Romantic Getaways

Book a stay at a historic property or romantic resort

• Historic Park Inn Hotel, Mason City
  The last remaining hotel designed by Frank Lloyd Wright; reopened in 2011 after extensive renovation.
   
• Hotel Pattee, Perry
  Features 40 decorated and themed rooms, including the Louis Armstrong suite, and a two-lane bowling alley.
   
• Hotel Blackhawk, Davenport
  Hotel for the history buff - previous guests include Cary Grant, Herbert Hoover, Richard Nixon and Jack Dempsey. One of Midwest Living's 50 Most Romantic Midwest Getaways
   
• Hotel Greenfield, Greenfield
  Small town charm in this restored 1920 property just off the town square.
   
• Squirrel's Nest Bed & Breakfast, Burlington
   
• Chestnut Charm Bed & Breakfast, Atlantic
   
• Suites of 800 Locust, Des Moines
   
• Hotel Winneshiek, Decorah
   
• Hotel Julien, Dubuque One of Midwest Living's 50 Most Romantic Midwest Getaways
   
• Blackhawk Hotel, Cedar Falls
   
• Honey Creek Resort, Moravia
   
• Isle Casino Hotel, Waterloo
   
• Harrah's Casino & Hotel, Council Bluffs
   
• Ameristar Casino Hotel, Council Bluffs

Make it a date night by taking in a Valentine's Day event

• Valentine Dinner Trains, Boone
  Enjoy elegant dining on a two-hour ride through the Des Moines River valley.
   
• Couples & Canvas, Cedar Rapids
  Couples are guided through the process of creating a masterpiece.
   
• Vino d'Amore Valentine's Dinner at Sugar Clay Winery, Thurman
  Romantic three-course dinner paired with Iowa-made Sugar Clay wines.
   
• Valentine's Dinner for Two at Santa Maria Winery, Carroll
   
• "This Little Thing Called Love" History of Valentine's Day Tea Party at the Grout Museum, Waterloo
   
• "The Last Five Years" at the Des Moines Social Club, Des Moines
   
• Valentine's Day Party at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid
   
• Valentine's Ball at Summerset Winery, Indianola
   
• Quad City Symphony at the Hotel Blackhawk, Davenport
   
• Smooth Jazz Valentine's Concert at the River Music Experience, Davenport
   
• All-Beethoven Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, Dubuque
   
• Orchid Fest at Reiman Gardens, Ames
   
• "As You Like It" at Luther College, Decorah
   
• Four-Course Valentine's Dinner at Brick Arch Winery, West Branch

Fine dining in romantic restaurants

• Galleria de Paco, Waterloo
• Luciano's, Sioux City
• 360 Steakhouse, Council Bluffs
• Regatta Grille, Storm Lake
• Speakeasy Inn, Spillville
• Cibo Fusion, Cedar Rapids
• Zins Restaurant, Cedar Rapids
• Candlelight Inn, Clinton
• Rastrelli's Restaurant, Clinton
• Cafe di Scala, Des Moines
• Christopher's, Des Moines
• Fleming's, Des Moines
• Mezzodi's, Des Moines
• Sbrocco, Des Moines
• Splash, Des Moines
• Trostel's Dish, Des Moines
• Trostel's Greenbriar, Des Moines
• Caroline's, Dubuque
• Champagne at the Mystique Casino, Dubuque
• L. May Eatery, Dubuque
• Pepper Sprout, Dubuque
• Star Restaurant, Dubuque
• Woodfire Grille at the Diamond Jo Casino, Dubuque

Valentine's Day on a budget

• Carriage House Bed & Breakfast, Grinnell
  $210 plus tax, includes overnight stay, dinner, dessert and candlelight breakfast.
   
• The Inn at Battle Creek, Battle Creek
  $99 plus tax, includes overnight stay, champagne and breakfast.
   
• Wild Rose Casino and Resort, Clinton
  $129 plus tax, includes overnight stay, champagne, chocolates, $20 dinner voucher and breakfast.
   
• Spaulding Inn Bed & Breakfast, Grinnell
  10% off gift certificates for reservations throughout 2013.
   
• Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Des Moines
  $179 plus tax, includes overnight stay, drinks, champagne, $20 food/beverage credit, late checkout, $10 movie credit.
   
• Best Western PLUS Longbranch Hotel, Cedar Rapids
  $169.99 plus tax & gratuity, includes overnight stay and five-course dinner.
   
• Chase Suite Hotel, Des Moines
  $159 plus tax, includes overnight stay, champagne, $25 gift card for dinner, and breakfast.
   
• Country Inn & Suites - Des Moines West, Clive
  $114-$154 plus tax, includes overnight stay, wine, souvenir glasses, breakfast and late checkout.
   
• Hampton Inn, West Des Moines
  $119-$154 plus tax, includes overnight stay, wine, souvenir glasses, breakfast and late checkout.
   
• Hotel Pattee, Perry
  $199-$325 plus tax, includes overnight stay, dinner, breakfast and free bowling.
   
• Brooklynn Inn, Marquette
  $190 plus tax, includes overnight stay, massage and facial.
   
• Park Farm Winery, Bankston
  $45; includes wine, pizza, and a heart-shaped cake.
   
• King's Pointe Resort, Storm Lake
  $169-$249 plus tax, includes one- or two-night stay with champagne, chocolates, dinner, drinks, and breakfast in bed.

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