5 cool date ideas that are so obvious you’ll say “duh!”, she’ll say “yah!”

There’s dinner and a movie, there’s a picnic in the park and there’s meeting at your favorite coffee shop. I could go on and on with the list of typical date outings, but I’d rather talk about the new and fun ideas for dates than the old washed up ones. With the winter season upon us, there are many ways to cuddle up next to the ones we love.

The options are vast and creative, fun and endearing, ready to be explored. If you’re in a bind and don’t have a clue as to where to take your new date this weekend or you just want someone to your girlfriend and are tired of going to the same restaurant every weekend, here’s a few date options just for you.

Top Golf

This golf phenomena is hitting new cities rapidly. With locations all across the US, Top Golf is pure entertainment – a high-tech driving range and chic lounge with drinks and games. Date night is sure to be a blast here – order drinks, reserve a bay, and play rounds of golf all night. It’s an incredible way to loosen up, get to know one another, compete in a friendly game of golf, and have a few laughs. Whether you’re an amateur or a pro, you can take turns attempting to beat the other’s score or just brushing up on your skills. And how sweet it would be if one of you knew how to play and the other one didn’t. You could wrap your arms around the other and teach them some things – how romantic.

Whisky Tasting

We all appreciate a good whisky. A smooth, bold, aged whisky that delivers in flavor and intoxication. You’ll learn how to hold the glass, analyze color, and look at the legs. You’ll get to taste the full bodied flavors of the finest whisky. You’ll learn about whisky and each other as you taste and mingle – a great date night.

Cooking/Baking with Alcohol

Instead of spending time looking for new restaurants to try or waiting 45 min for a table on a busy night, try making dinner yourselves. You can find new, appetizing recipes to try together. Find one that is fitting for the night, head down to the grocer and comb the aisles for ingredients, grab a bottle to cook with and a bottle to drink while cooking/during dinner, and travel home to start on your meal. You’ll have an amazing time cooking together, drinking, and spending quality time together.

Wine Tasting

As you explore and evaluate the different tastes, regions, and bodies of wine, you’ll find yourself having the same sophisticated fun one may have at a whisky tasting. You can head up to your local winery for a tasting or head over to a restaurant of your choosing offering tastings for the night.

Hookah & Drinks

Hookah has become very popular over the past few years. It’s an ancient custom yet it has become a current “it” thing to do while hanging out amongst friends. Combining hookah, dinner, and a few drinks, and you’re in for a treat – a great way to unwind, relax, and spend time in each other’s company. Talk, laugh, and share your dreams and passions while you pass the hookah and take a few sips.

When you ask someone new out to get a chance to get to know them, you will rack your mind trying to come up with the best venue and activities. Whether you’re dating for the first time or planning a night out for your current partner, you are going to want to knock their socks off. These ideas are out of the box and out of the norm – ways to really wow. Choose one or choose a combination – either way,  have fun!