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Romance is blossoming around the Flint area.

When you think of a romantic evening, you may think of dinner and a movie, red roses, a box of chocolate and maybe a bottle of wine. You may even think of a star-lit evening under the stars…but in Michigan? In February? The answer could be -yes- if you plan your evening correctly!

Experience a unique and intimate dinner for two under the stars, including hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Sloan Longway Planetarium is offering ‘Romancing Under the Stars’. Sweep that special someone right off their feet with a seductively stress-free Valentine meal. Included is a box of chocolates, a red rose in a bud vase and your choice of a bottle of red or white wine. All this for just $140 per couple. 

The dinners are on Saturday, February 11; Sunday, February 12; and Tuesday, February 14.  Doors open at 6 pm for cocktail hour and hors d'oeuvres, dinner from 7 pm to 9 pm at Longway Planetarium each night. Reservations and payment are required in advance by calling (810) 237-3427 or by emailing rentals@SloanLongway.org

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Seating is limited to just ten couples, per session, so buy your tickets now!

Or impress your sweetheart with a romantic evening at the oldest restaurant in Michigan, the White Horse Inn. This charming restaurant, located in Metamora and now in its 161st year, has been serving memorable meals to lovers for decades. They are offering a ‘Sweetheart dinner’ package this year for only $52.50 per couple. Have something ‘special’ to ask…take her on the ‘Private Horse-drawn Sleigh Ride and Dinner’ package for $39.95 per adult.  Perhaps your special someone is fond of tea and chocolate. Don’t miss the ‘Chocolate Lovers Luncheon Tea’ this Saturday, February 11th.  Or for a whole family experience, take advantage of the Valentine’s Day Brunch on Sunday February 12th. For complete information and reservations, visit www.historicwhitehorseinn.com or call (810) 678-2150.

For a truly complete evening experience, book now at Frankenmuth’s Bavarian Inn for the ‘no thought involved’ package. For only $139 per couple (plus tax), you can have an evening February 14th you’ll never forget. Start out with a four-course dinner at Ono’s, followed by a cozy evening together in one of their standard rooms. Package includes a single red rose and box of chocolates.  For more information and to book online, visit bavarian.wordpress.com

, Flint Cottage Living Examiner

Stacy is a freelance writer who draws on personal experiences as well as professional contacts when sharing insights with her readers. Living on a beautiful lake in south eastern Michigan, she is able to see a diverse application of the term "cottage living". Stacy offers decorating know-how both...

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