The bustling city of Oklahoma City has surprisingly a lot to offer for couples looking to spend some quality time together. OKC, as it is popularly referred to, is organized into several districts, with each having a separate vibe and each offering a range of interesting attractions, a buzzing nightlife, great shopping malls, and a wide choice of dining options. Options range from art galleries, parks, museums, adventure activities to dance clubs and bars. This variety means you don’t have to stick to boring ideas for your date night. You can book one of the best Airbnbs in Oklahoma City and, depending on the kind of date you’d like to have, you can spend a night at the ballet or have fun grooving at a dance club! Read on to find out the top romantic things to do in Oklahoma City.
1. Experience the thrills of indoor skydiving at iFLY Oklahoma City (from USD 97.0)
Are you looking for a way to spice up your love life in Oklahoma City? Why not try something new and exciting like indoor skydiving at iFLY Oklahoma City? You and your partner can experience the thrill of flying together in a safe and controlled environment. You will learn how to soar and glide in the air with the help of professional instructors.
This thrilling adventure offers a simulated 60-second freefall, giving you an unforgettable taste of the skydiving experience. After your flight, celebrate your achievement with a personalized flight certificate, commemorating your courageous journey. It’s a great way to bond and have fun as a couple.
Oklahoma City Indoor Skydiving with 2 Flights & Personalized Certificate
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
2. Visit Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum (from USD 23.0)
If you and your partner are looking for a meaningful and memorable experience in Oklahoma, you should visit the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. Embark on an immersive self-guided tour and explore at your own pace. This museum honours the victims, survivors, and rescuers of the 1995 bombing that shook the nation. You can walk through the outdoor symbolic memorial, see the artefacts and exhibits that tell the stories of courage and resilience, and reflect on the lessons of hope and healing.
Convenient parking options are available nearby, including parking lots and street meters. Don’t forget to enhance your experience by downloading the museum’s app, offering informative tours and additional details to enrich your visit.
Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum Tickets
Duration: 30 to 180 minutes
3. Explore your partner's artistic side at Paint N Cheers
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Posted by Paint N Cheers on Thursday, February 24, 2022
Discover each other’s artistic side through a painting session at Paint N Cheers. This creative studio provides upbeat classes for both the artistic and less imaginative. In a relaxed group setting, the shop’s artist will introduce a featured painting and guide you through a step-by-step procedure in replicating the art. You can enjoy wine, music, and each other’s company while creating your own masterpiece.
Poke fun or be amazed at how your work will turn out, either way, you are sure to bring home the product of your artistic expression. When you sign up, the canvass, paint, brushes, easels, and apron are already included in the price.
Paint N Cheers
Address: 1614 N. Gatewood Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73106
Website: Paint N Cheers
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 8am - 11pm; Sat: 10am - 11pm; Sun: 10am - 6pm
Price: 35 USD
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4. Catch a live performance at Civic Center Music Hall
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If you both enjoy watching live performances, a night at Civic Center Music Hall would be an appealing deed. The premier performing arts facility hosts the best of ballet, theatre, Broadway, chorus, and orchestra. You’ll be able to dress the part and impress your beloved with your formal attire in the grand reception hall of this historic venue.
Inside the Art Deco-inspired building are three performing arts theatres, including the Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre, Freede Little Theatre and CitySpace, and other rental facilities for weddings and special events. Be among the 300,000 patrons annually who visit to catch live performances.
Civic Center Music Hall
Address: 201 North Walker Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Website: Civic Center Music Hall
5. Let FLINT delight your date night with great food
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Spice up date nights through a dinner reservation at an upscale casual restaurant in the heart of downtown OKC. Located inside Colcord Hotel, Flint has a classy yet casual atmosphere. It boasts a modern interior design and a trendy outdoor patio lounge scene that features a waterfall and fireplace.
You and your loved one can delight in contemporary American cuisine from Flint’s menu. Among its popular dishes are black Angus prime rib, Chilean sea bass, egg salad sandwich, and bananas foster French toast. As the restaurant has a strategic location, you can attend an event or simply visit Civic Center, Myriad Gardens, or Chesapeake Energy Arena after a scrumptious meal.
