15 Offbeat Summer Date Ideas

Updated on April 20, 2019 at 8:32 PM

Summer is undeniably the season of romance, 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 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 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.