Daily Do: Things to do in Austin on a Couples trip

What to do on a couples trip to Austin

There are so many fun things to do in Austin especially on a couple’s trip.

We have provided you with a one stop shop for everything you need to find all the best things to do in Austin on a couple’s trip. Cool restaurants, hiking, kayaking, stand up paddle boards, swimming, bars, music venues and of course, an abundance of places to get the perfect Selfie . 

Celebrate your relationship with our guide to the best things to do on a Couple’s trip to Austin. We have included our short list, which helps you to wade through the vast number of options by providing three choices under each category based on the type of place or activity and time of day. You will find a short list for Her, so she can get some alone time as well as for him, in addition to our Together short list.

Customize your itinerary with our Morning, Day and Night List and Date Ideas list.

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Couple's Trip Itinerary

Use this as a starting point for planning what to do on a couples trip to Austin

Easy planning for Things to do in Austin on a couple’s trip with our Thursday-Sunday itinerary. Planning your Couple’s trip doesn’t need to be stressful. Focus on having a good time and less time worrying about missing out or what to do next? Just follow our easy Couple’s Trip Itinerary for the best things to do in Austin on a couple’s trip as we have built out a plan for enjoying all of the restaurants, bars, music venues, outdoor activities, art, day trips and more.

Thursday

Thursday:(on Third Thursdays visit Blanton art museum on UT Campus-http://blantonmuseum.org/
 
Option 1:
 
Sunset at either Mt. Bonnell or Pennybacker Bridge Overlook
 
Dinner and Drinks afterward at Beerplant
 
Head to the East Side for some two step action at White Horse
 
Option 2:
 
Happy Hour at P6 overlooking the Congress Bridge and Lady Bird Lake
 
Dinner at Lucky Robot (other options include Perlas, Aba (must get reservation far in advance) or Cafe No Se on S Congress)
 
Music and Dancing at either Continental Club (more concert vibe) or C Boys (Two stepping and dance floor)

Friday

Friday: (First Fridays at Canopy-see East Austin Short List for before and after ideas)
 
  1. First, West Austin adventures
 
  1. Start with Brunch at Better Half
 
  1. After,take the Shoal Creek Greenway up to explore the Peace Park District (http://peasepark.org/)
 
Option A:

 

Head back towards downtown and check out Waterloo Records, Book People and other shops around 2nd Street downtown
 
Option B:
 
Check out Bell and Bird for heirloom jewelry and before or after pamper yourselves with Spa Treatment at Viva Day Spa 35th Street
 
  1. Lunch/afternoon snack at Spread and Co or Foodheads (both quaint cafe experiences)
 
  1. Head back towards downtown for drinks on the back patio of the Four Seasons
 
Happy Hour:
 
  1. Lichas or Ah Sing Den on E 6th
 
  1. Dinner at Buenos Aires, Suerte or Il Brutto
  2. After dinner drinks at Whistlers (there is mezcal bar upstairs) surrounding bars include High Noon, The Liberty, Shangri La and Ah Sing Den to name a few

Saturday

Saturday:
 
  1. Breakfast at Juan in a Million or breakfast tacos at Veracruz on Webberville
  2.  Option A. Day Trip
               Options for Day trips:
                Comfort, Texas, Fredericksburg, Dripping Springs or San Marcos                  (Hill Country short list for more info)
 
           Option B. Staying in Austin:
 
                 a. See the city from the water by renting a paddle board or                            kayak
 
                b. Get some time in the sun at either Barton Springs or Deep                           Eddy Pool

  1. Afternoon burgers at Pool Burger (http://www.poolburger.com/)
 
  1. Wind down the rest of the afternoon/early evening at Zilker Park
 
  1. Dinner at Odd Duck, Uchiko or Loro’s on S Lamar
 
  1. Take it easy with a movie at Alamo Drafthouse or do a little bar hopping with Gibson Street and Black Sheep

Sunday

Sunday: 
 
        A. Brunch options: Launderette, June’s All Day or Sawyer and Co (see full brunch list here)
 
        B  Afternoon activities: Pickleball at Pan Am Park (open play) or Bouldin Acres (by reservation)
 
  1. Go on a walk on the Butler Trail or a hike at the Greenbelt
  2. For sports, a variety of options in the West 6th entertainment area
  3. Final dinner Red Ash downtown

