Take Your Date to the Skies

Take Your Date to the Skies

  Do you love history, aviation, or both?

 The Cavanaugh Flight Museum just might make the best first (or 100^th) date destination!

After all, there are collections of conversation starters everywhere you look!

The Cavanaugh Flight Museum has one of the finest aircraft collections in the world! Collections include aircraft from World War I, World War II, Korean War and 1950’s, Vietnam War and 1960’s, and civilian aircraft.

Want to experience Warbird air-crafts firsthand? You and your date can sign up to take a private flight over Dallas.

4572 Claire Chennault,

Addison, TX 75001

 972-380-8800

Hours: Mon-Sat: 9am - 5pm, Sun: 11am - 5pm

Admission: Adults: $10, Seniors & Military: $8, Children (4-12): $5

Remember: Showing patience for someone is a great way to show your love for them. When things don't turn out the way you want, remain kind and patient. 

"Expand Your Horizons"

REUNION TOWER

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Want to have the best view of Dallas? The Reunion Tower  is a 470 foot tower that gives you stunning 360-degree panoramic views of Dallas. They have telescopes, an observation deck, and touch screens to enhance your experience! 

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Something unique about the observation tower are the constellation touch screen monitors. The interactive monitors allow visitors to personalize a constellation! (How cool is that?) Visitors can add their name and geographical information to a star. 

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The Reunion Tower also has an elegant Asian restaurant at the top called the "Five Sixty by Wolfgang Puck." This restaurant revolves while you eat! While you eat, you get to enjoy the beautiful view of Dallas! It can't get much better than that! Here is their menu! 

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This would be such a romantic date with your spouse! It would be an unforgettable experience. 

Address: 300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas, TX 75207

Hours (Reunion Tower): Sunday-Thursday: 10:30am-8:30pm

Friday-Saturday: 10:30am-9:30pm

Hours (Restaurant): Sunday-Thursday: 5:00-10:00pm

Friday-Saturday: 5:00-11:00pm

Here are what people on Google are saying about the Reunion Tower!

"Amazing Dallas views that you can see for miles on a clear day. Get a little history and info on the tower on the ride up the elevator. The revolving cafe has good food options and great staff."

"Awesome views interactive touch screens that give you info. Was a unforgettable experience for me. I advise when you go to Dallas, visit Reunion Tower."

"Beautiful place - went up at about 8:30 as the sun was setting, stayed there until about 9:30 to see the city light up. The place is absolutely stunning and gives you a good perspective of the whole place."

Relationship tip! Show affection to your spouse! Make an effort to show your love to your spouse in every day life, as well as dates!

Warm, Cheesy Goodness!!

There's nothing that says "comfort food" like a warm, delicious, Grilled Cheese sandwich. At Dallas Grilled Cheese Co. you will experience a little be of nostalgia when you bite into one of their "at-home meal Mom made with sliced American on Wonder Bread," sandwiches.

This isn't the only sandwich Dallas Grilled Cheese Co. has to offer.  Any of their other delightful menu items are sure to bring a smile to your face!

                       Grilled PB&J

                                                                     The Favorite

                                                                                                                  The Dude

A few samples to drool over from their "Soup & Salads" selection:

DGC Chili

The Arizonan                     

The French Connection

A few samples to drool over from their "Sweets selection:

The Elvis

Strawberry Mascarpone

 
                                                       

DGC Milkshakes

       

Open seven days a week, 11 am to 10 pm, to meet your "home-cooked" cravings!

Relationship Tip!

I am sure we all have memories of eating a homemade Grilled Cheese sandwich.  For me, my mom would place thick slices of American cheese on two pieces of Potato bread, swabbed in butter and cook on the griddle until it was a crunchy piece of golden, Grilled Cheese Heaven.  Biting into it filled my mouth with a buttery, cheesy, toasty delight!  On your next date share some of your favorite memories of home cooked meals with your spouse!  Talk about what some of your home cooked meals are now, as a married couple.  Have your taste preferences changed or are you still hung up on mom's cook'n?

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4th of July Fun

If you and your spouse don’t have any plans for 4^th of July, look no further! There are tons of activities that are happening in and around Dallas to celebrate the 4^th.

If you two are located in Dallas, you have a couple of options for the 4^th of July!

