Whether you are local or just in town for the weekend, you may be overwhelmed with all the amazing things to do here. It can be hard narrowing down ideas for a great Austin date night. Don't fret! Instead, check out these 24 Austin date ideas for a romantic evening, a fun afternoon, or a unique date night out in the capital of Texas. From glassblowing to street art tours, and exciting games to daring activities, a date in Austin will never be boring! You can find even more suggestions here.
Fan the flames of love by taking a glassblowing class together! Offered on Friday and Saturday nights between 6 pm and 9 pm, you and your date will get 15 minutes of personal instruction and then go on to make your own beautiful glass-blown objects.
For a more intimate experience, you can take a private two-hour lesson. Find out if you and your date can overcome a challenge at The Escape Game Austin. Each game has unique themes and multiple rooms in each game, The Escape Game will put your love to the test!
You can choose a game that suits your tastes. Do you both like thriller movies or books? Play Classified where you must hurry to stop a major international attack. Want to take on the most difficult game? Play Prison Break and rush to figure out how to break out of a jail cell in a s prison! With the last game of the night starting just after midnight, The Escape Game is a great place to go in Austin for a late-night date.
Longtime couples who love to post their adventures on Instagram. Afterward, take a romantic stroll along the boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake. Head up to Mount Bonnell with your partner for a breathtaking sunset with panoramic views of Austin. Since the mids, Mount Bonnell has been a popular destination for both tourists and locals alike. You can be sure that many date nights in Austin have taken place here. Unlike other date night activities, it's free to visit Mount Bonnell, making a sunset trip here one of the most romantic and cheap date ideas in Austin.
