Couples looking for a romantic getaway will find plenty of fun things to do in Austin, from intimate dining to active adventures. Get some tips for your Valentine's date with these great ideas. Courtesy of Viva Day Spa. Shake off stress and focus on relaxation during an afternoon spent at one of the many spas in Austin. Elevate your experience with the private dining option. Come for the elegant atmosphere, craft cocktails, and inventive dinner and weekend brunch menus at Honey Moon Spirit Lounge , offering everything from biscuits and fried okra to ceviche, hot fried chicken and hanger steak.
Dine on upscale snacks, small plates and entrees at Hestia. Take your love on an old-fashioned movie date at an Austin-area drive-in. Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-in showcases double features of indie films, cult classics and childhood favorites on the big screen. Just south of the city limits, Doc's Drive In Theatre presents films under the Texas sky, with a bar and expansive concessions menu. The Barton Creek Greenbelt boasts almost 13 miles of trails and is one of the top-rated hiking spots in Texas.
Barton Creek passes both Sculpture and Twin Falls with steep cliffs that are great for climbing and windsthrough a dense forest. Experience a lush hidden escape within the city limits at the quiet St. Edwards Greenbelt or the acre Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve , where you can hike through forested trails reservations required on weekends and holidays. Courtesy of Still Austin Whiskey Co. Still Austin Whiskey Co. Take a behind-the-scenes tour and tasting Tuesday through Sunday.
Enjoy wine tastings and snacks like a cheese board, bread with olive oil for dipping, and tinned seafood in the Tasting Room at The Austin Winery.
Brunch easily turns into an all-afternoon affair at Easy Tiger , which has two locations in Austin. Pair your corned beef-and-potato hash with a mimosa at South Lamar , which has Greenbelt views, or The Linc , known for its sprawling covered patio. Join in some friendly competition with a round or two of golf. Enjoy drinks and upscale golfing in the Austin-inspired, adults-only Dirdie Birdie , an indoor putt-putt experience at The Domain.
