10+ Unique Date Ideas in Charlotte, NC for Couples
Charlotte, North Carolina is filled with fun activities for couples to do. There are plenty of romantic date night activities here in Charlotte for couples to try! I’ve categorized my favorite date ideas in Charlotte, NC by activities that require a reservation or booking in advance (and cost money) and activities that are free with no reservation required!
Date Ideas in Charlotte ($$):
Chef Alyssa’s Cooking Class
Book Here: Chef Alyssa’s Cooking Class
Price: $65+ per person
Take a cooking class with your significant other hosted by the Charlotte local, Chef Alyssa. Try a new cuisine or learn a new skill while making a delicious meal to enjoy. Classes can accommodate 24 people but fill up quickly, so be sure to book this in advance!
Relax at a Luxury Spa
Book Here: Ritz Carlton Spa
Price: $85+ per person
Relax in the Ritz Carlton’s rooftop spa in the heart of Uptown. Book a couples massage and then spend the day relaxing in their indoor pool and sauna. This is definitely one of the ritzy date ideas in Charlotte (no pun intended) – but it’s great to spoil your significant other every once and a while!
Take a Swing at Top Golf
Book Here: Top Golf
Price: $25 to $47 per hour
Top Golf is a great place for group dates or activity dates. It can be a fun way to show off your skills and enjoy each other’s company.
Escape Room Concord
Book Here: The Escape Room Concord
Price: $34+ per person
Looking to test your skills at clues and puzzles? Try the Escape Room Concord together to see if you can beat the challenges and escape the puzzle! This newly opened Escape Room has 5 different rooms to choose from with fun themes like playground, gold mines, and prison break.
You can opt to book a private experience just for the two of you, or join a larger group to mingle with others!
This escape room is also located near the Concord Mills Mall – making it a great stop before or after some shopping!
Science on the Rocks
Book Here: Science on the Rocks
Price: $35 per person
The Discovery Museum in Uptown Charlotte offers Science on the Rocks once a month. These events are geared towards adults and offer fun experiments to try together. This date night will definitely bring out the Junior Scientist in you!
US White Water Center
Book Here: US White Water Center
Price: $5 Parking, Activity Prices Vary ($20 to $219)
This is one of the date ideas in Charlotte that is the ultimate date for couples who love to be adventurous. You can easily spend the entire day here taking advantage of all of the activities they have to offer: rock climbing, white water rafting, ziplining, canopy tour, biking, hiking, and more!
Go To a Sporting Event
Book Here: Use the links below
Price: $20-$200
Cheer on your favorite Charlotte team for a fun date night activity! Charlotte has plenty of fun sports teams to support so there is truly something for everyone and typically sports year-round.
- Basketball: Hornets (Tickets)
- Football: Panthers (Tickets)
- Baseball: Knights (Tickets)
- Hockey: Checkers (Tickets)
Carowinds
Book Here: Carowinds Tickets
Price: $40+ per ticket
Spend the day doing flips, drops, and turns at Carowinds Amusement Park! This amusement park is just south of Charlotte (less than a 10-minute drive away) making it a very accessible day date in the summer! You can enjoy the water park, ride rollercoasters, or just walk around and enjoy the fun atmosphere!
FREE DATE IDEAS:
The next few date ideas in Charlotte below are all FREE and great to do with your significant other! Check out my blog post for more ideas of Free Things To Do in Charlotte!
Hike at Crowders Mountain
Crowders Mountain is about 30 minutes away from Uptown Charlotte. It’s easily accessible and offers a great 4-mile hike with wonderful views at the top of the summit. This hike is easy to moderate so a great date idea for beginners.
Watch Planes Takeoff
Spend a few hours watching planes take off at the Airport Overlook. It’s open daily until 10:30PM so you can enjoy relaxing here after dinner. It’s located at 6499 Old Dowd Road.
Picnic in the Park
Enjoying a picnic in the park is a cliché date idea that never gets old! Pack a picnic and head out to one of the many parks in Charlotte to enjoy a lunch or dinner outside with your significant other. Some park recommendations include Freedom Park, Romare Bearden, and First Ward Park.
Volunteer Together
There’s no better way to give back than volunteering in your own community! Read Charlotte Agenda’s list of 12 recommendations for places to volunteer here in Charlotte, NC and use this as one of your next Charlotte date ideas with your significant other!
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What a charming way to spend a weekend! I would love to visit that Ritz spa
Love these ideas! I love the picnic and spa day, after a hike – that sounds like a pretty perfect date idea to me!!!!
I love this post! My husband and I love finding fun new places to go on dates. I would love to do the cooking class. That sounds like a ton of fun!