Short List-for her

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The Short List for her for planning what to do on your couples trip to Austin

The Short List of Things to do in Austin on a couple’s trip for the ladies. When planning your couple’s trip, don’t forget to allocate time for some alone time. See Our for her short list of things to do in Austin. This section includes options for the women in our lives.These are things she will like so you can make sure everyone has a say in building your itinerary for your trip to Austin.
The Basics
  1. Dai Due http://www.daidue.com/ 
  2. LoLo Wine http://www.lolo.wine/
  3. Antonelli’s  http://www.antonellischeese.com/
 
Morning
  1. Veracruz http://veracruzallnatural.com/
  2. Wu Chow  http://wuchowaustin.com/
  3. Cafe No Se http://cafenoseaustin.com/
 
Daytime
  1. Food Heads http://www.foodheads.com/
  2. Tiny’s Milk and Cookies http://tinysmilkandcookies.com/
  3. Zanzibar Rooftop http://www.zanzibaratx.com/
Get Outside
  1. Zilker Park http://www.austintexas.org/listings/zilker-metropolitan-park/4293/
  2. Barton Springs  http://www.austintexas.org/listings/barton-springs-pool/4687/
  3. I love you so much mural http://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/4631826/i-love-you-so-much/
Shop
  1. Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds http://www.lucyindisguise.com/
  2. East Austin Succulents http://eastaustinsucculents.com/
  3. Allen’s Boots  http://www.allensboots.com/
Wellness
  1. Love Cycling http://www.lovecyclingstudio.com/
  2. Sanctuary Yoga (available for private events)  http://sanctuaryyogaaustin.com/  
  3. Viva Day Spa http://www.vivadayspa.com/
Date Destinations
  1. Justine’s  http://justines1937.com/
  2. Milonga Room http://www.buenosairescafe.com/east-side/milonga-room/
  3. Laguna Gloria Sculpture Garden http://thecontemporaryaustin.org/lagunagloria/
Night
  1. Esther’s Follies http://www.esthersfollies.com/
  2. Peter Pan Mini Golf http://peterpanminigolf.com/
  3. C Boys http://www.cboys.com/
Drinks
  1. Upstairs at Caroline http://www.carolinerestaurant.com/upstairs-at-caroline
  2. Hotel San Jose  http://www.sanjosehotel.com/
  3. Lichas http://www.lichascantina.com/
Party
  1. Barberella’s http://www.instagram.com/barbarella_atx/?hl=en
  2. Bungalow http://www.bungalowaustin.com/
  3. Coconut Club http://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Dance—Night-Club/Coconut-Club-111166463702990/

Short List-for him

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The Short list for him for planning what to do on your couples trip to Austin

Things to do in Austin on a couple’s trip for the gentlemen. When planning your couple’s trip, don’t forget to allocate time for some alone time. Our for him short list provides options for the men in our lives. When planning your couple’s trip, this list includes options that he will like so you can make sure everyone has a say in building your itinerary for your trip to Austin.
The Basics
  1. DaI Due http://www.daidue.com/
  2. South Austin Lamar Wine and Spirits http://southlamarwineandspirits.com/ 
  3. East 1st Grocery http://east-1st-grocery.business.site/
Morning
  1. The Biscuit Hut http://atxbiscuithut.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral
  2. Brew and Brew  http://www.thebrewandbrew.com/
  3. Juan in a Million http://juaninamillion.com/
Daytime
  1. Central Machine Works http://www.cmwbrewery.com/
  2. The Long Play-Texas Playboys  http://texasplayboysbaseball.com/
  3. Bouldin Acres Pickleball  http://www.bouldinacres.com/pickleball/
Get Outside
  1. Zilker Park http://www.austintexas.org/listings/zilker-metropolitan-park/4293/
  2. Deep Eddy Pool http://www.deepeddy.org/
  3. Butlers Pitch and Putt  http://butlerpitchandputt.com/
Shop
  1. Waterloo Records http://waterloorecords.com/
  2. Stag Provisions http://stagprovisions.com/
  3. The Austin Shaker http://www.theaustinshaker.com/
Wellness
  1. Crux Climbing Gym http://www.cruxclimbingcenter.com/
  2. East Austin Athletic Club http://www.eastaustinathleticclub.com/
  3. Ride Fitness  http://www.ride-indoorcycling.com/
Date Destinations
  1. Garage Bar http://garagetx.com/
  2. Jeffrey’s Happy Hour  http://jeffreysofaustin.com/hours/
  3. Pennybacker Bridge Overlook http://www.theoutbound.com/texas/hiking/hike-the-360-pennybacker-bridge-overlook-trail
Night 
  1. Red Ash http://www.redashgrill.com/
  2. Cedar Tavern/Eberly  http://eberlyaustin.com/cedar-tavern
  3. Lambert’s http://lambertsaustin.com/
Drinks
  1. Whistlers http://whislersatx.com/
  2. Seven Grand http://sevengrandbars.com/
  3. Shangri La http://shangrilaaustin.com/
Party
  1. White Horse http://www.thewhitehorseaustin.com/
  2. Bufords  http://www.bufordsaustin.com/
  3. Icenhauers http://www.icenhauers.com/

