We list seventeen awesome Valentine’s Day ideas for men—including unique and romantic experience gifts for all types of boyfriends, husbands and fiancés!

Hello, and welcome to our Valentine’s Day gift guide for him. Yes, it’s that time of year again. Feels like you only took the Christmas decorations down yesterday, but already there’s another date to celebrate.

Sure, plenty of (single) people write Valentine’s off as a cynical invention of greeting card companies and soft toy manufacturers—but what do they know? Why shouldn’t we devote a day to celebrating love in all its forms? After all, we happen to quite like flowers, chocolates and little pink love hearts.

This year, however, it’s time to think outside the (pretty heart-shaped) box. Whether you’re shopping for your creative husband or the boyfriend who has everything; your cool fiancé or the funny guy you just started dating—we’ve loads of unique Valentine’s Day ideas he’ll love.

Our experience gifts are a chance for your hubby to do something awesome and create lasting memories. Maybe he could discover a new hobby, fulfil a long-held ambition or share an unforgettable experience with you.

We email e-certificates instantly, so you can always give the perfect gift, even if you’ve left it ‘til the last minute! To browse the full range of experiences, head over to our Valentine’s Gift Ideas for Him section now.

Otherwise, stay right where you are, ‘cause here’s our list of the best Valentine’s Day gift ideas for men and what you can do to surprise him on this special day…

1. A Unique St Croix River Fajita Dinner Cruise

($96 for two people)

To begin our list, we have a truly unique experience for two that combines a romantic sunset cruise, a tasty Mexican feast and 2-for-1 margaritas. What’s not to love, eh? Your hubby will love setting sail on the St. Croix with views of the twilit Minnesota and Wisconsin shorelines; he’ll love freshly prepared chicken and pork carnitas with all the toppings and sides; he’ll love sipping cocktails on deck as the sun sets—but most off all, he’ll love you for choosing such a unique and enjoyable Valentine’s Day gift! Just perfect.

2. A Creative Rockville Mud and Merlot Pottery Class

($60 per person)

If you’re shopping for a creative boyfriend or husband, this beginners pottery class in Rockville could be just what you’re looking for. Pottery is a fun and rewarding hobby, and during the two-hour lesson, he’ll get hands-on as he learns to throw a simple coffee mug or teacup on the potter’s wheel. There’s a complimentary glass of wine thrown in too, so why not book yourself a place as well? Have fun, get messy together and take home your own his & hers creations to cherish forever.

3. A Whitefish Flyboard Experience, great for the guy who has everything

($160 per person)

Okay, so he’s the guy who has everything—the one who’s always so difficult to buy for. Well, here’s something he’s never tried before! This awesome flyboarding experience in Whitefish, Montana, will teach him to fly like Ironman—propelled by two high-velocity water jets at his feet! Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, he’ll soar up to 30 feet in the air and swim like a human dolphin. One things for sure, this is one Valentine’s gift your hard-to-buy-for husband, boyfriend or fiancé will never forget!

4. A Cute Personal Photo Tour of New York

($285 for two people)

This unique couples experience is part city tour and part professional photoshoot. An experienced local photographer will guide you between some of New York City’s most photogenic spots, capturing cute moments along the way. You can choose to explore Central Park, Times Square, SOHO, Greenwich Village, the Brooklyn Bridge or Grand Central Station, while your native guide keeps you entertained and candid with fascinating stories and top travel tips. Your handsome hubby will love it this Valentine’s.

5. An Inexpensive Savannah Ghost Tour, for when you’re on a budget

($30 per person)

On Valentine’s Day, it’s easy to feel pressured into spending big on extravagant gifts and evenings out. It’s not all about how much you spend though, and even on a budget, we’ve plenty of thoughtful gifts for the gorgeous guy in your life. Take this affordable ghost tour of Savannah, Georgia, for example. An entertaining historical jaunt around America’s most haunted city—it’s great supernatural fun, whether he’s a true believer or not.

6. A Romantic Date Night Cooking Class in St. Louis

($150 for two people)

Spice things up with this romantic cooking class for two in St. Louis, Missouri. Over three hours, you’ll learn to cook up a storm together, preparing an exquisite meal using recipes you’ll want to repeat again and again. Choose from a wide variety of flavorful menus—including Tuscany for Two, Crab Fest, Margarita Madness, Rockin’ Asian, Passion for Pizza, Paella Party, Once Upon a Thai, Mojito Mojo and many more. Whether your boyfriend’s a dab hand in the kitchen or a culinary novice, date nights will never be the same again!

7. The Perfect Paso Robles Winery Tour

($80 per person)

Does your husband enjoy the finer things in life? Is he a man of sophistication and taste? If so, treat him to this—the perfect Paso Robles winery tour. He’ll enjoy the VIP treatment as he’s chauffeur driven from winery to winery, in one of California’s premier winemaking regions. He’ll get to try a wide variety of delicious local wines and tour scenic vineyards aplenty. With first class door-to-door service, this experience really is too good to miss—so treat your hubby and yourself this Valentine’s Day!

8. A Special Philadelphia Private Champagne Balloon Ride

($800 for two people)

There’s nothing quite like a hot air balloon flight. Floating tranquilly among the clouds, gazing down on the vista below—it’s sure to be a memorable moment for you and your special guy. During this private experience in Philadelphia, you can help inflate and set up the balloon, before taking off at sunrise or sunset. Once aloft, you’ll enjoy panoramic views and skim the river or treetops. After around an hour, you’ll gently descend and enjoy a romantic champagne toast with feet back on solid ground.

