Looking for something new or outside-the-box to do with your partner or date? Look no further! In this post, we’re sharing 11+ unique and unexpected Atlanta date ideas.
From outdoorsy adventures to affordable dates and everything in between – use this post to start building your Atlanta date bucket list!
A few of our favorite unique Atlanta date ideas:
- Take a walking food or history tour
- Go rock climbing
- Celebrate Caribbean culture at Rum Punch Brunch
- Rent a private karaoke room for a double date
- Learn about farming and foraging together
In this guide, you’ll find:
- Unique date ideas in Atlanta
- Cheap date ideas
- Date night ideas: Atlanta activities
- Fun ways to impress a date
- Double date ideas in Atlanta
- First date ideas: Atlanta
1. Take a Walking Tour – One of Our Favorite Unique Atlanta Date Ideas
Does your date love history or food? If so, take them on a walking tour of Atlanta! It’s the perfect outside-the-box idea to get outdoors, learn something new, and meet new friends. And, if you go out to lunch or dinner after your tour, you’ll have plenty to chat about!
Grant Park Past & Future Food Walk
- This date idea combines food and history in one of the city’s most beautiful neighborhoods.
- Explore Grant Park with your tour group and taste 9 Southern-inspired dishes at 3 food stops.
- The tour includes 1.2 miles of easy walking, including a stroll through Oakland Cemetery to remind you that love is eternal.
King Historic District Tour
- Make a meaningful connection on this thought-provoking tour.
- You and your date will get an in-depth look at the people and locations that inspired Martin Luther King, Jr.
- This engaging experience was named by Conde Nast as one of the 16 best things to do in Atlanta.
Historic Market Food Tour + Biscuit Class
- Try 11 delicious tastings from 5 food vendors in Atlanta’s oldest market.
- Become Southern cooks with a hands-on Atlanta cooking class and learn how to make the perfect Southern biscuit.
- Learn fascinating Atlanta history and get a close look at Southern cooking and Georgia’s most famous foods, including peaches, collards, and pecans.
2. Check Out Shake Shack’s Comedy Nights
Shake Shack is a popular upscale burger chain known for its consciously-made burgers and dogs, and delicious shakes. In June-Sept 2022, Shake Shack Buckhead is resuming its popular Summer Comedy Series! Bring your date to enjoy burgers and belly laughs on the rooftop patio. This idea is the perfect way to break the ice on a first or second date, or reconnect and laugh with a long-time partner!
Local comedian Damon Sumner and his comic friends will take the mic to perform a hilarious line-up. Order from a full menu of a la carte Shake Shack favorites, plus Shack wines and beer from a rooftop drink cart. Plus, there will be a limited-time-only Bourbon Bacon menu!
Show dates and details vary; Comedy Nights start in June 2022 and go through September.
3. Celebrate Caribbean Culture at Rum Punch Brunch
Every Sunday at 12:30, Rum Punch Brunch celebrates Caribbean culture in an atmosphere of love and great music.
Rum Punch Brunch is located in the Believe Music Hall, located downtown in the heart of Atlanta. This “mult-tier global DJ experience” includes The Concert Hall, Mezzanine Level, Underground Lounge, The Courtyard, Skyline Terrace, and a Food Truck Court.
Enjoy Caribbean food and an unmatched vibe on the dance floor! The event is free to enter and enjoy, with food and drinks available for purchase.
4. Go Ice Skating Together Year-Round
Festive pop-up skating rinks can be fun around the holidays. But, did you know you can enjoy ice skating year-round in Atlanta?
Heading to an indoor ice rink is an underrated way to cool off during the summer heat! Many rinks offer public skate sessions. You can rent a pair of skates and head out on the ice together. During public skate sessions, you’ll usually see skaters of all levels – from young children and total beginners, to more advanced skaters practicing their moves.
After your skating session, keep the cozy vibe going! Find a nearby spot to grab some warm coffees or pho together.