Short List-Together

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Things to do in Austin on a couple’s trip for some quality time as a couple. When determining what things to do in Austin on a  Couple’s trip, remember it’s Always better when we’re together (Thank you Jack Johnson). Whether laying side by side for a couple’s massage or sharing a kayak, these activities will bring the two of you closer together. Plan your couple’s trip with our easy Short List option so you know you will pick options that will keep both of you happy and fulfilled for your Trip to Austin.
The Basics
    1. Dai Due http://www.daidue.com/ 
    2. Central Market http://centralmarket.com/
    3. Antonelli’s  http://www.antonellischeese.com/
Morning
    1. Veracruz http://veracruzallnatural.com/
    2. Wu Chow  http://wuchowaustin.com/
    3. Cafe No Se http://cafenoseaustin.com/
Daytime
    1. Food Heads http://www.foodheads.com/
    2. Tiny’s Milk and Cookies http://tinysmilkandcookies.com/
    3. Bouldin Acres Pickleball  http://www.bouldinacres.com/pickleball/
Get Outside
    1. Zilker Park http://www.austintexas.org/listings/zilker-metropolitan-park/4293/
    2. Butler Trail http://www.austintexas.org/austin-insider-blog/post/top-5-places-butler-trail/
    3. I love you so much mural http://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/4631826/i-love-you-so-much/
Shop
  1. Room Service Vintage http://roomservicevintage.com/
  2. Allens Boots http://www.allensboots.com/
  3. Breed and Company http://shop.breedandco.com/
Wellness
  1. Practice Yoga http://practiceyogaaustin.com/
  2. Crux Climbing Gym http://www.cruxclimbingcenter.com/
  3. Viva Day Spa http://www.vivadayspa.com/
Date Destinations
  1. Justine’s  http://justines1937.com/
  2. Gibson Street Cocktails http://gibsonstreetbar.com/
  3. Pennybacker Bridge Overlook http://www.theoutbound.com/texas/hiking/hike-the-360-pennybacker-bridge-overlook-trail
Night
  1. Esther’s Follies http://www.esthersfollies.com/
  2. Peter Pan Mini Golf http://peterpanminigolf.com/
  3. C Boys  http://www.cboys.com/
Drinks
  1. Upstairs at Caroline http://www.carolinerestaurant.com/upstairs-at-caroline
  2. Hotel San Jose http://www.sanjosehotel.com/
  3. Lichas  http://www.lichascantina.com/
Party
  1. Barberella’s http://www.instagram.com/barbarella_atx/?hl=en
  2. White Horse http://www.thewhitehorseaustin.com/
  3. Dirty Bill’s http://www.dirtybillsaustin.com/

Morning, Day and Night

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The Morning, Day and Night guide to planning what to do on your couples trip to Austin

Our Morning, Day ad Night guide for things to do in Austin on a couple’s trip. Customize your itinerary by determining the best things to do Austin on a couple’s trip using Our Morning, Day and Night section. This is a quick and easy way to build an itinerary for your Couple’s Trip. When planning your couple’s trip, plan ahead and get reservations for Dinner. Last but not least, enjoy the abundance of bars, restaurants, entertainment options, outdoor activities, barbeque, art and more.

