With so much to do and see in Austin, the city can offer plenty of great ideas for date nights. From outdoor activities to romantic restaurants, there’s something for everyone. Here are 20 creative date night ideas Austin to help you and your special someone enjoy your night out.
1. Take a cooking class.
2. Enjoy a paint and sip night.
3. Watch a movie under the stars at the Blue Starlite Drive-In.
4. Take a picnic to Lady Bird Lake.
5. Get in the groove with a fun dance class.
6. Take a boat ride on Lake Austin.
7. Go to a local brewery for a tasting.
8. Take a walk through the Umlauf Sculpture Garden or Mayfield Park.
9. Catch a show at the Capitol City Comedy Club.
10. Take a guided kayak tour of Lady Bird Lake.
11. Visit the Zilker Botanical Garden.
12. Check out the murals around town.
13. Attend one of Austin’s many music festivals.
14. Go wine tasting at Spicewood Vineyards.
15. Attend an improv night at The Hideout Theatre or The New Movement.
16. Visit the Austin Bats watching Congress Bridge.
17. Have a romantic dinner at an upscale Austin restaurant.
18. See a show at the Paramount Theatre or Stateside Theatre.
19. Catch an outdoor film screening.
20. Spend the evening stargazing at The University of Texas at Austin.