259 Romantic Date Ideas in NJ
259 Unbelievably Fun & Unique Romantic Date Ideas in NJ
At a loss of what to do or where to go? Not anymore! Never run out of great date ideas in NJ again! Whether it is your first date with someone you want to impress, or you want to remind your significant other how special they are to you, refer here whenever you need a unique date idea.
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1. If you are not quite ready to jump out of a plane, try New Jersey's first indoor skydiving experience at iFly in Paramus, NJ. You can book your tickets in advance online.
2. Here is a really romantic date idea! Take a ferry from the Highlands to NYC and spend the night at the Mint House in the Wall Street area. Trust us, Just do it! 
3. Go on a plane ride. Fly in a real Red Barron and do real maneuvers over the Jersey Shore!
4. The Ultimate NYC Helicopter tour leaves from Kearny NJ and flys over The Statue of Liberty, The South Street Seaport, The Brooklyn, George Washington, and Manhattan Bridges, Wall Street, The Empire State Building, Central Park, The Intrepid Air, Sea, and Space Museum, Yankee Stadium and Battery Park! The best part? It's just $189 per person! (was $225). See upcoming flights. Tours leave from Kearny, NJ. See 50 more helicopter tours that leave from NJ.
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5. Spend a day on the bay and go sailing. This amazing attraction is an editorial favorite choice!
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6. The Hudson Table in Hoboken offs many different fun hands-on classes for couples, exciting cooking demonstrations, and exclusive seatings at their Chef's Table where you watch master chefs create a unique menu just for you! See their upcoming schedule.
7. Stay overnight in Cape May, NJ.
8. Hit up the ShangHaii Jazz Club where you can eat, drink and listen to live Jazz. Pictured below is their homemade curry lamb meatballs in yellow coconut curry with lemongrass, ginger, and garlic. YUM!
9. Pamper yourselves together at a local Day Spa.
10. Spend some time together and learn how to make your own wine at one of New Jersey's fantastic wineries.
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12. Go out to dinner together. But don't just go to any restaurant. Go to Sirena in Pier Village in Long Branch. In the warmer months, you can sit outside on the back deck of the restaurant and take in a full panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean. Or check out our hand-picked list of the most romantic restaurants in NJ. There are definitely quite a few warm and cozy restaurants that you've never tried.
13. BYOB and go Axe Throwing at Stumpy's Hatchet House in Fairfield NJ.
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15. Here is a great idea if you live in central NJ. Take your date out for some Japanese Ramen at Ramen Nagomi and then hit up the Stress Factory Comedy Club. Both are just a few blocks from each other in New Brunswick.
16. Hit up a secluded beach in NJ that you have never been to. May we suggest Sea Girt or Sunset Beach. Or if you have the nerve, hit a nude beach!
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17. Turn your photos into pop art! Or how about Imagine your favorite photo in sketch, watercolor or oil painting!
17b. Planning to come to New Jersey for a romantic getaway? Customizing cufflinks for your partner is a fantastic idea with round picture cufflinks. If you stay down the shore, you can have a picture of the beach you stayed at. Create an accessory that is just for you. This is not only a romantic gift, but a permanent reminder. Every time you wear them, it will be a reminder of a wonderful trip spent in New Jersey. Let custom cufflinks preserve the romance between each other forever.
18. Go on a private tour of a 336-acre property and touch, hold and interact with their lovely rescued animals! The Tamerlaine Private Sanctuary Experience in Montague, NJ is a very unique date idea for animal loves. The tour runs year-round!. Check Tour availability, dates, and times here.
19. Visit a beautiful lavender farm in NJ and take pictures of each other with a lavender field backdrop.
20. A date to have dinner and see live music in Cape May.
21. A date to see a play at your local theatre.
22. When is the last time you've necked, ate popcorn, and swallowed some fireball shots together at a drive-in movie theater? Tonight could be that night!
23. Go to a unique coffee shop that you have never been to together and make a day trip out of it. We highly recommend The Local Market and Kitchen in LBI. You can then spend the rest of the day on the island.
24. Go apple picking and then come home and bake a pie.
25. Rent a cabin down the shore in Ocean View then hit up Sea Isle City in the morning.
What are the best things to do on a date in NJ? In our opinion, going to a romantic waterfront restaurant down the Jersey Shore. Going to a New Jersey winery to make your own wine. Taking a ferry from the Highlands to New York City. Taking an interactive cooking class together and visiting Cape May NJ are the best date ideas in NJ.
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26. A date to go tubing on the Delaware River.
27. Go explore High Point State Park in Sussex and witness the most beautiful breathtaking views you have ever seen.
28. A date to see men joust on horses while you eat dinner. (Now that's romantic!).
29. Go canoeing together.
30. Here are some awesome places to go Kayaking in NJ. You do not need your own kayak as you can rent them on site.
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31. Rent a private Charter boat to go fishing together and cook and eat what you catch.
