Two if by Sea

Since Valentines Day is this Sunday, the resort towns of DE/MD are sure to be crowded with couples who are in town for a romantic (and chilly) weekend.  Many of the stores and restaurants are coming out of hibernation for this weekend only to take advantage of the business that these loving couples will be bringing to town.

With single digit low temps predicted for Saturday and Sunday, I doubt there will be much  going on outdoors.  Here are some fun and romantic indoor activities that are sure to keep everyone warm and cozy:

1.  Ice Skating at the Carousel Hotel:  This is a cheap way to get some excercise and make a fool out of yourself in front of your date.  The rink is open Friday night from 4-10 PM and all day Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM - 10 PM.  Admission is $4-$5 and skate rentals are $2-$3.  When you're done skating, you can enjoy snacks or dinner in one of the Carousel's restaurants or snack bar and maybe play a video game or two in the arcade.

The Ice Skating Rink at the Coursel Hotel in OC

2.  Late Night Bowling in Ocean City MD:  From 9:30-Midnight on Friday and Noon-Midnight on Saturday and Sunday, the general public can bowl at Ocean Lanes on 72nd St. in OCMD.  Not sure about admission or shoe rental prices, but they do have a snack bar and they serve beer (which makes this option slightly classier than the ice skating idea).

3.  If you're a big spender, The Clarion Resort in OC is offering their FeBREWary Craft Beer Lovers Package this month.  Included is a 2 night stay in a deluxe oceanfront room, a 4 pack of craft beer from local breweries, 2 beer glasses, and a $50 meal credit per room.  

4.  Clearspace Theater's "Deathtrap" in Rehoboth Beach:  Live performances on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 PM. Tickets are $17-$32 + fees.  The performance runs approx. 2 hours, which gives you plenty of time to grab a drink after or make it an early night.

5.  Think about warmer days by going to the OC Seaside Boat Show at the Ocean City Convention Center.  Show hours are 11-7 on Friday, Saturday 10-7, Sunday 10-5.  Admission is $10.

6.  Movies.  There are two movie theaters in Ocean City and the one, mega-movieplex in Rehoboth.  There is sure to be at least one movie in one of those locations that you could both agree on (unless you are me and my husband).  Otherwise...you could always Netflix and chill ;)

I'm looking forward to heading down to the frozen sands of OC this Thursday evening.  

This weekend, I hope to do a bit of shopping for new floors for the beach house and, maybe, sneak a peak at some new cabinets and countertops as well (doesn't hurt to look).  The first day of Spring is 5 short weeks away and I'm looking forward to hanging outside again and my walks to the bay (and Harpoon Hannas!).

I hope that everyone has a warm and safe beach weekend with the one that they love or, at least, the one that they like enough to spend the weekend with!  Enjoy!