Fair Park Fourth

Fair Park will be open at noon with games, rides, live music, and food booths. They will also have fireworks at 9:45 pm in the Cotton Bowl Stadium. Parking is $10. Here is where it is located.

Dallas Heritage Village has their own Old Fashioned Fourth. They have games like horseshoes and mini checkers. They also have musical performances as well! They start at 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Here are where they are located.

If you are more towards Irving, there are also few options that you two can choose as well!

Irving will be celebrating a parade through the Irving Heritage District. They will have floats, businesses, and fun! Live music, watermelon, and fireworks will be there too! The parade begins at 9:00 am and an party after until 12:00 pm. From 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm they will have more food and fireworks. The morning event will be located here. And the location for the evening event and fireworks are here.

Another place you can watch fireworks at is Lake Carolyn. You can head there with your spouse to watch some fireworks, for free! It starts at 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The directions are here.

Lone Star Park

There is an Annual Lone Stars and Stripes Fireworks Celebration that is going on near Irving as well. This event will have music and a chance to win a mustang! Just arrive before 7:25 pm! They also have races all day long, so after the last one, the fireworks will go on. It starts at 3:00 pm. You can get there here. It is $5 to get in and $20 to park.

So if you’re in the Fort Worth area, here is one place that you can go to without traveling too far. Of course you can go up to Irving for more options.

Panther Island Pavilion

Panther Island Pavilion’s celebration will start at 2:00 pm with live music all day, fireworks at 10:00 pm. You will be also be able to go tubing too! You can see their schedule here. They are located here.

Relationship Tip! Spend the day with your spouse. Enjoy the food, contests, music, and fun! But be sure you not only see the fireworks, but feel them while with your spouse!

Seeking some Thrill?

Zero Gravity Dallas is the world's only "Thrill Amusement Park" featuring 5 different extreme thrill rides. They offer the Bungee Jump, the Nothin' But Net, Texas Blastoff, the Skycoaster and the Skyscraper. Zero Gravity is the perfect place to go for a date!

Bungee Jump

Skycoaster

Nothin' But Net

Texas Blastoff

Skyscraper 

Prices and Tickets!

General Restrictions for all rides:

- Must not be pregnant

- Must not have circulatory disorders (heart attach, history, etc.)

- Must not have any broken bones (no one wearing casts will be allowed to ride.)

- Must not have back, neck, or head injuries or other medical conditions.

To read about the safety of each ride, click here.

Zero Gravity

11131 Malibu Drive

Dallas, TX

Monday - Thursday 2-11pm

Friday 2pm-1am

Saturday 12pm - 1am

Sunday 12pm - 11pm

Check out these reviews on Tripadvisor

"This place is awesome. The staff is very friendly and takes good care of their thrill seekers. I chose to do the free fall and the bungee jump, both of which were amazing. They were both terrifying but I felt so alive afterwards. I would do the free fall a million more times but probably not the bungee jump. I really enjoyed my visit and I will be back."

"What a rush! Next time I'll do all the attractions/rides (what is the correct word?) . Which means I'll have to lose about 10 lbs because at 240 lbs I'm at exactly the weight limit for 2 of the attractions, and that makes an already nervous me super nervous! 

A huge thumbs up for the staff. What bunch of fun guys (and the gal in the 'office'). They were professional, knew the drill, made sure we understood the procedures and did it all with a great sense of humour and enjoyment. 
On the video one funny guy can even be heard singing "I believe I can fly", lol. Not saying that a recording career is out of the question, but I wouldn't suggest that he quit Zero Gravity just yet. ;-)"

"We had a great time riding the rides at the park. There was a bit of a wait, seemed like there weren't enough employees around to be at all the stations. But the staff was fun and nice."

Relationship Tip: this is a great date to seek some thrill. Your spouse might get scared but make sure to hold their hand and tell them and they can do it!

Adair's Saloon

 Come one and all to one of Dallas’ oldest bars and enjoy a fun evening filled with good food, music and drinks. Adair’s Saloon is full of history and tradition and would be the perfect place to go on a date night with your sweetheart.

Adair’s Saloon first opened in 1963 by S.L. and Ann Adair. It quickly became a hot spot for local students who enjoyed “leaving their mark” on the walls. Ann’s burgers were made to satisfy S.L.’s big appetite and quickly became famous. The ownership of Adair’s was then passed to Lois and R.L. Adair in 1977. In 1982, they sold the building and re-opened Adair’s in a new location in 1983. At the re-opening, Lois passed out markers so the customers could leave their mark, thereby beginning the traditions of Adair’s anew!

