Ideas for Fun and Cheap Dates in Austin

Keep it simple with tons of different inexpensive options for day dates or date nights There are plenty of options for cheap dates all over the metro area. You just have to get creative! Austin is full of parks, hiking opportunities, and beautiful artwork all over the city. Take a walk in your own backyard.. you never know what you’ll find.

Picnic at Zilker Park

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Pack up a bunch of homemade snacks in a classic picnic basket (we’re all about aesthetics) or pack up your cooler for a fun picnic outing! Since Zilker Park is easily accessible to any neighborhood, grab a few things at the grocery store and head to the park grounds for chill lunch date al fresca. Be sure to pack it in and pack it out!

Hours & Location

MON-SUN | 5AM-10PM

?Zilker Park

2207 Lou Neff Rd.

Austin, TX 78746

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Pease Park Treehouse

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See one of the most innovative attractions in Austin’s natural landscape. The Pease Park Treehouse is the perfect place for an inexpensive date that offers a peaceful atmosphere and bit of romance. Try this nature idea for cheap dates in the future by making a reservation for the Pease Park Treehouse!

Hours & Location

?3411 Glenview Ave.

Austin, TX 78703

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Rent bikes and scooters in downtown Austin

? Austin Bike Tours & Rentals

One of the best ideas for cheap dates are spontaneous rides around the city! Zip around downtown Austin and neighboring areas when you rent any of the various bikes and scooters in the city! Our metro area offers tons of options from Lime, Bird, and Uber rideshare apps.

Hours & Location

THURS | 10AM-5PM

FRI-SUN | 9AM-6PM

?102 W. 3rd St.

Austin, TX 78701

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Blanton Museum

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One of our favorite options for cheap dates is a visit to the art museum! Explore beautiful works of art at the Blanton Museum, where you can see visiting exhibits and their permanent collections. Admission is fairly reasonable: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (65+) and $5 for youth and college ID holders. If you attend on Thursdays, admission is always free! With your ticket, gain access to Ellsworth Kelly’s “Austin” exhibit. If you fall under categories of member, UT ID holders, children 12 and under, military, or teacher with valid ID, admission is free any day! See so many different types of modern & contemporary art, Latin American art, prints and illustrations, and 360 virtual tours.

Hours & Location

WED-SAT | 10AM-5PM

SUN | 1PM-5PM

?200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Austin, TX 78712

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McDonald Observatory

? McDonald Observatory Website

Observe the depths of space and the universe as we know it when you visit the McDonald Observatory. General admission for adults starts at $5 and is discounted at $3 (with ID) for military, seniors, locals and students. Solar viewing tickets go for $5 across the board. Guided tours are $10 ($8 with qualifying IDs) and Star parties are $25 ($20 with qualifying IDs). Kids are always $5! Uncover mysterious planetary remnants from dead stars and some of the earliest galaxies discovered. Learn more about the Dark Skies Initiative and how to deter light pollution for optimal stargazing!

Hours & Location

MON-SUN | 12PM-5PM

?Frank N. Bash Visitors Center

3640 Dark Skies Drive

McDonald Observatory, TX 79734

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Ideas for Fun and Cheap Dates in Austin

Picnic at Zilker Park

Pease Park Treehouse

Rent bikes and scooters in downtown Austin

Blanton Museum

McDonald Observatory

More Stuff To Do in Austin

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Ideas for Fun and Cheap Dates in Austin

Picnic at Zilker Park

Pease Park Treehouse

Rent bikes and scooters in downtown Austin

Blanton Museum

McDonald Observatory

More Stuff To Do in Austin

Follow us

Curated by

Hailey Way