50 First Dates in Columbus, Ohio
Are you running low on ideas for date night? As one half of a married couple, getting out of the house and going on a date makes me the happiest. I love trying to new experiences or food with my husband.
Since planning a date can be hard, here’s a list of 50 first dates in Columbus to fit every relationship/dating type. These date ideas are perfect for creatives, adventurers, foodies, sports fans, and for those looking to save money.
Impress the person you are getting to know or the person you love by planning the date. It doesn't have to be perfect, but avoid them asking the question, "So, where do you want to eat tonight?" or "What do you want to do?" Come prepared and surprise them. Feel free to be creative and mix and match any of the ideas listed.
Columbus is the perfect place to get to know that person you like, so start scrolling, and go!
Walk around Schiller Park in German Village and grab coal fired pizza from Harvest Pizzeria
Take a cooking class at Savoir Cooking and Wine or The Kitchen
Grab pizza at Mikey’s Late Night Slice (457 N. High St.) and then head downstairs to a hidden tiki bar, Sacred Palm
Grab cocktails at Goodale Station Rooftop Bar and then have dinner at Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse
Get a taste of Spain at Barcelona in German Village
Grab Sunday brunch at Tasi Cafe, Forno, or Del Mar SoCal Kitchen in Short North
Grab tapas and drink cocktails in an igloo with a view of downtown Dublin at Vaso (only in the winter)
Try a yoga class at Replenish: The Co-op Spa or a CycleBar class then grab fresh juices from Zest
Enjoy the Columbus Museum of Art for free on Sundays
Experience the Short North Gallery Hop
Get up and close and personal with the gorillas at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
Go on an African safari at The Wilds
Grab Hot Chicken Takeover and Jeni's Splendid Ice-Cream at the North Market
Go zip lining at Zip Zone in Worthington, Ohio
Take a nature walk at Indian Run Falls or chase waterfalls at Hayden Falls Park
Smell the roses at the Whetstone Park of Roses and grab sushi at Fusian in Clintonville, Ohio
Go kayaking with Olentangy Paddle
Get experimental at COSI
Attend a concert at Express Live
Go bike riding on a CoGo Bike Downtown Columbus
Go rock climbing at Vertical Adventures
Get your strike on at Star Lanes Bowling or duck pin bowling at Pins Mechanical Co.
Attend a culinary food experience with Columbus Food Adventures
Grab a hot dog and peanuts at a Columbus Clippers Game at Huntington Park
Get theatrical at a show performance at Shadowbox Live
Try multiple wines in the Short North at Tastings
Get wet and wild at Zoombezi Bay Water Park
Yell forte at Top Golf at Polaris
Grab a wine and steak flight at El Lugar in German Village
Walk along the Hoover Reservoir Park in Westerville, Ohio
Get old school and attend a Drive-In Movie
Step into the underground world of the Olentangy Indian Caverns
Catch butterflies at Franklin Park Conservatory
Walk along the Scioto Mile and then grab food at Milestone 229
Rock climb the largest free outdoor climbing wall in the country at Scioto Audubon
Grab brunch at Katalina's Cafe and take a walk at Goodale Park
Become one with nature and explore Alum Creek State Park or Inniswood Park
Attend a comedy show at the Funny Bone
Take in the city views and get cozy by outdoor fire at Lincoln Social Rooftop Bar
Take a pottery class at Bareclay
Walk among life-size garden figures at Topiary Park
Paint and drink at Studio 614 in Italian Village
Go back in time at the Ohio Historical Society
Grab a local beer at Land Grant Brewing and a stack of ribs from Ray Ray’s BBQ food truck
Attend a Columbus Crew Game
Create a D-I-Y project at AR Workshop in Worthington
Try axe throwing at Dueling Axes
Share a mead flight at Brother’s Drake, while listening to the tunes of a local band
Create your own candle at The Candle Lab
Immerse yourself in a work of art at the Otherworld