If you’re like many people, you’re planning ahead for Valentine’s Day 2021 – so what can you do this year? Check out this list of things to do in Scottsdale for couples to plan a romantic day or evening with someone special.

5 Things to Do This Valentine’s Day in Scottsdale

Use this list of romantic hotspots to get inspiration for your Valentine’s Day date this year:

  1. Stroll Old Town together
  2. Hike Tom’s Thumb Trail
  3. Get a couple’s massage
  4. Take an early-morning hot air balloon tour
  5. Hop on a wine tour

Here’s a closer look at each.

Things to Do in Scottsdale for Couples - Stroll Old Town Together

Things to Do in Scottsdale for Couples: Stroll Old Town Together

Old Town Scottsdale has so many attractions that it’s probably impossible to cover them all in just one trip. You can stroll through art galleries, explore wineries, check out the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts or the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, or dine at the Rusty Spur Salloon. Visit the Old Adobe Misison, check out Cavalliere’s Blacksmith Shop and see great works of public art, including “Jack Knife” by Ed Mell, “The Yearlings” by George-Ann Tognoni, and “Knight Rise” by James Turrell.

Things to Do in Scottsdale for Couples - Hike Tom’s Thumb Trail

Things to Do in Scottsdale for Couples: Hike Tom’s Thumb Trail

Tom’s Thumb Trail, a 4.9-mile out-and-back trail, is a moderate hike – but the views are world-class. You can check out the sunset from the top; it’s one of the most spectacular views you’ll get in Scottsdale. (Pro Tip: Orange Sky, the restaurant at Talking Stick Resort, is also a great place to see the sunset, but under current circumstances, you should check to see if they’ll be open.)

Things to Do in Scottsdale for Couples - Get a Couple’s Massage

Things to Do in Scottsdale for Couples: Get a Couple’s Massage

There are several great spas in Scottsdale that offer couple’s massages. Some of the best include:

Things to Do in Scottsdale for Couples - Take an Early-Morning Hot Air Balloon Tour

Things to Do in Scottsdale for Couples: Take an Early-Morning Hot Air Balloon Tour

There are several hot air balloon ride companies in Scottsdale, and seeing the sun rise from several thousand feet up is truly spectacular. It’s a creative Valentine’s Day date idea, too – how many people do you know who have been in a balloon? Here are a few of the top-rated hot air balloon companies in and around Scottsdale:

Things to Do in Scottsdale for Couples - Hop on a Wine Tour

Things to Do in Scottsdale for Couples: Hop on a Wine Tour

Arizona produces some of the best wines in the West, and you can take a wine tour on your own or with a tour company. Check out these wineries in and around Scottsdale to plan your day:

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REALTOR® | Founder
The Matheson Team
RE/MAX Fine Properties
21000 N. Pima Rd., #100, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
480-351-5359
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