10 Best Things to Do for Couples in Dallas
What to Do on a Romantic Trip to Dallas?
Romantic things to do in Dallas cover everything from the classic dinner and a movie to full pampered spa treatments, wine and chocolate tours, and unique experiences. Whether you’re on your very first date here, you’re on a honeymoon, or on your benchmark anniversary, you can have an epic romantic adventure you’ll remember for the rest of your lives together. Dallas may be known for the glitz and glam of a giant city, but it’s also got the full romantic vibe going under the surface if you know where to look.
No matter what kind of couple you are, this town has it. Check out some of the most romantic things to do for couples on your trip to Dallas.
1. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Stroll along tree-lined, brick-paved paths
Good for: Couples, Budget
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden offers a gorgeously photogenic walk through a peaceful, serene spot with seasonal exhibits, lunch spots, and lakeshore views. You can walk through holiday displays, enjoy events held regularly throughout the year, and take brisk morning walks through the trees along brick-paved walking paths. You can sit by the shores of White Rock Lake and enjoy a picnic with squirrels and rabbits darting all around. Even though this is a popular spot, it never feels crowded, so you’ll be able to enjoy some intimate time for just the two of you.
The Arboretum is in East Dallas. It’s an easy drive of just about 13 minutes northeast of town.
Location: 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218, USA
Open: Daily from 9 am to 5 pm
Phone: +1 214-515-6615
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
2. White Rock Lake
Walk the shores or get out on the water
Good for: Couples, Budget, Adventure
White Rock Lake is a large lake in the heart of the Dallas Arboretum that’s ideal for watersports or just romantic sunset views as you stand hand-in-hand on the shore. You can grab a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard and get out on the water to really get away from it all. If you don’t own a boat, you can rent one from a local vendor. If getting out on the water isn’t your thing, you can just walk along the shoreline for beautiful vistas and wildlife viewing.
This is a classic romantic spot to take your loved one. It’s 16 minutes northeast of town.
Location: Dallas, TX, USA
White Rock Lake
3. Private Gondola at Mandalay Canal and Lake Carolyn
Trade Dallas vibes for Venice vibes
Good for: Couples, Luxury, Adventure
A private gondola at Mandalay Canal and Lake Carolyn will make you feel like you’ve left the U.S. for a European escape as a gondolier in classic costume paddles you down the canal. You’ll trade Dallas for the vibes of Venice as you enjoy the city views from the water, and a wide range of packages and options are available so you can tailor your romantic evening for the specific experience you want, even enjoying wine and a meal while you float down the waterways. Don’t forget to kiss whenever you pass beneath a bridge: it’s tradition.
The Mandalay Canal is in Las Colinas, in Irving. It can be found about 21 minutes northwest of Dallas.
Location: 357 West Fork, Irving, TX 75039, USA
Phone: +1 972-506-8037
Private Gondola at Mandalay Canal and Lake Carolyn
4. Dallas by Chocolate Food Tours
Tour boutique chocolatiers with romance and champagne
Good for: Couples, Food, Luxury, Adventure
Dallas by Chocolate Food Tours lets you take a different kind of crawl through a wide range of boutique chocolatiers all across Dallas over 3.5 hours. The tour takes you through four different chocolate shops, where you’ll get to sample the wares, shop for all kinds of delectable sweet treats, and even get a champagne toast. You can take your experience to the next level by upgrading with things like a dozen roses. Even if you’re not into chocolate, you can talk to the company about things like a barbecue tour, brewery tour, margarita and taco excursion, even a tour of Dallas speakeasies.
Your tour includes transport on a motorcoach with food and non-alcoholic drinks on the way.
Location: 4925 Greenville Ave Suite 255, Dallas, TX 75206, USA
Open: Daily from 8 am to 9 pm
Phone: +1 972-814-5997
Dallas by Chocolate Food Tours
5. Spa Castle Inc
Enjoy a full-service pampering
Good for: Couples, Luxury, Adventure
Spa Castle Inc. is a family-friendly urban resort by the Four Seasons group where you can get pampered like royalty for hours on end with a wide range of services. You can enjoy a bath area, lounge, sauna, even hydrotherapy pools. You can head for the onsite restaurant for a fine dining experience or spend time at the Mystic Penthouse Bar with craft cocktails. If you want a poolside experience, you can head for the Aqua Bar & Tonic Tapas for food and drinks poolside.
Spa treatments include full-body massages, Korean body scrubs, and even reflexology. It’s about 27 minutes to the north of downtown Dallas.
