If you live in Coventry, there’s no excuse for not picking up some kind of Valentine’s Day gift for the loved ones in your life. After all, the town has plenty of spots to pick up goodies – and you’ve got some time still to execute a plan.

Stumped on where to start? The holiday is typically associated with heart-festooned greeting cards, roses, chocolates and jewelry ... so let’s start there.

Chocolates

Boxed chocolates can be found in just about any drug, grocery or discount store, but if you want the greatest selection and fresh, homemade items, try Chocolate Dreams on Tiogue Avenue.

Flowers

You could pick up flowers at the grocery store, but your loved one might appreciate a fresher bouquet or arrangement from Ice House Flowers on Washington Street, Terra Cotta on Pilgrim Avenue or Jif Etc. on Main Street.

There's still time to order bouquets for delivery too! But, if you wait to the last minute, most prepare holiday-themed arrangements to keep on hand for last-minute shoppers.

Jewelry

While gifts of jewelry are offered in small departments within big name stores like Wal-Mart, a wider variety of choices can be found at Gendron's Jewelers in Coventry Shoppers Park or The Bead Sting on Sandy Bottom Road. If you're looking for something a bit more on the eclectic side, check out Sage Cauldron on Main Street or Terra Cotta on Pilgrim Avenue.

Gift Certificates

Most every retailer mentioned here offers gift certificates for those who simply can’t make up their mind or would rather let their loved one choose the best gift.

Think outside the heart-shaped box and buy a gift certificate – or a tangible gift – at places such as hair salons, arts and crafts stores, fitness facilities, garden centers, health food stores and coffee shops. 

All of those shops are in Patch's "Places" section.

Dining

Coventry is home to a myriad of restaurants offering something for pretty much anyone's tastes.

Check out Coventry Patch’s handy Directory to consider eateries you haven’t yet tried. Or check out our write-ups on Flare and Cozy Grill.

Every business in Coventry has a Patch directory listing, so have fun searching ... you may find a new restaurant or business!

Happy Valentine's Day!