Finding fun date ideas is sometimes hard, especially when you live in Ohio, but I am here to tell you that there are actually very fun and unique places that you and your significant other can head out to for your next date!
1. The Wilds (Cumberland)
Safari in Ohio? Heck yes! The Wilds is a non-profit park and conservation center that you and your significant other can enjoy together. You can even “adopt" an animal later on their website! Ready to be parents together to a giraffe?
2. Hocking Hills (Logan)
Go hiking at Hocking Hills State Park and check out Old Man's Cave and if you guys are down for it, rent a cabin and have a camping date.
3. Chateau Laroche also was known as the Loveland Castle (Loveland)
What screams romantic date more than visiting a castle in a place called Loveland? Go on and explore the castle and its beautiful gardens for only $5 a person and then have a romantic picnic after in a spot around the castle! Lots of love will be in the air in Loveland!
4. German Village (Columbus)
Head to Columbus and spend some time in the German Village and check out a variety of different things including bakeries, restaurants, and shops. You can even go on a tour of their Haus Und Garten!
5. Lynn Drive-In (Strasburg)
The drive-in is a classic date. At the Lynn Drive-In (also known as the Lynn Auto Theater), you can relax in your car or the trunk of a truck together and watch two current films for only $7 a person. It's a perfect date for warm weather!
6. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Cleveland)
Both music lovers? Head out and tour the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame together! Check out the different displays including items from classics like Joan Jett and Aerosmith! Tickets are $23 if you get them online in advance and $26 at the door.
7. Mahall's (Cleveland)
Go on a bowling date in this 1920s themed bowling alley! Not only can you bowl, but you can enjoy some live music and some classic American food including pretzels and burgers!
8. 16-Bit Bar and Arcade (Cleveland)
Head out together for some pop-culture themed drinks from the Winona Ryder to the Patrick Swayze and over 40 classic arcade games like Pacman and Mortal Kombat!
9. Hartville Flea Market (Hartville)
Head to the Hartville Flea Market in the morning and check out all of the different vendors and the indoor shops including Sugar & Ice where you can enjoy some delicious ice cream sundaes and shakes.
10. Berlin Woods Treehouses (Berlin)
Ever wanted to stay in a treehouse cabin? Well you can! You and your girl/guy can rent out a cabin for a night or more and enjoy camping out in the trees together! Plus the cabins are less than a mile away from shops and restaurants!
11. Dave and Busters (Columbus and Hillard)
Have a fun arcade date and battle it out on a variety of different games including Skee-Ball and Dance Dance Revolution. You can also enjoy some fresh food and an innovative drink menu including adult snowcones!
12. Playhouse Square (Cleveland)
Grab some tickets and see a play together at one of the theaters in Playhouse Square and maybe even grab some dinner at one of the restaurants around there before or after the play. You and your date will not regret going and seeing one of the many plays acted out by professional actors!
13. Mike's Place (Kent)
Mike's Place is a very cool restaurant in Kent with a unique design all over and amazing food. Have a lunch or dinner date and enjoy a lengthy menu and check out all of the unique and funky designs around the restaurant!
14. Gervasi Vineyard & Italian Bistro (Canton)
Get dressed up and enjoy some wine, fancy Italian food, and the romantic scenery at Gervasi Vineyard!
15. Cedar Point (Sandusky)
Thrill seekers? Spend a day at Cedar Point (also known as the Roller Coaster Capital of the World!) and enjoy some of the best rollercoasters including the Millinneum Force, the Dragster, and the Gatekeeper!