Maybe you’ve been too fixated on the Super Bowl, but another big day is coming right after that. Valentine’s Day will be here in just a little more than two weeks.
Neither the Kentucky Wildcats nor the Louisville Cardinals play on Feb. 14, so there are fewer excuses to go out with the one you love this year. Valentine’s Day does fall on a Friday, so it might be a little harder to find a reservation at your favorite (or your sweetheart’s favorite) restaurant.
However, maybe Kentuckians have that worked out. BetKentucky.com broke from Kentucky sports betting coverage and wanted to know what states are most prepared for Valentine’s Day this year. Using Google Trends, we ranked the top ten states most frequently searching “Valentine’s Day.” It was a 30-day search conducted on January 27, 2025. We then found the top five items being searched in Kentucky to gift their loved one for the day.
Top 10 States Prepared for Valentine’s Day
Rank | State | Search Interest Score |
1 | West Virginia | 100 |
2 | Mississippi | 95 |
3 | Pennsylvania | 92 |
4 | Louisiana | 91 |
5 | Illinois | 90 |
6 | Ohio | 89 |
7 | Alabama | 88 |
8 | Kentucky | 87 |
9 | Indiana | 86 |
10 | South Carolina | 85 |
Kentucky may not be the most prepared, but it is one of the top states in the country that’s ready for the big day.
If you’re still looking for some tips, the Bed & Breakfast Association of Kentucky has a list of the state’s most romantic places that includes going horseback riding at Whispering Woods Riding Stables in Georgetown, enjoying cocktails at Hell or High Water in Louisville or visiting Owensboro’s Botanical Garden.
What Gifts Are Kentuckians Gifting For Valentine’s Day?
Rank | Gift | Search Interest Score |
1 | Chocolate | 24 |
2 | Perfume | 19 |
3 | Jewelry | 17 |
4 | Vacation | 11 |
5 | Gift Card | 8 |
How did neither bourbon nor wine make this list? If your sweetheart is a bourbon lover, then you can always get bourbon balls or other bourbon chocolates. Rebecca Ruth Candy in Frankfort and Muth Candies in Louisville are two of the best confectioners in the state.
If you’re thinking of giving your Kentucky valentine some jewelry this year, then you may want to consider giving her a ring or necklace featuring a Kentucky sapphire. The blue stone is found in Montgomery County, which is located about 45 minutes east of Lexington. Check jewelry stores for their availability.
BetKentucky may not be your valentine, but we can help you find a Kentucky sports betting app with our up to date reviews of online operators in the commonwealth. We also can help you build a bankroll by giving you the best promo codes available.
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Steve is an accomplished, award-winning reporter with more than 20 years of experience covering gaming, sports, politics and business. He has written for the Associated Press, Reuters, The Louisville Courier Journal, The Center Square and numerous other publications. Based in Louisville, Ky., Steve has covered the expansion of sports betting in the U.S. and other gaming matters.
