SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio is home to some incredibly romantic spots. From the Tower of the Americas, the Japanese Tea Garden and, of course, the River Walk, you will probably see all of these and more filling up your social media feed on Valentine's Day.
But, some couples may be looking for something a little different to celebrate their love and create unique memories. There are several San Antonio area businesses and locations that offering some quirky or downright weird ways to spend the holiday.
Check out our list of unusual places to celebrate Valentine's Days in San Antonio and surrounding areas.
Wild at Heart Dining Experience
San Antonio Zoo has some memorable ways to commemorate Valentine's Day, whether you are in love or out of love. For those looking to have a romantic dinner, the zoo offers its Wild at Heart Dining Experience, where you can have dinner inside the Africa Live! Hippo Viewing area. You will be joined in your celebration by Uma and Timothy, the zoo's hippos.
If you are not in the mood for love this year, check out the zoo's iconic "Cry me a Cockroach" fundraiser.
Natural Bridge Caverns
Another unique way to spend Valentine's Day is by going deep underground. Natural Bridge Caverns is helping couples celebrate their love by exploring its natural wonders. They are offering a romantic package that includes an above-ground wine pairing, a roughly half-mile tour through the Hidden Wonders Cavern, and a four-course dinner complete with champagne and live music.
Dinner at the Rodeo!
The rodeo lovers are in luck! The San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo's two-week run happens to coincide with Valentine's Day! The rodeo is offering a romantic dinner called "Uncork and Unwind for Valentine's Day." It includes a 4-course seated dinner created and catered by Humo of San Antonio to pair with wines from the Reserve Champion winery, J. Lohr Vineyards. You can purchase rodeo tickets separately.
Where an adult can be a kid
For those couples looking to tap into their inner child, nostalgic favorites Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza are both offering deals for Valentine's Day.
You can spend this V-Day with the beloved mouse, Chuck E. Cheese, with a special deal for the holiday. If you get a $50 gift card, it comes with a $10 bonus.
And at Peter Piper Pizza, you can get the iconic heart-shaped pizza and support a good cause at the same time. The heart-shaped pizza is available now—Feb. 28. For every heart-shaped pizza sold, Peter Piper will donate $1 to local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
Valentine's Day Haunted Dinner Tour
The couple that scares together, stays together! This experience will include a five-star dinner at the haunted Emily Morgan Hotel, followed by the San Antonio Ghost tour though Alamo Plaza and the historic Houston Street Theatre District. After the tour, there will be even more scares at Haunted Happy Hour at the historic Gunter Hotel.
Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club
Studies have shown that couples who laugh together are more likely to stay together long-term. So lock that love down by taking in some comedy at the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club on Valentine's Day! Four comedians are set to perform the "Box of Laughs" (less calories than a box of chocolates) on Wednesday night for a cost of $15 per person.
Dinner and a murder mystery
While not taking place on Valentine's Day itself, the Hyatt Hill Country resort is hosting a romantic murder mystery night on February 17.
“Till Death Do Us Part” is an immersive wedding-themed murder mystery event at its Cactus Oak Tavern. In honor of Valentine’s Day, attendees will work to uncover a romance-inspired mystery while enjoying an open bar and delicious appetizers created by the resort’s culinary team.
Each participant will be given a role to play and prizes will be given out to the best actor, person who solves the mystery and more.