East

Main activity areas: East 6th St, E Cesar Chavez St, Chicon, E 12th St, E 7th St, MLK, Manor Rd, Airport and Webberville

Morning

 

Tacos

 
E Cesar Chavez
Granny’s Tacos http://grannystacosatx.square.site/ 
Webberville
Veracruz Tacos http://veracruzallnatural.com/

E 6th St

Lazarus http://www.lazarusbrewing.com/
 

Coffee

 
Holly Neighborhood
Greater Goods http://greatergoodsroasting.com/
Chicon
Figure 8 Coffee http://www.figure8coffeepurveyors.com/
E 5th St
Brew and Brew  http://www.thebrewandbrew.com/
 
Brunch
 
E Cesar Chavez
Sawyer and Co http://www.sawyerand.co/ 
Rosewood
Paper Boy http://www.paperboyaustin.com/ 
Holly Neighborhood-Holly St
Launderette http://launderetteaustin.com/
 

Day 

 

Lunch

 
E Cesar Chavez
De Nada http://denadacantina.com/
E 12th St
Nixta http://www.nixtataqueria.com/
Chicon
Sour Duck http://www.sourduckmarket.com/
 

Happy Hour

E 6th St
Lichas http://www.lichascantina.com/
E 7th St
Kinda Tropical http://kindatropical.com/
Manor Rd
Salty Sow  http://saltysow.com/
 

Night 

 

Dinner

 
E Cesar Chavez
Intero http://www.interorestaurant.com/
E 6th St
Buenos Aires http://www.buenosairescafe.com/
E 6th St
Fukumoto  http://www.fukumotoaustin.com/
 

Drinks

 

Cocktails

E 6th St
Whistlers http://whislersatx.com/
E MLK
The Wheel http://thewheelaustin.com/
E 6th St
Ah Sing Den http://ahsingden.com/
 

Dive Bars

 
E 6th St
The Liberty http://www.facebook.com/thelibertyaustin/
Rosewood
Nickel City http://www.nickelcitybar.com/
E 6th St
White Horse  http://www.thewhitehorseaustin.com/
 

Food Trucks

E Cesar Chavez St
Las Trancas http://www.facebook.com/Las-Trancas-Taco-Stand-307145385983596/
Govalle
Fil N Viet  http://www.filnviet.com/
E 6th St
East Side Kings http://eastsideking.com/

West

 

Morning

 

Tacos

Littlefield’s (Veracruz) http://www.littlefieldsatx.com/

Taco Shack http://tacoshack.com/

 

Coffee

 
Mozart’s http://mozartscoffee.com/
Walton’s Fancy and Staples http://www.waltonsfancyandstaple.com/

Tiny’s Milk and Cookies http://tinysmilkandcookies.com/

 
Brunch
 
Better Half  http://www.betterhalfbar.com/
Lin’s Asian Bar and Dim Sum http://www.linasianbar.com/
Wu Chow http://wuchowaustin.com/
 

Day 

 
 

Lunch

 
True Food http://www.truefoodkitchen.com/locations/austin/
Pool Burger http://www.poolburger.com/ 

Otherside Deli  http://www.othersidedeliatx.com/

 

Happy Hour

 
Clark’s Oyster Bar http://clarksaustin.com/
Bar Peached http://barpeached.com/ 
Nightcap  http://www.nightcapaustin.com/
 

Night 

 

Dinner

  

Uchiko  http://uchikoaustin.com/

Beer Plant http://thebeerplant.com/

Jeffrey’s http://jeffreysofaustin.com/

 
Drinks
 
Cocktails
 
Codependent http://www.codependentatx.com/
Irene’s http://irenesaustin.com/
Josephine House http://josephineofaustin.com/
 
Dive Bars
 
Deep Eddy Cabaret http://deepeddycabaret.com/
Dirty Bill’s http://www.dirtybillsaustin.com/
Mean Eyed Cat http://themeaneyedcat.com/
 
Food Trucks

Pepe’s Tacos  http://www.pepestacostx.com/

Via 313 at Star Bar http://www.via313.com/

Little House Kitchen 

http://www.facebook.com/littlehouseat

Central

 

Morning

 

Tacos

 
 

Tyson’s Tacos http://www.tysonstacos.com/

Cafe Hornitos http://www.facebook.com/CafeHornitos/

Taco Joint http://austintacojoint.com/

 

Coffee

 
Merit Coffee http://meritcoffee.com/pages/austin
Cherrywood Coffee House http://cherrywoodcoffeehouse.com/

