Need a date night or girls' night out? Don't we all?
So find a babysitter, schedule a playdate, or recruit a family member or friend to take over kid duties for a few hours (don't forget to leave them your important info), and plan some quality time with a special person in your life.
The following categories are included in this guide: adventurous, artsy, relaxing, active, and classic.
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Adventurous Dates
Leave the kids at home, but bring a child-like spirit along! Here are some places to visit when you feel like trying something new!
- Practice your communication skills while you try to solve your Escape Room.
- Get scared together during a ghost tour with Indian River Hauntings.
- Climb to new heights at On The Edge Rock Gym.
- Explore the wild side of Florida with Marsh Beast Airboat Tours.
- Go horseback riding on trails with Angel's Appy Acres or on Hutchinson Island beach with Tours on Horseback.
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Artsy Dates
Take a class together to get those creative juices flowing! In Vero Beach, you can find classes at these places.
- Enjoy drinks from The Bayou while you paint pottery at Painted Frog Vero Beach.
- Take a Wine & Design class with Vero Beach Art Club. No experience necessary!
- Pour Your Art Out has a variety of creative classes.
- Peruse the exhibitions and collections at Vero Beach Museum of Art or take a painting class there with Cork, Canvas, & Company.
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Relaxing Dates
Does life have you both stressed out? Relax together at these places in Vero Beach.
- Take a sunset pontoon tour on the Indian River Lagoon at Environmental Learning Center.
- Try halotherapy for a unique spa experience at Salt Vero.
- Book a couples massage at your favorite spa (White Orchid Spa has great reviews).
- Stretch your stress away at Level Yoga.
- Be immersed in a sound bath at Restorative Wellness Vero.
- Stroll the Vero Beach Farmer's Market.
- Be soothed by the sound of the waves at the beach. Believe me, it is a totally different experience without kids.
- Take a tour of Summer Crush Vineyard & Winery and sample their Florida wines.
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Active Dates
Work up a sweat and release endorphins during one of these high-energy dates.
- Rent paddleboards or kayaks from Paddles by the Sea and explore the water.
- Take a bike ride on the Historic Jungle Trail (if you don't have your own, you can rent bikes at Orchid Outfitters).
- Try your hand at pickleball.
- Work on your golf swing at Big Shots.
- See if you've still got it at an adult skate night at Skate Factory.
- Get swept off your feet with a Swingsation dance class.
- Rent a Sea-Doo from Propel Watersports and Boat Rental and experience the Indian River in a whole new way.
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Classic Dates
Where was your first ever date? What did you love to do together when you were first dating? Here are some of our favorite classic Vero Beach and Sebastian spots that are great for reminiscing about those early days.
- See who can get a strike at Vero Bowl.
- Go back to the basics with dinner and a movie at Majestic 11 and AMC Indian River 24.
- Enjoy a romantic picnic - you can DIY it or enlist the help of Vero Beach Picnic Company.
- Sing a duet during karaoke at Grind + Grape.
- Vibe to some live music - click here for a list.
- Have a good laugh together at a live comedy show at The Comedy Zone.
- Attend a show at Riverside Theatre or Vero Beach Theatre Guild.
I hope this list inspires you and helps you to have fun and reconnect with your partner or friends. If you have ideas to add to this list, please reach out!