5 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day for Anyone

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Here are 5 ideas for Valentine’s Day activities that work for couples or if you find yourself single.

Taryn Tanguay, Sports Editor
February 14, 2019

5 Valentine’s dates for single people:

  1. Movie night:

Movie options in Junction City include: B&B Junction City Gem movie theatre. Other at-home movie options include: Red Box, Family Video, Hulu, and Netflix.

You can watch these movies by yourself, with friends, with family members, or even just your pet!

A way to spice up this movie night can include buying a bunch of fun snacks and blankets to cuddle up in!

 

  1. Treat yourself to dinner:

Dinner options in Junction City include: Bella’s Italian Restaurant, Ike’s Place Restaurant, Coach’s Bar & Grill, La Fiesta, El Tapatio, JC’s BBQ & Grill, Tyme Out Lounge-Steakhouse, Stacy’s, Negril Caribbean Restaurant, Munson’s Prime, Taste of Chicago, and Cracker Barrel.

Fast-food options in Junction City include: Wendy’s, McDonald’s, KFC, Subway, Freddy’s, Arby’s, Taco Bell, and Burger King.

You don’t have to go to eat by yourself, but it is definitely an option! You can always eat with friends or some family!

 

  1. Ice cream:

Ice cream is always an option, and a great cure to anything!

Ice cream options in Junction City include: Baskin Robins, Froyo Junction, and other options such as getting ice cream from Walmart or Dillons!

This is a good Valentine’s Day idea because ice cream is always a good option! Going to get ice cream alone or with friends can make someone happy! Eating ice cream sitting at home is still an option!

  1. Bowling or roller-skating:

The bowling option in Junction City is Junction City Bowl and is located at 835 S Washington St.

The roller rink in Junction City is called Spin City and is located at 915 S Washington St.

Bowling and/or roller skating is a good Valentine’s Day idea because it can be fun to get out with friends and have a good time!

 

  1. A night in:

Spending the night in is always an option and can be relaxing! You can be in the comfort of your own home and spend it how you like.

During the night in, you can watch a movie, binge eat, take a nap, take a bath, clean, and much more! The night is completely up to you!

 

 

5 Valentine’s date ideas for couples:

  1. Dinner and a movie with your significant other.

Dinner options in Junction City include: Bella’s Italian Restaurant, Ike’s Place Restaurant, Coach’s Bar & Grill, La Fiesta, El Tapatio, JC’s BBQ & Grill, Tyme Out Lounge-Steakhouse, Stacy’s, Negril Caribbean Restaurant, Munson’s Prime, Taste of Chicago, and Cracker Barrel.

Movie options in Junction City include: our very own B&B Junction City Gem movie theatre. Other at-home movie options include: Red Box, Family Video, Hulu, and Netflix.

This is an amazing option, not only because it is a classic date idea, but because the restaurants in town are fantastic, and watching a movie with your love is a great way to spend the nigh!

 

  1. Roller-skating and ice cream:

Junction City has its very own roller rink! This rink is called Spin City and is located at 915 S Washington St.

Ice cream options in town include: Baskin Robins, Froyo Junction, or Sonic.

This is a great option because there is a certain romance within skating around the rink holding hands, and listening to love songs!

 

  1. Bowling:

The bowling option in Junction City is at Junction City Bowl. This is located at 835 S Washington St.

This is a great Valentine’s Day idea because not only does bowling sounds fun, but the bowling alley also includes food services and games!

  1. A massage and a pedicure:

Keating Chiropractic is the place to get a massage in Junction City! It is located at 1206 W 8th St.

Nail salon options in Junction City to get a pedicure include: Fantasy Nails, Divine Nails, La Pro Nails, Kc Nails, and The Main Thing Salon and Spa.

A massage and pedicure is a great Valentine’s Day idea because it is a nice option to sit back and relax with the one you love! Not only do you get to spend your time relaxing, but you get to spend it with your significant other as well!

 

  1. Outside of Junction City options:

If none of the above options fit your ideal Valentine’s Day date, there is other options in Manhattan. Manhattan is just 30 minutes away from Junction City.

Date ideas in Manhattan include: Ice skating, IMAX movies, rolled ice cream, more dinner options, and visiting the Flint Hills Discovery Center.

This is a great Valentine’s Day date idea option because it provides other date options that Junction City cannot provide. Some of these ideas offer a good way to spend the day with your significant other!