There’s no dodging Cupid’s arrow — Valentine’s Day is here. Whether you’re celebrating your friendships or sugaring up your sweetheart, we’ve got last-minute Valentine’s Day ideas that will have you loving love.
Get fantastical with botanicals
If you’re quick, you might have your pick of bouquets using Floom, an online marketplace that partners with florists that deliver locally.
Or, get creative and nab a potted plant from these plant spots. Nothing says forever like a hardy succulent.
- Atlantic Gardening, 5217 Atlantic Ave.
- Homewood Nursery & Garden Center, 10809 Honeycutt Rd.
- Logan’s Garden Shop, 707 Semart Dr.
- Norwood Gardens, 12825 Norwood Rd.
For more options, check out these local spots to buy house plants.
Keep spirits up
If you didn’t score reservations, don’t overthink… grab a drink + a bite from the bar. The following spots have weekday specials:
- St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar | 223 S. Wilmington St. | Daily from 5-6 p.m. + Tuesdays from 4-9 p.m., $1.50 oysters
- Oak Steakhouse | 417 W. Hargett St. | Monday through Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m., $15 burger + beer combo at the bar
Pick up a thoughtful gift
- Curate | 15 W. Hargett St. + 4325 Glenwood Ave., Ste. 2079
- Deco | 207 S. Salisbury St.
- Edge of Urge | 215 E. Franklin St. Ste. 110
- Pop-Up Shops at Martin Street featuring works by Sarah Rosa Glickman Art + Needle & Thread Co. | 17 E. Martin St.
- The Green Monkey | 215 S. Wilmington St.
- Unlikely Professionals | 212 E. Franklin St.
Go stargazing
It doesn’t get much more idyllic than bundling up and looking at the stars. Grab some blankets (and maybe a hot drink) and head to one of these spots away from man-made light to take in the sky.
- Dorothea Dix Park | 1030 Richardson Dr.
- Fred Fletcher Park | 820 Clay St.
- The Willard Rooftop Lounge | 9 Glenwood Ave. | Bonus: This rooftop bar is hosting its next stargazing event with the Raleigh Astronomy Club on Wednesday, Feb. 21.
- Falls Lake State Recreation Area | 13304 Creedmoor Rd., Wake Forest
Psst... don’t forget to check these six events to celebrate Valentine’s Day, date night ideas + local spots to buy flowers.