FLINT
Address: 15 N Robinson Ave., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Website: FLINT
Opening hours: Mon: 6:30am - 2pm, 4pm - 10pm; Tue: 4pm - 10pm; Wed - Thu: 6:30am - 2pm, 4pm - 10pm; Fri: 6:30am - 11pm; Sat - Sun: 7am - 2pm
6. Find your next anniversary gift at Paseo Arts District
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Disguise the effort of finding the right gift for your partner as a date when you stroll around Paseo Arts District. This art district is a curved, 2-block street that houses over 20 galleries, shoe and clothing boutiques, gift shops, restaurants, and more. Spanish revival architecture is displayed in the entire compound, with the original stucco buildings and clay tile roofs still intact and adding to the vibrant aura of the district. You’ll get to enjoy the scenic view while hunting for the perfect item.
Paseo Arts District, built in 1929, is the first shopping district north of downtown and serves as an avenue for a vibrant group of over 80 artists today. Also, catch the regular First Friday Gallery Walk event here where new work of studio owners and guest artists, as well as live music, are showcased.
Paseo Arts District
Address: 3024 Paseo, Oklahoma City, OK 73103
Website: Paseo Arts District
7. Rock the night away at Michael Murphy's Dueling Piano Bar
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Posted by Michael Murphys on Saturday, June 1, 2019
Have a rock and roll-themed date courtesy of Michael Murphy’s Dueling Piano Bar located on California Avenue in Bricktown. With shows that feature three piano players, the place takes a roaring vibe while hosting a request-driven show. The amazing comedy banter and interaction from the stage performers differentiate the bar from the typical cover band shows. As a hot spot for live entertainment, it is one of the unique things for couples to do in Oklahoma City.
Be entertained by the instrumentalists who were plucked across the country and are masters of a wide array of songs and play at least three different instruments. Of course, it’s impossible to enjoy the night without tasting the signature cocktails and beers of Michael Murphy’s Dueling Piano Bar.
Michael Murphy's Dueling Piano Bar
Address: D119 E. California Ave., Oklahoma City, OK, 73104
Website: Michael Murphy’s Dueling Piano Bar
Opening hours: Thu - Sat: 7:30am - 2am (closed from Sun - Wed)
8. Go for a tranquil walk through Myriad Botanical Gardens
A visit to this verdant 17 acre (6.8 hectares) botanical garden situated near the city’s downtown centre, is a charming way to spend a day with your beloved. The beautifully landscaped gardens with picturesque flowerbeds and horticultural displays make it a perfect venue for an intimate date. Myriad Botanical Gardens’ most interesting attraction is the Crystal Bridge. Shaped like a tube, it is a living plant museum featuring a wonderful collection of plants and flowers, exotic animals and even a waterfall. The sunken lake beyond the bridge is the heart of the garden. If you visit the gardens between November and December, you’ll see the bridge lit up in the evening with thousands of lights, making it an ethereal experience. Make sure to check out the seasonal features which include an ice-rink, a carousel and water plazas.
Myriad Botanical Gardens
Address: 301 West Reno, Oklahoma City
Website: Myriad Botanical Gardens
Opening hours: Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory: 9am-5pm(Mon-Sat); 11am-5pm(Sun)
Price: 8 USD
9. Have a romantic rendezvous at vibrant Bricktown
An evening out at Bricktown brings out the best romantic date ideas in Oklahoma City. This district is a nightlife hotspot featuring a whole lot of options to have fun and amazing food. Simply walk around to explore the sights, else choose more exciting alternatives like a segway or a horse-drawn carriage! Enjoy concerts, live music, dancing and more at the many entertainment venues in the area. A not-to-miss experience is the Bricktown water taxi which involves a round trip around the canal with a guide’s engaging commentary on various points of interest.
Another highly popular attraction in the area is Michael Murphy’s Dueling Pianos which is a club where three to four piano players perform an energetic and boisterous request-driven show. All-in-all, Bricktown has everything to ensure a sensational date, so a safe choice indeed.
