by With fall officially underway, it’s time to switch things up. From game day to date night, Cleveland offers plenty of ways for couples to enjoy the season. With Sweetest Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to plan a special outing with your partner. Whether you prefer a night filled with food, adventure or friendly competition, Cleveland has plenty of options to celebrate the day of love.
Game Day Turned Date Day
Football games are a fun way to break away from the traditional dinner-and-movie routine. Surrounded by the game day excitement a date can go from basic to something new.
A Browns game can become more than just watching football. The stadium offers a variety of food and drink options, including Cocktail Club, Burger Kitchen, C-Town Eats and Great Lakes Cheesesteaks. Instead of sitting across from each other at a candlelit table, couples can grab a bite, enjoy the atmosphere and cheer on the Browns together.
For couples who enjoy a little friendly competition, game day can also provide plenty of opportunities to see who gets the loudest after a big play or who can handle the pressure when the game gets close.
Competition at Shaker Rocks
Not a football person? Or perhaps you are brave enough to be a Steelers fan in Ohio? There is still plenty to do.
For adventurous couples looking to get their adrenaline pumping, Shaker Rocks offers an interactive alternative to the typical date night. The rock-climbing gym gives couples the opportunity to be active while adding some fitness in the deal like a two in one special.
Whether one person reaches the buzzer first or the other struggles to find the next foothold, climbing creates plenty of opportunities for laughter, encouragement and most importantly to see who can reach the top first.
It’s a date that requires more but the pleasure of “success” and winning feels so good. Not into being sweaty or seeing your dates’ armpit stains… lets keep it “simple” … dinner.
I’m a classic, I never go out of style
If dinner is more your style, there is no reason it has to feel routine. Cleveland has several restaurants that can transform a classic night out into a full experience.
The Marble Room in downtown Cleveland is known for its striking atmosphere, upscale menu and celebrity clientele. Its dramatic interior and sophisticated setting makes the choice of dinner easier for couples looking to dress up.
Restoration Hardware rooftop offers an elevated setting that has become a popular destination amongst Ohio residents. The rooftop provides a change of scenery with views overlooking Pinecrest shopping center and offering menu options such as lobster rolls, caviar, king crab rolls and more.
Then there’s Amba, an Indian-inspired restaurant centered around shareable plates. The concept encourages couples to try different dishes together rather than ordering one entrée each. With its cozy intimate atmosphere, cocktails and carefully crafted menu, Amba offers a date night experience that feels sophisticated with a splash of oud.
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For couples who prefer thrills over candlelight, Cedar Point is another option as Halloween approaches.
A visit in the fall season allows couples to spend the day enjoying the park without the intense summer heat. From riding roller coasters to grabbing a classic order of chicken tenders and fries, the day can be as casual or adventurous as you want.
For couples who love a challenge, rides such as Gemini offer plenty of twists, turns and height. The experience may even settle the question of who is the biggest daredevil in the relationship.
Making the most of Fall
Fall in Ohio offers more than colorful leaves and cooler temperatures. It is an opportunity to get outside, try something new and create experiences that push your comfort zone.
Whether you are cheering from the stands at a Browns game, climbing toward the top at Shaker Rocks, enjoying an upscale dinner or screaming your way through a roller coaster there is no shortage of ways to make the most of fall.
So, before the temperatures drop and cozy nights indoors take over, grab your partner and make a date out of it.
