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Valentine’s Day is all about love and affection. And while it’s true that a five-star dinner, complete with roses and chocolates, is the quintessential Valentine’s date, there are other, less traditional ways to spend the holiday that can be equally romantic.

Here are some ideas for celebrating the day of love, beyond the typical dinner reservation: Breaking the Ice Outdoor Ice Skating at the Gallivan Center There is something inherently romantic about ice skating—think Love Story and nearly every Hallmark movie ever made.

Perhaps it’s because ice skating is intimate and fun, and gives you the…

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