Bricktown Water Taxi
Address: 111 S. Mickey Mantle Drive, Oklahoma City
Website: Bricktown Water Taxi
Opening hours: 10am-10pm(peak season); 11am-7pm(off season)
Price: 11 USD
10. Spend an enchanting evening at Max's Magic Theatre
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If you looking to do something different on your date, then book tickets to this super cool magic performance. A private show with limited guests featuring a lot of audience participation, it promises to be “a roller coaster ride” filled with laughter and disbelief. Ranked as one of the top things to do in OKC, this show’s riveting mentalism features surprising twists that will blow your mind and leaving you questioning logic and reason. With the magic being close-up, the experience is conversational and interactive. Outcomes depend on choices made by the audience members so you’ll find the show really fun and different. Max’s Magic Theater is a fantastic date night option if you are looking to unwind with your sweetheart doing something light-hearted and enjoyable. Shows are in the evening so you can finish the night with dinner at any of the restaurants close by.
Max's Magic Theatre
Address: 8312 NW 118th St. Oklahoma City
Website: Max’s Magic Theatre
Opening hours: 9:30 pm onwards
Price: 30-70 USD
11. Go on a cruise and watch a sunset
Looking for anniversary ideas in Oklahoma City? Experience the city in an entirely new way with a river tour. Oklahoma River Cruises operates evening cruises that not only give you a chance to see the city’s interesting sites from a new perspective, but also the gorgeous spectacle of the sun setting over the water. Go on the 6 pm tour which typically has the captain narrating fascinating facts about the city throughout the trip.
Alternatively, opt for the specialty Cocktail Cruise where you can sit back with a drink and enjoy a tour of the city’s attractions like the Boathouse District and the Wheeler Ferris Wheel. With the lake being usually calm, even those of us who can’t boast of sea legs are likely to have a good time. The cruise ships offer comfortable seating including air-conditioned interiors so you can relax with your beloved and have a sublime evening away from the humdrum.
Oklahoma River Cruises
Address: 701 S Lincoln Blvd, 73129 Oklahoma City
Website: Oklahoma River Cruises
Opening hours:: May to September 6pm-8pm(Sat-Sun)
Price: 15-20 USD
12. Have a dreamy dinner date at Castle Falls
Listed as the ‘Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurant in the United States’, Castle Falls offers a dining experience par excellence. The restaurant is located within a historic castle set amidst 5 acres (2 hectares) of land and has an exclusive old-world ambience that is sure to make your evening unforgettable. A 'Diners’ Choice Award’ winner, Castle Falls features Euro-American cuisine, with a choice of two venues depending on your mood. If you are looking for casual dining then make reservations at The Cellar at Castle Falls. Though having an informal setting, the restaurant has just nine tables so you are guaranteed a truly quiet and intimate evening. If you want something a little more elaborate, then The Primrose at Castle Falls offers a five-course dining experience. You additionally have the option of making reservations for private dining. Castle Falls is undoubtedly a superb choice for an extra special date night.
Castle Falls
Address: 820 N MacArthur Blvd Oklahoma City
Website: Castle Falls
Opening hours: 5pm-8.30pm(Thu-Sat)
Price: 31-50 USD
13. Spend an artsy day at Oklahoma City Museum of Art (from USD 38.0)
Located in downtown Oklahoma City, this museum is a must visit if you are a lover of art. Spread over three floors, the museum features an extensive permanent collection as well as exciting rotating visitor exhibits from local, national, and international artists. Particularly of note is its collection of exquisite glass creations by well-known artist Dale Chihuly, which is the largest in the world. Walk around for an absorbing few hours admiring works of art presented by the museum in exceptionally-designed exhibits. The museum’s ‘Dinner and a Movie’ package is a great pick for a casual date night. You get to choose one movie out of those playing at its Noble Theater and enjoy a fixed menu two-course meal at the Cafe located inside the premises.
Iconic Oklahoma
Duration: 3 hours
Let the romance bloom with epic dates
With all the exciting options that Oklahoma City offers, your dates need not be limited to monotonous nights of a movie and dinner. Whether it’s your first date or your umpteenth one as a couple, you are sure to find something to do in the city that will make for a memorable evening for you and your beloved! So get started on planning the most exceptional of dates.
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