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The Guide to Valentine's Day in Austin

Look, we're not saying you have to participate in the corporate traditions of Valentine's Day...


but if you do want to celebrate the various forms of love in your life, we have a few suggestions as to how.


There's no shortage of ways in Austin to woo your romantic lover, show your friends how much you appreciate them, or just enjoy a day alone with your own dang self. Conveniently, we've compiled some of those ways right here... on this handy dandy V-Day page.


Check out our full list of Valentine's events in Austin here.



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EW, GET ROMANTIC

- for the traditional lovers -


If you want to give a token of your affection to your date, why not Woo Your Lover With These Flowers?


Get off the couch and bring your sweetie to one of these Winter Date Spots in Austin.


Take it to the next step with these Proposal Spots in Austin.


Profess your cheesy love over a Cheese Plate for two.


Lover got a sweet tooth? Treat your sweetie to some of the best Cookies in Austin.


Hold hands and get corny (and maybe even pop the aforementioned question) at one of the Best Places to See the Skyline.


Skip the nonsense and just make out at a Drive-in Movie.


Shh... Get drinks at a Speakeasy or Secret Bar.




Photo Credit: Canyon of the Eagles


TAKE A HIKE!

- for the adventurous romantics and the loners, alike -


Is your love for one another written in the stars? Check and see with our guide to The Best Places to Stargaze Around Austin.


For the nature-loving pair, we recommend reading up on The Best Hiking Spots in Austin.


Take your valentine on a getaway with one of The Best Roadside Attractions in Texas.


If your idea of a romantic evening is one spent roasting mallows in the middle of nowhere, check out Camping Around Austin.


Turn on your throwback playlist and take a Pretty Drive Near Austin.


Let your love flow easily at one of the many Waterfalls Near Austin.




Photo credit: Roger Ho


SAVE YOUR MONEY

- for the mutually-frugal and the anti-spenders -


Don't break the bank by checking out all of these Totally Free Date Ideas.


Make your own dinner and head to one of these Picnic Spots Around Town.


Culture one another and bask in your new knowledge by visiting an Austin Museum for Free.


Dinner and a movie, Austin-style: try a Copycat Austin Recipe and throw on an Austin Movie (don't forget Cocktails).


Find a cheap Happy Hour in Your Neighborhood.




Photo Credit: Ken's Donut's Facebook


DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT

- for those who want to rebel against the day of love -


Honestly, Get Booze and head to some BYOB Spots to hang. 


Wake up and eat a bunch of Donuts.


Skip it and do Something Alone instead!


Engage in retail therapy at all these Vintage Spots in Austin.


Try some of the Weirdest Foods You Can Get in Austin.


Level up your date night or friend hang with an Interactive Restaurant.





How will you love on V-Day?
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