This section is for couples who are looking for ideas on where to spend fun, quality time together. Reno may be the Biggest Little City in the World, but this little city has tons of places to enjoy as a couple. There are also even last-minute Valentine's Day ideas for those of you who didn't plan ahead for the romantic holiday. If you have any ideas that aren't listed, feel free to post.
Date Ideas
- Picnics at the park/river
- Shopping at Legends at Sparks, Marina
- Drive to Virginia City
- National Automobile museum
- Sporting events
- Bowling
- Movies
- Dancing lessons
- Nevada Opera
- Nevada Museum of art
- West Street Market
- Reno Jazz Club
- Drive-In movie theater
- Boomtown Fun Zone
- All You Can Eat Sushi
- The Chocolate Bar Lounge
- Roller Skating
- Take a cooking class
- Night at the Arcade
- Wild Island Family Adventure Park
- Hike uphill to San Rafael Park
- Animal Ark
- Spend the day in Virginia City
- Lake Tahoe
- Float the downtown Reno River
- Annual Rib Cookoff
- Hot August Nights
- Art Town
- Go out for Ice cream
- Ice skating at Rink on the River
- Skiing/Snowboarding
- Get coffee at one of the many coffee houses in the Reno area
- Helicopter tour of Reno/Tahoe
- Golfing
- Fishing
- Biking
- Skiiing/Snowboarding
- Kayaking/Rafting
- Sporting Events
-University of Nevada, Reno sports
- Safe Shot Indoor Gun Range
- Ice Skating
- Go-Karting and Laser Tag at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
- Camping
- Hot Air Balloon Ride
Fine Dining Dates
- Ichiban
- Iiji 2
- 4th Street Bistro
- Sterling's Seafood
- Rapscallion
- Romanza Ristorante
- Charlie Palmer Steak
- Briscola
- Scampi Reno
- Bimini Steakhouse
- Wild River Grille
- Harrah's Steak House
- Genghis Grill
- Atlantis Steakhouse
- Campo
- Lulou's Restaurant
- Palais de Jade
- Johnny's Ristorante Italiano
Last Minute Valentine's Day Ideas
- Book a hotel room and spa package at one of the many hotels/casinos in the Reno area.
- The Chocolate Bar Lounge
- Couple massages at Massage Envy
- Spend the weekend in Lake Tahoe
- Valentines' Vampire Crawl
- Breakfast in Bed
- Buy flowers from a local florist and don't take the cheap way out and buy a bouquet from your local grocery store
- Dinner reservations at one of the Fine Dining locations listed above
- Surprise your loved one with a homemade dinner
- Victoria's Secret gift certificate - makes a great gift for both of you
- Write something: it could be a poem or even just a letter to let your loved one truly know how much they mean to you. Sometimes thoughtful gifts such as this are priceless and worth more than anything else
- Boudoir photo shoot: Ladies, this will definitely get attention from your mate. Many photographers and studios in Reno specialize in this type of tasteful, sexy photography. Boudoir photos are unique gifts and can be made into calendars, books, etc. Not to mention, boudoir photos are about beauty, confidence, and empowerment. After taking the photos you will feel like a million bucks and your significant other will think so too. Average cost is about $150-500.
- Pole Dancing Class: There are many pole dancing classes offered in the Reno area. Ladies, learn some moves at a few classes and bring your knowledge to the bedroom and show your man exactly what you learned.
- Sexy Scavenger Hunt: Design a sexy scavenger hunt for your honey this Valentines Day. Create clues that lead to special places you’ve been together and reward them with sexy prizes.
- Attend a sporting event: For those sports buff couples this will be a great idea and you can even end up on the Kiss Cam.
- Visit a winery