Date Night Ideas
TMoM has plenty of directories to benefit our kids, and we’re thrilled to share a list that directly benefits you and your significant other! Our team recently updated this directory to include some of our favorite date night spots as well as recommendations from our readers. Be sure to plan activities for date night during daytime hours as well (babysitters usually cost the same no matter when you use them), and note that many suggestions listed below are seasonally appropriate.
If we forgot one of your favorites date night ideas, please email us with your suggestion.
Outdoor Activities
Bowman Gray Racing Stadium
Website: bowmangrayracing.com
Address: 1250 S Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Winston-Salem
Contact: (336) 723-1819
Info: Only open mid April- mid October. Motor-sporting events
Boneyard Archery
Website: https://boneyardarchery.com/
Kersey Valley Attractions
Website:kerseyvalley.com
Address: 1615 Kersey Valley Road, Archdale, NC 27263
Contact: (336) 431-1700
Info: Zip-lining, Laser Tag, Axe Throwing, Bomb Bowling, Spookywoods, Maize Adventure, & Kersey Valley Christmas
LeBauer Park
Website:www.greensborodowntownparks.org
Address: 208 N Davie St, Greensboro, NC 27401
Contact: (336) 373-2489
Info: Weekly free health & wellness, arts & culture, kids’ klub and pet programs, two kiosks that serve tasty bites + local brews, and more!
Triad ECO Adventures
Website:triadecoadventures.com
Address: 176 YWCA Way (downtown @ Gateway), Winston-Salem, NC 27127
and 2772 NC 68S, #105 (@ Heron Village), High Point, NC 27265
Contact: (336) 722-7777
Info: Segway tours, paddleboarding, electric bikes, trolley
Adventure Landing
Website:winston-salem.adventurelanding.com
Address: 1600 S. Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
Contact: (336) 768-4730
Info: Putt-putt, bumper boats and arcade
Bog Garden at Benjamin Park
Website: greensborobeautiful.org/gardens
Address: 1101 Hobbs Road, Greensboro, NC
Contact: (336) 574-3574
Info: Gardens with walkways
Carriage Rides
Website: Dorvit’s Camel City Carriage
Address: 7141 Dennis Road Walnut Cove (no longer Winston Salem)
Contact: (336) 408-5742
Info: Horse-drawn carriage rides
City Lake Park
Website: highpointnc.gov
Address: 602 West Main Street, Jamestown, NC 27282
Contact: (336) 883-3498
Info: Swimming pool, picnic areas, mini golf
Celebration Station
Website: www.celebrationstation.com/greensboro-location/home
Address: 4315 Big Tree Way, Greensboro, NC 27409
Contact: (336) 316-0606
Info: Go-carts, arcade, batting cages, bumper boats, putt-putt
Carowinds
Website: https://www.carowinds.com/
Drive-In Movies (spring and summer)
Badin Road Drive-In
Eden Drive-In (Eden, NC) – Opening in March
Lexington Cinema and Drive-In
The Drive at Winston-Salem Fairgrounds
Ghost Tours
Candlelight Ghost Tours of Wilkes
Website: wilkesheritagemuseum.com/candlelight-ghost-tours
Address: 100 E. Main Street Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Contact: (336) 667-3171
Carolina History & Haunts Ghost Tours
Website: www.carolinahistoryandhaunts.com/
Address: 848 West Fifth Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101
and 300 W. Washington Street Greensboro, NC 27401
Contact: (833) 628-6277
Star Gazing at Cline Observatory at GTCC
Website: https://www.gtcc.edu/community-engagement/cline-observatory/index.php
Ghost Walk Of Davidson
Website: https://www.ghostsofdavidson.com/
Historic Mount Airy Ghost Tours
Website: http://northcarolinamuseum.org/index.php
Address: 301 North Main Street Mount Airy, North Carolina 27030
Contact: 336.786.4478
Salisbury Ghost Walk
Website: https://www.salisburyghostwalk.com/
Address: 130 W Innes Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
Contact: (704)798-3102
Greensboro Science Center: SKYWILD & FLYWAY
Website: https://www.greensboroscience.org/attractions-and-experiences/skywild-flyway/
Hanging Rock State Park
Website: ncparks.gov/hanging-rock-state-park
Address: 1790 Hanging Rock Park Road, Danbury, NC 27016
Contact: 336-593-8480
Info: Hiking trails, lake, camping, picnic areas
Horizons Park
Website: forsyth.cc/Parks/Horizons
Address: 2835 Memorial Industrial School Rd, Germanton, NC 27019
Contact: (336) 703-2500
Info: Frisbee golf, hiking trails, mountain biking and dog park
Indigo Art Studio
Website: www.indigo-art-studio.com
Address: 3709 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410
Contact: (336) 682-2966 elizabeth@indigo-art-studio.com
Outdoors at the Lakes
Website: greensboro-nc.gov
Address: Greensboro, Brown Summit and Summerfield
Contact: (336) 373-2489
Info: Canoeing, fishing and hiking
Lake Brandt Marina
