Summer is undeniably the season of romance [1], flings, and love. Maybe it's the warm weather or the availability of more activities; whatever it is, we love it all. One thing we can say though is that the most fun can be had this time of year, especially with a special someone. But instead of wasting the days away with plain ol' dinners and movies, introduce yourselves to unique date plans [2] that will make this Summer one to remember. Get inspired by these 15 offbeat ideas.
Rent a van for a weekend trip.
Plan out a short little road trip or figure out the destination as you go.
Discover unknown swimming holes.
If you can't find any local low-key swimming spots, turn it into a mini adventure and locate the next closest one — even if it's not so near.
Check out a niche festival.
During the Summer, there's always some kind of festival happening, whether it specializes in cheese, grapes, or jazz.
Spend the day at a water park.
Be a kid again and go on all the water slides the park has to offer.
Watch a movie at the cemetery.
Morbid but romantic! Check out your city's Summer movie events or DIY [4] your own screening.
Tour different breweries.
Get educated while maybe getting a little drunk. Some companies even offer brewery tours on bikes, which could be a fun option!
Pretend to be tourists for the day.
Strap on those fanny packs and be a stranger in your city.
Drive around listening to music.
Make a playlist together, roll down the windows, and just drive.
Have a rooftop picnic.
Put together a basket of goodies or take a box of pizza to enjoy while the sun goes down.
Have a silent reading date.
Hang out at a bookstore, library, cafe, or even at your own home for some side-by-side reading.
Go camping.
If you don't feel like hitting the forest or campgrounds, pitch a tent in your backyard.
Day-drink at the park or beach.
Get a little boozy under the sun together and hang out until dark.
Go on a museum crawl.
Make a day of it and hit one museum after the other.
Go paddleboating or canoeing.
Check out your neighborhood park's offerings or rent a kayak or canoe at a lake if you're feeling adventurous.
Try multiple ice cream shops.
Ice cream is always a good idea. Find all the must-try spots in your city and sample each one.