"Something More Than Drink and Movie" - 7 Great Date Ideas in Indianapolis

No matter if it's your first date or the twenty-first, you still want it to be perfect. But it's not always easy to find something creative and fun besides drink in a bar, or coffee, or a movie.  That's why here we got 7 of the best date ideas in Indianapolis.And if you live in another city but still want to make your date amazing, check this list of local date ideas.

Take a short trip to Venice

Venice could be fairly named as one of the most romantic cities. So why don't you go there for a date? Experience the beauty, mystique, and charm of downtown Indianapolis with spectacular canal views from gondolas. This is definitely a very romantic and unique date idea.

And after such a nice gondola ride, you can visit a nice Italian restaurant to make this evening truly perfect.

Listen to your favorite music 

If you both are music lovers, you should visit The Hi-Fi in Fountain Square. Here you'll find different bands from all genres, so you'll definitely find something good for your date. Check the upcoming events for your favorite bands to be ready for the date.

Create something cool together

There is no better idea for bonding two people together than learning a new skill. If you or your partner are fond of arts or simply want to create something together, you should visit the Indianapolis Art Center. If might be also great for the first date, as it would be really fun to fail hilariously at something. You can take a class together in anything from welding to jewelry to blown glass, and you get a nice keepsake or gift at the end of it.

Dance the night away at White Rabbit Cabaret

If you don't want to choose between good music, delicious food and some fun activity for a date, there is a place that combines all in one - White Rabbit Cabaret. This place includes all kinds of activities that are perfect for a date. It might be your best choice for the first date, as you still don't know much about your partner and you need to make something general but creative at the same time.

Go for an adventure like Tarzan and Jane

If you like something extreme and adventurous, you might like the idea of visiting Eagle Creek Park. Eagle Creek is home to Go Ape!, the first treetop adventure course in the Midwest. This course isn’t just zip lines – numerous adventures await, from rope ladders to 39 different crossings such as the Log Balance, Flying Carpet, and more. At least, you can be sure that this date won't be boring or ordinary for your partner.

Groove with Naptown Roller Girls

If you are looking for a unique date idea in Indianapolis, this one will be what you are looking for.  Watch the Naptown Roller Girls performance, that is quite famous in Indianapolis. There’s great local beer, hilarious color commentary and excellent tunes being spun by local DJs.

Go for a humor date

If you have a good sense of humor and you want to spend this evening to break the ice with the laugh, you should visit a comedy show. With locations in both downtown and Broad Ripple, Crackers Comedy Club is the most well-known comedy club in Indy. They host comedians of all types from Bob & Tom regulars to national acts like Trae Crowder, The Liberal Redneck. Couples can even participate in an open-mic contest where they’ll help determine a winner for an opening act weekend slot.

Still don’t have the one to go on a date with? Don’t forget to install Meetville app on Android and iOS right now and go on a date with local singles!