Are you searching for Great Date Night Ideas for a first date, a romantic evening for two, celebrating a relationship milestone, or an anniversary?! Well if you live in Idaho we’ve got you covered!!!
While we love the old reliable “dinner and a movie” date night as much as the next couple, it can be a bit boring and predictable. If you are looking for a little extra excitement, these great date night ideas are sure to shake things up! No matter where you live in Idaho, there is sure to be an amazing place near you. Or kick it up a notch and travel to a destination for a long weekend!
Great Date Night Ideas for First Date or 500th Date!!!
Pinot’s Palette:
Want to bring out the inner Bob Ross for you and your date? The “paint and sip” parties at this location may just do the trick. Includes everything you need to paint, even the wine! pintospallete.com; 728 N. 4th St, Coeur d’Alene
Zoo Boise:
Zoos aren’t just for the kids. Just imagine holding your special someone’s hands as you stroll around the zoo. When the tigers get scary, hug your date close. Give your date a kiss while you sit for a rest on the park bench. Can you see it?! zooboise.org; 355 Julia Davis Dr., Boise.
Buddy’s Italian Restaurant
Buddy’s has been a staple in Pocatello since 1961. This eatery serves homemade pasta and traditional Italian fare in a cozy setting. The perfect place for a perfect date! buddysitalian.com; 626 E Lewis St, Pocatello.
Elevation 486:
Sitting 486 feet above the Snake River Canyon floor, Elevation 486 is perched atop the south rim of the canyon. Come join us and find out why this fine dining restaurant is a constant winner in Idaho’s Best Central Idaho region. elevation486.com; 195 River Vista Pl, Twin Falls.
Meltz Extreme Grilled Cheese:
Avoid the outdated sit-down restaurant and go for something a little more unique. This unusual restaurant delivers fun with edgy flavor combinations! meltzextreme.com; 1735 W Kathleen Ave, Coeur d’Alene.
Coa de Jima:
This amazing restaurant is a complete sensory experience with innovative cuisine, one-of-a-kind cocktails, and art-filled walls. Brought to you by the restauranteurs of Barbacoa (another fabulous date option). You are sure to impress your date with their fine Latin cuisine. coadejima.com; 615 W Main St, Boise.
Great Date Night Ideas ~ Out of the Box
It’s time to think outside the box for date night and take a break from that steakhouse you keep taking your significant other. They don’t have to cost a ton of money, and they don’t require a ton of effort, either. All you really need is little thoughtfulness and pre-planning. Because if you think you can get away with going to (or worse, getting takeout from) the same boring restaurant every Friday night or spend all weekend sitting around with your boo watching the same old reality TV show for the tenth time, think again! Instead, spare a few minutes to brainstorm some great date ideas for you and your significant other to enjoy
Snake River Wine Tours:
Explore the Snake River Valley Wine Region, 40 minutes outside of Boise. The Sunnyslope Wine Trail, referred to as “The Heart of Idaho Wine Country,” is home to over 15 wineries, each offering exceptional wines and unique wine tasting experiences. With an experienced tour guide, you and your date can relax and safely enjoy the wonderful wines that our region has to offer. snakeriverwinetours.com; Marsing.
East Idaho Aquarium:
Can you have an authentic oceanic experience in Idaho?! Yes!!! Pleasantly surprise your date with what is thought to be Idaho’s most interactive experience. eastidahoaquarium.com; 570 E Anderson St, Idaho Falls.
Tubbs Berry Farm:
Toss on a beekeeper suit and experience the bee yard first hand! Find your perfect jack-o-lantern at the U-Pick Pumpkin Patch. Or, find your way (or get lost) through the straw maze. You and your date can enjoy all this and more!!! tubbsberryfarm.com; 1150 S Park Ave W, Twin Falls.
Stateline Speedway:
Are you ready for something really different?! From open-wheel racing, concerts, monster trucks, and more, enjoy a unique alternative to the movies. raceidaho.com; 1349 N Beck Rd, Post Falls.
Lava Hot Springs:
Are you and your date ready to heat things up?! Shame on you, get your mind out of the gutter. We are talking about Idaho’s world-famous hot springs! Throw on your swimsuits and prepare to relax in one of the natural hot mineral pools. And, best of all, there is no sulfur odor! lavahotsprings.com; 430 Main St #A, Lava Hot Springs.
Old Idaho Penitentiary:
If you want to give your date a reason to snuggle, this “haunted” prison is the perfect answer. Built in 1870, the Old Idaho Penitentiary is one of only four territorial prisons open to the public today. During its 101 years of operation, the site saw escapes, scandals and the effects of Boise’s transition from the “wild west” to a mid-20th century capital city. You can tour the prison on your own or take a guided tour. Maybe you’ll meet a ghost or two. history.idaho.gov/oldpen; 2445 Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise.
AWOL Adventure Sports:
Do you and your date enjoy extreme adventure sports?! If you answered yes, we’ve got you covered! You may have seen the Snake River Canyon, but have you ziplined across it? This adventure sports company operates a four-line zip course that will take you and your date racing across the canyon at speeds up to 45 MPH. awoladventuresports.com; Centennial Park, Twin Falls.
It doesn’t matter if this is your first date, second date or 500th date, you’ll have a great night and they’ll love you even more for getting creative. Making your date night a win-win situation for all!!!