Danny Newman
Looking for some fun adventure dates ideas? I hope this post helps!
Can’t handle the thought of another boring night at home?
Tired of the same old dinner-and-a-movie date with your partner?
Well, it might be time to shake things up a bit!
Indeed, a recent survey found that couples who travel and have adventures together are happier, have healthier relationships, and are more likely to stay together.
The question is:
Where should you go? And what should you do?
Hang onto your hats, because I’ve prepared a long list of adventure dates ideas to choose from.
Grab your partner, keep reading, and get ready to become the adventure couple you’ve always wanted to be!
Here we go, then: 60 awesome adventure date ideas to try with your partner!
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Couples Adventures Close to Home
If you don’t have the time or budget for an extravagant journey, try one of these adventurous date ideas you can do in your hometown!
1. Try an Exotic New Cuisine
We all have our favourite foods, so why not think outside the box and sample something completely different?
Browse Google Maps, Yelp, local blogs, or other review sites to find highly-rated restaurants near you.
The trick is to find something neither of you has tried before, whether it’s Thai, Ethiopian, Moroccan, Malaysian, or Peruvian — you get the idea!
2. Go to a Shooting Range
Video games are great and all, but nothing compares to the real thing!
If you and your S.O. have never fired a real gun, why not look up a shooting range near your locale?
When you arrive, you’ll have your chance to pick out anything you wish to shoot, from small handguns to semi-automatic weapons.
Make a friendly competition out of it to see who’s the better shot!
And don’t worry — the staff will ensure it’s a safe experience for everyone.
The best adventure ideas for couples often involve spontaneity, throwing caution to the wind, and doing something totally different!
3. Do Something Messy Together
Forget dressing to the nines and going somewhere fancy — why not do the exact opposite and get your hands (and everything else) dirty?
Here are some fun ideas to consider:
- Play with body paint
- Take a pottery class
- Dance outside in the rain
- Throw paint at a canvas (and each other)
- Sign up for a mud run or obstacle course
- Fill a kiddie pool with whipped cream (and jump in it)
- Have a spontaneous food fight
It sounds silly, but getting messy could turn into a unique (and romantic) bonding experience.
4. Build a Fort in Your Living Room
If you don’t feel like going anywhere, why not cosy up in your very own living room fort?
Hang some blankets from the ceiling, throw your plushest pillows on the floor, and set the mood with romantic candles or string lights.
Turn off the TV, silence your phones, open a bottle of wine, and spend the night cuddling in your fort.
5. Go on a Multicultural Food Truck Tour
Does your city have a thriving food truck scene?
It’s time to stop driving past them and give those talented chefs a try!
Research when and where the best food trucks will be in your area. Then plan a date night that includes several different stops and several different types of cuisine.
For example, you might try Mexican street tacos for an appetizer, Korean fried chicken for your main course, and French crepes for dessert.
Looking for outdoor activities for adventurous couples? The following ideas should come in handy.
Outdoor Adventure Date Ideas for Couples
Want to reconnect with your partner in the great outdoors?
Try one of these outdoor adventure date ideas and see how much fun you’ll have together!
6. Relive Your Childhood at an Amusement Park
If there’s an amusement park or theme park in your area, when was the last time you went there?
If you can’t remember, it’s time to grab your significant other and act like kids again.
Ride the roller coasters, spin on the carnival rides, and eat fried food and candy until you’re ready to burst.
Don’t forget to take some cheesy souvenir photos too — they’re guaranteed to bring a smile to your face in the future!
7. Try Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) may look tame, but it’s actually a great workout.
You’ll probably have to start with sitting or kneeling and gradually work your way up to standing while you paddle.
Look for SUPs to rent at a nearby lake, river, or beach.
As your skills progress, you can work up to paddleboarding on the open sea or a river with (small) rapids.
And if you have a dog, bring them along for the adventure too — they’re sure to love it as much as you do.
8. Create a Scavenger Hunt
Take your partner for a thrilling adventure to uncover clues that lead to some type of “prize.”
It could be simple and sweet, crazy and elaborate, or anywhere in between.
Start by picking out the destination for the final prize or treasure first (i.e., a flower shop, jewellery shop, or the restaurant where you had your first date).
Then work backwards to add additional stops, prizes, and clever “clues” to lead your partner to the ultimate prize.
9. Sneak Into a Posh Hotel Pool
Want to really get your hearts racing?
Half the fun will be figuring out how to get in!
First, come up with a believable story about why you’re staying at the hotel. Plan out your entrance path, then claim your lounge chairs and order cocktails like you own the place.
10. Do Something That Scares You Both
Facing a shared fear is a sure way to strengthen your bond as a couple!
Find something that you’ve both always been too afraid to try, then gather your courage and go do it.
It could be as outrageous as skydiving, bungee jumping, or whitewater rafting. Or it could be something a little more down to earth, like getting onstage at a karaoke bar.
Whatever the case, the idea is to conquer your fears and experience them together.
Adventurous dates and travelling go hand in hand!
Travel Adventure Ideas for Couples
Want to take your adventure dates to the next level?
Pack the car or head to the airport and test your limits with one of these extreme travel adventure ideas.
