Lovers' Day may come once a year, but with a simple visit to Irving, TX, it can easily be celebrated every day. Known as the most romantic city in the Lone Star State, the charming Dallas-Fort Worth suburb has everything you need to fall head over heels in love…with the city, of course!

Imagine a destination with dreamy waterfront settings, luxurious lodging, and swoon-worthy date nights. Now, imagine all this within a short drive from Houston. Explore the cobblestone walkways and storybook bridges of Mandalay Canal, then ease down to Lake Carolyn for a romantic sunset Venetian-style gondola ride. There’s no better way to seal the night and solidify your relationship status than with a personalized locket on The Lovelock Bridge. 

Irving is also home to the iconic Mustangs of Las Colinas, the world’s largest equestrian sculpture. This illustrious bronze art piece is the perfect backdrop for all your selfie necessities. The sculpture features nine larger-than-life mustangs galloping across a granite stream in Williams Square Plaza.

After a long day of exploring, set aside time to rest and relax at top-rated hotels such as The Ritz-Carlton Dallas-Las Colinas, Omni Las Colinas Hotel, and Texican Court. These hotspots provide a cozy and luxurious stay for locals and visitors alike. 

Now, once you’ve worked up an appetite, head to local fine-dining spots like Knife, a  modern steakhouse inside The Ritz-Carlton; The Ranch at Las Colinas, a farm-to-table eatery; plus Pacific Table, Sanjh, and Monaco (Water Street) for gourmet dining and phenomenal lake views.

Though a city of love, Irving offers friends, families, and even golf enthusiasts many options for fun. Relax with the most soothing spa treatment at Omni’s Mokara Spa, enjoy live music and delicious cocktails at Toyota Music Factory, and gather a few friends to play a couple of rounds of golf at the renowned TPC Las Colinas (exclusive to Ritz-Carlton guests only). Additionally, small and large families benefit from the spacious accommodations, kid-friendly amenities, and kid-friendly programs such as the Ritz Kids®, along with family pools, activity books, and in-room “camping."

It’s time to kiss your international travels goodbye and say hello to a stateside escape that transports you straight to the canals of Europe, right in the heart of Texas.