Today, Adair’s remains home to the original jukebox, but the old has been mixed with the new as well with some progressive additions put in place by Lois that enhance the beloved traditions. Adair’s remains a memorable place to enjoy a delicious meal. They even provide live music 7 nights a week!

Adair’s has had many great artists grace their stage, such as Jack Ingram, Deryl Dodd, and members of the Dixie Chicks. So come to Adair’s and enjoy a fun date night with your significant other! 

Check out their menu here and their live music schedule here.

Dinner and a free show? Sounds like the perfect date night to me!

Check here for raving Yelp reviews of Adair's. And check here to see Adair's rated #4 in Top Country Bars in Dallas on Yelp.

Relationship Tip: Have a weekly date night no matter what. Having that time set aside for each other  is extremely important. Plus it’s a great excuse to get dressed up and have a fun night out together to rekindle that love!

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A New Way to DIne

A New Way to Dine

For anyone who likes to experience their food and relish in a unique adventure, Franks is a must try!

Created by two Master Chef Finalists, Frank is not set in a typical restaurant. Instead, each dining experience

         Takes place in an informal and comfortable private home      where guests sit around a communal table

And enjoy each other as new friends.

You and your date can enjoy the stories behind the food while being served by the Chefs who also dine with you!

You can revel in your food even more knowing that each menu is unique. 

 That means you and your date get to taste a one of a kind meal!  

Remember: “Always assume the other person has the best intentions. Let the small stuff go. Never stop being considerate or doing small gestures ‘just because.’”

"Learning Never Tasted So Good"

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Central Market Cooking School

Who loves food? The Central Market Cooking School would be the perfect date for you and your spouse! In this cooking school, you have the opportunity to take cooking lessons from expert staff, featured instructors, and sometimes even celebrity chefs! 

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Central Market offers a variety of different cooking classes. For example, they offer classes such as: family-style dinner, southern dinners, seafood (and more!). As you take these classes, you will be able to improve your basic cooking skills, learn new techniques, and step out of your comfort zone! 

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This would be a fun date to go on with your spouse because you can enjoy cooking together in the kitchen, working together, and learning new skills! What's better than eating delicious food with your spouse? You can access the cooking classes schedule here!

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ADDRESS: 4651 West Freeway Fort Worth, Texas

Here are what people on Yelp are saying about the Central Market Cooking School!

"Definitely one of the best date nights ever! The food was SO good I couldn't believe I'd made it. There was also more than enough food for everyone. Most people didn't eat all of their food and there was lots of food left over."

"We Just cooked a 5 course meal using the flavors of Peru. My heart and belly are full. Great date night!!"

"My husband and I had a great time at cooking class! The night was fun, educational and flew by! We made delicious food with chef Michelle! We couldn't have asked for a better menu or teacher! Everything was perfect!"

"This is a great way to learn some new recipes and have fun doing it. I have been to two courses and both of them have been excellent!"

Relationship Tip! Cooking with your spouse is a great opportunity to laugh together, talk, and create fun memories together! 

"Life is like a box of chocolate, you never know what you're gonna get..."

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There's nothing that says "love" and "romance" like a box of handcrafted, homemade chocolates.  At Kate Weiser Chocolate this is exactly what you'll get.  

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The founder of this chocolate store delight was named "Top 10 Chocolatiers" in North America in 2014. 

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Located in Trinity Groves, Kate Weiser Chocolate offers you a chocolate lovers heaven!  Her selection includes: 

• Artisan Bonbon & Truffles
• Chocolate Bars
• Handcrafted Candy Bars
• Liquor Collection
• Bacon Toffee
• Caramel Collection
• French Macarons
• If you want to truly dive into the chocolate world, you can sign up for a Chocolate 101  class where you will work along side Kate Weiser herself for a hands-on experience learning and eating chocolate with Kate!



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• If you are in for a chocolate tasting adventure than the BUILD A BOX option may be what you are looking for.  You and your spouse will have fun choosing your favorite flavors and trying something new. 



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• Relationship Tip:  It's a well known fact that chocolate is an aphrodisiac. Spark some romance in your marriage by seducing your spouse with a box of chocolates and see where it takes you!

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