Valentine's Day Guide

1. Twilight Helicopter Ride

American Helicopters, Inc.  out of Manassas Regional Airport offers Twilight Helicopter Tours for you and that special someone. Really WOW your date with a view of the sunset from the sky as your own personal pilot guides you away from the hustle and bustle of Manassas to the sky where extradorinary sites from Bull Run to Skyline Drive are enjoyed by passengers. Please contact at 703-368-9445 for more information.

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Things are really heating up at Okra's on Valentine's Day as guests start off their fine dinging experience with a champaigne toast followed by a tasty and toasty four-course meal made right in front of you in a demo kitchen. Reservations are required and available 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dinner is $60 per person. Seating is limited; call 703-330-2729 for more information.

3. Chocolates and Wine

holds wine tastings Fridays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.  and Saturdays from noon to  4 p.m. No reservations are necessary for the free tasting.  One or two domestic wines, including labels from Virginia to California,  as well as International wines are sampled. Buy your love some divine chocolates by Norman Love, who is regarded as a top pastry chef in the country.  Chocolates by John Kelly (Los Angeles) and Queen Bee Turtle treats in white chocolate, milk chocolate and dark chocolate are also available at the Old Town Manassas location.

4. Custom-made cupcakes

in Old Town Manassas and order one or more custom-made cupcakes for your Valentine. Get creative in showing your love in the most delicious way possible. Tasty combinations include red velvet cake with pink strawberry whipped icing and a heart-shaped piece of candy on top.

5. Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice

is having a special sale now through Valentine's Day. Everything in the Old Town store is 10-percent off.  The shop will be open Monday, when they are normally closed, to acomodate last-minute shoppers. Sale does not apply to Lelo products. KK's Temptations in Old Town offers gifts for men and women. Get the special lady in your life some sexy lingerie or the special man in your life a nice cigar or silk boxers. Couples can also  indulge together with a romance kit.  Gift certificates and gag gifts are also available.