Are you looking to sweep that special someone off of their feet? Arizona offers plenty of experiences that couples can enjoy right here in the Phoenix area. Next time you’re planning a romantic excursion, skip the dinner and a movie and try one of these four unique date night ideas.
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Love is in the Air
Grab your special someone and embark on an adventure in the clouds at Hot Air Expeditions on Deer Valley Road. This company offers couples an unforgettable experience cruising airborne over Arizona’s desert in a colorful balloon. You and your honey will take home two etched champagne flutes and a locally baked cookie memento after the flight.
Why not celebrate your nuptials in the sky? Hot Air Expeditions offers wedding packages for those of you that are already engaged.
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Get Romantic on a Sunset Ride
Take off on a private mountain bike tour with your sweetie, courtesy of Wild Bunch Desert Guides. This award-winning adventure-tour company is based in Scottsdale and offers exhilarating rides that cater to all skill levels.
Whether you’re an active couple looking for a new challenge or you want to enchant her with a sunset backdrop, Wild Bunch has a program for you. Rent a performance mountain bike or bring your own and meet your guide in the lot at Phoenix Zoo on 455 N. Galvin Parkway.
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Share a Kiss on a Red-Rock Vista
The Grand Canyon is a fantastic place to spend a romantic weekend or celebrate an anniversary. Head straight to Hopi Point along Hermit Drive. It’s one of the best all-around viewpoints both east and west thanks to its jutting position into the canyon. You’ll discover excellent views of the rock formations rising from the depths far below, the flat-topped Shiva Temple, and the pyramidal Isis Temple.
After a day on the canyon, why not dine on the edge of the South Rim at the El Tovar Hotel? Host to such luminaries as Theodore Roosevelt and Bill Clinton, this intimate, rustic dining room offers an elegant place to make wonderful memories with incredible canyon views by day and a romantic setting when Arizona’s starry night arises.
Top-off your special evening reaching for those stars. Set up a telescope, cuddle up with your sweetheart, and star-gaze. See those luminous cosmic spheres like never before under the Grand Canyon’s unusually dark skies.
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Catch a Show
Impress your date with an evening at Phoenix’s world-renowned Orpheum theater. This 1,364-seat downtown playhouse offers couples the chance to step back in time and catch a brilliant live performance.
Built in 1929, this enchanting venue was once part of a nationwide vaudeville circuit. Satisfy your craving for the new and unexpected at the Orpheum on Sept. 26. Join Ballet Arizona for a Director’s Choice Thursday starting at 7:00 p.m.
While it may be challenging to come up with a unique experience for your next date night, there are plenty of romantic activities to choose from in the Valley. Which one will you try first?
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