5 Fun Date Ideas Around Nashville for Couples

We're crowdsourcing the best fun date ideas Nashville has to offer! Check the map to find inspiration for all sorts of romantic, unique or cheap date ideas near you, and add reviews for your tried-and-true favorite things to do in Nashville for couples. What do you love to do together when you don't feel like the standard dinner and a movie?

It's worth taking a break from your current binge worthy show to try one of these date night ideas, but we've also got a roundup of stay at home dates for when you'd rather stay in (or can't swing a sitter).


 
    General Jackson
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     (364.3 mi)

    Price

    Varies; starting around $57-$135+/ticket

    Shila:  “Rollin’ down the [Cumberland] river,” you'll often catch one of the largest showboats ever built, the General Jackson. Consult the steamboat's calendar to discover a unique dining experience plus dazzling entertainment upon the two-story Victorian theater to match. Music City Nights and Taste Of Tennessee midday excursions are also available throughout the week, and are quite popular for tourists and locals alike.

    Frist Art Museum - Art After Dark
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     (371.2 mi)

    Time

    Monthly event: 5:00–9:00 p.m.

    Price

    $15/museum admission

    Shila:  Art After Dark at Frist Art Museum is a recurring event where guests are invited to exclusively stay and enjoy the museum until night. You'll find live music, intriguing lectures, drop-in drawing, gallery talks, and more. Art After Dark's themes and special engagements change monthly, and the live music (schedule available online) can range from a variety of jazz artists to guitar duos to bassoonery.

    Adventure Science Center - Adult Nights
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     (371.3 mi)

    Price

    $18/museum admission

    Ages

    Ages 21+

    Shila:  In addition to extended evening hours on "Second Saturdays," the museum also hosts a variety of adult-only events. The 21 and older crowd can enjoy Crazy Science Nights with adult beverages in tow, as well as adult-only planetarium laser shows, Science Of Beer events, game nights at Way Late Play Dates, Yoga Under The Stars and more.

    Zanies Nashville
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     (372.2 mi)

    Price

    Around $20+/ticket

    Ages

    Ages 18+

    Shila:  Zanies attracts top-notch comedians from the big screen, and those up-and-coming ones too. Bookmark this venue for a hilarious date night in Nashville. In house, too, they serve food and specialty drinks to help you leave with a belly full of laughs and funny jokes to share later!

    SOAR Adventure
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     (385.5 mi)

    Price

    Varies; starting around $29.99/adult pass

    Shila:  This challenging tower course features 4 outdoor levels and over 110 climbing elements. You can pick and choose which courses you'd like to conquer - ideally together! From balancing bridge walks to scaling obstacles high above normal heights, this is an impressive adventure for a day or twilight date night out.

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