A date night is a great way to stay connected with your partner, especially when you have kids. It is so easy to get into the daily routine of work, school, parenting and not make as much alone time for yourselves like you did prior to kids. Here are some fun ideas to reconnect for a night out.
Date Night Ideas Around Nashville
Arrington Vineyards
6211 Patton Rd
Arrington, TN 37014
The vineyards are a beautiful place to visit! This 95-acre property is about 25 miles south of Nashville and the views are breathtaking! It includes 5 tasting rooms, a shaded picnic area and music on the weekends from April-November. Pack a picnic, grab a bottle of wine at the vineyard, and enjoy your time!
Nashville Symphony
One Symphony Place
Nashville, TN 37201
The Nashville Symphony is located in downtown Nashville, and the Schermerhorn Symphony Center is a wonderful venue to catch a concert. From bands to movie soundtracks performed live, there is sure to be something to spark your interest from their wide calendar of events.
Fifth + Broadway
5036 Broadway Place
Nashville, TN 37203
Fifth + Broadway is one of my favorite places in Nashville! There is no lack of dining to choose from here. You could choose the more formal option at one of their sit-down restaurants, or you can mix and match food from the many Assembly Food Hall restaurants! Stunning roof top views, great food, and top notch shopping is a great way to spend the day! Also, be sure and check out the National Museum of African American Music while there.
Immersive Dinner Show at Fairlane Hotel
401 Union Street
Nashville, TN 37219
This truly one-of-a-kind dining experience will capture all of your senses as you journey through seven fascinating masterpieces, staged live on your table. Enjoy seven diverse courses, paint, solve riddles, and experience a magical world full of colors, stories, and shared moments. The 2.5 hour immersive experience tells a new story through each course using projections, music, and culinary works of art, making you part of the masterpiece – from the very first bite to the grand finale.
Check out a live performance at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Be sure and visit their page for all upcoming events and tickets!
House of Cards
119 3rd Ave S
Nashville, TN 37201
Looking for a fun spin on just a night out to dinner? Then check out this 21+ dining and entertainment spot. House of Cards is located underground and you are led down a secret tunnel to the dining area. It is adorned with a multimillion dollar collection of art, and to top it all off, you get to enjoy a magic show!
Puttshack
138 12th Ave N.
Nashville, TN 37203
For the competitive couples out there, Puttshack is a fun place to spend the evening! Forget what you know about traditional mini golf. With two separate indoor courses to choose from and balls that are tracked digitally, you’ll find interactive and challenging obstacles unlike any round you’ve played before. Sip on craft cocktails as you sink your putt or enjoy a delicious dinner in the bar and restaurant afterward.
Stardust Drive-In Theatre
310 Purple Tiger Drive
Watertown, TN 37184
If you want to catch a movie, put a spin on the traditional movie going experience. Take a bit of a drive 30 minutes east of Nashville, to a cute little town, Watertown. The drive-in theater is a fun way to step back into time and catch a show while relaxing in your own car. Bring dinner, or popcorn and candy and enjoy! Season opens on March 1.
Try a painting class at a local studio
If you want a fun, interactive experience, check out one of the local paint studios! No creative or artistic skills are needed. Painting with a Twist is all about connecting over a glass of wine, your favorite snacks and a night of laughs. Most locations are BYOW (bring your own wine) but they do supply glasses and corkscrews. Just figure out if you’re in a red, white or rosé mood and pack accordingly.
For a different type of painting experience, check out Art Urban. Art Urban Nashville is an artistically inspired art studio and the paint and sip headquarters of Nashville, TN. Art Urban Nashville offers splatter paint & painting classes every week at our location. They supply everything you need! Slip into a paint suit or wear clothes that you can get dirty if you like. Choose your colors and create something amazing using different brushes & supplies!
Game Terminal
201 Terminal Court
Nashville, TN 37210
Pinball enthusiasts, Pac-Man wizards and Street Fighter experts that still know the best moves, get ready to game on at Nashville’s largest arcade. With more than 250 games from a collection spanning four decades, put skills to the test on a rare, limited edition game or take a stab at the high score of something mastered long ago. Check out our full list of games HERE that are kept in tip top shape by our on-site tech crew.
Not big on games? Grab a spot on the patio or find a cozy couch inside for cocktails from one of the multiple bars. GT’s spacious courtyard has giant yard games and a covered patio so there’s plenty of room for hanging or gaming. Hungry? Take a look at our menu HERE for a variety of small plates and tasty entrees.
Cheekwood
1200 Forrest Park Drive
Nashville, TN 37205
Cheekwood is one of Nashville’s most beautiful places to visit, thanks to the 55-acre botanical garden. While the views are spectacular and enough reason to visit, they have special events that make it a great date night spot. During the summer, they have Songwriters Under The Stars. And from May-October, Thursday Night Out is a great way to kick off the weekend with live music and food trucks.
Gaylord Opryland Resort
2800 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
The Gaylord Opryland Resort is a place you could spend the entire day at. They have plenty of restaurants for you to take your pick from. You can stroll for hours taking in the gardens and breathtaking views. Make sure and take a boat ride on the indoor Delta Riverboat. There is also a spa, if you would like to get a couples massage and relax. The possibilities are endless!
Nashville Glasshaus
483 Craighead St.
Nashville, TN 37204
Want a hot date? Literally? Head to Nashville Glasshaus to try your hand at glassblowing! This studio offers live demonstrations and classes so you can learn the art of glass blowing as you create your very own masterpiece. Perfect for any couple looking for a memorable date night experience. Remember to dress accordingly because the studio is hot, hot, hot!
Where do you like to go on a date night around Nashville?
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