Quack’s Bakery  http://quacksbakery160953351.wpcomstaging.com/

 
Brunch
 
Original Kerbey Lane on Kerbey Lane http://kerbeylanecafe.com/locations/central
Oakmont Food Company http://oakmontfood.com/
Foodheads http://www.foodheads.com/
 

Day 

 

Lunch

 

Julio’s Cafe http://juliosaustin.com/

New World Deli http://neworldeli.com/

Cabo Bob’s http://cabobobs.com/

 
 

Happy Hour

 

Crown and Anchor Pub http://crownandanchorpub.com/

 

Night 

 

Dinner

 
Mongers http://www.mongersaustin.com/
Little Nicky’s http://unclenickys.com/
Hopfield’s  http://hopfieldsaustin.com/
 
Drinks
 
Cocktails
 
Honey Moon Spirit Lounge http://honeymoonspiritlounge.com/menus
 
 
Dive Bars
 

Back Lot http://www.backlotatx.com/

Hole in the Wall http://www.holeinthewallaustin.com/

The Grand http://thegrandatx.com/

 
Food Trucks
 
Plow Burger
Biscuits and Groovy

Wayside

North

 

Morning

 

Tacos

 
Tacos Yo Soy http://zmenu.com/tacos-yo-soy-austin-online-menu/
Brazos Taco House http://www.brazastacohouseaustin.com/
La Cocina de Consuelo -breakfast burritos http://consueloskitchen.com/

 

Coffee

 

Epoch Coffee http://epochcoffee.com/
Barrett’s Coffee http://www.barrettscoffee.com/
Nervous Charlie’s Bagels http://www.nervouscharlies.com/
 
Brunch
 
Dim sum counter at 99 Ranch Market http://www.99ranch.com/
Citizen eatery-vegan/vegetarian http://www.citizeneatery.com/
The Original Pancake House http://www.originalpancakehouse.com/
 

Day 

 

Lunch

 
 
 
IchiUmi (Haru Sushi) http://ichiumisushitx.com/

Little Deli and Pizzeria http://littledeliandpizza.com/

Dia’s Market http://diasmarket.com/

 

Happy Hour

 
The Aristocrat Lounge http://www.facebook.com/AristocratLoungeATX/
Workhorse Bar http://www.workhorsebar.com/
The Little Darlin http://www.thelittledarlin.com/

 

Night 

 

Dinner

 
Jan Chi Korean Cuisine and BBQ http://www.janchiatx.com/
Foreign and Domestic http://fndaustin.com/
Fonda San Miguel http://www.fondasanmiguel.com/
 

Drinks

 

Cocktails

 
The Tigress Pub http://www.thetigresspub.com/
Night Owl http://www.facebook.com/nightowlatx/
Drinkwell http://www.drinkwellaustin.com/
 

Dive Bars

 
Lala’s Little Nugget http://www.lalasaustintexas.com/
The Long Play http://www.thelongplaylounge.com/
Barfly’s http://www.barflysaustin.com/
 

Food Trucks

 
Paprika ATX http://paprikaatx.com/
T Loc’s Sonora Hot Dogs http://www.tlocs.com/
Wat Zab Thai  http://wat-zab-thai-food.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral

South

 

Morning

 

Tacos

 

El Primo http://www.elprimoatx.com/

Habanero Cafe http://www.habanerocafe.com/

Con Madre  http://www.conmadre.kitchen/

 

Coffee

 

Summer Moon http://summermooncoffee.com/pages/south-first-austin

Cosmic Coffee  http://www.cosmiccoffeebeer.com/

Opa http://www.facebook.com/austinopa/

 

Brunch

 

Phoebe’s Diner http://www.phoebesdiner.com/

Cafe No Se http://cafenoseaustin.com/

Carpenter’s Hall http://carpenterhotel.com/eat-drink/carpenters-hall/

 

Day 

 

Lunch

 

Fresa’s http://www.fresaschicken.com/

Elizabeth Street Cafe http://elizabethstreetcafe.com/

The Meteor http://espressochampagnechainlube.com/

 

Happy Hour

 

Uchi http://uchiaustin.com/menu

Barton Springs Saloon http://www.bartonspringssaloonatx.com/

The Little Darlin http://www.thelittledarlin.com/

 

