Whether you’re making plans to impress a new date or just looking to spice things up with your significant other on date night and do something new together, this blog will give you lot’s or new ideas and recommendations (food places, fun places and free places) for Date Night Ideas Cleveland: Top 48! Our beautiful Cleveland, Ohio offers an array of fun and interesting things to make your date perfect and you will absolutely find something on this list that will fit your date just right.
Extra Fun Date Night Ideas for Cleveland
1. Side Quest: If your date is into games and maybe you consider yourself a nerd, this spot is the perfect place for your date! Side Quest is located in Lakewood and has tabletop and video games. Lots of fun all night!
2. Superelectric Pinball Parlor: If you’re still considering yourself a nerd but video games isn’t your thing, pinball might be more your style. They change out machines often so you never know which game your stumble upon!
3. Mahall’s Bowling Alley and Venue: In the basement of Mahall’s is a hidden gem in Lakewood called Pins & Needles. It’s like walking into a 70s time capsule with 20 lanes and mirrors. The bar specializes in 70s classic cocktails, highballs and beer. Definitely a unique date!
4. Couples Boudoir Session: If you want to do something unique together that will leave you feeling empowered and stronger together and that you can look back on forever, you’d love a couples boudoir session from Christella Boudoir in Medina, Ohio. Let’s get steamy!
5. Concert: If you plan it perfectly, maybe your favorite band will be here! Jam out all night with your lover at a concert in Cleveland. If you like laughing more than jamming, check out a stand up comedian!
Relaxing Date Night Ideas Cleveland
6. Couples Massage: Maybe you have both had a hard week at work but still want to spend time together, but a relaxing time. A couples massage at Great Lakes Health and Wellness might be just the thing for you!
7. Paint Class: A painting class can be a fun way to spend time together and bring something home to remember it! Check out painting classes with the talented Taylor Bash.
8. Glass Blowing Class: Another unique idea that will give you something to bring back home and enjoy forever is a glass blowing class.
9. Salt Room: Something that is relaxing, good for your skin and will melt your stress away is good for everyone! Check out Holistic Halo Salt Spa for the most relaxing date yet!
Adrenaline-Rush Date Ideas
10. Rock Climbing: Rising Up Rock Gym located within The Common Ground in Medina is the perfect heart-pumping date idea!
11. Escape Rooms: See how smart you are by putting your minds together and heading into an Escape Room! Can you make it out together!?
12. Keep Talking: If you like hotdogs, stories and are looking for a date idea on a Wednesday night, Keep Talking: A Storytelling Show is the perfect date for you. Listen to people brave the stage and tell stories while enjoying delicious hot dogs.
13. Karaoke: Love standing on stage and singing instead of talking? Find a local place that hosts karaoke and sing your heart out!
Artsy Date Ideas
14. Cleveland Cinematheque: Feeling old school? Check out films at the Cinematheque!
15. Cleveland Museum of Art: The Cleveland Museum of Art is renowned for the breathtaking collection that includes more than 63,000 artwork pieces atop 6,000 years of artistic achievements.
16. Tarot Card Reading: Feeling witchy? Get your tarot card reading together by Deb at Gypsy Moon!
17. Botanical Gardens, Downtown Cleveland: Visiting is a breathtaking way to enjoy the great outdoors no matter what the season is.
18. Holden Arboretum: Located in Kirtland, Ohio, the Holden Arboretum is one of the largest arboreta and botanical gardens in the United States. It holds more than 3,600 acres and is quite a stunning sight to see in spring, summer and fall!
Sporty Date Ideas
19. Football: Everyone in Cleveland loves their sports, especially football! Although they may not win as often as we’d like, The Cleveland Browns play at FirstEnergy Field and is an exhilarating date idea!
20. Baseball: The Cleveland Guardians play in Downtown Cleveland at Progressive Field. While waiting for the game or watching, you can dine at The Corner Bar which has 40 beers on tap and a fire pit on the roof deck. The concession area is also organized according to the flavors of Cleveland’s different neighborhoods. How cool!
21. Basketball: The Cavaliers play at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Downtown Cleveland. Nearby is to Progressive Field and the 5th Street Arcades. This area includes many shops and eateries.
History-Lover Date Night Ideas for Cleveland
22. House From A Christmas Story: Restored and splendid, this museum will have you reliving the movie! This is open year round and you can stay the night too!
23. Rock And Roll Hall of Fame: Get tickets to stroll the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame if you or your date are into rock and roll or are music lovers.
24. A Walk Around Downtown – The Gateway District: Stroll the streets and grab a bite to eat and shop around. There’s also plenty of events that happen. Grab some tickets to something you or your date would love and head on down!
