We L-O-V-E Hearts

Historians believe the rapid heartbeats felt when one is excited, upset or in love led people to believe the heart was the seat of emotions. This belief took hold and carried on through poetry, books and art. The image of cupids shooting arrows through a heart shape became a symbol of Valentine’s Day, as it still is today.

• Snap a photo with a neon heart in Downtown Lee’s Summit at Third & Douglas. The vintage heart is one of the signatures of the quaint downtown district, standing in honor of Dale Hartley, the original owner of Hartley’s Furniture, and a founding member of Downtown Lee’s Summit’s Main Street. The beautiful red heart is a great place to snap a pic for Instagram when you visit the boutiques, restaurants and local businesses in the district.
• Wear a heart. Charlie Hustle’s signature KC heart t-shirt has seen many design iterations over the years, but it remains a signature of a tried-and-true loyal Kansas Citian. Show your love for your community and your neighbors with the KC heart shirt.
• Feast on heart-shaped pizza. Minsky’s (multiple locations: Minskys.com) has been serving gourmet pizza to Kansas City since 1976. The pizzeria commemorates Valentine’s Day with heart-shaped pizzas, a tasty and memorable meal the family will love.