Looking for more to do on a date than just your typical dinner and movie, but aren’t sure what to do? Get out of your monotonous routine and try some creative dates. From romantic to adventurous to relaxing, we found it all right here in Oklahoma. Here are 15 unique date ideas you and your partner will love in the Sooner state.
- Play Bubble Soccer (KnockerBall).
Facebook/okbubblesoccer For a more athletic date, try Bubble Soccer in Oklahoma City or Tulsa. Bubble Soccer is a newer sport and is not something to miss out on! The rules will be very similar to that of traditional soccer but you will be playing in large plastic bubbles.
- Go hiking.
Flickr/H.LI.T Oklahoma is full of easy to moderate trails to get out and explore together.
- Take a walk through botanical gardens.
Facebook/tulsabotanicgarden With several botanical gardens in the state, enjoy a leisurely stroll in the gardens and take in the natural air.
- Go on a river boat cruise.
Facebook/oklahomarivercruises A river boat cruise at sunset is a fun way to get out and meet new people, while enjoying a romantic night on the water.
- Enjoy a picnic at sunset.
Flickr/Vincent Anderlucci A blanket, snacks, bottle of wine and your partner are all you need for an incredibly romantic date.
- Tour a winery.
Facebook/Woodsandwaters Many wineries in Oklahoma offer tours and wine tasting. Take an afternoon drive out to one of them and enjoy each other’s company.
- Enjoy a brunch date.
Facebook/MyriadGardens Meet for brunch hours instead of typical dinner hours. Find a new location that you don’t normally go to, like a museum or hotel, that offers weekend brunch.
- Go bird watching.
Flickr/Bill Gracey Being outdoors together is always romantic. Check with your local parks to see if they offer birdwatching tours.
- Take a spa day and get a couple’s massage.
Flickr/FoundDryParkInn Romantic, relaxing and unforgettable.
- Enjoy a cooking class.
Flickr/Parker Knight Find a local cooking class and have fun learning something new and making your meal together.
- Pick a remote spot and dance the night away…just the two of you.
Flickr/Brenna Forget dancing inside…find a secluded, romantic spot outdoors, bring a portable speaker and dance the night away.
- Visit the Oklahoma Aquarium.
Facebook/OKAquarium The Oklahoma Aquarium is full of new things to see and explore together.
- Paint together.
Facebook//PinotsPaletteCherryStreet Paint, drink and have fun! Pinot’s Palette is a great place to go for this date.
- Rent kayaks.
Flickr/usacetulsa Spend a few hours exploring one of Oklahoma’s lakes or rivers together.
- Take a tour of your city.
Facebook/toursoftulsa Several cities in Oklahoma offer different types of tours, from tunnel tours to museum tours, they are all informative and fun.
I think you can find something new to try from the list for an unforgettable date! What is your all-time favorite date you’ve ever had?
Facebook/okbubblesoccer
For a more athletic date, try Bubble Soccer in Oklahoma City or Tulsa. Bubble Soccer is a newer sport and is not something to miss out on! The rules will be very similar to that of traditional soccer but you will be playing in large plastic bubbles.
Flickr/H.LI.T
Oklahoma is full of easy to moderate trails to get out and explore together.
Facebook/tulsabotanicgarden
With several botanical gardens in the state, enjoy a leisurely stroll in the gardens and take in the natural air.
Facebook/oklahomarivercruises
A river boat cruise at sunset is a fun way to get out and meet new people, while enjoying a romantic night on the water.
Flickr/Vincent Anderlucci
A blanket, snacks, bottle of wine and your partner are all you need for an incredibly romantic date.
Facebook/Woodsandwaters
Many wineries in Oklahoma offer tours and wine tasting. Take an afternoon drive out to one of them and enjoy each other’s company.
Facebook/MyriadGardens
Meet for brunch hours instead of typical dinner hours. Find a new location that you don’t normally go to, like a museum or hotel, that offers weekend brunch.
Flickr/Bill Gracey
Being outdoors together is always romantic. Check with your local parks to see if they offer birdwatching tours.
Flickr/FoundDryParkInn
Romantic, relaxing and unforgettable.
Flickr/Parker Knight
Find a local cooking class and have fun learning something new and making your meal together.
Flickr/Brenna
Forget dancing inside…find a secluded, romantic spot outdoors, bring a portable speaker and dance the night away.
Facebook/OKAquarium
The Oklahoma Aquarium is full of new things to see and explore together.
Facebook//PinotsPaletteCherryStreet
Paint, drink and have fun! Pinot’s Palette is a great place to go for this date.
Flickr/usacetulsa
Spend a few hours exploring one of Oklahoma’s lakes or rivers together.
Facebook/toursoftulsa
Several cities in Oklahoma offer different types of tours, from tunnel tours to museum tours, they are all informative and fun.
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