Romance is in the air, and your love life deserves to be on Cloud 9. From spectacular views soaring over Lake Tahoe in a helicopter to grounding in your body and mind through yoga with your partner, below you’ll find some delightful date night inspiration for February—and beyond.
Love in Lake Tahoe
See Lake Tahoe’s blue waters like never before – take in the views from above on a helicopter ride. Booking a private tour is simple, and rides range from 12 to 60 minutes depending on the location. Vendors include Tahoe Helicopters, located in South Lake Tahoe.
After a flight in the helicopter, take a scenic drive up to North Lake Tahoe for fine dining at the SMOKE DOOR in King’s Beach, a unique culinary experience you can’t find in Reno. SMOKE DOOR Lake Tahoe Sayro is a Saryo (“small tea house”) serving wood-fired cooking that combines flavors both locally sourced and internationally inspired. A tasting menu with six courses or a “harvest” menu with ten courses is available. SMOKE DOOR offers both lunch and dinner reservations, and welcomes walk-ins for the tasting menu, à la carte menu, or beverages starting at 5:30 p.m. at the bar.
Love in Action
For a great reason to hold hands, we suggest taking your adventurous date ice skating. Locations we love include Reno Ice in south Reno, an indoor rink that offers public skating sessions periodically throughout the week, and The Ice Rink at the Grand Sierra Resort, which is an outdoor rink with nearby rentable fire pits to warm up after your session.
Nature is healing and nothing opens your senses and helps melt your worries as much as taking a hike through the forest, mountains, or meadows with your honey. Pack up some cheese, berries, and a bottle of wine and hit the trails for some true romance. Our favorite hikes include the Galena Creek Bitterbrush trail for a mild and beautiful stroll, or the Jones-White Creek Loop with a side quest to Church’s Pond if you want a real challenge with 2,000 feet in elevation gain and 9.2 miles in length. Expert tip: Keep an eye on the weather; this time of year, snowshoes may be required.
Practice mindful movement with your muse. Book an intimate experience, like a private Pilates session through Your Body Pilates and learn to move mindfully together. Or book a session at a yoga studio in town. Some of our favorite yoga classes include Warm Yin Yoga at Juicebox Yoga, Yin Restorative or Good Vibes Yoga at Temple Yoga Reno in midtown, or Slow Flow or Y6 Restore at YogaSix. Namaste.
The Artistry of Love
A visit to the Nevada Museum of Art sparks wonder and conversation. With a Perenn Bakery location serving up goodies, seasonal exhibitions, guided tours, and a nonprofit gift shop that doesn’t charge sales tax, the Nevada Museum of Art has everything you’ll need for a perfect visit. Plus, if you attend on Thursday, February 5, from 5-7 p.m., you’ll enjoy the museum’s monthly “First Thursday” event, offering live music, beer, and plenty of fun.
The Lilley Museum of Art on campus at the University of Nevada, Reno offers free admission and is another great option. The museum is generally open noon-4 p.m., and parking on campus is free on Saturdays.
Recently ranked one of the best attractions in Reno, the National Automobile Museum is worth a visit. After checking out the classic cars, cruise over to the Riverwalk District and enjoy a meal at one of Reno’s riverside dining establishments including Toro Bravo, Wild River Grille, or the Shore inside the Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel.
Crafty Love
Candle Vino is the best place to sip on some wine and craft handmade candles. From pops of glitter and a rainbow of colors to mix and match along with nearly every scent you can imagine, it’s an inspired way to keep your love burning bright. Plus, you can find a creative way to enjoy the candlelight you craft together back at home for weeks to come.
For the plant lover in your life, take a trip to Mayberry Landing and visit the Jade Lotus, a family-owned gift and garden shop. While there, you can sit down and design your own terrariums in glass vessels, creating a unique date night memento. After, pop into Claio or Madein for delicious dishes served up with love.
Quirky Love
For those who enjoy life outside the box, dip a toe into the supernatural. Receive a reading by visiting a psychic in
downtown Reno. Dolce Vida has a large menu of services, offers online booking, and is located on Wells Avenue. After, discuss your readings while on your way to a live music show hosted by the Holland Project, with bookings nearly every day of the year. Choices run the gamut from punk rock to indie, classical, pop, and beyond.
Foodie Love
Cozy, safe transportation from unique Reno brewery to brewery – what could be better? City Brew Tours is owned and operated by veteran John Turner. He will take you either in a group or private party out on the town to visit some of the area’s finest breweries to enjoy snacks and high-quality beers from Brewer’s Cabinet, Parlay 6, Pigeon Head, and more.
Nothing to It! Is a fun way to roll up your sleeves and learn to create a delectable dish with your food-loving darling. February classes include Valentine’s Day Brunch, Couple’s Love Bites, Chinese Takeout Favorites, and Gumbo, Jambalaya & Beignets. Best of all? No one has to do the cleanup.
Love and eggs
Nothing says “I love you” quite like waking up with your partner and telling them you’re taking them out to brunch (with a mimosa of course) followed by doing a little antiquing together. Trust us – try it out and see your partner’s face light up with joy and adoration. A couple of our favorite brunch spots include Twisted Fork and Stone House Café. Afterward, visit The Nest, Vassar House, Midtown Antiques, or Junkee. The SPCA Thrift Store is also a solid option for a little quirkier and less polished finds.
For a great reason to hold hands, we suggest taking your adventurous date ice skating.
Receive a reading by visiting a psychic in downtown Reno.