Steamboat is the Love Boat on Valentine’s Day: Six Alternative Valentine’s Day Ideas

There is love in the mountain air especially on Valentine’s Day and why shouldn’t there be? Whether you have your significant other, your favorite pet, or your favorite friends get out and celebrate the love! ResortQuest Steamboat always has a few suggestions of the traditional Valentine’s day ideas, however we also have some non-traditional suggestions for celebrating this day of inebriated Valentine's love!

WE LOVE LOVE LOVE STEAMBOAT. Show your love for your favorite mountain town by sporting your favorite collectors item “Steamboat” branded t-shirt or jacket... You know the one that your mom bought you when she visited last!

We Love the Mountains: Give a little love to mountains that entertain you so well. Join an eco-conscious or environmental preservation group like the Nature Conservancy or Friends of the Yampa… and there are many more.

We Love Our Neighbors! Give your favorite neighbor some valentine’s gifts from Fuzzywigs or the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory! You never know when you will need to borrow a cup of sugar.

Spoil a Pet: Spread the Love by volunteering to love a pooch or a kitty for an hour. The Routt County Humane Society always needs a helping hand walking the dogs, petting the cats, and if you really want to be someone’s valentine you will clean the dog kennel. The staff will love you forever.

Spoil a Stranger: Gather your unwanted gently used clothes and take them to Lift-Up of Routt County. You will help keep someone clothed and warm with your generosity and love!

Commit a random act of Love…no not like that you pervert! Give an extra tip to your barista for the guy before you who didn’t tip, talk to the cute old guy in the store, take your roommate out for a beer…do whatever fits you best.

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ResortQuest is still offering our Valentine's Day Special. Book now and you will get up to 25% off lodging, a couples massage and chocolates when you arrive. There is alot to love about Steamboat!

Things To Do in Steamboat: Feb.5- Feb.11th

The activities are 'rockin' the Boat' this weekend and coming week ahead in Steamboat Springs, CO. Don't miss out on all the action taking place with the 97th Winter Carnival, Steamboat's Olympians roamin' through town and all the live music. These are just some highlights that we had to talk about. For full event schedules check out the Steamboat Pilot and ResortQuest's Event Calendar.

Friday, Feb.5th:
Olympian Send-Off Party: 6:30-7:30 at Courthouse Lawn. Free.
Send the Steamboat Olympians off in style, with thousands expected to join the party. See the Steamboat Olympic cauldron, mingle with the athletes and enjoy the fireworks! Good luck Olympians!

Saturday, Feb. 6th:
Winter Carnival: Street Events- 9am to noon, Downtown Steamboat.
Watch the craziness as kids get pulled down the snow covered main street by horses, dads and dogs. See full street event schedule.

Winter Carnival: Night Extravaganza-6:30, Howelsen Hill.
Don't miss the lighted man in his light suite, as he skis his way down the slopes with a backpack full of fireworks. Fireworks will light up the night as well.

Sunday, Feb.7th:
Winter Carnival: Wrap-up with Street Events: 9am-11am. Main Street

Highwater Band. 10pm. Tugboat Pub and Grill. $5 cover at door.
Check out Highwater's eclectic vibe as they rock out at the Tugboat.

Monday, Feb.8th:
Edible Valentine's Workshop with Nicole Powell. 3:45-5:30 pm at Steamboat Arts and Crafts Gym. $15.
Get the kids involved with Valentine's Day! Call 870-0384. 1280 13th St.

Open Mic Night. 7pm Boathouse Pub.

Wednesday, Feb.10th:
Belly Dancing Classes. 6:30pm. Northwest Ballet- 326 Oak St. $60 for the session.

The Easy Peaces. 7:30pm. Art Depot 1001 13th St. $10 at door, $5 for SSAC members.
Listen to Easy Peaces play their favorite 60's and 70's music featuring local musicians.

Thursday, Feb.11th:
Uranium Mine Snowshoe Tour. 10am. Meet at Fish Creek Falls Upper Lot.
This snowshoe is hosted by Yampatika. Call 871-9151 for details.

Fox Street All Stars with Frogs Gone Fishing. 9pm. Ghost Ranch Saloon. $5
Get down to this Denver band that loves to play the funky rock.

Steamboat is still offering some incredible vacation deals for the Winter Olympics and Valentine's Day so get to Steamboat and enjoy the mountains. All guest staying with ResortQuest also receive insider tips and events when they check in courtesy of our concierges.