32. An overnight expedition to go camping together.
33. Romance is in the air. Take her/him on a one-of-a-kind hot air balloon ride.
34. Spend the day up in the air and go parasailing together.
35. A date to go Skiing together.
36. A date to take a helicopter ride together.
37. Head out to one of New Jersey's marinas and go on a boating expedition.
38. Check out one of NJ's exhilarating Auto race tracks!
39. How about a rendezvous at a fun local zoo.
40. A date to go water skiing.
41. Head to the skies and go skydiving.
42. A date to go on a hiking trip together.
43. A whitewater rafting date.
44. Drive a real race car at New Jersey Motorsports.
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45. A date to get away for the night and stay on a pig farm.
46. A date to take a day trip to an unusual off-the-beaten-path attraction.
47. A Pirate Voyage just may be what you two need!
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48. A date to take a romantic walking tour of Princeton NJ.
49. Take a tour of the Flying Fish Brewing company.
50. Go way back in time and go on a Pioneer Coal Mine and Steam Train excursion.
51. How about a Ghost Tour of Ocean City.
52. Definitely check out this Taste of Asbury Food Tour.
53. Go on a cruise in Atlantic City.
54. You will both love one of the South Jersey Wine and Beer Tours.
55. You will both love touring and visiting this unique distillery in Asbury Park.
56. Here are some more haunted ghost tours to check out.
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57. Go on a romantic 45-minute horse and carriage ride and learn about the park's history that dates back over 150 years! See all Tours of Central Park.
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58. Absolutely go to Qua Baths and Spa at Caesars in Atlantic City.
59. A date at a high-class cocktail lounge or restaurant.
60. A date to stay in a Romantic Bed and Breakfast together.
61. Get lost together at a secluded resort hotel together.
56. A date to play a round of golf at a luxurious golf course.
62. A romantic dinner date at a four-star restaurant.
63. A date to get romantic massages together.
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64. Check out the Heirloom Kitchen Chef's Table & Cooking School in Old Bridge NJ. See upcoming classes.
65. A day trip to a local winery for wine tasting.
66. A date to a free Art Museum in Princeton, NJ.
67. If you love fresh produce and artisanal foods, why not hit up one of New Jersey's local farmers' markets.
68. A date to paint your own pottery together.
69. A date to a local art gallery or art museum.
70. A date to take Dancing lessons together.
71. A romantic date to tour a local historic attraction.
72. A date to visit a prison museum together.
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73. An evening date to make beaded Jewelry together.
74. A date to pick fruit together at a local orchard.
75. A date to go Ice Skating together.
76. How about a sporting event? A date to go to a baseball game, football game, hockey, or a Basketball game.
77. A date at the local dog park.
78. A date to learn to scuba dive together.
79. A date to ride a romantic Ferris wheel together.
80. A romantic afternoon walk or picnic at a park.
81. A date to go out and watch a movie.
82. A date at the archery range to shoot arrows together.
83. A date to explore a lost Cavern or mine together.
84. A date to see real wolves together up close and personal.
85. A date to play Paintball together.
86. A date to go on a sightseeing cruise.
87. A date to go Whale watching.
88. A date to rent Jet skis and go Jet skiing together.
89. Have a sandcastle building competition together at the beach. The loser buys lunch.
90. A date to a cool shore town that you have never visited.
91. A date to an aquarium.
92. A date to go on a dinner cruise.
93. A date to learn surfing together at the beach.
94. A date to go on a spontaneous weekend getaway.
95. A date to rent a limo and drive to nowhere.
96. A date to buy cheap used cd's together.
97 A date to the planetarium or science center
98. A date to go hunting together.
99. Go on an intimate excursion to an off the beaten path town. One that neither of you has ever been before.
100. A date to go to a waterpark together
96. A date to a nightclub or dance club
97. A date to take an exotic dance class together.
98. A date to play laser tag together.
99. A date to a rock concert at a classic NJ venue like the Stone Pony or the Starland Ballroom.
100. Hit the road and go on a brand new interesting day trip together.
102. A creative date to a BYOB art class in NJ.
103. A date to a local amusement park to ride roller coasters.
104. Take a trip to the Atlantic City Boardwalk and jump into a casino to learn a new game together.
105. A date to the horse-racing track.
106. A date to a small town with cool shops.
107. A cute date idea would be to go to an arcade to play games together.
108. A go-kart riding. There are two really cool tracks. One in Seaside and one in Keansburg.
109. Make an appointment to scuba dive a real shipwreck.
110. Go on a rock-climbing excursion.
111. A pleasurable activity would be to hit up a local college campus together. We're talking about the magnificent Princeton University. Make sure you check out the free art museum!
