Welcome to spring, the season to get out of the house and go DO stuff.
Whether you and your significant other made it through the winter, you're dating someone new, or you're looking for a unique first date idea after you crafted the perfect online dating profile, there are plenty of fun date ideas that will get you outside.
Here are 12 great ideas that will impress any date.
Go on a bike ride together
Find a public bike trail or rent a Citi Bike and explore your city. You'll be able to visit cute date spots that are out of walking distance and do that thing they do in the movies where they laugh at each other as they ride side-by-side.
Check out a local museum
Museums are a great date idea all year, and there are fabulous museums in every single state. Spend a couple hours taking in the art or make a game of pointing out which portraits are making weird faces.
Take a hike
Head out for your favorite trail for the first time in 2017 or go to a new destination you've been dying to hike. You'll get hours of quality uninterrupted time with your date and the great outdoors.
Go wine tasting
If you live within driving distance of a winery or vineyard, go straight to the source (just make sure you have a plan to get home after drinking several glasses of wine without having to get behind the wheel). Wine bars are becoming more popular across the country, and a number of restaurants also offer flights of wine for tastings.
Check out a farmer's market
Farmer's markets are home to fresh food, prime Instagram opportunities, and usually lots of dogs. Benefit local vendors and your stomachs by buying a couple different kinds of food and splitting them with your date.
Watch a movie outside
As the weather gets warmer, many public parks begin to screen movies on giant screens outside. If you want a more private setting, you can set up a sheet and projector in your backyard.
Go on a dog walk
Studies show that heterosexual women are attracted to men who own a dog. Meeting for a dog walk is a great first date idea: The dog helps break the ice and gives you something to do while you're getting to know this new person. Taking your pup on a walk is also a great quick date idea for couples. You'll get active and be able to spend time together without the pressure of having to put aside hours in your busy schedule.
Pack a romantic picnic
This is a date idea stolen straight from your favorite rom-coms. Pack strawberries, champagne, and an iPhone speaker (to put a soundtrack behind the whole experience, of course) to fully maximize the romance. Otherwise, a couple sandwiches and a picnic blanket are all you need.
Go to the zoo
Spring is an ideal time to visit the zoo: The animals are out of their indoor habitats and it's warm enough to walk for miles without having to go inside. This is a great way to spend an entire day together.
Eat at a food truck
This is a modern twist on the classic "dinner and a movie" date. Food trucks are a little more casual than a sit-down meal but give you more time together than a coffee date would. Plus, food trucks are delicious.
Go to a music festival
Spring is festival season across America. If you and your date are music lovers who are willing to spend several days in a tent together, find the nearest music festival for a special weekend getaway. This might be a bit much for a first date, unless you're already in the same friend group.
Binge a Netflix series
Let's be real: Sometimes, going outside and being active is too much a task to take on. That's what video streaming services are for. Check out some of Netflix's original shows or watch a new season of an old favorite. Make sure to stock up on popcorn.
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