Welcome to Austin! Whether you’re an Austinite or just visiting, there are plenty of incredibly fun, creative date ideas available. Here are 20 ideas to get you started:
1. Pack a picnic and spend an evening at Town Lake or Lady Bird Lake while watching the sunset.
2. Attend a classic movie night at the Austin Drive-in or Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-in.
3. Meet up for happy hour at one of the many great rooftop bars in the city.
4. Take a knowledgeable tour of nearby vineyards and wineries.
5. Catch a flick at the historic ZACH Theatre.
6. Spend a crazy night at the Boardwalk Escape Room.
7. Take a stand up paddleboard out on Lady Bird Lake.
8. Take part in a nature walk at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
9. Get competitive in axe throwing at Bad Axe Throwing.
10. Make a trip out of Fredericksburg to visit the Texas State Capitol and Texas Hill Country.
11. Have a craft beer tour of local breweries, like Hops & Grains and Jester King.
12. Test your problem solving skills by participating in an escape room experience.
13. Take a canoe out on one of the rivers or lakes surrounding Austin.
14. Check out the local music scene at any of the city’s legendary venues.
15. Go on a shopping spree at the eclectic shops of South Congress Avenue and 6th Street.
16. Visit local art galleries and take part in art walks in downtown Austin.
17. Hit the waves for a day of wakeboarding and waterskiing at the Austin Wake Park.
18. Take a swing at Topgolf Austin.
19. Spend a romantic evening under the stars at the Zero Gravity Institute.
20. Check out the Round Rock Premium Outlets and then grab some grub from the Rockin’ Food Truck Park.