Location: 1020 Raiford Rd, Carrollton, TX 75007, USA
Open: Daily from 10 am to 9.30 pm
Phone: +1 972-446-6800
Spa Castle Inc
6. Galleria Ice Skating Center
Go ice skating any time of year
Good for: Couples, Shoppers, Food, Adventure
The Galleria Ice Skating Center offers a classical ice rink experience in the heart of North Dallas, inside one of the area’s biggest shopping malls. From speed skating to figure skating or just gliding around the ice for some fun time for just the two of you, you can even experience this rink in the middle of the summer. When you’re done skating, head out into the mall for 4 floors and 200 stores with big brand names and tons of dining opportunities. This is a casual and fun date night experience that appeals to just about everyone.
The shopping mall is in North Dallas. It’s only a 19-minute drive to the north of downtown.
Location: 13350 Dallas Pkwy #200, Dallas, TX 75240, USA
Open: Hours may vary
Phone: +1 972-392-3361
Galleria Ice Skating Center
7. Reunion Tower
Capture panoramic views with VIP treatment
Good for: Couples, Photo, Adventure
Reunion Tower offers a wide range of romantic packages from dinner and dining to viewing gorgeous sunsets from a high vantage point with ideal selfie and social media photo ops. Known locally as “The Ball”, this tower’s 3 floors are a local landmark and iconic spot for romantic views. The tower offers a wide range of packages from budget-friendly to full-on luxury experiences with dinner, champagne, and a fully personalized, full-service date night experience with a professional photo, glasses of wine, and even special private VIP elevator service to the top of the tower.
Be aware that this one does require at least 2 days advance booking. It’s also centrally located right in the heart of downtown Dallas.
Location: 300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas, TX 75207, USA
Open: Friday–Sunday from 1 pm to 8 pm, Monday–Thursday from 1.30 pm to 7.30 pm
Phone: +1 214-712-7040
Reunion Tower
8. Winspear Opera House
Laugh the night away with standup and sketch acts
Good for: Couples, Nightlife
Winspear Opera House in the AT&T Performing Arts Center showcases performances by the Dallas Opera and Texas Ballet Theater with live music, dance, concerts, and shows. In addition to classical opera and ballet, you can catch touring Broadway performances, lectures, international pop and rock music performances, and other forms of live shows. The Winspear seats up to 2,300 people and is set up in a traditional horseshoe arrangement. It’s famed for its stunning architecture and glass façade, with a retractable roof to create an outdoor performance park covering 3 acres of space.
If live entertainment is your idea of a great date night, this is the spot for you. It’s also right in the heart of downtown.
Location: 2403 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
Phone: +1 214-880-0202
Winspear Opera House
9. Dallas Comedy House
Enjoy an opera, ballet, or Broadway show
Good for: Couples, Nightlife, Budget
The Dallas Comedy House is an iconic performing arts venue focused on all forms of live comedy, from sketch shows to standups both local and internationally famous. Here you can see comedy troupes perform hilarious skits surrounding topical social and political issues. You can catch filk acts performing hilarious parodies of famous songs, or you can see standup comics, both hot up-and-comers and the biggest name touring acts. The Comedy House hosts two enclosed theaters, an outdoor stage, a bar, a beer garden, and even a full-service restaurant with shareable dishes.
The performances are inexpensive, with open mic nights being free. It’s directly in the heart of downtown Dallas.
Location: 3036 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226, USA
Open: Wednesday–Thursday from 5 pm to midnight, Friday from 5 pm to 1 am, Saturday from 11 am to 1 am, Sunday from 11 am to 11 pm (closed Monday–Tuesday)
Phone: +1 214-814-1980
Dallas Comedy House
10. Dreamscape at AMC Northpark Center
Catch a unique film in a high-tech venue
Good for: Couples, Shoppers, Nightlife, Budget
Dreamscape at AMC Northpark Center offers a truly interactive, immersive cinematic experience. This 4D theatrical experience uses motion capture technology and body mapping to let you interact as an avatar within a full virtual reality environment. You can walk through an alien zoo on another world or go on a scuba diving expedition with humpback whales. The tickets are surprisingly affordable, and this is a chance to really have a one-of-a-kind experience that will thrill your friends when you relate the story.
Whatever adventure you undertake requires just about 35 minutes total, so you’ve got plenty of time to grab a meal, then go shopping at the mall when you’re done. It’s about 16 minutes north of town.
Location: 8687 N Central Expy Suite 2232, Dallas, TX 75225, USA
Phone: +1 469-324-4960
Dreamscape at AMC Northpark Center
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