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12 St. Louis Dates for When It's Freaking Cold Outside

By Riverfront Times Staff on Fri, Jan 15, 2016 at 5:23 pm

You know you live in St. Louis when it's 60 degrees one day and 32 the next. You may never know how to pack for a weekend getaway with your significant other and have trust issues with the weatherman, but that's no excuse to give up on going out on the town together. St. Louis has plenty to offer lovebirds even when the mercury drops.

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Steinberg Skating Rink is open every day through March 18, no matter the temperature. Let's face it, the cutest winter rom-coms always have a skating scene.
Photo courtesy of Flickr / John

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Another great excuse to go to Forest Park in the winter? Go sledding on Art Hill. If and when it ever snows again (thanks for nothing, global warming).
Photo courtesy of Flickr / henskechristine

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Ok fine, we get it, you want to get your heart rate up inside. Bring out your inner kid together at Sky Zone Trampoline Park. Obviously, kids of all ages welcome.
Photo courtesy of Flickr / Clintus

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Get lost together in the wonder that is Dunaway's. It's like a treasure hunt for bibliophiles.
Photo courtesy of Flickr / Nathan Lucy

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Check out all the great St. Louis restaurants where you can dine fireside. Things are getting hot up in here.
Photo by Paul Hamilton.

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Step inside the Climatron at the Missouri Botanical Garden. This baby reaches 85 degrees during the day all year round. It's like a rainforest getaway right in your backyard.
Photo courtesy of Flickr / Trish

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For a quirkier date, take your love interest to the Museum of the Dog. Don't be surprised if one of you wants to adopt a puppy afterward.
Photo courtesy of Flickr / Missouri Division of Tourism

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And if you already have a dog, you still have to walk your pooch, right? Might as well do it with your date at Laumeier Sculpture Park, where funky art can distract you both from the fact that you're both going numb to help your furry friend to get exercise.
Photo courtesy of Flickr / Dave Clark

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Netflix and chill with a few bottles via delivery. Going out in the bitter cold to pick up your own alcohol is so 2013.
Photo courtesy of Drizly.

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Mark your calendar to take your love interest to the Loop Ice Carnival, that rare event where freezing temperatures are actually desired.
Photo courtesy of Flickr / Dave Herholz

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There's nothing like a little flirtatious competition. Race each other down the slopes at Hidden Valley Ski Resort -- or simply laugh at each other wiping out in the snow.
Photo courtesy of Hidden Valley Ski Resort / John Collier

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Nothing will cap your day off better than a romantic night out at Bailey's Chocolate Bar. We recommend sipping some boozy hot chocolate (though one should never rule out a classic chocolate martini, either). Cheers to the perfect winter date.
Photo by Laura Ann Miller.

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