Dinner and a movie can be a nice date …..but every now and then it’s fun to think outside the box by trying something new together.
I’ve created a list of some of my favorite extreme and unique date ideas.
These could be fun first date adventure ideas or great adventure challenge date ideas to encourage you to get outside of your comfort zone.
![sit on the floor while you dine Riverside Korean Restaurant Riverside Korean table1](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Riverside-Korean-table1-700x700.jpg)
1. Try a “New to You” Restaurant
Go to a restaurant that you both have never been to before.
I like to do a little research by checking with a few friends who are bloggers and also from websites.
Step out of your comfort zone and try a cuisine that you normally wouldn’t eat.
![Segway](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Segway-700x700.jpg)
2. Take a Tour
I love taking tours. I think they can be such a great date.
There are so many out there that you can find one for almost any interest level.
Tours are a great way to learn more about what’s in your backyard and beyond.
There are history tours, sports tours, sightseeing tours, art tours, food tours, beer tours, walking tours, museum tours and more.
![American Sign Museum in Cincinnati Ohio e1576405134669](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/American-Sign-Museum-in-Cincinnati-Ohio-e1576405134669.png)
3. Go to a Museum- Art, History, Sports or a Random Oddity
Explore a museum that you don’t know very much about.
![Practical tips for skiing out west for the first time](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Practical-Tips-For-Skiing-Out-West-For-The-First-Time-3-700x368.png)
4. Go Snowshoeing, Skiing, or Snowboarding
Try a new winter sport together and spend the day on a winter sport that you both enjoy.
![date night at the shooting range Shooting a Gun1](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Shooting-a-Gun1-525x700.jpg)
5. Go to a Shooting Range
Mix things up with Target practice at a local shooting range.
6. Go Geocaching
Geocaching is a scavenger hunt in the outdoors. Many of the caches can be found at public parks.
7. Play a Round of Frisbee golf
Enjoy the outdoors and get some exercise with a game of frisbee golf.
![snowtubing at Fernwood Resort 1 1 e1580227555653](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/snowtubing-at-Fernwood-Resort-1-1-e1580227555653.jpeg)
8. Snow Tubing at a Local Sledding Hill or Ski Resort
All the fun of sledding without the work.
9. Go Zipling
Zipling is a great adventure for thrill seekers who enjoy the outdoors.
![couples dance lesson](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/couples-dance-lesson-e1608223856812.jpg)
10. Take a Dance Lesson
There are a variety of dance lessons you can try.
![boat tour in a cave](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Bluesprings-Caverns-Mystery-River-Voyage8.jpg)
11. Explore a Cave
![extreme tree climbing with EarthyJoy tree adventures extreme tree climbing with a harness](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/tree-climbing-700x525.jpg)
12. Try extreme tree climbing with a harness
Climb as high as you want without the fear/risk of falling under the guidance of pros.
![Bodyglove iSUP stand up paddleboard](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Bodyglove-iSUP.png)
13. Try stand up paddleboarding
Test your balancing skills on a SUP board.
![white water rafting](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/white-water-rafting-2-525x700.jpg)
14. Go Kayaking, Canoeing or White Water Rafting
Spend some time on the water as fast or as slow as you want to.
15. Watch a sporting event
![foot golf sport Footgolf](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_2707-700x700.jpg)
16. Try a new outdoor activity like Footgolf
A combination of soccer and golf.
![drive in movie at Holiday Auto Theatre](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/drive-in-movie-at-Holiday-Auto-Theatre.jpg)
17. Go to the Drive-in
Mix up movie night by going to the Drive-in instead.
![Diamondback roller coaster at Kings Island Amusement Park Diamondback roller coaster at Kings Island Amusement Park](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Diamondback-at-Kings-Island-e1540213592872.png)
18. Visit an Amusement Park
Face your fears on a thrill ride or enjoy the nostalgia of a classic.
![Trapeze](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Trapeze.jpg)
19. Try the trapeze
Take your date to the extreme by taking a trapeze lesson.
![penguin encounter at Newport Aquarium penguin encounter at Newport Aquarium](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/penguin--700x700.jpg)
20. Set up an animal encounter at a zoo, rescue or aquarium
Get up close to your favorite animal with an ethical animal encounter.
