Romantic Things to Do in San Antonio

Get a taste for the picturesque Texas Hill Country, explore the ranch where President Lyndon B. Johnson grew up, learn about the rich German heritage that suffuses the area, and maybe even stop in at a quintessentially Texas winery along your way. What could be better?

This full-day tour picks you up at your hotel and introduces you to the flavor of the area with a stunning drive along hill country backroads to Johnson City, home to the LBJ ranch. After touring the ranch and its grounds, you'll head to Fredericksburg, which is full of cozy, idyllic eateries, perfect for a lunch date.

Then you'll head to the town of Luckenbach, the seat of a surprising amount of musical talent (Willie Nelson, Jerry Jeff Walker, and Hondo Crouch, to name a few) for such a small locale. You'll also have the option to stop at an award-winning winery to sample some of the region's finest before heading back to your hotel.

So, if you're looking for an easy-to-plan way to experience the hill country culture with your significant other, this one's a no-brainer.

Want a glimpse into the rich cultural roots that lie below South Texas's surface? If so, a stop at the Witte Museum is in order.

Even if you're not particularly enthralled with Texas history, the Witte Museum is a lovely place to explore – full of eye-catching architecture, beautifully crafted exhibits, and immersive displays that give your senses something to feast on. In the Texas Heritage Center, you'll be able to vividly imagine the vaqueros and cattle kings that once ruled the area – a place and time where there were no fences, only big skies, sunsets, and cattle drivers.

The Witte is nestled in a gorgeous bend of the San Antonio River, right next to Brackenridge Park, the San Antonio Zoo, and the Japanese Tea Garden. Try visiting in the morning, before it gets busy, then combine it with your favorite lunch pairing, like Nola Brunch & Beignets, perhaps.

Want a glimpse into the rich cultural roots that lie below South Texas's surface? If so, a stop at the Witte Museum is in order. Even if you're not particularly enthralled with Texas history, the Witte Museum is a lovely place to explore – full of eye-catching architecture, beautifully crafted exhibits, and immersive displays that give your senses something to feast on.

In the Texas Heritage Center, you'll be able to vividly imagine the vaqueros and cattle kings that once ruled the area – a place and time where there were no fences, only big skies, sunsets, and cattle drivers.

The Witte is nestled in a gorgeous bend of the San Antonio River, right next to Brackenridge Park, the San Antonio Zoo, and the Japanese Tea Garden. Try visiting in the morning, before it gets busy, then combine it with your favorite lunch pairing, like Nola Brunch & Beignets, perhaps.

There's nothing like getting high with your favorite person. As in, getting an aerial view of the city you're visiting. And you'll get a view like no other from the observation deck at the top of the Tower of the Americas, the tallest building in San Antonio.

Spot the city's top landmarks, take time to explore the larger-than-life photos from San Antonio's past, and learn about the six flags that have flown over Texas in its colorful history.

While you're at the tower, go for a 4D Theater Ride over Texas, too--an immersive ride that simulates a helicopter flight to some of Texas's most unique sites, like the NASA shuttle launch site, live street performances, and even a Friday night football game. You'll share lots of laughs and some thoughtful landscape-gazing with your date. Always a good way to kick off a Valentine's Day evening.

Enjoy dinner at the incomparable Chart House, a high-end seafood and steak eatery at the top of the tower.

If you and your Valentine love art, this is the place to be on Valentine's Day. The San Antonio Museum of Art is built in an old brewery (it doesn't get much more Texan than that), and today it houses an incredible array of art from collections all over the world.

Stroll through collections of Greek, Egyptian, and Roman antiquities, or immerse yourselves in the Asian or Latin American galleries. It's easy to lose track of time and spend hours exploring the beautiful, varied displays in this one-of-a-kind museum space.

Everything about the museum is carefully curated and crafted, and you'll find it equal to the nation's top art museums in other major cities. Even the museum grounds offer lovely space to sit down and enjoy your date's company for a while with riverfront views.

We recommend lunch at The Luxury afterwards, an upscale, offbeat all-American cafe featuring outdoor dining.

It's the quintessential thing to do in San Antonio, along with spending time on the riverwalk itself. The Go Rio San Antonio River Cruise takes you along the Riverwalk, under ivy-covered footbridges, and past some of the city's most richly historical sites. An entertaining, well-informed guide will narrate the way while you sit back and enjoy the picturesque, 30-minute-long ride.

A river cruise is a great way to scope out spots you'd like to explore a bit more on foot once the cruise is over--or to choose a spot to hit for drinks and/or dinner with your date afterward. 

Las Canarias is always a favorite, a three-story restaurant on the water offering an array of mouthwatering Mexican food.

Couples who are self-confessed foodies will love this one. If you fancy doing something a little different this Valentine's Day, enjoy a Walking Taco Tour at the Pearl.

The Pearl is home to San Antonio's top culinary destinations; you'll find markets, shops, bars, restaurants, and event spaces at this bustling city landmark. Your guide will tell you everything there is to know about the fascinating history of this space. Be sure to ask for recommendations for your future dates!