The Tower of London

You cannot go to London and not go to the Tower of London. The Tower of London is London’s castle. It was used as a royal palace, a secure fortress, and an infamous prison.

You can walk all around and explore the history of the Tower of London when you go in. They have Yeoman Warders dressed up in their traditional clothing there to answer questions and give tours.

There are lots of great exhibits that will teach you the history of the place. The White Tower is especially cool!

The Tower of London also plays host to the Crown Jewels!

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Don’t miss out on the Tower of London when you are on vacation in London. It’s an amazing place where you are sure to make memories with your sweetheart!

Relationship Tip: It’s important to have a good time on your date, but you can still shake things up a bit and have an educational date, or a date where you learn a new skill together!

The Battleship Date

Battleship Texas

3527 Independence Parkway South

La Porte TX 77571

Neighborhood:Clear Lake/Bay Area Houston

Phone: 281-479-2431 x236     

Spend some time exploring a piece of history. The Texas is the last of the battleships to participate in World War l and ll. She started her life on May 18, 1912 and has been officially anchored since 1983 as a museum for the public to see and enjoy.

Take your date to explore this battleship and marvel in the history it contains.Enjoy the area and grab a bite to eat either before of after. 

Relationship Reflection:

You may have ancestors that had a part in this great time. Take some time to dive into your past and see who you discover. This will bring you closer by knowing more of who you are and where exactly you've come from.

Printing Press Pitter Patters

Printing Press Pitter Patters

http://printingmuseum.org

The Printing Museum is one of Houston’s hidden gems. This museum does charge an admission fee most days but offers one free day a month. [Please call museum for specifics (713) 522-4652] Walk and talk your way through this historic piece of Texas.

The museum is open Tuesday - Saturday from 10am - 5:00pm. The landmark also offers family style education classes if, its something you like and want to bring the kiddos back to explore. The gift shop has a wide array of stationary that can help with this week’s r&r but is not required.

http://printingmuseum.org

Relationship Reconnection:

You guessed it a hand written, non-typed, non-emailed, love letter. Take your partner back to the good old days where everyone hand-wrote cards to express what they couldn’t say in person.

Love letter are special due to their tangibility and nostalgia. You can read and reread as many times as you like without having to fire-up the gmail account.

Putting pen to paper gets the thoughts flowing. To make this a little more fun mail it to each other, if you both work mail it to your office’s, or even mail it back to your own house the time it takes to will bring an element of surprise to the letter. 

Steamboat House

Visit some history, enjoy a delicious dinner and remember your own relationship history.

“Steamboat House” was the name of the last residence of the great Sam Houston and it is the inspiration for this one of a kind restaurant and Texas history museum.  The Steamboat House is one the best steakhouses in Texas and the food is excellent.  After dinner you can stroll through the hallways where the story of Texas comes alive in all of the paintings and display.

http://steamboathousetx.com/     Reservations are accepted.

8045 North Sam Houston Pkwy W Houston, TX 77064

Relationship Reconnection:

The Steamboat house is about the history of Texas and the legacy of Sam Houston.  Make this date night about your history.  Reminisce about how you met your spouse and talk about the life and story you have created.   John Gottman teaches, “Marriage isn’t just about raising kids, splitting chores, and making love.  It can also have a spiritual dimension that has to do with creating an inner life together –a culture rich with rituals and an appreciation for your roles and goals that link you, that lead you to understand what it means to be a part of the family you have become.”  What makes your marriage extraordinary, what would be in your history museum?