11. Throw a Dart at the Map (& Travel There)
It could be a map of your local region, your country or continent, or heck — it could be a map of the whole planet.
The point is to commit to travelling wherever that dart lands!
What could be more spontaneous or thrilling than agreeing to travel literally anywhere together?
Whether that dart lands in Laos, Greenland, Honduras, or Antarctica, pack your bags because that’s your next travel destination.
12. Stay in a Glamping Dome or Bubble Hotel
Whether you prefer hotels or you enjoy camping (or you have a hard time agreeing), this solution is sure to satisfy you both.
Book a weekend in a dome or a “bubble” that provides all the comforts of a hotel room — with all the excitement of camping.
Spend a romantic evening in a plush bed or bubble bath while you gaze up through the glass and admire the stars.
These glamping experiences are usually located near national parks or in other rural areas, giving you the chance to unplug and reconnect with your partner.
13. Take an Unplanned Road Trip
Feeling spontaneous?
Wake up early, pack a change of clothes, top off your car’s tank, and hit the road — without a destination in mind.
You could flip a coin at each intersection and keep driving until you reach somewhere interesting.
Or you could pick a direction and drive until it’s time to refuel. Don’t worry about where you’ll end up, just enjoy the journey together.
14. Soak in Natural Hot Springs
Depending on your locale, this could involve a drive down the road or a trip to another country.
But if you’ve never tried it, this activity definitely belongs on your bucket list!
Research nearby (or faraway) locations that feature natural geothermal hot springs. Iceland, Turkey, New Zealand, Canada, and the western United States are all popular destinations for natural hot springs, but you might discover other great spots too!
15. Take a Historical Walking Tour
Every city has a fascinating past, including your own.
Why not Google walking tours in your area and learn more about the people who settled in the area hundreds or thousands of years ago?
If you want to level up, plan a vacation together that centres around a historical journey.
For example, you could hike the historic Camino de Santiago Trail in Spain or the famous Inca Trail to Macchu Picchu in Peru.
Still searching for some quality couples adventures? Here are 45 quick-fire ideas:
More Spontaneous Things to Do with Your Boyfriend or Girlfriend
Can’t get enough adventure date ideas?
Bookmark these suggestions for the next time you’re feeling silly or spontaneous!
16. Play hide-and-seek at the nearest IKEA
17. Order a bottle of wine at a local museum cafe
18. Get tickets to a band or performance neither of you is familiar with
19. Stay up all night and watch the sunrise together
20. Camp out in the back of your car or truck
21. Attend a random weekend event in your city
22. Hit up an arcade and play your favourite childhood video games
23. Play a round of mini-golf
24. Paddle a canoe or kayak around a nearby lake
25. Try a different rooftop bar each weekend until you find the one with the best view
26. Take turns singing songs at a karaoke bar
27. Go skinny-dipping after dark
28. Have a friendly cooking or cocktail-making competition
29. Play laser tag or go paintballing
30. Visit a farm and pick apples, cherries, pumpkins, or other seasonal fruit
31. Saddle up and go horseback riding through the countryside or on a beach
32. Ride camels across the desert
33. Go rock climbing at a gym or local outdoor site
34. Take a trapeze lesson
35. Surprise your S.O. with a private helicopter ride
36. Explore a haunted house or visit a cemetery after dark
37. Get dressed up and crash a wedding reception
38. Grab your warmest coat and have a drink at an ice bar
Spontaneous things to do with your boyfriend or girlfriend are often the best things to do with your boyfriend or girlfriend!
39. Volunteer at a local animal shelter or soup kitchen
40. Bounce around in a local trampoline park
41. Use your GPS and go geocaching around your city
42. Visit a fortune teller and see what the future holds for you
43. Schedule an animal encounter at a zoo or aquarium
44. Sign up for a couples’ massage at a posh day spa
45. Book tickets to a stand-up comedy show or open mic night
46. Play a round of frisbee golf at a nearby park
47. Take a hot air balloon ride at sunrise or sunset
48. Visit a horse racing track and place your bets
49. Pack a bag, go to the airport, and buy a ticket to the cheapest destination
50. Take a wine tasting class and learn more about different types of wine
51. Explore nearby breweries and distilleries
52. Pack a picnic and enjoy a romantic afternoon in a park
53. Have an at-home spa day with face masks and scented massage oils
54. Book a weekend staycation at your city’s ritziest hotel
55. Sign up for a 30-day fitness challenge at a local gym
56. Take a romantic sunset dinner cruise or sailing excursion
57. Sign up for dance classes in a style neither of you has tried before
58. Plant a herb garden or vegetable garden in your backyard
59. Adopt a dog or cat from your local animal shelter
60. Download a star chart app and find all visible constellations and planets
Which Adventure Dates Will You Try First?
Who says date night has to be the standard dinner and a movie?
The next time you’re looking for something fun, pick something fun from this list of adventure dates!
Honestly, the options are endless. You can choose different couples adventures depending on your mood, budget, and how far you’re willing to travel.
One thing’s for sure, though.
Science says adventurous couples are more likely to stay together, so shake things up and try some of these adventurous dates soon!
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