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Dinner and a movie are always great date night options. But after a while, date night can end up turning into a routine more than a fun outing. If you’re looking for date ideas, whether for a first date with a partner or a night away from the kids with your spouse, check out our options below.

We’ve found the best spots near you to give you the variety you have been craving for. Think outside the box and dare to try something different for your next date night! Turn a regular night into one to remember forever.
Absolute Nirvana Spa
Absolute Nirvana Spa

(505) 983-7942

106 Faithway St
Santa Fe, NM 87501   Directions Website

The two of you probably won't realize how stressed out you are until you both visit the Absolute Nirvana Spa for a truly romantic afternoon or evening. Your session here will prove to be the ultimate date, where you will be pampered as you choose from treatments like a Thai massage, hydrotherapy, deep tissue massage, hot stone massage or a gentleman's facial that are all designed to melt the stress away. Also, this relaxing venue features a tea room and gardens that will make your visit even more relaxing as you and your sweetheart can enjoy a hot cup of tea and a stroll in the garden before or after your treatments.

Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum

(505) 946-1000

217 Johnson St
Santa Fe, NM 87501   Directions Website

So you and your significant other want to take a break but just don't know where to go to enjoy a date that's romantic, quaint and relaxing. Let the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum be the answer to your dilemma. This museum is dedicated to the prolific New Mexico artist as it houses an impressive 1,149 of her paintings, drawings and sculptures, as well as additional works by several other artists. Enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee in the cafe and then take in this unforgettable collection of art that will not only add some color to your time together, you'll both be creating a memory that the two of you are not likely to forget.

New Mexico Museum of Art
New Mexico Museum of Art

(505) 476-5072

107 W Palace Ave
Santa Fe, NM 87501   Directions Website

The fact that the New Mexico Museum of Art has been around for 90 years says quite a bit about the timeliness and importance of the work it has consistently presented. Focusing primarily on New Mexico artists that include Georgia O'Keeffe, Maria Martinez and Luis Tapia, this venue features a rich yet relaxing atmosphere that you and your partner will enjoy as you stroll from one gallery to the next on a romantic date. The museum is housed in a Santa Fe-styled building, and the two of you will no doubt enjoy escaping the everyday pressures to relax and take in some truly memorable art.

Santa Fe School of Cooking
Santa Fe School of Cooking

(505) 983-4511

125 N Guadalupe St
Santa Fe, NM 87501   Directions Website

Add some sizzle to your romance when the two of you take classes at the Santa Fe School of Cooking. There's nothing like taking on a project together, and both of you will learn how to create different types of meals (that include several Mexican dishes). You'll find that spending time together creating a delicious project that you both can enjoy when it's done will create special, romantic (and sometimes humorous) moments that you will never forget.

The Santa Fe Opera
The Santa Fe Opera

(505) 986-5900

301 Opera Dr
Santa Fe, NM 87506   Directions Website

When you plan a romantic evening out, get dressed up to enjoy a date night of classic performances with The Santa Fe Opera. Even though the season is relatively short (July and August only), planning early for that special evening will definitely pay off. Purchasing your seats and making the arrangements with plenty of lead time will ensure that you not only get great seats, but you can also plan to enjoy additional amenities. You'll want to get to the venue early to enjoy a pre-performance buffet and then mingle for a while as the two of you marvel at the breathtaking beauty of the Opera House itself.

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