Valentine’s Day Date Ideas, Tucson Weddings, Engagements and Elopements

Valentine’s Day is a special day to celebrate your love, so why not choose a date activity that is as unique and special as the love that you share?  Here at Southwest Discoveries, we’ve got your top romantic experiences that go beyond the usual dinner and a movie.  Are you ready to wow your partner with a unique experience and memories that will last a lifetime?  Whether you’re looking for an adrenaline filled adventure date, a quiet and private romantic stroll through the wonders of the desert, a sober Valentine’s day that’s full of magic and beauty, or a surprise deviation from the same old same old, we’ve got the perfect awe-filled date for you and your special someone.    We've also got one-of-a-kind romantic hiking experiences for Tucson weddings, engagements and elopements!

The great lovers throughout history have all compared their partners to the beauty of nature, and with this unique and customizable tour, you and your date can be swept away by that same romantic energy and remarkable muse that have dazzled lovers for centuries.  You’ll visit some of the most breathtaking natural locations around Tucson ranging from iconic canyons, saguaro forests, and sky island mountains while learning how to photograph the wonders of our natural landscape with your phone or digital camera.  Professional fine art photographer Eric Morrison will introduce you to desert paradise with perennial streams, towering canyon walls, lush vegetation, and vibrant wildlife while offering tips and tricks to make your photos the star of any social media post or honeymoon photo album.

Why go out to one restaurant, when you could visit several of Tucson’s most famous eateries and hidden delights?  Your date begins as you and your partner join Chef Barry Infuso for a three hour exploration of America’s first UNESCO designated City of Gastronomy.  You’ll take leisurely strolls through the streets of Tucson and explore charming neighborhoods along the iconic Sun Link streetcar line.  Chef Barry will introduce you to Tucson’s 4,000+ year history and food lore while escorting you to some of the city’s finest establishments serving the best in Southwestern cuisine.  You’ll visit a local hotspot serving up Sonoran fusion fare and artisanal mezcal cocktails and discover a secret hole-in-the-wall dishing out mouthwatering Mexican food.  You’ll savor local delights and global favorites while learning about the cultures and traditions that created these mouthwatering delicacies.  If you’re feeling adventurous, you and your date can add on a personalized cooking class and/or a tour of our local distilleries and microbreweries!

Exploring the Southwest doesn’t stop when the sun sets. If you’re looking for a romantic date night activity, Star Parties with Jana is a one of a kind experience that you won’t soon forget.  Lovers and poets have been looking to the stars since time immemorial, and now it’s your turn to ponder the cosmic wonders while stargazing with expert astronomer Jana.  Your date begins atop Mt Lemmon where you’ll be met with a breathtaking view of the glittering lights of Tucson below, and the sparkling stars in the sky above.  Tucson is a dark sky city, and atop Mt Lemmon is one of the best stargazing locations in the entire world.  Jana will lead you and your partner through an informative presentation of the night sky using an 8 inch Celestron telescope featuring high-definition optics.  You’ll learn how to identify visible constellations while hearing tales of lovers and heroes whose stories are written across the sky.  You’ll experience a variety of celestial treasures like star clusters, binary stars, carbon stars, and deep sky wonders such as nebulae and galaxies millions of lightyears away.  There are also opportunities for hands-on experiences like exploring the sky with provided binoculars, an astrophotography workshop made especially for capturing memories on your smartphone, and a meteorite collection where you and your lover can hold a piece of space in your hands!  If planets and the moon are visible, they will also be a part of your cosmic tour.  If you’re lucky, you may even be able to make a wish on a shooting star! 

Are you ready to pop the question?  Proposals come in all shapes and sizes, and we’re here to help you make the moment as magical and seamless as possible.  Whether you’re getting down on one knee and slipping a ring on your partner’s finger, quietly whispering those four special words into your lover’s ear, or making a big and exciting splash, we’re here to help.  If you’d like to propose to your partner while surrounded by Arizona’s natural beauty, we have a customizable engagement package that is sure to bring wonder and delight to your special day.   From engagement photography, to a mid-trail celebratory champagne toast, to florals and live music, let Southwest Discoveries be your partner in planning a spectacular and unforgettable proposal experience for you and the love of your life.   

Tucson Weddings, Engagements & Elopements

Does your dream Tucson wedding look more like walking down a beautiful desert trail than walking down the aisle?  Whether it’s the two of you getting away to privately share your vows among saguaro cacti and palo verde trees, or an intimate gathering of your closest loved ones, we’re here to make your Tucson wedding dreams come true.  If you’d like to say “I Do” while surrounded by Arizona’s natural beauty, we have a customizable Tucson weddings and elopement package for the adventurous souls who are wild at heart.  From scouting out the perfect Southwest location and timing a romantic sunset hike, to our in-house florist, photographer, and officiant, let Southwest Discoveries be your partner in planning an unforgettable wedding or elopement that is as magical and unique as you and your love.   

Tucson Weddings, Engagements & Elopements

Are you interested in learning more about how to book the perfect engagement, Tucson wedding, elopement, or Valentine’s Day date for you and your partner?  Contact us and we’ll begin customizing your unforgettable Southwest experience! 

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