25. Dittrick Medical History Center: Explore the history of medicine! Every artifact has a unique story, whether it is about patients, healers, and community.
26. Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magic: Feeling witchy? Maybe you or your date is interested in the paranormal. Well, this is the perfect and most unique date location for you! Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magic is the first and only museum in the United States to celebrate witchcraft, the occult, the paranormal, etc. Definitely worth checking out!
Food Date Night Ideas
27. Cooking Class: If you’re looking for a small, inclusive cooking class where you can learn to cook something new and take it home for dinner, you’d better check out Young Chef’s Academy in Strongsville! It’s not just for kids!
28. Winery, Brewery or Distilleries: The shoreline of Lake Erie is covered with wineries that offer tours and tastings. Downtown Cleveland has many downtown. A few ideas to get you started is CLE Urban Winery, Great Lakes Brewing Company and Cleveland Whisky.
29. Fatheads: Delicious food and always a great time. After you’re done eating you can take a self-guided tour through the brewery! They have locations in Middleburg Heights, North Olmstead, Strongsville, and Canton.
30. The Brew Kettle: Located in Strongsville, this place is cozy and anything you order is going to be amazing (take it from me, this is a go-to date night on our list)! Pulled pork or burger’s is our go-to and there are so many beers and other drinks to try!
31. Don’s Pomeroy House: If you’re looking for an upscale restaurant and feel like dressing up to the nines, this is the place to be! Plus when you’re done, if you still have room you can cross the street for a stroll around town then some Mitchell’s Ice Cream. Yum!
32. Online Cooking Classes: If you want to stay home but still want a fun date and delicious dinner, try an on line cooking class together!
33. Boss ChickNBeer: If you’re someone who loves wings, this place is a must-try and has been voted best wings in Cleveland!
Ice Cream Dates
34. Mitchell’s: Create memories you’ll never forget over ice cream with delicious every day flavors or special seasonal flavors at Mitchell’s!
35. Handel’s: Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is made fresh each day at their stores and it’s been that way since 1945. They have been recognized as the #1 ice cream on the planet and have over 100 flavors! There’s a flavor for everyone!
36. Mason’s Creamery: Innovative, experimental flavors in small batches of ice cream. And in the winter, they stop serving ice cream and serve ramen noodles instead! How cool!
37. Chill Artisan Ice Cream: While your strolling the beautiful Medina Square, make sure you plan to stop in for some artisan ice cream at Chill! Where you can, well, chill! They have very unique flavors and have a two Medina location’s plus an Akron location.
38. Honey Hut: Although our beloved Honey Hut in Brunswick is replaced, you can still get some of the best ice cream at Brecksville, Old Brooklyn, Parma, Solon and Huntington Beach. Check on their website for the special flavor of the month too!
39. East Coast Custard: The worlds finest custard is located in Lyndhurst, Mentor, Parma Heights and Fairview park. If you’re looking for a nice change from the regular scooped ice cream, this custard is a delicious treat!
40. Pine Cone Ice Cream: Nestled in Maria Gardens in North Royalton is Pine Cone Ice Cream. A family owned shop and delicious ice cream!
Free Date Night Ideas
41. Rockefeller Park Gardens and Greenhouse: Free and open to the public, this part indoor and part outdoor plant wonderland is lovely to walk through with 33 different gardens designed and maintained by different cultural groups around the city.
42. Coe Lake, Berea: If you’re searching for a light, beautiful stroll around a stunning park and lake, you’ve found your perfect date spot!
43. Nelsons Ledges: Take a stunning hike up the mountain ledges and view the beautiful rock formations. You may even run into rock climbers!
44. Huntington Beach: Take a stroll through the forest and flower fields near the river. If you’re more of a beach lover, cross over and stroll along the beach. Take a break to sit on the rocks and overlook the water to see the Cleveland skyline view. Make sure you stay to see the sun set, too! You can also cross over and visit the Nature Center.
45. Medina Square: Explore the charming Medina Square together! Shop, stroll, dine, explore and unwind.
46. Rocky River Nature Center: The Rocky River Nature Center offers spectacular views of the river and offers a 360 million year old shale cliff from the deck overhanging the river. Sometimes people see beautiful bald eagles from time to time. Inside the Nature Center you can learn about the early inhabitants including the giant fish of the Devonian sea called Dunkleosteus.
47. Lakewood Solstice Steps: Each year on the summer solstice, the sun sets directly on the Lakewood Solstice Steps. The steps allow you to relax while viewing the lake and sunsets. A beautiful and romantic date location!
48. A Walk Around Wade Oval: The fine arts garden by university circle is the perfect place for a beautiful stroll or a picnic with your date (or both)!
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