best date ideas to spice things up in Austin Texas
I’m sure you’ve looked all over TikTok and Reddit to find the most romantic things to do while you’re in Austin. But there are only so many restaurants, bars, and mini golf you can do together. Plus I have a feeling you’re looking for something to actually spice things up and make your date night not so basic.
No plans yet? No worries. I’ve gone ahead and done the hard part for you by pulling together this expert list of spicy date ideas to help you celebrate your special occasion the right way — whatever that means for you.
Whatever you’re into and wherever you are in your current ’ship—whether you’re longtime lovers, just started seeing each other, or are stuck in some sort of unlabeled situationship — there are so many ways to make your date night special. Maybe you’re looking for a chill, low-key (and low-budget!) way to celebrate with someone special, maybe you’d rather go all out and book a sexy staycation or couples getaway, or, hey, maybe you haven’t even begun to think about what you want to do while you’re in Austin and just came here desperate for ideas! Either way, you can rest easy knowing that there's a date idea out there for you. In fact, there’s probably one right here.
Here are a few ways to bring more surprise, variety, and adventure to your date while you’re in Austin:
This lingerie set is from Fleur du Mal taken by Your Eyes Only
Not-So-Basic Activities:
Elle’s Boutique - Make a private appointment for individuals, couples, and small groups for exclusive access to Austin’s newest modern lingerie and adult shop. Perfect setting to try a few sexy pieces on with your partner or to surprise them later.
Bat City Bombshells or Red Velvet Burlesque - Whether you’re having a girls’ night or looking to set the mood for an intimate evening with a romantic partner, nothing screams spicy date night vibes like a sexy little performance.
Esther’s Follies - If you and your date prefer to keep it chill and have a laugh, then get tickets to a standup show where I can guarantee a comedian will be only too happy to have a couple to call out in their set.
Central Market or Sur La Table - Sign up for a class to learn how to make a new signature dish together, like homemade pasta, dumplings from scratch, or french pastries.
Naughty Strawberries - Order a naughty dessert from a local baker to surprise your partner and then take them out to Zilker Park for a picnic.
Mixology Class - Elevate your cocktail making skills while you get to drink the delicious concoctions you get to make.
Desert Door Distillery - If you have extra time to spend in Austin, take a little trip out to the hill country and enjoy a few drinks surrounded by nature.
Hippie Hollow - Take a dip in our local nude beach (clothing optional), enjoy the sunshine, and make some friends. If rocking your birthday suit in public isn’t your thing, I’d recommend Barton Springs (tops are optional) if you’re looking to swim and enjoy being outside. Quick tip is to pay your ticket online and get there early due to limited parking.
Figure drawing class - For my artistic couples, look into a figure drawing class to make it a date night.
AustinDeep or Sage Blossom - Take a moment out of your day to relax with a couple’s massage.
Liz Mars or BodyJoy- Book a 1:1 class or attend a workshop to enhance the quality of your relationship and experience more intimacy as a couple.
Tantra Love Retreat - If you want to take the intimacy class idea up a notch, look into attending a tantra retreat to deepen your connection and reclaim your pleasure.
Forbidden Fruit - For a spicier approach, why not head to a sex shop together and pick out something new? Whether it's a vibrator that you've never tried before, a new lube, or a costume for role play, going together helps you build up anticipation for an intimate time later in the night.
Slick Dicks - A photo friendly interactive experience and social lounge for adults only. If you’re looking for something unique and fun for bachelorette/bachelor party, birthday, friend’s night out, or even a date night for a ri-dick-ulously good time.
DIY Spicy Photos - With your iPhone or a Polaroid camera, get dressed up (or down) with your partner and take turns taking sexy pictures of each other…for each other. (Just remember that consent should be discussed prior to taking the pictures, and make sure to have a conversation about what’s expected once the pictures are taken re: if they will be thrown away, kept, etc.) If you end up keeping your photos, surprise your partner with a naughty photo album.
Couples Boudoir Photos - If you want to elevate your spicy selfies and remember your sexy date night, book a session with Your Eyes Only to have photos to look back on and say “damn, we look hot”.
Sky Candy - For my athletic couples, instead of the typical yoga class recommendation, I’m taking this a step further and suggesting an acrobatics class. They have courses for all levels.
1701studio - If you have a bondage or rope kink, taking a shibari class would definitely be a not-so-basic date night.
Moody Bars:
Romantic Restaurants:
Sensual Hotels:
Heywood Austin (adults only)
The Lone Star (adults only)
The Loren Hotel (adults only)
The Carpenter (adults only)
Hotel Van Zandt (adults only)
The Line (adults only)
Miraval (30 minutes from austin)
Walden Retreat (an hour from austin)
If you booked your romantic hotel room and brought something sexy to wear, might as well elevate your special occasion with a boudoir session to remember your spicy time. An experience for both couples or solo boudoir.
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