25 Austin Day Date Ideas

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Sometimes getting out of the house at night for a date is a pain. You’ve got to secure a babysitter, worry about being out too late, and the fear of still having to get up too early with your kiddos.

Here’s a bright idea! Go on a day date. Whether it’s a school day, you or your spouse are playing hookie from work, or it’s a weekend, there are plenty of excuses to go on a date during the day. Maybe you can get the grandparents or a high schooler down the street to watch the kids while you invest some time just the two of you.

Austin has tons of ideas of fun things to do during the daylight hours. Here are 25 creative, romantic, outdoor, and exciting ideas to inspire you to get out as a couple.

Find Adventure

Hike Mount Bonnell. You get an amazing view of Lake Austin and the 360 Bridge. Bring a picnic and enjoy each other’s company, along with the view down below.

Kayak or Stand Up and Paddle. Of course there is Town Lake, but if you don’t want to deal with the hassle of downtown, there are options on Brushy Creek Lake or Bastrop River Company.

Lake Travis Zipline. Soar across Lake Travis on the longest zip line in Texas.

Barton Creek Greenbelt. Awesome recreational spot to get dirty with your honey. There’s 7.9 miles of adventure in the Greenbelt. Think hiking, biking, or even cliff diving.

Bike or Skate the Veloway. This a trail exclusively dedicated to biking and skating. Located in the Slaughter Creek Metropolitan Park, the Veloway is a 3.1 mile paved asphalt loop.

Enjoy Austin Culture and Eats

Shop and Eat on South Congress. You can snag a coffee at Jo’s, shop at stores such as Parts & Labor and Kendra Scott, then grab pizza at Home Slice. Don’t forget to get a perfect picture at the “I Love You So Much” sign.

Visit a Brewery. You can of course visit one of the many awesome Austin breweries Austin has to offer (Austin Beerworks, Jester King). You can also do a beer tour with other adults.

Sip Some Wine. There are some great, beautiful wineries in the surrounding Austin areas open during the day. Duchman Family Winery in Driftwood, Flat Creek in Marble Falls, and Bell Springs in Dripping Springs are just to name a few.

Have a Drink on the Lake. Whether it’s Hula Hut, Dry Creek Café, or The Oasis, there are plenty of places to enjoy a margarita or cold beer during the daylight hours.

Alamo Drafthouse. With so many locations, such good foods, and $8.50 matinees all to see a great movie before sunset.

Bob Bullock Texas History Museum. Sure you or your significant other might love Texas History – then it’s a no brainer to visit. The other draw might be that they have “Gridiron Glory” — the best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame – there until January 2016. There is also the awesome IMAX to check out.

Blanton Museum of Art. If you have an art buff between the two of you, the Blanton Museum of Art is a perfect escape. Admission is free all day every Thursday.

Take a Cooking Class. Some Saturdays at Central Market they offer day cooking classes to enjoy.

Austin Eats Food Tour. Are you foodies? Enjoy a designated food tour of the best brunches, breakfast tacos, and bakeries.

Franklin BBQ. If you’re feeling brave and can show up at 7 a.m. There is nothing like kicking back in some lawn chairs with some drinks and waiting for the delicious BBQ.

Be Playful

Peter Pan Mini Golf. Get your putt-putt on along with BYOD. Then after…

Check out Food Trucks. Head over to The Picnic food truck park on Barton Springs Road for some Mighty Cone or Chilantro. It’s BYOD as well.

Pinballz Arcade. Be a kid at heart, without the kids. 13,000 square feet of Classic Arcade experience.

Dart Bowl. They have amazingly gooey enchiladas and on Sunday from 9 am – noon they have $1.50 bowling per person.

The Goodnight. Or you can just bowl for free Monday – Friday from 11-4 here. They also offer good food along with table tennis, shuffleboard, a pool table, and board games.

iFly. Want to experience sky diving but not really jump out of a plane? Here is your chance to experience indoor sky diving.

Top Golf. Beat the crowds – they open as early as 9 a.m. during the week and 8 a.m. on Saturday.

Take a UT informal class. UT offers plenty to choose from in their one-day courses. Anything from classes in the Cajun Two-Step to Home Buying are offered during the day.

Find Zen

Zilker Botanical Garden. Free chance to stop and smell the roses. Enjoy a picnic and relax amongst the Japanese Garden.

Splurge on a Couples Massage. Visit your favorite or one of mine (Viva or Milk & Honey) to enjoy laying side by side in silent bliss.

What are your favorite things to do with your significant other during the day?

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