Night 

 

Dinner

 

1618 Asian http://1618asianfusion.com/

Odd Duck http://www.oddduckaustin.com/

Matt’s El Rancho http://www.mattselrancho.com/

 

Drinks

 

Cocktails

 

Golden Goose http://www.thegooseaustin.com/
Gibson Street http://gibsonstreetbar.com/
Cedar Tavern http://eberlyaustin.com/cedar-tavern
 

Dive Bars

 
Crow Bar http://crowbaraustin.com/
Black Sheep Lodge http://blacksheeplodge.com/
Sagebrush http://sagebrushtexas.com/
 

Food Trucks

 
La Tunita 512 http://la-tunita-512.square.site/ 
Distant Relatives http://www.distatantrelativesatx.com/
Rosita’s Al Pastor  http://www.facebook.com/rositasalpastor.atx/

Downtown

 

Morning

 

Tacos

 

One Taco http://onetaco.com/
La Pena http://www.lapena-austin.org/
Taco Deli  http://www.tacodeli.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=Yext

 

Coffee

 

Royal Blue http://www.royalbluegrocery.com/

Juan Pelota http://www.mellowjohnnys.com/Juan-Pelota-Cafe

Intelligentsia  http://www.intelligentsia.com/pages/austin-coffeebar

 

Brunch

 
Arturo’s Underground Cafe http://www.arturosundergroundcafe.com/
Caroline Restaurant http://www.carolinerestaurant.com/
Phoebe’s Downtown http://www.phoebesdiner.com/
 

Day 

 

Lunch

 
Jo’s Coffee Downtown http://www.joscoffee.com/downtown-jos
Texas Chili Parlor http://www.facebook.com/Texas-Chili-Parlor-123516484352615/
Fareground http://www.faregroundaustin.com/
 
 

Happy Hour

 P6 http://www.thelinehotel.com/austin/bars-restaurants/#p6

Swifts Attic http://swiftsattic.com/

Zanzibar http://www.zanzibaratx.com/

 

Night 

 

Dinner

 

Red Ash http://www.redashgrill.com/

ATX Cocina http://www.atxcocina.com/

Garrison http://www.garrisongrill.com/

 

Drinks

 

Cocktails

 
Small Victory http://www.smallvictory.bar/
Garage Bar http://garagetx.com/ 
Here Nor There http://hntaustin.com/
 

Dive Bars

 

Casino El Camino http://www.casinoelcamino.net/

Side Bar http://www.instagram.com/thesidebaratx/?hl=en

Elephant Room http://elephantroom.com/

Food Trucks

 
Ditty Dog http://www.dittydog.com/
Poe’s Fuego http://www.facebook.com/PoesFuegoAustin/
Thai Mom http://www.facebook.com/MyThaiMom/

Rainey

 

Morning

 

Tacos

 
Bummer Burrito http://www.bummerburrito.com/

Taco Baby http://www.tacobabyaustin.com/

 

Coffee

 
Royal Blue http://www.royalbluegrocery.com/rainey-street

Little Lucy’s http://littlelucys.com/

 
Brunch
 
Banger’s  http://www.bangersaustin.com/
Caroline Restaurant http://www.carolinerestaurant.com/caroline
Phoebe’s Downtown http://www.phoebesdiner.com/
 

Day 

 

Lunch

 

Salvation Pizza http://www.salvationpizzaatx.com/

Gobble Gobble http://gobblegobbleatx.com/

 

Happy Hour

 

Lucille http://lucilleaustin.com/index.html

Anthem  http://eatdrinkanthem.com/

 

Night 

 

Dinner

 
Emmer and Rye http://emmerandrye.com/
Geraldine’s http://www.geraldinesaustin.com/
 
Drinks
 
Cocktails
 
Augustine http://augustineaustin.com/

Tipsy Alchemist http://www.thetipsyalchemist.com/

The Drafting Room  http://www.facebook.com/TheLestelleHouse/

 
 
Dive Bars (not really dive bars on Rainey, just bars)

 

Icenhauers http://www.icenhauers.com/
 
Parlor Room http://parlorroomatx.com/
 

Idlehands  http://www.idlehandsaustin.com/

 
Food Trucks

 

Spicy Boys http://www.spicyboyschicken.com/locations

 

Saperlipopette! http://www.saperlipopette-atx.com/

 

Monks Momo http://www.facebook.com/monksmomoatx/

Date Ideas

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The Dating guide for planning what to do on your couples trip to Austin

Any list of things to do in Austin on a couple’s trip would be incomplete without a full summary of the best date ideas. Looking for things to do in Austin on a couple’s trip to heat up your romance? We have you covered with restaurants, bars, outdoor activities, dance lessons, cooking classes, spas, bars and more that allow a little one on one time that will be sure to bring a sparkle to both of your eye’s. 

