Spending time outdoors has some great health benefits as you increase your vitamin D exposure, get moving and elevate your mood. So why not look into booking some outdoor dates which will allow you and your date to enjoy each other’s company while deriving the benefits of spending time outdoors? Take a look at our list of Top 5 Outdoor Date Ideas and start planning your next date in the fresh air and sunshine.
Do a Food and Drink Tour of your Neighbourhood
You and your date can enjoy a foodie afternoon strolling around your neighbourhood and sampling drinks and food from the local restaurants, cafes, and food trucks you come across. You can have a starter at the first stop, head to a restaurant you haven’t visited for a main course and then head to another location for a delicious desert.
You’ll be able to enjoy some walks in between locations, discover some great new eateries to visit at later dates and have plenty of opportunities to chat and get to know each other.
Have a Star Gazing Date
Have a romantic date outdoors staring up at the stars. Why not pack up a picnic basket, bring some blankets and head to a picturesque open space? You can use an app or map and try to see if you can pick out any constellations in the sky above you. This is a fantastic way to enjoy some quiet time outdoors and increase a feeling of intimacy between you.
Make sure to keep an eye on the weather reports leading up to the date. You’ll want to make sure that you head out on a night when there’s no chance of rain and you have a cloudless sky to look up at.
Have a Bicycle Date
Rent some bikes and head out on a bicycle tour of your neighbourhood and local parks. You can map out a route beforehand or simply follow your intuition as you make your way around the area. You’ll have a romantic time getting to know each other as you breezily cycle along and then support each other if you hit any spots when it becomes a little harder to pedal.
Then once you’ve finished you can head to an outdoor café for some refreshments and discuss all the sights you spotted during your journey.
Go For a Boat Ride
Head to the coast to rent a sailboat, or if you want something a bit low key why not look into local paddle boat, rowboat, kayak, or canoe rentals. You’ll both be able to enjoy a picturesque and romantic cruise down a river or across a lake, enjoying nature, the sunshine, and the beautiful water around you.
Make sure to pack a picnic so that you can both stop somewhere on the bank and have some food and enjoy a relaxing chat before you head back to the water.
Head to an Outdoor Festival
There are all kinds of outdoor festivals – whether you are into music, food, sports, or movies – and you and your date are bound to find one close by which caters to your taste. So why not make a day of you date and spend some time outdoors indulging in a festival celebrating one of your favourite hobbies?
