Newport Mansions Take a step inside several of Newport ’ s most glorious and grandest homes . View the Elms in both a typical visitor tour and also a servant life tour , see the Marble House , Hunter House and Chateau-sur-Mer , plus a few other City by the Sea gems . The virtual tours are free . 847-1000 , newportmansions . org
At-Home Valentine ’ s Date Night Ideas
There are plenty of stay-at-home date ideas that you can do with your sweetheart , whether it ’ s fun and creative or classic and traditional , this Valentine ’ s Day .
Wine Tasting Support local Newport Vineyards with your very own mini wine-tasting . Purchase six different bottles — might we suggest two reds , two whites , a rose and a specialty wine ? — and take tasting notes . When you buy six bottles of wine , you ’ ll get a $ 6 discount off your purchase . newportvineyards . com delivered right to your doorstep . Plus , delight in vibrant flowers that are included with each three-course meal . bitesbybre . com . For more takeout options , see page 38 in this issue .
Fitness Class Just because some gyms are closed doesn ’ t mean that you can ’ t enjoy a sweat sesh for two ( if that ’ s your type of thing !). Tie on your sneaks , throw on your favorite workout gear and participate in an interactive workout together . The Barre and Yoga Experience offers unlimited sessions for $ 19.99 a month , which you can enjoy at your own leisure . You ’ ll have access to pre-recorded videos and more . thebarreandyogaexperience . com
Dance Party You don ’ t have to go out to your favorite bar to dance like nobody is watching . Blast your favorite band , artist or song and have a dance battle to see who has the best moves in club quarantine . Or , head to Rhode Island Monthly ’ s Instagram page and listen to tunes from local artists as part of Rhode Sessions with PVD Live . instagram . com / rimonthly
Spa Night Treat yourself and your S . O . to a relaxing spa night . Throw on a pair of slippers and a bathrobe , slather on a mud mask , put on a bubble bath and relax with a glass of wine . Unwind with a massage , too . Find your spa essentials from local businesses like the Peyton Company , Beecher ’ s Botanicals and Cozy Light Candle Co . thepeytonco . com ; beechersbotanicals . com ; cozylightcandleco . com
Game Night Pull out a deck of cards and show off your Go Fish skills ; maybe you ’ ve got Cards Against Humanity or turn to the electronics and test drive as Princess Peach in Mario Kart . Nothing brings two people together like some friendly competition . Or , join Providence Virtual Game Night from 7 – 10 p . m . to play trivia , charades and more and compete against other couples . eventbrite . com
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Candlelight Dinner They say the fastest way to a person ’ s heart is through their stomach , so why not show your partner how much they mean to you with a candlelight dinner ? Order some takeout from Oberlin ( opening after a short winter break on February 11 ). Oberlin is offering multi-course hot-and-ready or take-and-make dinners with special wine and beer selections available for V-Day . Meals are priced per person . oberlinrestaurant . com . The Mosaic Table offers a cozy candlelit three-course dinner for two , plus extra fixin ’ s on the side . The dining experience includes an appetizer , entree and dessert , plus bread and butter , local sea salt , a bottle of wine , placemats and napkins , a candle and even a curated musical playlist . Further individualize your experience with add-ons and be sure to place your order at least one week in advance . To learn more about The Mosaic Table , turn to page 38 in this issue . themosaictable . com . Get date night delivered with Bites by Bre . While the menu changes weekly , expect a delicious meal
Have a dance party while listening to local artists perform on Rhode Sessions with PVD Live .
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