Valentine’s Day is coming, and that means it is time to turn up the romance and plan an unforgettable date for you and your partner. Do not make the mistake of settling for your average dinner and a movie. McAllen is home to some heart-stoppingly romantic things to do for couples, and we have compiled a list. Check out some of these romantic ideas and then start planning to wow your date, on the 14th, or any day of the year.

Reserve seats at the McAllen Performing Arts Center

With 1,800 seats, a stage as big as 20 Olympic-sized pools, and stunning contemporary architecture, the McAllen Performing Arts Center is visually breathtaking – And that’s before you sit down to enjoy the renowned performances that occur on its stage.

Take your date to enjoy concerts, ballet performances, performing arts shows, and more, all within an environment that will express the magnitude of your love even when your words fail you. Upcoming events include the following:

• The Simon & Garfunkel Story
• Swan Lake by the Russian Ballet Theatre
• An Officer and a Gentleman: The Musical
• And more!

The best news? This venue hosts shows all year long, so you can celebrate your love whenever you want.

Tour the Quinta Mazatlan

If performing arts are not your thing, try celebrating your love by exploring the beauties of the natural world at Quinta Mazatlan. This beautiful sanctuary in McAllen is an internationally-renowned park devoted to education and celebration of all things wildlife.

Based out of a historic Spanish-style home, this “mansion with a mission” now encompasses 20 acres of protected property that houses a diverse array of birds and wildlife.

Want a romantic tour of this beautiful home and property? Try the Songbird Tour and catch a glimpse of some of the 250 species of birds that reside here. Enjoy the Historic Tour of the home, or wander hand-in-hand through the property’s stunning natural habitats.

Enjoy the McAllen Nature Center

Surround yourself with even more nature at the McAllen Nature Center. Designed for numerous relaxing, and romantic, activities, this is the perfect place to enjoy time with your loved one in the midst of some of the area’s most beautiful surroundings. Need ideas? Try any of these adventures in the center:

• Watch the wildlife
• Take a walk together
• Enjoy a picnic
• Take nature photography

Away from the digital demands of the world, surrounded by the quiet of nature and the beauty of birdsong, your romance can deepen and your Valentine’s Day can become truly memorable.

Visit the Trapped RGV Escape Room

If you want to spend some quality time with your date this Valentine’s Day, consider an escape room. The Trapped RGV Escape Room, for example, offers 1-hour escape challenges with different themes.

This is the perfect opportunity to put your heads together, practice your teamwork, and solve some fun puzzles together to get out of the room before your time is up. An escape room is especially appealing if you want a way to interact and get to know each other better.

Not your traditional idea of a date night? Give it a try anyway. You could very well find escape rooms to be a favorite date night moving forward.

Visit the spa

If you really want something romantic to do in McAllen for couples this Valentine’s Day, consider  hitting the spa together. There are many couples’ massages available in the McAllen area, where you can both enjoy an hour of pampering. Or, choose other relaxing activities, from getting nails done to enjoying a facial. Spoiling your loved one is a sure way to make them feel loved this Valentine’s Day.

Enjoy A Mouth-Watering Meal at Prime

Of course, food is a central part of any successful couples activity in McAllen, and there is no place better to get it than at Prime Steak & Seafood. Our luxuriously appointed dining room delivers a romantic ambiance perfect for a delicious couples dinner. Enjoy tender 2F Akaushi beef and the freshest seafood, prepared by our skilled chefs for dining that is a cut above. Our perfectly prepared steak and seafood dishes deliver an unforgettable dining experience, and our mouth-watering beverages perfectly complement your meal.

Ready to choose some romantic things to do in McAllen for couples this Valentine’s Day? Select anything from our list, but do not forget to pair your adventures with an unforgettable meal at Prime. Reserve your table today!