When it comes to a time of year when you want to treat your loved one to a special vacation getaway consider Valentine’s Day. We spend too many Valentine’s Day stuck at home with maybe a dinner for two out on the town. This year try something new with a vacation getaway to Traverse City. You will still be able to enjoy romantic activities here in the city while getting a little taste of winter. Take a look at how you can spoil your loved one for Valentine’s Day in Traverse City:
Enjoying a romantic dinner for two is a staple tradition for Valentine’s Day and one to easily continue here in Traverse City. You will find a variety of romantic and upscale restaurants perfect for a date night. One of our favorite restaurants in Traverse City for this is Trattoria Stella. This local restaurant features a farm to table philosophy found in every dish. The menu features all of your favorite Italian fare made fresh by hand. The curated wine list has something to pair with each dish featuring old world environs. The presentation of each dish will be something you remember long after you leave your meal. The impeccable service is a feature that everyone reports after a meal at this local favorite. You can also take your loved one out to a meal with views of Lake Michigan. Head on over to Artisan Restaurant here in Traverse City. This is an upscale American restaurant that always serves farm fresh fare right to your table. You will find local seafood on the menu along with dishes that use ingredients from the onsite garden and local farms in the area. The wine list is extensive and features something for everyone. There are plenty of options here in Traverse City. As with all Valentine’s Day dinners make sure you book your reservation well in advance as everyone will be looking to treat their loved one that evening.
Once you have wined and dined your loved one you can spoil them to a spa day here in Traverse City. We understand the importance of relaxation and you will find that exact moment here. One of the local favorite spas in Traverse City can be found over at Urban Oasis Salt Spa. This wonderful spot is also located on the shores of Lake Michigan and offers a relaxing retreat for the day. Inside you will find a variety of spa services to help your loved one feel completely refreshed. Their holistic treatments will help rejuvenate both body and spirit with services such as massages, couples’ massages, infrared sauna, foot treatments, and more. The Himalayan salt therapy rooms provide a relaxing atmosphere that is not commonly found in other spa studios. Make sure to book an appointment in advance to make sure you can get in around Valentine’s Day.
With Traverse City being right on the shores of Lake Michigan you will have plenty of opportunities to go explore it. Take your loved one out on a romantic journey with one of the many cruises or sailing adventures available here in Traverse City. The wind on the water will be chilly so make sure to bundle up to remain cozy during your voyage. One of your cruise options is booking a catamaran cruise with Nauti-Cat. This local charter offers cruises on their catamaran with a variety of options available. You can book a noon cruise for some daytime fun. Turn up the romance with a Champagne Sunset Cruise. Traverse City has a variety of schooner cruises also available, more than other ports in the state of Michigan. Local schooners are smaller vessels where the captain will allow you to hoist the sails and also help steer the ship. Of course you can always just sit back and relax with your loved one instead especially when you book a cruise with local wine and food available.
Traverse City is also home to a variety of local wineries that are known for their grape crop that helps produce sweet fruity wines. You can take your loved one out on a wine tour to see a few wineries back to back. The local wineries offer cozy tasting rooms where you can try a little bit of everything. Best of all neither of you will have to worry about driving so you can enjoy each other’s company and the wine too.
All of these romantic activities and more will have your loved one feeling completely spoiled. Contact us to book a stay in Traverse City today just in time for Valentine’s Day in 2025. Browse our rentals by amenity here, or book the perfect 2-bedroom stay.
