feel like a slice of paradise. No matter if it’s your first time riding or you’re super experienced, the views and natural landscape will make this date idea memorable.
You can book a ride online during the week of Valentine’s. They last one hour and prices vary based on the ride you decide to choose. For more information and booking, call (843) 671-2586 anytime between 1-5 p.m.
If you prefer to go with the classics, we’ve got you covered there too. Here are some spots and ideas to check out around the Lowcountry.
Bars
Hilton Head and the surrounding area offer an abundance of things to do and places to try. If you and you’re date want to explore the bar scene, here are a couple of unique spots to explore this Valentine’s.
Old Bull Tavern, 205 West Street, Beaufort
Old Bull Tavern is a gastropub that offers an enticing menu that includes both European and American food, cocktails, craft beers, wine and more. Some of their entree items include duck breast, cottage pie and lamb.
For the perfect mix of drinks and good food, Old Bull Tavern may be the perfect spot for your date this year.
They are open Tuesday through Saturday from 5-9 p.m. The bar is open until 11 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and until midnight on Friday and Saturday.
Cool Cats Lounge, 32 Palmetto Bay Road, Suite 8-A, Hilton Head
This dive bar, located right on Hilton Head Island, is great for a late-night Valentine’s adventure. With great drinks and food options, this is the perfect spot to visit if you’re looking for something casual to celebrate the evening.
Cool Cats Lounge is open daily from 3 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Romantic Walks
Downtown Bluffton and Beaufort offer perfect downtown areas if you’re looking to go for a stroll. Here are some ideas of what to do while exploring the downtown areas.
Downtown Bluffton
Old Town Bluffton offers a variety of shops, restaurants and art galleries to visit. If you find yourself walking down Calhoun Street, you’ll find these art galleries:
For restaurants, these spots are always a good go-to:
And last, but not least, if you and your date are looking to shop, here are some great spots:
Downtown Beaufort
Downtown Beaufort is also packed with shops, restaurants and galleries if you find yourself wandering along Bay Street.
You can visit these galleries and shops if you’re hoping for a pit stop during your walk:
For a bite to eat, these restaurants offer a variety of cuisines to try:
Music and Dining
If these unique spots are not what you’re looking for this year, there are tons of great places to visit around the Lowcountry to have a memorable night out.
Here are some top spots for dining and music to have a romantic Valentine’s date this year:
For other restaurant ideas, click here to see all the food and music venues that the Lowcountry has to offer.
