The Best Valentine’s Date Ideas in Austin, TX via Transit!
What do you mean you haven’t locked in plans with your special someone? Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Whether this is the first Valentine’s with your sweetie, or the two of you have lost count, we’ve compiled some ideas guaranteed to make February 14, 2025, one for the books.
Flying solo this year? We’ve also included some meet-cute opportunities and solo date ideas so you can get back out there or spend some time on your most important relationship – the one with yourself! There’s even a day-date idea for you and your kiddo!
And here’s the best part—or, why you’re reading about Valentine’s Day date ideas on a transit blog—everything we found is accessible by public transit! Leave the driving to CapMetro this year. $2.50 will get you to and from your destination and anywhere in between.
Thinking about biking? All bikes in the CapMetro Bikeshare system are electric assist, so you won’t even break a sweat, Romeo. And if you’re hittin’ the town late, Night Owl service is your after-hours commuting solution. Plus, you’re sure to woo and swoon your date by showing up to the function sporting less of a carbon footprint.
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Check out some date night ideas below and what routes you can take to get there. We’ll see you on board!
Central
Upstairs Circus: DIY workshop bar where you can make something together while you sip and snack.
Routes 2, 5, 7, 10, 20, 30
Book People: Meet Cute at the Bookshop; a romantic or anti-romantic (their words) way to spend Feb 14. Enjoy (real!) tattoos, cafe drink specials and write a valentine to your favorite author.
Routes 4, 5
The Long Center: Watch a ballet performance! Heart’s Desire or Mahabharata Tales.
Routes 1, 7, 10, 30, 801, Bikeshare
Powder Room: A no phones allowed speakeasy downtown.
Routes 2, 4, 5, 7, 10, Night Owl, Bikeshare
The Now Massage Parlor: Treat yourself. You deserve it.
Route 3
East
The Liberty Dive Bar: 7 Minutes in Heaven; a quick, intimate, private bar experience for two. DM Liberty Bar on Instagram to get on the list!
Routes 4, 322, Bikeshare, Rail
The White Horse: Donation based two-step lessons every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Go country this Valentine’s Day.
Routes 4, 322, Bikeshare, Rail
Kitty Cohen’s: Hot Hearts Club; calling all lonely hearts! Dip your toes in the pool, celebrate friendship and enjoy drink specials.
Routes 4, 322
North
Toybrary: Kid-friendly Valentine’s Party; enjoy sensory fun, arts & crafts and cookies! 10:30 a.m. start time.
Routes 3, 5, 803
Vigilante Gastropub & Games: A great double or triple date idea! Reserve a gaming table to play games with dinner and drinks. You can BYO or rent from Vigilante!
Routes 1, 7, 300, 350, 801, Rail
Wonderspaces: An immersive, interactive art show with a full bar.
Routes 10, 325, 339
South
Cidercade: Stoplight Party; swipe right in real life at a mingling event where you play arcade games.
Routes 7, 20, Bikeshare
Routes 300, 311, 315, 318, 803
Can’t Even Comedy Show at Aviator Nation: Responsibly enjoy the unlimited open bar and a belly laugh with your lover or with friends
Routes 1, 801,
Concert and Picnic in the Park: A violinist, a singer and your boo makes for a magical daytime picnic. Meetings at Life in the City UMC
Routes 1, 801
West
Mozart’s Coffee Roasters: An Austin staple lakeside cafe w/ sweet treats and a top sunset view. A possible pre-date date?
Route 18, Pickup
Tudor Cottage at Pease Park: Free Waltz Lesson & Dance Party; bring your sweetie, a friend or yourself!
Routes 3, 801, 803
