The list ranks cities based on being the most romantic and the ability to get your money’s worth. Using data from 15 metrics that include number of florists and how much dinner costs and the price of tickets to parties, Cleveland came out the third worst city to make an impression at number 98 on the list of 100. San Francisco, California, Scottsdale, Arizona and Honolulu, Hawaii rounded out the top three spots.
Cleveland did nearly reach the top 20 list in individual rankings. For Valentine’s Day Activities, the city came in 23rd place despite ranking as one of the worst for party ticket costs. Cleveland also had one of the highest restaurant meal costs on average. (Uh, there are plenty — PLENTY — of affordable places to grab that romantic meal around town. And it’s not just about eating. And it’s not just about couples. There’s plenty to do — see: Cupid’s Undie Run, for example.)
Also, who says you gotta do flowers and parties for Valentine’s Day. What the hell is a Valentine’s Day party even supposed to be?
Anyway, WalletHub is wrong. If only for saying that there are V-Day parties.
This article appears in Feb 3-9, 2016.
Bliss? Seriously? Where the hell did they find YOU?
A heads-up, in case you’ve just moved here: Valentine’s Day is ALWAYS going to suck if you’re single in Cleveland, no matter what–parties or no parties. Because this is not really a singles-oriented town. It’s a coupled world in Northeast Ahia, for any number of reasons.
People here tend to get married–early and often. They prefer wedded, Bliss.
Chuckles the Clown
Meanwhile, Groupon listed Cleveland in the top 10 for most romantic cities. Online rankings are BS
Glad to be on the cover of another article! Cleveland rules! So does the Undie run! Thanks Scene! Looking forward to a 4th cameo! It’s on!