Website: https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/the-lakes/lake-brandt
Info: Canoeing, paddle board, and kayak rentals
Luxury pop-up Picnics
All American Picnics
Website: https://www.instagram.com/all.american.picnics/
Aura Luxury Picnics
Website: https://www.facebook.com/auraluxurypicnics/
Lavender Picnic & Workshops
Website: https://www.instagram.com/lavenderpicnic/?hl=en
Millstone Creek Orchard: Luxury Picnics
Website: https://www.millstonecreekorchards.com/luxury-picnics
Winston Salem Picnic Ladies
Website: https://www.winstonsalemspicnicladies.com/
Old Salem Museum and Gardens
Website: oldsalem.org
Address: 900 Old Salem Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Contact: (336) 721-7350
Info: Historical area with exhibits, food, cobblestone streets, museum, farmer’s market
Piedmont Hot Air Balloon Rides
Website: https://piedmonthotair.com/
Pilot Mountain State Park
Website: ncparks.gov/Visit
Address: 1792 Pilot Knob Park Road, Pinnacle, NC 27043
Contact: (336) 444-5100
Info: Hiking trails, camping & climbing
Putt-Putt Fun Center
Website: https://puttputt.com/burlington-nc/
Address: 1340 N Church Street, Burlington, NC
Contact: (336) 228-6217
and
Website: https://puttputt.com/highpoint-nc/
Address: 2418 N Main Street, High Point, NC
Contact: (336) 869-4273
Info: Putt-putt and arcade games
Reynolda House Museum of American Art & Reynolda Gardens
Website: reynolda.org
Address: 100 Reynolda Village Wy, Winston Salem, NC 27106
Contact: (336) 758-5593
Info: Historic Reynolda is the perfect day date option offering four acres of formal gardens to stroll, a fully-restored Conservatory, and more than two miles of wooded walking paths along the NC Bird Watching Trail — all anchored by Reynolda House Museum of American Art.
Salem Lake
Website: cityofws.org/Departments
Address: 815 Salem Lake Road, Winston-Salem, NC
Contact: (336) 650-7677
Info: Biking/walking trail, fishing, boat rental
Shane’s Sporting Clays
Website: https://www.shanessportingclays.com/
Soft Golf at Tanglewood Park
Website: softgolf.net
Address: 4061 Clemmons Rd, Clemmons, NC 27012
Contact: (302) 757-5927
Info: Families, groups, couples and friends all enjoy this unique game
Stone Mountain State Park
Website: www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/stone-mountain-state-park
Address: 3042 Frank Parkway, Roaring Gap, NC 28668
Contact: (336) 957-8185
Info: Camping, hiking, climbing, fishing, picnicking, horseback riding
Summerfield Farms & The Well Truck
Website: https://summerfieldfarms.com/
Address: 3203 Pleasant Ridge Road, Summerfield, NC 27358
Contact (Summerfield Farms): Molly Smith (molly@summerfieldfarms.com)
Info (Summerfield Farms): Discover the vibrant tapestry of experiences waiting for you at Summerfield Farms! Experience the best of Summerfield Farms with our diverse community events catering to all ages and interests! Whether you’re a foodie, a movie buff, a trivia whiz, a cocktail enthusiast, a fitness fanatic, or a family looking for fun, we’ve got something special just for you.
Contact (Well Truck): Caren Kemp (caren@summerfieldfarms.com)
Info (Well Truck): The Well Truck at Summerfield Farms is a watering hole for locals and visitors alike. All are welcome here to enjoy a sip, swig or spirit while sitting a spell on the farm in an adirondack chair, at a picnic table or on our lush grassy lawn.
Tanglewood Park
Website: forsyth.cc/parks/tanglewood
Address: 4061 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC 27012
Contact: (336) 703-6400
Info: Tennis, pool, walking trails, horseback riding, biking, dog park, large-scale public events
Tanger Family Bicentennial Garden
Website: greensborobeautiful.org/gardens
Address: 1105 Hobbs Road, Greensboro, NC
Contact: (336) 373-4544
Info: Garden open year round
US National Whitewater Center
Website: usnwc.org
Address: 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28214
Contact: (704) 391.3900
Info: Rock climbing, whitewater rafting, paddleboarding, zip-lining, live entertainment
Virginia Creeper Trail
Website: vacreepertrail.org
Address: 300 Green Spring Road, Abingdon, VA 24210
Info: Bike riding on an easy trail
VIR: Virginia International Raceway
Website: https://virnow.com/
Winston Salem Fairgrounds
Website: https://www.cityofws.org/614/Fairgrounds
Zaloo’s Canoes
Website: zaloos.com
Address: 3874 NC Highway 16 South, Jefferson, NC 28640
Contact: (336) 246-3066
Info: Tubing, kayaks and canoes on river
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The Wright Stuff flight and racing sim center in Oak Ridge is also a fun date night!
Great list of activities! Thanks!