Out-of-the-Box Date Ideas

Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in a rut with the type of dates you go on? Do you ever want to try something new or exciting? Do you want your first date to be truly memorable? When it comes to dating, try to step out of the old clichés. Skip dinner and a movie. Forget about miniature golf and pizza. Ditch the boring and try something new. Here are four out-of-the-box date ideas.

Murder Mystery

Murder mysteries allow you to step out of your comfort zone. Get into character as the actors play out the murder and give clues. Then take the time for you and your date to discuss what you’ve seen and try to solve the mystery. This a great way to show your creative and fun side. Many murder mystery shows include dinner. Some even have a unique form of transportation like the dinner train Tampa Bay.

Escape Room

Escape rooms are a growing craze in the country. While this experience is not a great choice for people who get claustrophobic, most people can have a great time. You are locked in a room with your date and you get one hour to figure out how to escape. You are given clues and puzzles to solve. As you solve each one, it leads you on a trail to new puzzles. The challenge is to find all the clues and solve all the puzzles before time runs out. This is a great way for you and your date to show your communication skills and see how compatible you are.

Scavenger Hunt

Another fun idea that won’t cost you much is a date night scavenger hunt. There are dozens of printable scavenger hunts on the internet. Find one that you and your date will both enjoy. Scavenger hunts come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some require that you collect items on a list. Others might require you find items and take a picture. Some may require you to interact with other people. No matter which you choose, a scavenger hunt is a great way to have a few laughs and enjoy time with your date.

Unique Museum

No matter where you are in the country, there is bound to be a weird museum near you. Maybe you live close to the world’s largest collection of dolls. Perhaps there’s a haunted house museum. Find one of these unique museums and visit with your date. While the venue might be odd, you will neither one ever forget the date.

Try one of these ideas the next time you go out on a date. Leave the ordinary behind and try something new.