Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that places an undue amount of pressure on gifting. It encourages this belief that a gift has to be romantic, an experience, and something that goes above and beyond what everyone else is giving. Yikes, right?
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What’s worse is dealing with the tradition of a restaurant date as a part of the celebration. With all the pressure people feel when dealing with Valentine’s Day, it’s unsurprising that many people just decide to do a restaurant outing at the hottest place in town. Unfortunately, eating is a pretty forgettable thing to do.
A little creativity is a must if you want an unforgettable date that’ll wow your partner and make their friends jealous. These awesome ideas below are a great place to start.
- Go to a trampoline park. Childish as it may sound, there’s something amazingly fun about bouncing around as a couple. The exercise will release some feel-good hormones, help give you a good thrill, and will also give you a much-needed break from the “real world.”
- Check out a murder mystery theater. Are you a fan of shows like Sherlock, or is your partner an avid Agatha Christie fan? Well, you’re in luck. Murder mystery game dinners are starting to pop up everywhere. This offers a dinner and a show, served up with a little whodunit as dessert.
- Do a couples’ boudoir shoot. If you really are adventurous and want to crank up the heat, doing a sexy photoshoot together is a great way to kick off a night. Better still, this wild date night offers a new way to get awesome mementos with each other.
- Hit up a local art museum. Museums are in every corner of the country and are filled with amazing, educational adventures that are just waiting to be noticed. A Valentine’s Day date at your local art museum is a great way to learn something new, discover new aesthetics with your partner, and expand your horizons together.
- Attend a rave. In the EDM scene, they say that the “couple who raves together, stays together.” Hearing beat drops, dancing with your partner, and maybe getting a little too lit is an incredible experience. If you’ve never been to a rave before, trust me when I say this will be one date that will change your life.
- Go to a local play. Though getting a pair of tickets to a Broadway show is always considered to be ideal, local theater groups really shouldn’t be ignored. There’s a lot of talent in your town and the stories local plays tell can be absolutely fascinating. If you’re a fan of the arts, give it a try.
- Drop by a local banya together. A banya is a Russian bath house and spa. Most of them are coed, offer an indoor restaurant, have amazing saunas, and are designed to promote both health and relaxation. Saying da to this will give you and your partner awesome memories and invigorate the two of you.
- Visit your local arcade. Reto arcades are still mostly found in major cities and tourist destinations, but they’re starting to slowly expand to the suburbs too. If you’re lucky enough to go to an “open play” arcade, expect to enjoy an amazing day of gaming with your boo.
- Try an “escape the room” challenge near you. In the early 2000s, a new type of game came out. It was called the “escape the room” genre and it’s all about solving puzzles in order to get out of the room in a set amount of time. Couples that love interactive games will get a serious kick out of this date idea.
Do a candlelit dinner at home. Sometimes, going out on a date night isn’t always the best move. If you’re low on cash but still want to do something awesome, ordering a meal kit or finding a favorite recipe is all you really need to do to show you care.