Grocery/Butcher/Specialty Items

 

Antonelli’s http://www.antonellischeese.com/
 
Casero’s http://caseroaustin.com/
 
Spread and Co http://www.spreadandco.com/
 
Tiny Grocer http://tinygrocer.com/
 
Asahi Imports  http://asahiimports.com/
 
Salt and Time  http://www.saltandtime.com/
 
Dai Due  http://www.daidue.com/

 

Adventure

 
Stunt Ranch http://www.stuntranch.com/

 

Zip Lake Travis http://www.ziplaketravis.com/

 

Your biker rentals http://www.yourbikergang.com/activities/365thingsaustin

 

K1 Racing http://www.k1speed.com/ 

 

Circuit of Americas Karting http://circuitoftheamericas.com/karting

 

Alcohol

 

Mour Cafe  http://mourcafe.com/

 

Brew and Brew http://www.thebrewandbrew.com/

 

Lolo Wine http://www.lolo.wine/

 

Monarch Liquor  http://www.monarchliquor.com/

 

Austin Shaker http://www.theaustinshaker.com/

 

J and J Spirits http://jandjspirits.com/

 

Shopping

 

Underwear http://www.shop-underwear.com/
 
Book People http://www.bookpeople.com/
 

Games and Recreation

 

Go karts at COTA  http://circuitoftheamericas.com/karting

 

Smash ATX
http://www.smashatx.com/
 
Pinballz Arcade
http://www.pinballzarcade.com/
 
Highland Lanes
http://highlandlanes.com/
 
Butler’s Pitch and Putt
http://butlerpitchandputt.com/
 
Peter Pan’s Mini Golf:
http://peterpanminigolf.com/
 
Texas Playboys Sandlot Baseball:
http://texasplayboysbaseball.com/
 
Bouldin Acres Pickleball
http://www.bouldinacres.com/

Comedy/Live Music/Shows

 
Zack Theatre  http://zachtheatre.org/

 

Vortex Theater http://vortexrep.org/

 

Fallout Theater  http://falloutcomedy.com/

 

Mohawk’s http://mohawkaustin.com/

 

Empire Control Room  http://empireatx.com/

 

Scoot Inn http://scootinnaustin.com/

 

Vulcan Gas Company http://www.vulcanatx.com/

 

The Creek and the Cave  http://www.creekandcave.com/

 

Esther’s Follies http://www.esthersfollies.com/

 

Water Activities

 

Fly Fishing

 

Living Waters Round Rock http://livingwatersflyfishing.com/

 

Boat Rental

 
Capitol Cruises Boat rental http://www.capitalcruises.com/boat-rentals-on-lady-bird-lake/duffy-rentals/

 

Lake Travis Party Barge http://viplaketravis.com/party-barges/
 
Float On-Lake Austin and Lake Travis http://rentalboataustin.com/
 
VIP Marina Lake Travis http://viplaketravis.com/
 
Boat and Jet Ski Rentals http://epiclakerentals.com/

 

Kayak/Paddle Board Rentals

 
Paddle Shack http://www.austinpaddle.com/
 
The Expedition School http://www.expeditionschool.com/
 
LIve Love Paddle http://www.livelovepaddle.com/
 
The Rowing Dock http://www.rowingdock.com/

 

Swimming

 
Swimming holes http://www.austintexas.org/austin-insider-blog/post/the-locals-guide-to-swimming-holes-in-austin/

 

Deep Eddy Pool http://www.austintexas.org/listings/deep-eddy-pool/4087/

 

Barton Springs http://www.austintexas.org/listings/barton-springs-pool/4687/

 

Tubing

 

San Marcos http://www.visitsanmarcos.com/blog/post/the-5-best-ways-to-get-on-the-water-in-san-marcos/

 

