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If you’re tired of the classic cliches, we’ve got just what you need. Add your own personal touch on tried and true date nights that are as unforgettable as your special someone. Stay local or make a weekend of it with these 9 date night ideas for romantics everywhere in Texas.

1. You Bring the Flowers, They’ve Got the Rest
Not sure where to even start? Leave it to the experts! Love Bug Party Boutique in Beaumont is your new wingman with themed decor, romantic photo backdrops and local vendors to create the date night to surpass all expectations. Outdoor picnic here we come!

2. A Romantic Weekend Getaway
Go above and beyond with more than just a date night. Treat your valentine to a weekend of rest, relaxation and adventure at our top places to escape for the weekend. Eat at a Forbes five star restaurant, escape the city, play a round of golf, relax in a lazy river or shop at luxurious stores this weekend.

3. Get Your Groove On
Strut your stuff and head over to the  Lone Star State’s most legendary dance halls. Enjoy live music and you dance the night away with your sweetheart in your arms. Step up your dance hall experience and spend vday at Valentine, Texas’ annual night of dancing, craft beer and festivities.

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4. Pampered Like a Queen
It’s time to sit back and relax, because our editors have curated a lineup so sweet, the rest of our team is dying to book their next weekend at one of these top spas in Texas! Treat your hunny to a date night of massages, hot stones, facials and more.

5. Movie Night with a Twist
If your valentine loves all things retro, plan a movie night at one of the best drive-in theatres across the state. Cozy up with a blanket or go the extra mile with a whole set upwe’re talking candles, pillows, chocolates, well you get the idea.

6. Heart Eyes
The stars at night are big and bright, deep in the heart of Texas! Nothing is quite as romantic as laying under the stars, and we’ve got you covered with the best stargazing spots in Texas

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7. Do it For the Gram
Calling all art lovers! Grab your sweetheart and snap a pic in front of the best outdoor art from Amarillo to Houston. This iconic mix of sculptures and murals across the state make for the perfect Insta-worthy backdrop.

8. Foodie-Approved Culinary Tours
Turn your ordinary dinner date night into an unforgettable memory! If you’re in the Dallas, Austin or Houston areas, you’re in luck because these top culinary tours are the perfect way to try the best of the best.

9. Drinks on Me
Sip local and explore the best brewpubs and microbreweries in Texas. Whether as the main event or the last stop to your brew-tiful night, raise a glass and enjoy a cold one with your valentine.