
Will the woman in your life really get excited about yet another scarf or pair of earrings? This year, whether you’re shopping for holiday, anniversary, or birthday gifts for her, skip the jewelry and treat her to an experience she’ll remember. (OK, she probably won’t mind if you throw in the jewelry, too.) From the spa lover to the foodie, we’ve got you covered on Austin gifts for her.

Book a Weekend Spa Getaway
If the lady in your life could use a little pampering, gift her a spa weekend at the Omni Barton Creek Resort. This is the sort of ultra-luxe getaway that she’d never book herself but you know she totally deserves. Set her up with a day of spa treatments, or let her choose her own. Barton Creek offers everything from rosehip calming facials and essential-oil massages to outdoor yoga classes.
Head Out on the Water
Spas aren’t for everyone. If the woman on your list would choose rock climbing over a hot-stone massage, go for an experience that’s slightly more adventurous. Congress Avenue Kayaks is a great place to start, with paddleboard and kayak rentals that will show you a new view of the city. And if she’s feeling extra adventurous, sign up for the Bat Tour on Lady Bird Lake—you’ll get a front-row seat as a colony of Mexican free-tailed bats alight from under the Congress Avenue Bridge at dusk.

Take Her on a Picnic
Looking for romantic gifts for her? It doesn’t get any more lovey-dovey than a picnic. But if you don’t want to spend a day cooking up chicken-salad sandwiches and deviled eggs, look to Pilot Knob Vineyard. They’ll set you up with a picnic in the vines, providing the wine, snacks, and a stunning location to boot.
Send Her on a Girls’ Night
Treat her and her BFFs to a fun night out with a trip to Personal Picasso, a painting studio. She’ll get to stretch her creative muscles in the company of her besties, and everyone will leave with a personal work of art. Bonus points: throw in a couple bottles of her favorite wine to make this gift extra-special, as the classes are all BYOB.
Treat Her to a Fancy Dinner
You’ll be hard-pressed to find more lavish decor in Austin than at the Driskill Grill: nailhead-trimmed leather chairs, sumptuous tasseled curtains, and luxe table linens. Embrace a chance to get dressed to the nines and treat her to dinner at this Austin staple, with its daily revolving menu of seasonal Texas cuisine. And if you’re looking to make the evening even more romantic, grab a bottle of champagne and book a room upstairs at the historical four-star Driskill Hotel.
