Are you and your partner in a rut? Sometimes all you need is a little adventure, whether it’s down the road or across the state. Or maybe you’ve just met a special someone and you want to make a great first impression. We’ve picked out some awesome places in Alabama that can help ignite (or reignite) any romantic flame:

  1. Gulf Shores State Park

Flickr/Bureau of Land Management Gulf Shores State Park has some of the most beautiful beaches in the state. Any time of year, this majestic park provides the perfect backdrop for budding romance.

  1. 411 Twin Drive In Theater & Grill, Centre

www.tripadvisor.com/lidandskain Make your date feel young again with a trip to this blast from the past. This nostalgic spot will surely stir up all kinds of emotions, especially romantic ones.

  1. Harriott II Riverboat Cruises, Montgomery

Facebook/Harriott II Riverboat Classy and cool, hopefully like your date, a riverboat ride will show your date that you’re a fun and thoughtful partner.

  1. Peach Park, Clanton

www.tripadvisor.com Nothing says Sweet Home Alabama like homemade cobblers and ice cream (followed by a stroll through the gardens) at Peach Park.

  1. Birmingham Historic Touring Company & Ghost Walk

www.tripadvisor.com/Brianne N. Whether you love history or scary stories, this touring company can provide you with a fun and informative way to spend an afternoon or evening in Birmingham.

  1. Dauphin Island

Flickr/faungg’s photos Doesn’t your sweetie deserve an island getaway? What could be more romantic than the Sunset Capital of Alabama?

  1. Little River Canyon National Preserve

Flickr/david sung Is your date the adventurous type? There’s nothing more romantic than beautiful scenery and wildlife, which is exactly what you’ll find while exploring this state park near Mentone.

  1. Rattlesnake Saloon, Tuscumbia

Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM Guests rave about this very unique restaurant located inside a cave, where you can enjoy good food, live bands and, of course, a great view.

  1. Southern Broadway Dinner Theater, Enterprise

www.southernbroadway.com Your date will have so much fun with dinner and show at this theater in Enterprise.

  1. Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Flickr/Rain0975 A romantic walk through a garden is always a good strategy, and Alabama has so many to choose from. Our example is the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, purely because it’s so gosh-darn lovely, but any local garden will do. Strolling with your date through stunning natural surroundings is always a good bet.

Have you tried any of these unique locations for a date? Do you have any others to recommend to us? Please let us know!

Flickr/Bureau of Land Management

Gulf Shores State Park has some of the most beautiful beaches in the state. Any time of year, this majestic park provides the perfect backdrop for budding romance.

www.tripadvisor.com/lidandskain

Make your date feel young again with a trip to this blast from the past. This nostalgic spot will surely stir up all kinds of emotions, especially romantic ones.

Facebook/Harriott II Riverboat

Classy and cool, hopefully like your date, a riverboat ride will show your date that you’re a fun and thoughtful partner.

www.tripadvisor.com

Nothing says Sweet Home Alabama like homemade cobblers and ice cream (followed by a stroll through the gardens) at Peach Park.

www.tripadvisor.com/Brianne N.

Whether you love history or scary stories, this touring company can provide you with a fun and informative way to spend an afternoon or evening in Birmingham.

Flickr/faungg’s photos

Doesn’t your sweetie deserve an island getaway? What could be more romantic than the Sunset Capital of Alabama?

Flickr/david sung

Is your date the adventurous type? There’s nothing more romantic than beautiful scenery and wildlife, which is exactly what you’ll find while exploring this state park near Mentone.

Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM

Guests rave about this very unique restaurant located inside a cave, where you can enjoy good food, live bands and, of course, a great view.

www.southernbroadway.com

Your date will have so much fun with dinner and show at this theater in Enterprise.

Flickr/Rain0975

A romantic walk through a garden is always a good strategy, and Alabama has so many to choose from. Our example is the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, purely because it’s so gosh-darn lovely, but any local garden will do. Strolling with your date through stunning natural surroundings is always a good bet.

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