UniqUely HoUston date ideas

Houston is a very large and vibrant city, with lots of unique spots. However, when it comes to choosing where to go ona night out, most people get overwhelmed and resort to verified, well-known options. But Valentine's Day is an exceptional holiday, and the choice of a place to celebrate it deserves special attention. That is why we have prepared a small list of fabulous places to go on a date with your other half to.

POST Houston

What could be better than a romantic dinner? It is definitely a win, but the choice of cuisine is always a tricky question. Well, you no longer have to jump between options. Instead, you can find all of your favorite dishes in POST Houston! Moreover, there are a bunch of cool picture areas and stores where you can do a little shopping. The icing on the cake is the incredible terrace overlooking the downtown.

Houston Interactive Aquarium & Animal Preserve

Going to the zoo might not sound like the most romantic date idea, but that certainly isn't the case with the Houston Interactive Aquarium. There are all possible types of animals that you can interact with. Isn’t it cute to feed and pet raccoons or monkeys with your lover? In addition, the zoo has a food court and an arcade area.

Seismique

Even if you are not a fan of museums, this one is 100% worth visiting. Seismique is a mind-blending interactive art museum where you seem to be traveling between worlds, each more fascinating than the next. By the way, it is also a perfect place to take the most unusual couples’ photos.

Rooftop Cinema Club

Cinema is another option that will never let you down. You know what can make a movie night even better? The breathtaking view of downtown Houston! At

Rooftop Cinema Club, you are given headphones to enjoy the movie without any interference from others. It is overall a really cozy place.

Palace Social

This place has everything you could think of; bowling, a 4D movie theatre, virtual reality games and more. After such an active pastime, a dinner at the restaurant on the territory of Palace Social would be perfect.

Outdoor Adventure

Rock Climbing

February 25 | $70 - Member / $75 Non Member

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Come try outdoor rock climbing at Barton Creek Greenbelt in Austin, TX. The greenbelt routes range from 20-40 feet tall and make for a great day trip to the hill country! We'll take a short walk, and then climb for 2-4 hours. Register by 2/22.

Mountain Biking

March 4 | $50 - Member / $55 Non Member

Are you ready for a “wild” experience? Lake Houston Wilderness Park has exactly what you are looking for and is just a short distance away! We will explore this nature lover's paradise by biking miles of lush greenery and beautiful marsh wetlands. Register by 3/1.

Grand Canyon

March 11 - 17 | $650 - Member / $700 Non Member

On this journey, we will take you through part of the south rim as you learn about what makes this park one of the greatest in the nation! While we camp at this breath-taking part of the US, you will learn the basics of outdoor cooking, tent set-up, and re starting. Register by 3/5.

Cockrell Butterfly Center

Another interesting and aesthetic place to explore. In addition to butterflies, the museum presents other types of reptiles, like iguanas, but it conquers most visitors with its interior design. It feels as if you are walking in an actual jungle.

Interactive Selfie Museum

When, if not on Valentine's Day, arrange a couples photo shoot? The Selfie Museum has the most unique and stylish photo zones.

There is even one specially made for lovers.

Department of Wonder

Here, you are literally transferred to a parallel reality, somewhat reminiscent of the planet Pandora from the Avatar movie. This is an ideal opportunity to get even closer with your partner by going through a quest in which you have to reveal stories and solve puzzles to complete it.

Parkerz

Last but not least, here's another option for a perfect relaxing romantic dinner. Parkerz is a very atmospheric restaurant of Mediterranean, American and Oriental cuisine. There are tons of locations for couples photos, as each part of the restaurant differs in its style.

The most important thing is to always remember that it does not matter whether you decide to spend Valentine's Day in a cinema or a museum, the main thing is to share this holiday with the person you love and trust. Its more about the right people who create the desired atmosphere, rather than a place.

By Maria Godinez @gjmaria

The beautiful thing about celebrating St Valentine’s is that it’s not just about celebrating love amongst couples, but also your own self-love. Your acknowledgment of love within you despite your flaws.

Many times, when talking about ways to express love from within, people automatically think about self-care days. Although self-care days filled with things like relaxing on a rainy night and watching movies brings us comfort, another way to increase self-love is through fitness.