Phoenix Date Ideas

  • Play mind wars, lie on a bed of nails, experience hurricane winds! With so much to do, there will be something fun for everyone, and all the activities will keep the conversation flowing.
  • Take a ride on a scaled train. The free, 30-40 minute rides are offered every Sunday.
  • Go in the fall for the Oktoberfest. Go any other time for good German food, beer, and music.
  • A western living history museum.
  • Possibly the best buffet in Phoenix! Enjoy a huge spread of tasty cuisine, and if you're feeling lucky, you can extend the evening with slots or cards.
  • Old Town is one of the top tourist destinations in the valley. Just because you live here doesn't mean you can't enjoy it, too!
  • Guys, this date will please your sports-loving girl. And if you like basketball, you'll have fun too.
  • A destination for wine-tasting, shopping, and hiking.
  • The Heard Museum showcases the history and culture of the Native American tribes of Arizona.
  • For a classy, cultural date, visit Scottsdale on Thursday night. The art galleries are open from seven to nine for the Scottsdale Artwalk.
  • Cheer on the Arizona Diamondbacks at a baseball game in Chase Field.
  • View over 18,000 pieces of art. Explore each other's taste and cultural interest.
  • This little known trail in Cave Creek has stunning 360 degree views at the summit, possibly the best in Phoenix.
  • Phoenix's mini amusement park and a top-notch miniature golf destination.
  • This is a fun, adventurous way to explore Phoenix and Tempe. Buy a day pass for unlimited rides. Then choose some destinations, or just hop off at random stations and see what you can discover near-by.
  • Voted the "Best Pizza in America."
  • Phoenix Zoo is a world class zoo covering 125 acres with 1,200 animals on exhibit. If you like animals, it is a fantastic outdoor date.
  • Trampolines on the floor, trampolines on the wall- it you love jumping, here's a date for you!
  • Ro Ho En was built through the joint efforts of Phoenix and her sister city of Himeji, Japan. This authentic Japanese stroll garden is complete with koi pond, waterfall, and tea house.
  • This historic homestead is a fun date for history buffs or a good setting for a romantic picnic or stroll.
  • A treasure hunt for grown-ups.
  • Exhibits, rides, games, food, and concerts.
  • Spend a day at the races!
  • Hiking on a moonlit night can be fun, frightening, magical, romantic, exciting, and adventurous - all in one date!
  • Learn Arizona mining history and view the huge collection of minerals.
  • Relax and get goofy with a round a mini golf.
  • See thousands of instruments and listen to music from all around the world!
  • Take a half hour tour and learn how your favorite chocolate treats are made.
  • Once Arizona's capitol.
  • Get up close to exotic animals and witness the awesome power of predators in action at the Out of Africa Wildlife Park
  • Take a scenic train ride on an old fashioned train.
  • Hike along a clear stream with the walls of Aravaipa Canyon towering over you.
  • Explore some of the most beautiful terrain in Arizona. Stunning rock formations, a fascinating history, and exotic birds await you at the Chiricahua National Monument.
  • See the famed St. Joseph Shrine in Yarnell, AZ and then browse some local shops.
  • Get up close to exotic wildlife at the Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium
  • Relax and soak up some sun while drifting down the Salt River
  • Take on a challenge together by hiking the magnificent, but intense Ridgeline Trail through the Superstition Mountains.
  • Watch a movie in the comfort of your own car at a Phoenix Drive In Theater.
  • Learn more about the great state of Arizona on a date to the Arizona Capitol Museum
  • Head downtown to tour the Phoenix Art Museum, browse local galleries, and experience the culture of the valley at Phoenix Frist Friday Artwalk.
  • Laugh, talk, and hold hands while sharing a romantic stroll in Encanto Park.
  • Be enthralled by the beauty of the desert at the Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden. Founded in 1937, the garden now showcases 50,000 desert plants from all over the world.
  • Enjoy the music, dancing, and spectacle of Ballet Arizona. Their season runs from October to June with stunning performances in the Symphany Hall and Orpheum Theater.
  • Combine a classic sunset picnic with a surpising bat watching experience.