
When you are taking a little romantic getaway to Chicago, you may experience all sorts of problems bringing your Valentine's Day gift along with you. For example, you might forget the gift, you might lose the gift sometime during transport or your fine chocolates might melt. The best possible option when traveling during Valentine's Day weekend is to purchase/arrange to pick up your gift when you are at your planned destination. And in Chicago, there are plenty of places to find the perfect romantic gift for your sweetheart.
Send a Crooner Gram
Hire famous Chicago crooner Frank Lamphere to serenade your sweetie with simple tunes from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Elvis Presley and more! A violinist will accompany him and he will present your lover with a personalized card and a scrumptious box of chocolates. Mr. Lamphere’s services cost $299; however, this is a very original and extremely memorable gift!
Visit Ethel's Chocolate Lounge
Nothing says Happy Valentine’s Day like chocolate! Take a trip to Ethel's Chocolate Lounge, which boasts five different locations in the city, and choose your own custom box of chocolate to give to your sweetie. You can even reserve your place at the Fondue for Two Event and spend the night dipping strawberries, marshmallows and more into heavenly melted chocolate.
Get a Couples Massage at Spa Space
Spend a day at the spa with your significant other and buy the Couples Massage: The Art of Touch package. For $150, you will give each other sensual massages with the aid of a therapist for 90 minutes. You will learn massage techniques that you can practice outside of the spa! It is truly a romantic experience that you can take home as a souvenir from your romantic getaway in the Windy City.
Adopt an artifact at the Chicago History Museum
Perhaps one of the most unique gifts you could give your loved one, one of six artifacts at the Chicago History Museum are up for adoption. For just $35, you could adopt historical artifacts like Walter Payton’s uniform, a helmet worn by a Fire Marshall during the Great Chicago Fire or even Chicago’s first locomotive train, The Pioneer! You will receive a personal adoption packet, your name will be listed in the museum and you will get a one-year subscription to the museum’s quarterly calendar.