1o Unique Date Ideas

While grabbing dinner and hitting the bar is a tried-and-true date night choice, there are so many great options in the Annapolis area that offer more diverse experiences. Thinking out of the box allows you to spend time with a partner while being engaged in an activity, removing some of the forced small talk (or the inevitable talking about kids!). Here are some ideas to get you on the scene and out of the same old routine.

1. Dinner and a Throwback Movie
   Landmark Theatres in the Annapolis Harbor Center have a great program called Retro Replay that brings back old favorites for another run on the big screen. From Monty Python and the Holy Grail to It’s a Wonderful Life, there’s always a classic being shown each week. AMC at Annapolis Mall offers throwback movies on a regular basis as well.
2. Food Tours
   Food tours are a fun way to see new parts of the old city while eating some of the best food around. Annapolis Food Tours is a great place to start.
3. Escape the Room
   Maybe make it a double date and head to an Escape Room challenge (most rooms are only 60 minutes). You’ll have a good story afterward. EscapeTime and Mission Escape Rooms both have several locations.
4. Good Running, Great Beer
   If the best dates involve exercise endorphins, check out Forward Brewery’s weekly run club. The social group meets Wednesday evenings and runs between 3-5 miles around Annapolis before meeting back at the brewery for a beer and snacks.
5. Ghost Tours and Twisted History
   History buffs will appreciate a walk around Annapolis with a highly informed guide. Learn about what’s lurking beneath the streets before you find a quiet restaurant downtown.
6. Trivia Night
   Calling all nerds! Trivia gives couples great conversation starters! Check out Galway Bay, Heroes’ Pub, Vida Taco Bar, and Molloy’s Irish Pub & Grill for some of the best pub quiz nights around.
7. Walk and Talk
   If you think best when you’re moving your feet, invite your date to take a walk in one of the county’s beautiful parks.
8. Bond While Throwing Axes
   Unless you’re a lumberjack, no one is naturally talented at axe throwing. At Chill Axes in Crofton, discuss technique and how this is the most ridiculous, satisfying fun you’ve had in a long time.
9. Art Camp for Adults
   Sometimes we think best with our hands. ArtFarm in Annapolis offers great workshops to allow you to do just that: exercise your creative muscles while learning more about your partner.
10. Attend a Live Show
    Break your usual date night routine and attend the latest performances from Ballet Theatre of Maryland or Annapolis Symphony Orchestra.