Love is in the air! Finding the perfect date spot isn’t always easy, but here are some of our Tucson favourite date ideas to wow your special someone this Valentine’s Day.

Tucson Botanical Gardens

Can you get much more romantic than an evening stroll around the beautiful Tucson Botanical Gardens? Explore the gardens in the evening and enjoy a romantic dinner at Café Botanica. The Cafe is open until 8pm on Thursday and Fridays so you can leisurely explore the gardens and learn about the many different plants and flowers, without having to rush to dinner.

Golf ‘n’ stuff

Looking for a more fun date idea? Golf ‘n’ stuff is the perfect place for a lighthearted first date. Show how much fun you are by playing laser tag followed by crazy golf and arcade games. Find out more information and opening hours here.

Walk Tumamoc Hill

If you want to look like you’ve put some thought into your date, a picnic up the top of Tumamoc Hill is the ideal way to spend an evening. The 3 mile round trip in the Arizona desert offers a 360 view of Tucson at the top making it the perfect date spot for the more active romantics out there.

Balloon Ride Tour

If you know she’s the one and want to do something really special, experience the beauty of Tucson from the air. A once in a lifetime experience start the day with the Sonoran Sunrise Tour from Tucson Balloon Rides. The tour offers incredible sunrise views to and finishes with a champagne brunch.

Laffs Comedy Café

The best way to guarantee a good date is to have a laugh. Head down to Laffs Comedy Café and Lisa Landry’s hilarious comedy show. She’s performing on February 15 & 16 and is headlining on Valentine’s Day too. Get tickets here. 

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Rated as Tucson’s number one attraction, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a great way to spend a day with your Valentine. The Museum is 85% outdoors and covers a 98 acre area. Explore the zoo, botanical gardens, art gallery, natural history museum and aquarium while learning about the 230 species of animals and 1200 types of plants. A fun an educational day will leave you both with great memories.

Tucson is full of fun date spots for you to enjoy this Valentine’s Day. At Stargate West, our apartments are in the ideal downtown location, so planning the perfect date has never been easier.