112. A fun outdoor date idea would be to go swimming in a natural lake or even better yet a swimming hole.
113. A date to go target shooting or a shooting range together.
114. A date to a sporting event.
115. An overnight date to a Hotel that you would normally never go to.
116. A date to go ice fishing at Swartswood State park (at your own discretion).
117. Take your spouse to a batting cage and hit some balls together.
118. A date to view the stars together through a huge telescope.
119. It's less expensive and it's totally fun to watch a local college sports team play.
120. Play miniature golf somewhere that you have never been before.
121. Here is something to do for couples when it gets steamy outside. Hit up a fun waterpark in NJ.
122. Have you ever been to a boxing or wrestling match? It's an exciting experience.
123. Go to a cool local farm and buy produce and honey.
124. Take a trip to New Brunswick, NJ. Go to the Heldridge for a drink, Deltas Restaurant for some outstanding soul food, and then Clydes for a nightcap. Trust us, you'll have fun!
125. A date to a classic car show.
126. A date to a really cool flea market.
127. How about a romantic cooking lesson together. This is a fun date idea for teenage couples.
128. A date to see a local band.
129. A date to visit one of New Jersey's Boardwalks.
130. An overnight getaway to a very romantic Hotel and Spa.
131. A date to go moonlight bowling.
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132. A date to do something cool and unusual.
133. Go out for the evening and make your own mozzarella.
134. Go together and enjoy an olive oil and balsamic making vinegar class where you can design your own labels and bottle your own oil and vinegar!
135. A date to visit FunNewJersey.com to find a hundred more great date ideas!
136. Spend a day in Little Edison and explore Indian Culture.
137. Take a trip to Deep Cut Gardens in Middletown, NJ to experience the most beautiful gardens inspired by actual gardens in Italy.
138. Have you ever been to a Sunflower Farm together? If not, now is your chance. The photographic opportunities are amazingly terrific! This is a really cute date idea!
139. Visit an Alpaca Farm and hold one of these gentle beautiful giants.
140. Here are 16 craft breweries to get your swag on.
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141. A date to go to a new and wacky bar in NY Together.
142. A date to a wax museum.
143. A date to see a Broadway show together.
144. A date to go to New York together.
145. A date to take a very romantic walking tour in NY.
146. Visit the Lost River Caverns in Hellertown, PA.
147. A date to go see a Jazz band in the city.
148. A date to go to a romantic bar in NY Together.
149. A date to a romantic outdoor restaurant in NYC.
150. Take him/her to Parx Casino.
151. A date to take a day trip to New Hope in Bucks County PA. See over 65more interesting day trips in PA.
152. A romantic dog sledding date.
153. A date to visit Amish Country in PA.
OK, so we know this next idea is far, but trust us, you'll want to do this one!
154. A bobsledding experience will be a relationship game-changer. It is something the both of you will never forget. This is one of the most adventurous things to do with your boyfriend (or girlfriend)!
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155. If you love the outdoors and nature, why not consider spending the day bird watching in the wild or at a sanctuary.
156. A date to the pet store to pick out a pet together.
157. A date at the first place you ever went out together.
158. A date to go shopping for new clothes together.
159. A date to the local gym to exercise together or to join together.
160. A date to a tanning salon together.
161. A date to pick wildflowers together.
162. Tye dye some clothes together.
163. Color Easter eggs. Even if it's not Easter!
164. Have a pumping carving contest. Even if it's not Halloween.
165. A date to go on an afternoon sightseeing drive together.
165. A date to local garage sales to go treasure hunting.
166. A date to an old cemetery.
167. A date to have ice-cream together.
168. A date to a local antique shop.
169. A date to a karaoke bar for some duet singing.
170. A rollerblading or roller skating date downtown or at a nearby park.
171. A date to tour new homes together. Check out condos on the beach for fun!
172. Here is an amazing romantic date night idea. Order Chinese, dim the lights, and read books by candlelight after dinner.
173. A date to paint a portrait or take pictures of each other.
174. A date to the supermarket and then back home to cook together.
175. A date to wash your cars together (be creative with the foam).
176. A date to put on candlelight and write poems for each other.
177. A date to roast marshmallows over a campfire.
178. A date to Newark Airport to watch planes take off together.
179. A date to park your car and star watch together.
180. Put a big blanket on the floor in an area in your home that you have never sat before and play a board game together.
181. A date to bake cookies and watch a scary movie at midnight.
182. A date to wash each other's hair and then give back rubs to each other.
183. A date to your local bookstore to pick out a surprise book for each other.
184. A date to have a shaving cream fight and pillow fight.
185. Go bike riding.
186. Go to the supermarket and get TV dinners and eat them while watching horror movies.
187. Get some modeling clay and mold animals.
188. A picnic under the stars.
189. Buy some paints and canvases and Paint each other. Better yet get body paints and paint each other.
190. Play a trivia game together.
191. Find a recipe that neither of you has ever made before and cook dinner together.
192. Make fresh pasta and fresh spaghetti sauce and eat dinner with a bottle of wine and light Italian music playing in the background.
193. Go get manicures and pedicures together.
195. Go to the crafts store and pick out cool stuff to make your own board game.
196. Make an indoor tent and camp out on the floor.
197. Write a poem.
198. Play a trivia game together.
199. Make chocolate cupcakes.
200. A date to explore a local museum together!
201. When is the last time you have gone horseback riding together?
202. Surprise your loved one with an amorous horse-drawn carriage ride.
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