Texas State Tubes-San Marcos http://texasstatetubes.com/

 

Don’s Fish Camp-Martindale, TX http://donsfishcamp.com/

 

ATXcursions http://atxcursions.com/

 

Austin Tubing Trips http://austintubingtrips.com/

 

Experiences

 

Classes

 

Dance

 

Esquina Tango http://www.esquinatango.org/
 
White Horse http://www.thewhitehorseaustin.com/

 

Dancin Austin http://www.dancinaustin.com/

 

Boudoir Photography

 

Elizabeth Adams Boudoir
http://www.elizabethadamsboudoir.com/

 

Inspire Boudoir Austin
http://www.inspireboudoiraustin.com/

 

Photoshoot Locations

 

Sekrit Theater http://www.sekrittheater.com/

 

Laguna Gloria http://thecontemporaryaustin.org/lagunagloria/

 

Private Yoga

 
YTX http://ytxaustin.com/private-sessions

 

Wild Heart Austin  http://www.wildheartyogaaustin.com/

 

Sanctuary http://calendly.com/sanctuary-event-space/teacher-rental?month=2022-02

 

Cocktail Class

 

Roosevelt Room http://www.therooseveltroomatx.com/cocktailclasses

 

Cheese

 

Antonellis http://www.antonellischeese.com/collections/
 

Coffee

 
Greater Good: cheese-classeshttp://greatergoodsroasting.com/collections/learning

 

Art

 
Something Cool Studios-Mosaic Class http://www.somethingcoolstudios.com/workshops
 
The Contemporary Austin
http://thecontemporaryaustin.org/courses/

 

Cooking classes

 
Thai Fresh http://www.thai-fresh.com/cookingclass
 
Faraday Kitchen Store http://faradayskitchenstore.com/pages/cooking-classes-in-austin
 
The Naked Bite http://thenakedbite.com/austin/

 

Confituras http://confituras.net/workshops-events/

 

Tours, Guided Events

 
Capitol Cruises    http://www.capitalcruises.com/bat-watching/
 
Austin Eats Food Tour
http://www.austineatsfoodtours.com
 
Austin Detour
http://austindetours.com/tours/real-austin-tour/
 
Austin Art Walk Tour
 http://atxartwalk.com/
 
Mural/Selfie tour:  http://austin365stag.wpengine.com/murals_in_austin
 
Austin Wine Tour
http://winetoursaustintx.com/
 
The Expedition School
http://www.expeditionschool.com/
 
ATXcursions
http://atxcursions.com/

 

Day Trips

 

Hiking

 
Doe Skin Ranch
http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Balcones_Canyonlands/visitor_activities/wildlife_watching_and_nature_trails.html
 
Enchanted Rock
http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/enchanted-rock
 

Texas Oldest Dance Hall

 

Gruehne Hall  http://gruenehall.com/

 

Destinations

 

Dripping Springs

 

Dripping Springs http://www.destinationdrippingsprings.com/

 

Jester King Brewery, Farm and Event Hall  http://jesterkingbrewery.com/

 

Fredericksburg

 
Wineries http://www.visitfredericksburgtx.com/wineries/
 
Willow City Loop
http://txhillcountrytrail.com/plan-your-adventure/historic-sites-and-cities/sites/willow-city-loop

Art/Museums

 

Event

 
Canopy-First Fridays
http://www.canopyaustin.com/
 

Sculpture Garden

 
Laguna Gloria
http://bit.ly/3HTXuoV
 

Museum

 
Blanton Art Museum-Free Thursdays
http://blantonmuseum.org/

 

Gallery

 

Big Medium  http://www.bigmedium.org/
 
The Contemporary http://thecontemporaryaustin.org/
 
Something Cool Studios http://www.somethingcoolstudios.com/

 

 

 

Parks/Overlooks

 
Mt. Bonnell http://mountbonnell.com/about-mount-bonnell/
 
Pennybacker Bridge Overlook http://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7042333/pennybacker-bridge-overlook-trail
 
Zilker Park http://www.austintexas.org/listings/zilker-metropolitan-park/4293/
 
Mayfield Park http://mayfieldpark.org/
 
Zilker Botanical Garden http://zilkergarden.org/
 
Pease Park-Don’t miss the treehouse!! http://peasepark.org/abouttheconservancy

 

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