Valentine’s Day is 13 days away! Do you have plans or are you a last minute planner? Let us help you keep the night young and your Valentine happy! Chattanooga has several fun things to offer to keep love in the air!

TN Valley Railroad has a four-course dining experience on board a restored 1924 dining car. The excursion trains typically depart from their Chattanooga Grand Junction at 5:30 p.m., traveling at a leisurely pace through portions of urban Chattanooga, passing Warner Park Zoo and Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Back Inn Cafe is offering a romantic night with a five-course wine pairing dinner.  Sit by the fireplace in the library or enjoy spectacular views of the Tennessee River in the upper sun room as you sip and savor gourmet dishes paired with superb wines. Reservations are highly recommended. 4 pm to 10 pm

The Palms at Hamilton will keep the night hopping with a four-course dinner, dancing and live music in the Coconut Room with Jimmy Harris on the baby grand and the DJ on the dance floor in the lounge. Dinner selections include Maine lobster bisque, field green salad, slow roasted prime rib or ginger poached salmon, flaming milk chocolate fondue with fresh strawberries. Reservations required. 5 pm to 11 pm

If you are looking for an event to spend the night with friends or your children, show up at The Edney and you won’t be disappointed. Join them for a Valentine’s Day Mixer that includes a night of laughs, surprises and food. They’ll take care of everything, all they need is you! ALL AGES are welcome to join. They’ve got a Valentine card just for you. Oh and a kiss (don’t worry, just the chocolate). Parking is free in the garage. Banquet-style dinner is provided and BYOB. See you there! 6 pm to 9 pm

Check out some of these local restaurants as well for a great night of dining (reservations recommended)::

Five 200 Manufacturers Road #101

St. Johns 1278 Market Street

The Meeting Place 1274 Market Street

Boccaccia 3077 Broad Street