Celebrate Valentine's Day in St. Charles
If you're looking for great Valentine's Day ideas without having to travel too far, check out this list of romantic gifts in the St. Charles area.
By Ivy Jacobson
If Godiva chocolate and a weekend stay at a resort are out of your price range, here are some ideas for a nice, more budget-friendly Valentine’s Day with your date.
Cook your own dinner with ingredients from Blue Goose Market, 300 S. 2nd St.
Have dinner at La Zaza Trattoria, 5 S. 1st St., or perhaps at Francesca's by The River, 200 S. 2nd St., then take in a movie at Charlestowne 18 Theatres, 3740 E. Main St., or a show at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St.
Enjoy a musical night out at River Rockhouse, 106 S. 1st Ave. Want a respite from the cold and a place for some friendly conversation? Try Dawn's Beach Hut, 8 N. 3rd St.
There are plenty of other options as well. Coffee and conversation — and a bite to eat if you like — are mainstays at Arcedium Coffeehouse, 60 Indiana St. McNallys Irish Pub, 109 W. Main St., offers a place to down a pint of your favorite brew and take in some good eats as well.
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