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Spend the Weekend with your Sweetie for Valentine’s Day

Embrace Intimate Moments at these Romantic Date Spots

“L” is for the way South Central loves the seekers. February calls for spending time with your significant other. Whether that is a date night or an adventurous weekend, there are many ways to treat your sweetie to a perfect Valentine’s Day. 

Couple in the woods together.

Stay in the most unique places

For those searching for a staycation, South Central has the most unique places. Stay at the Historic Elgin Hotel in Marion a hotel for a relaxing night or even a wedding venue. Book a comforting room such as The Amelia Earhart Suite, which includes a jacuzzi, then head down for dinner and drinks at the Parlour 1886. You can catch events such as a murder mystery dinner. Another extraordinary place to stay is Diamond Springs Ranch, located in Wichita. A date night includes a sunset trail ride, steak dinner and s’mores by the campfire. The fun doesn’t stop there, book a stay in the tree house for an experience you can’t find anywhere else.

Couple playing pool.

Experience exceptional entertainment 

Western musical entertainment can be found at Prairie Rose Ranch in Benton, the perfect dinner and show experience by the best performers. Release your inner artist and get handsy at Rayer’s Bearden Stain Glass for glass making, build your own plant terrarium at GROW Giesen Plant Shop, or create your own candle at Lola Candle Company, all located in Wichita. If nightlife is more your speed, check out the best bars, theatres and bands in South Central.

Couple at an outdoor dining spot, woman feeding man.

Check out the best dinner ideas

South Central has tons of ideas for dinner spots. Stop at Luciano’s in Mulvane for amazing pasta dishes, sign up for a cooking class and even purchase imported meat and cheese from the shop. Start with calamari as an appetizer at Doyle Creek’s Brandin’ Iron in Florence and top it off with an Angus filet mignon for your entrée. For the “Best little hidden spot in Wichita!” a Yelp review from Rick M., check out Dockum located inside the Ambassador Hotel for crafted cocktails and apps. If you’re craving barbecue or breweries don’t miss the best spots in South Central. 


This is sure to be enough to fill an entire day or weekend of things to do during Valentine’s or a special date night. Stay in the most romantic hotels, choose the best date spot and end with dinner and drinks at tons of locations. If you’re looking for more date night options, check out all there is in South Central Kansas.

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