5280 has been dishing about romance in the Mile High City for years. As a quick refresher, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite ideas, whether you’re looking to meet someone or simply want to spice things up—or are looking to hook someone from our Single in the City [2] list who caught your eye.

Meet Your Match:

Playboy once called Colfax Avenue the “longest, wickedest street in America.” Translation: Among its beloved dive bars, longstanding restaurants, and eclectic shops, the thoroughfare is a playground for singles.

Snap into your bindings and hop on the chairlift—you already know you have something in common with your bundled-up seat partner. So start talking.

A happy hour corn dog at South Broadway's Sputnik [3] brings out the kid in everyone. Head next door to Hi-Dive [4] to dance next to a cute stranger with similar music taste.

Who doesn’t love beer in this town? Sign up for a Denver Microbrew Tour [5] to cheers with a future Mr. or Mrs.

Salsa dancing or wine pairings—Colorado Free University [6] has it all. At the very least, the classes will give you some good conversation starters.

Looking for a fun night out? At Lucky Strike Lanes [7], the only place you’ll strike out is the alley.

Keep The Spark Alive

Get outside for a romantic stroll through natural beauty at the Denver Botanic Gardens [8].

At Landmark Greenwood Village [9], you can take your go-to date night up a notch with plush leather chairs that make movie cuddling a smoother transaction.

Plan a trendy dinner at one of Justin Cucci’s hot LoHi eateries: Root Down [10]or Linger [11]. Save room to share a scoop (or two) at Little Man Ice Cream [12] while taking in the romantic skyline view and city lights.

Lose yourselves in the flavors of Culinary Date Night at Cook Street School of Culinary Arts [13]($89/person).

Leave your worries behind and get swept away with Fair Winds Hot Air Balloon Flights [14] ($245–$275/person).

Cozy up with Pizzeria da Lupo [15]’s Dinner for Two ($44/couple plus $25/hour service fee). The restaurant sends you into Boulder's Flatirons in its revamped 1969 Volkswagen van for a romantic view and a three-course meal served to you in the backseat.

Bonus: Meet our Top Singles [2] in the February issue [16]. 

—Image [17] courtesy of Shutterstock