21. Take a couples massage
![Adventure mom biking in Petoskey Michigan](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Adventure-mom-biking-in-Petoskey-1-e1595378817580.jpg)
22. Go for a bike ride
Rent e-bikes for an even more fun ride.
![hiking trail in the fall](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fall-hikes.jpg)
23. Go for a Hike
![horse back riding on the beach ride Equine Adventures Horseback Tour](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/beach-ride-Equine-Adventures-Horseback-Tour.jpg)
24. Go Horseback riding
![horserace at Keeneland race track Lexington KY horse race at Keeneland in Lexington Kentucky](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/horse-race-700x700.jpg)
25. Watch a Horse Race, take a Unique horse farm tour, or watch an Early morning practice for racehorses
![Ciip n climb at Silverlake Active Entertainment Center e1557273363954](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Ciip-n-climb-at-Silverlake-Active-Entertainment-Center-e1557273363954-700x500.png)
26. Indoor Rock Climb
![Get air indoor trampoline park](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Get-Air-Indoor-Trampoline-Park-e1515013112713.jpg)
27. Go to an Indoor Trampoline Arena
![laser tag](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/laser-tag-700x467.jpg)
28. Play Laser Tag
![Lawn Bowling in Ohio](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Lawn-Bowling-in-Ohio.png)
29. Try Lawn Bowling
![indoor go kart racing xhilaracing Full throttle indoor go kart racing](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Full-Throttle-Indoor-Karting26-700x7001-700x700.jpg)
30. Ride Go Karts
![Race car ridealong](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Race-car-ridealong.jpg)
31. Watch a Car Race
![color run](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Tips-for-your-1st-Color-Run.jpg)
32. Participate in a Themed Race
![intro to curling winter olympic sport intro to curling session](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/curling-700x700.jpg)
33. Take an Intro to Curling Class
![ice skating at Fountain Square in Cincinnati Ohio](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/ice-skating-at-Fountain-Square-in-Cincinnati-Ohio.png)
34. Go Ice Skating
![top golf Top golf](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Top-Golf-35.jpg)
35. Dine and Play at Top Golf
![fishing at Cliffview Resort](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/fishing-at-Cliffview-Resort.jpg)
36. Go Fishing
37. Go to an Observation Tower for another view of the city
![Class Axe Throwing](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Class-Axe-Throwing-1.png)
38. Go Axe Throwing
![footgolf at French Lick Resort](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/French-Lick-Resort24.jpg)
39. Play a round of Foot Golf
![Train ride](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Hocking-Valley-Scenic-Railroad-train-ride.jpg)
40. Go on a Train Ride
Enjoy the scenery at a relaxing pace during a train ride.
![take a cooking class](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cooking-class-e1608223476219.jpg)
41. Take a Cooking Class
![Kalahari Indoor Waterpark in Sandusky Ohio large wave pool at indoor waterpark](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Kalahari-Indoor-Waterpark3.jpg)
42. Visit an Indoor waterpark
![hot air balloon ride red rock park new mexico](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/hot-air-balloon-ride-red-rock-park-new-mexico-copy.png)
43. Go on a Hot Air Balloon Ride
![Experience Indoor Skydiving at iFLY Cincinnati](https://adventuremomblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Experience-Indoor-Skydiving-at-iFLY-Cincinnati-3.jpg)
44. Try Indoor Skydiving
Did I leave anything out?
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sky diving, indoors diving(I FLY) , horseback riding, Six Flags, Comedy show, . Great list thank you
SUCH A GOOD LIST! It’s easy to choose the ‘obvious’ date night options but these adventurous ones are much more memorable. We love going fishing and kayaking – with and without our baby. Haven’t been in whitewater yet tho like your pic! Thanks for sharing the inspo <3
These are great ideas! My boyfriend and I recently went to Hocking Hills for zip lining. We had a lot of fun, but we did the “easiest” ones (first timers) but next time we will definitely be doing the extreme version. Extreme tree climbing sounds like something we should try too!
These ideas are great! Can’t wait to try some of them out!!