9. A Funny Dream Queens Greenwich Village Tour

($47 per person)

If he’s got a great sense of humor, surprise your funny boyfriend or husband with this Dream Queens tour of Greenwich Village this Valentine’s Day. Decadence, deviance and a drag queen are all in store during this two-and-a-half hour stroll through one of NYC’s most iconic and fascinating neighborhoods. Led by outrageous guide Glace Chance, this is part comedy show, part pub crawl, part walking tour—all rolled into one!

10. An Unusual Honey Tasting Beekeeping Workshop

($90 per person)

Looking for something a bit out of the ordinary this Valentine’s Day? Well, how about this unusual honey tasting and beekeeping experience in California? Your hubby will meet a real fourth generation beekeeper and discover what it takes to maintain a happy and productive hive. He’ll learn how honey is made and sample a sticky selection alongside delicious local wines. It may be non-traditional, but we think it’s the perfect Valentine’s gift. After all, it’s every bit as sweet as he is!

11. A Thoughtful Connecticut Dinner Train

($175 for two people)

At Xperience Days, we’ve loads of thoughtful Valentine’s Day gifts for men to choose from. For railway (and dinner!) enthusiasts though, there’s this scenic Connecticut dinner train. Take your seats on the beautifully restored 1920s Pullman Car, and set off on a journey through the Connecticut River Valley. You’ll enjoy a delicious four-course meal as you admire stunning views of the landscape beyond your window—described by the Nature Conservatory as ‘one of the last great places on Earth’. All aboard!

12. A Pizza Tasting Tour of Chicago, for your first Valentine’s Day

($63 per person)

Everyone knows there’s one surefire way to a man’s heart—pizza! So for your first Valentine’s Day together as a couple, treat your boyfriend to this mouth-watering tasting tour of Chicago’s best pizzerias. After meeting at Millennium Park, you’ll board the Dough Force One and embark on a full flavored journey through four incredible pies. From classic deep dish to Neapolitan, you’ll taste the very best of what the Windy City has to offer! Mamma mia!

13. An Awesome Las Vegas Dig This Experience

($269 per person)

This awesome digger experience in Las Vegas is all about big toys for big boys! Surprise your boyfriend or husband this Valentine’s Day, and he’ll get to operate a Caterpillar D5G Track-Type Bulldozer or a Caterpillar 3I5CL Hydraulic Excavator on the undeveloped ‘job-site’. He’ll take the controls for 90 minutes, digging huge trenches, building massive mounds and even playing a game of bucket basketball! It’s a real earth moving adventure, and we guarantee he’ll walk away with a huge grin on his face!

14. A Non-Cheesy Los Angeles Indoor Skydiving Experience

($132 for two people)

What with all the love hearts and sickly sweet messages, Valentine’s Day might just be the cheesiest holiday in the calendar. It doesn’t have to be, however, with our great selection of unique, totally non-cheesy experience gifts. Take this indoor skydiving experience for two in Los Angeles, for example. It’s your chance to experience freefall and fly inside a vertical wind tunnel, guided by an experienced flight instructor. A refreshingly original day out, without a whiff of cheese—who says romance has to be clichéd?

15. A City Tour, good for long distance relationships

(from $11)

Long distance relationships can be hard work sometimes, and spending Valentine’s Days apart really sucks. Sometimes, however, you just have to make the best of it—a Skype date is better than no date! It can be difficult to know what gift to get in these circumstances, but we think we’ve nailed it with our city tours. Think about it—he’ll get to explore his new neighborhood or discover a new side to his home city with clued-up local guides. It’s a gift that says, ‘go on, have fun while we’re apart. Can’t wait to see you soon’.

16. A Brooklyn Beer Making Workshop, for a new boyfriend who you just
started dating

($60 per person)

Valentine’s Day can be tricky if you’ve only just started dating. It might feel too early to be exchanging extravagant gifts, but then you can’t just ignore it either—and where does that leave you? Well, our advice is to keep things casual and just have some fun together. Trust us, your new (or future) boyfriend will love this beer brewing workshop in New York’s hipster capital, Brooklyn. Meet a master brewer and learn all about the brewing process—from the different malts, grains and yeasts, to the refreshing final product. Stop worrying about ‘too soon ‘and let’s raise a glass to new romance!

17. A Cool Codzilla High Speed Thrill Ride, for a teenage guy

($31 per person)

Finally, for the cool teenage guy on Valentine’s Day, we’ve this exhilarating high speed thrill ride on Boston Harbor. If he’s a fan of insane machines, the 2,800-horsepower, turbo-charged Codzilla powerboat will not disappoint! During the 40-minute tour, it’ll hit speeds of up to 40mph and perform awesome hairpin turns and 360-degree spins—so he’d better hold on to his hat!

Happy Gifting!

That brings us to the end of our Valentine’s Day gift guide for men. We hope you’ve enjoyed our top gift ideas for him and are left feeling inspired! There are lots of lucky boyfriends, husbands and fiancés out there, and this Valentine’s Day could just be their best ever!

If you haven’t yet found what you’re looking for—don’t worry! We’ve loads more unique Valentine’s experience gifts, in our Gifts for Men section. Head there now to browse our full range of tours, activities, food & wine experiences, driving days, and water & airborne adventures.

Of course, if you’ve any Valentine’s tips you’d like to share with us, or questions you desperately need answering, please get in touch via the comments section below. Don’t be shy—we’d love to hear from you!

Until then, from all of us at Xperience Days, and however you choose to spend it, we wish you a very happy Valentine’s Day!