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10 Out of The Ordinary DMV Date Ideas

Ladies and gentlemen, take notes.

Maddie Quiroz-Haden

Jul 02, 2018

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Looking for a few new date ideas to spice up your relationship? Here's ten to get you started!

DC Monuments Tour ~At Night~

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Sure, a trip to DC can be overrated, but sometimes it can be fun to be a tourist in your own city. A way to transform this tourist trip into a romantic date however, would be taking your own walking tour of the monuments at night. Think about it, a late night walk together with the bright city lights in the background. It's cute.

Roer's Zoofari

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Have an animal lover in the relationship? This date is definitely for you. Roer's Zoofari is like a petting zoo and a regular zoo all in one. They even have bus tours taking you up close and personal with the animals. Think Jurassic park, but without dinosaurs. Yes, there will be little kids running around the zoo. But, you'll barely notice them when you are your S.O. are off on a camel ride, or feeding a Giraffe.

Pet Stores

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Anyone who loves dogs is guaranteed to love this date. Most people don't know that some pet stores allow visitors to play with the dogs right there when you walk in! You and your S.O. can play with any puppy of your choosing in your own personal play-pen.

A Day At The Park

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If your S.O. is more of the outdoorsy type, why not plan a date at the park! Make sure to bring along a blanket and picnic basket for lunch time! As for activities, some parks have hiking trails, fishing lakes, and volleyball courts.

Try Baking or Cooking Something Together

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Whether you or your significant other is good at baking or cooking is besides the point when it comes to this date. It's the memories of attempting something new together, making a few mistakes, laughing at those mistakes, and just spending time with each other that you will cherish the most. And hey! You may end up with a tasty treat at the end...maybe.

Rent a Jet Ski

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Craving an adrenaline rush? This date is certain to satisfy you. Plus, riding on a two person jet ski gives you an excuse to hold your S.O. close. There are plenty of jet ski rental shops along the east coast where you could rent a jet ski for either half an hour or an hour! The prices vary per store.

Plan a Trip to the Arcade

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A trip the arcade will bring out your inner child and is guaranteed to make a fun date! A little friendly competition between you and your S.O. at the basketball hoops may do your relationship some good.

Reserve a Sunset Sailboat Ride

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Looking for something extra romantic? Rent a sailboat for an hour. Along the east coast there are many personal boat shops where owners will rent out there sailboat for the night! Some even offer to steer it for you if you pay extra. Love will definitely be in the air with this date.

Go Camping Together

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This would be an overnight date the two of you could enjoy! There are tons of campgrounds in the DMV that let visitors spend the night in a tent, RV, or truck. The two of you can roast marshmallows over a romantic fire wrapped in each other's arms. Sparks will definitely be flying.

Take a Road-trip Together (With a fun destination in sight)

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The two of you could take a day-trip to a local beach or city you've both wanted to explore. What will make this date special is all the quality time the two of you will have both during the drive over, and at your destination.

Any one of these suggestions will leave your S.O. impressed with your romantic and adventurous date ideas.

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10 Out of The Ordinary DMV Date Ideas

Ladies and gentlemen, take notes.

DC Monuments Tour ~At Night~

Roer's Zoofari

Pet Stores

A Day At The Park

Try Baking or Cooking Something Together

Rent a Jet Ski

Plan a Trip to the Arcade

Reserve a Sunset Sailboat Ride

Go Camping Together

Take a Road-trip Together (With a fun destination in sight)

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