You don't have to go far to find romantic places and ideal spaces to pamper your sweetheart this year on Valentine's Day.

Read on to learn about delicious dinners, award-winning wines, divine desserts and events taking place in and around Darke County, Ohio. For more details, click on the red links below or visit our website at www.visitdarkecounty.org.

February 1 - 19. Make Valentine's Day very special for your sweetheart with a Boudoir Photography Session from Crystal LeeAnn Photography. Call (937) 548-5500 to arrange your session. Visit Crystal online at crystalleeann.com.

February 12 & 13 - Valentine's Dinner at Ghyslain Chocolatier. Enjoy a romantic dinner with your Valentine at Ghyslain Chocolatier in Richmond. Call to reserve your spot today, (765) 966-3344. Visit Ghyslain online at ghyslain.com.

February 12 & 13 - Valentine's Day at The Bistro. Spend a romantic evening with your sweetheart at The Bistro Off Broadway. Reservations appreciated. Call (937) 316-5000 or visit their website at thebistrooffbroadway.com.

February 13 - Wine & Dine Your Valentine at The Winery. Enjoy a delicious four-course, gourmet dinner and award-winning wines with your loved one on Valentine's Day at the Winery at Versailles. Relax with the sounds of the harp played by Deidre Grennan. Cost is $50 per person plus tax and gratuity. Reservations required. Call (937) 526-3232 or visit wineryatversailles.com.

February 13 - The Game Show Guy. Provide a little comic relief for your friends with The Game Show Guy at the American Legion. Dinner of marinated pork chops at 6:00, and good fun with Todd Kaiser, The Game Show Guy at 7:30. Tickets available at Back to Rock for $10. Call today, (937) 547-1970.

February 16 - Mardi Gras at The Winery. Bring your friends to The Winery at Versailles for Fat Tuesday. Enjoy an evening filled with fun and surprises. $15 per person. Reservation required. Call today (937) 526-3232.

February 21 - Bridal Blitz! Come and see the latest trends in wedding decor. Get expert advice from wedding coordinators. The staff at Romer's Catering in Greenville will give you layout ideas and decoration examples to set your wedding apart from the rest. There is no charge. Event takes place from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. For more details, contact (937) 548-2202 or visit their website at romerscatering.com.

February 21 - Red & Decyfer Down LIVE! in Concert at the Darke County Fairgrounds, Youth Building, 800 Sweitzer St. Greenville. Doors open at 5:00 pm, and concert begins at 6:00. Tickets are $12 each in advance and $15 each at the door. $10 each when purchasing block of 10 or more. Tickets available at itickets.com, Greenville EUM Church, Darke County Fairgrounds, Bread of Life Bookstore in Greenville and The Christian Bookstore in Union City, IN. For more information, call Marty McCabe at (937) 459-2515.

February 27 - Snow Moon Hike. Meander the trails of Shawnee Prairie by the light of the Snow Moon, named by the Native Americans for the seasons. Registration required. Call the Darke Park District to register, (937) 548-0165. Visit them online at darkecountyparks.org.

Every Tuesday in February - Early Morning Discovery Hikes. Enjoy the invigorating, crisp air during early morning Discovery Hikes at 9:00 am every Tuesday at Shawnee Prairie with naturalist, Robb Clifford. Call the Darke County Parks for details (937) 548-0165 or log onto darkecountyparks.org.

February - Live Cooking Shows at KitchenAid Experience Center. Learn tips to achieve professional results in your very own kitchen! Visit their Heritage Museum, take a factory tour and enjoy the free cooking shows at KitchenAid Experience Center in Downtown Greenville. Classes are free and open to the public at 10:30 am, Monday through Saturday. No advance registration is necessary. For a complete schedule including recipes and coupons, sign-up for the free e-newsletter at kitchenaid.com/experience. or call 1-888-886-8318.