Dinner and a movie dates are just so cliche, don’t you agree? Florida is an exciting place with tons of fun things to do, so there’s no reason why our dates can’t be fun, too. Feel free to steal one of these ideas the next time you need to impress a special someone.
- Ride off into the sunset on a romantic horseback ride.
Daron Dean via Flickr/VISIT FLORIDA Editor For bonus points, there are places like Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island where you can ride on the beach. Could anything be more romantic?
- Stroll through a tropical paradise at one of our many gardens.
Flickr/Matthew Paulson Getting out in nature will melt your stress away and help you have a more fun and relaxed date. If you’re interested in trying out this idea, check out our list of the Most Beautiful Gardens in Florida. Pictured is the Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo, Florida.
- Try a romantic hot air balloon ride.
Flickr/Bob B. Brown You probably don’t realize how beautiful our state is until you’ve seen it from the sky. This is a little pricey but would definitely make an unforgettable date. Some services even offer in-flight champagne.
- Unwind on a vineyard or winery tour.
Daron Dean via Flickr/VISIT FLORIDA Editor Pictured is San Sebastian Winery in St. Augustine, which offers free tours seven days a week. For more Florida vineyards and wineries, check out our list here.
- Take a sunset cruise.
Flickr/Jessica Whittle Chances are, there are at least a few of these near you if you live in Florida. Some focus on dolphin-spotting, some on gambling, and some on just relaxing with a glass of champagne. Just choose the one best suited to you.
- Try one of these retro spots and have a blast in the past.
Flickr/Leonardo Dasilva Pictured is Mai Kai Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, one of the few remaining 1950s tiki-themed restaurants. Here’s our list of several more Retro Places in Florida.
- Go on an adventure date at one of our many awesome state parks.
Flickr/Kim Seng With the weather getting nicer every day, this is the perfect time to try hiking, kayaking or camping in some of our gorgeous state parks. For an extensive list of some of our favorite state parks, click here. Pictured is Payne’s Prairie Preserve State Park near Gainesville.
- Indulge your creative side with an Artwalk.
Flickr/Jeff Wright Monthly Artwalks have been popping up in cities all over Florida lately. These offer a fun and informal environment to check out some local artwork and get your drink on. Pictured is the Jacksonville Art Walk, which has become quite popular.
- Check out one of our many cool museums.
Flickr/Lisa Jacobs Museums don’t have to be stuffy or boring, and most of ours in Florida are really fun. Pictured here is the Pirate & Treasure Museum in St. Augustine.
- Find a local Oktoberfest celebration.
Flickr/Jimmy theSuperStar Pictured here is Dunedin Brewery’s Oktoberfest, but there are sure to be Oktoberfests all over Florida in the coming weeks. Making sure your date appreciates beer as much as you do first is probably a good call.
- Explore a local farmer’s market or arts market.
Flickr/Meagan Pick out some fresh food to cook for your sweetheart that evening. You can easily find out what kinds of things they like as you shop together. Pictured is the Winter Park Farmers Market.
- Get lost together in a corn maze.
Flickr/Rain0975 Corn mazes have way more these days than just fields of corn. Most of them offer fun games and activities that would be perfect for a casual fall date. Pictured is the Long & Scott Farms Corn Maze Adventure near Mount Dora.
What are your go-to ideas for unique dates in Florida? Please share with us below!
Daron Dean via Flickr/VISIT FLORIDA Editor
For bonus points, there are places like Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island where you can ride on the beach. Could anything be more romantic?
Flickr/Matthew Paulson
Getting out in nature will melt your stress away and help you have a more fun and relaxed date. If you’re interested in trying out this idea, check out our list of the Most Beautiful Gardens in Florida. Pictured is the Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo, Florida.
Flickr/Bob B. Brown
You probably don’t realize how beautiful our state is until you’ve seen it from the sky. This is a little pricey but would definitely make an unforgettable date. Some services even offer in-flight champagne.
Pictured is San Sebastian Winery in St. Augustine, which offers free tours seven days a week. For more Florida vineyards and wineries, check out our list here.
Flickr/Jessica Whittle
Chances are, there are at least a few of these near you if you live in Florida. Some focus on dolphin-spotting, some on gambling, and some on just relaxing with a glass of champagne. Just choose the one best suited to you.
Flickr/Leonardo Dasilva
Pictured is Mai Kai Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, one of the few remaining 1950s tiki-themed restaurants. Here’s our list of several more Retro Places in Florida.
Flickr/Kim Seng
With the weather getting nicer every day, this is the perfect time to try hiking, kayaking or camping in some of our gorgeous state parks. For an extensive list of some of our favorite state parks, click here. Pictured is Payne’s Prairie Preserve State Park near Gainesville.
Flickr/Jeff Wright
Monthly Artwalks have been popping up in cities all over Florida lately. These offer a fun and informal environment to check out some local artwork and get your drink on. Pictured is the Jacksonville Art Walk, which has become quite popular.
Flickr/Lisa Jacobs
Museums don’t have to be stuffy or boring, and most of ours in Florida are really fun. Pictured here is the Pirate & Treasure Museum in St. Augustine.
Flickr/Jimmy theSuperStar
Pictured here is Dunedin Brewery’s Oktoberfest, but there are sure to be Oktoberfests all over Florida in the coming weeks. Making sure your date appreciates beer as much as you do first is probably a good call.
Flickr/Meagan
Pick out some fresh food to cook for your sweetheart that evening. You can easily find out what kinds of things they like as you shop together. Pictured is the Winter Park Farmers Market.
Flickr/Rain0975
Corn mazes have way more these days than just fields of corn. Most of them offer fun games and activities that would be perfect for a casual fall date. Pictured is the Long & Scott Farms Corn Maze Adventure near Mount Dora.
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