Tonight is date night and you can’t wait for you and your boo to do something. You’ve been looking forward to this all week. But when your date finally comes to pick you up and they tell you what your plans are, you can’t help but feel deflated.

It’s the same thing you do every week: go get dinner, watch a movie, maybe go bowling or play mini golf. You need something different.

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If you find that you and your partner are in a bit of a date rut, here’s a list of what to do for your next date night and where to find these ideas in your area.

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1. Look Up Hidden Gems in Your Area

If you’re looking for something a little bit more unique, find a list of hidden gems to check out with your date. If you’re near a big city, this might be something like a new restaurant or maybe a hike with a view. If you’re in a smaller town, you might have to do some driving, or you might find something you never even knew existed around the corner.

You can find this by just Googling “hidden gems in ____” and you’ll have an endless amount of options.

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2. Think of Your Interests, Then Think Outside of the Box

What are your or your date’s interests? By digging into something as simple as what you like, you will find loads of ideas about what to do during your date. For example, if you like animals, you and your date could volunteer at a local shelter or simply go to a pet store. If one of you likes theater, you could check out local improv or comedy shows near you.