Whether it's dining and dancing, music, fun for the kids or hitting the ski slopes, it can be done in the Springs Valley area the weekend of February 14th. The big day is not that far away so it's time to make some plans.

Valentine's Day, for some, is an opportunity to celebrate a romantic relationship. However, for many couples, it often means playing a high stakes game of who loves whom the most, and shamelessly putting the fate of one's relationship in the hands of a pompous maître d' at the overbooked, over-priced, and under portioned restaurant in one's home town.

Whether you're a Valentine's Day Pro or part of the larger, latter group, February 14th can be a tricky day that sneaks up on you while you're still recovering from Christmas and New Years. Brace yourself folks, it's coming!

But don't panic and dive for your Zagat guide just yet. Springs Valley, the most popular tourist destination in Southern Indiana, has you covered this year. The Springs Valley destinations have been planning their Valentine's Day since before most of you had returned your ugly Christmas gifts. No matter what your pleasure, this resort town can accommodate you.

Valentine's Day weekend activities at the French Lick Resort vary as much as the people who participate in them.

For those who believe romance and chocolate should always go together, Saturday afternoon's Decadent Valentine's Chocolate Festival will be the perfect, simple evening you want. For a small cover charge at the door, you and your partner can be chocolate connoisseurs for a few delicious hours.

After indulging in your favorite chocolate, put on your dancing shoes because the resort will be hosting a Valentine's dance on Saturday night from 8pm until midnight. The event will feature a variety of great dance tunes from soft rock to disco.

If you and your partner love music but sadly have two left feet, sit back and let others entertain at the Valentine's Jazz Dinner, beginning at 6 pm on Saturday, at the exclusive West Baden Springs Hotel. This romantic evening package includes Saturday night dinner with wine service, the sophisticated jazz stylings of Sarah Stivers, overnight accommodations, and Sunday brunch at the Café at Sinclair’s.

And what would Valentine's Day be without those who choose to rebel against it? If you remain unimpressed by any of the resort's more traditional options, if you believe that Valentine's day is an over-hyped holiday, created by greeting card companies to boost mid-winter profits, and especially if frustration over this obvious scam tends to bring out your morbid side, don't worry! French Lick has you covered too!

On Sunday, February 14^th, the hotel will be hosting a Valentine’s Day Massacre Murder Mystery Dinner Show where the cast is plagued by a love quadrangle. The end result, while not as gory as the 1929 Saint Valentine's Day Massacre, is still rather startling. Who will perish and can you identify the murderer? The weapon? Try to solve the mystery before you are hit by Cupid’s Arrow, too! Enjoy this romantic thriller, which includes a delicious lunch served at Noon, followed by a 1pm show.

For more information about French Lick Resort times, locations, reservations and prices, visit their website or call the the French Lick Resort at 888-936-9360.

Got Kids?

At The Valley of the Springs Resort

For couples with children the Valley of the Springs Resort is offering their first ever Valentine's Day Weekend Getaway, February 12th-15th. Room rates include a romantic candlelight dinner for two at their sister property, The Mansion, or at our house restaurant, The Boatyard, and supervised activities for children while the parents enjoy their dinner.

All packages include room accommodations, Big Splash Adventure water park passes, hot breakfast, dinner for two at The Boatyard or The Mansion, and supervised dinner and activities for two children. Activities will include supervised games, dinner, and a movie.

Visit The Valley of the Springs / Big Splash Adventure Resort website or call (877) 936-3866 for details and to make reservations.

Hit the slopes

Nearby Paoli Peaks is not to be out done. Their special events include holiday special rates and hours apply for the President’s / Valentine Weekend. They will be having a ...

For more information or to purchase tickets go to the Paoli Peaks website or call 812-723-4696. Discount packages for Paoli Peaks are also available with room reservations at both the French Lick Resort and The Valley of the Springs Resort / Big Splash Adventure.

So whether you are a couple looking for a romantic, candle lit dinner, dancing or listening to jazz, or you are looking for more adventure like the water slide at The Valley of the Springs Resort or the ski slopes are Paoli Peaks Southern Indiana and the Springs Valley area are your answer for Valentine weekend.