Indoor Ice Skating Rinks in Metro Atlanta
- Center Ice in Sandy Springs
- Atlanta Ice House in Marietta
- The Cooler in Alpharetta
- Ice Forum in Duluth
5. Score $5 Movie Tickets & Free Popcorn
Catch the latest buzzworthy movies on the big screen! For a budget-friendly date idea, consider signing up for the rewards program from Marcus Theatres! That’s because their free rewards program offers members $5 movie tickets every Tuesday. Plus, members get special deals on refreshments!
Sit back, relax, and watch a movie in the theatres’ comfy reclining seats, with seven feet of legroom between rows!
You can find Marcus Theatres’ Movie Tavern locations in Tucker, Roswell, and Suwanee. This date idea is the perfect way to add some fun to the first half of your week!
Another budget-friendly movie option? Catch a film under the stars at the Starlight Drive-In.
6. Challenge Each Other to a Global Cook-Off
Want to spice up your dinner and a movie night – literally? Challenge each other to a global food cook-off!
Use this random country generator to pick a country. Then, choose a few dishes to make from that country’s culture! YouTube is a great resource to watch instructional cooking videos from a wide variety of cultures. Once you’ve chosen your recipes, your date can include a trip to one of the markets below for ingredients:
Global Grocery Stores & Markets in Metro Atlanta
Atlanta has so many global markets to choose from – these are just a few of our favorites!
- Your DeKalb Farmers Market
- Patel Brothers
- Sweet Auburn Curb Market
- H Mart
- Buford Highway Farmers Market
You can also browse the internet to learn more about the country whose food you’re cooking. For instance, you might be able to find performances of national theatre or dance troupes, a virtual tour of the country’s landscape or wildlife, or a fascinating history lesson!
7. Explore New Worlds by Reading to Each Other
Looking for a romantic night in that won’t cost a dime – and doesn’t include Netflix? Take turns reading aloud to each other!
While it might sound a little cheesy, reading a book to your partner can be an unexpected way to build intimacy and even trust. If you notice butterflies or feel self-conscious, see it as an opportunity to practice being vulnerable with your partner. As you read, you might pause to see your partner’s reaction to a certain passage, or laugh together.
Sharing a story together can provide moments for reflection and connection. For instance, maybe one part will remind you of an inside joke, or a recent challenge you faced together. Reading prompts dialogue as you explore new worlds.
Take turns choosing a book to read from. Poetry, beloved children’s stories, and chapter novels are great places to start!
8. Rent a Private Karaoke Room for a Double Date
Maybe you’re too shy to sing in front of a whole bar full of people. But, did you know you can rent your own private karaoke room?
Head to Karaoke Melody on Buford Highway for an unforgettable double date night! You’ll need 3 people to book a room, so this is a great Atlanta double date idea or group date. They offer over a million songs to choose from, in 14 different languages.
Additionally, you can order food and drinks to your room from their full bar and restaurant! Choose from American and Japanese dishes to fuel your group as you belt out your favorite tunes.
9. Take a Rock Climbing Class Together
Get your adrenaline pumping and your hearts racing! If you’re craving a little adventure, why not take a rock climbing class together?
Stone Summit is a popular rock climbing gym in Atlanta, with locations in Midtown, Chamblee, and Kennesaw. If you’re never climbed before, don’t worry. You can rent your gear and take an introductory class together to learn the ropes – literally!
Or, skip the lesson and opt for a Day Pass if you prefer less instruction. With this option, you’ll just get a brief safety orientation.
Either way, this fun date will help you and your date build trust and communication as well as challenge each other in a friendly way. Grab lunch or dinner afterward to recoup!
10. Party with the Past
After two years of partying at home during the pandemic, Party with the Past is BACK starting in summer 2022! This free event series is an initiative of the Atlanta History Center.
Party with the Past events are designed for young professionals to enjoy a fun night out while learning more about the city we live in. Bring your date along to share this experience together!
You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at Atlanta’s rich history. Events take place on select Thursday nights; locations vary. For instance, upcoming Party with the Past events will take place at Atlantucky Brewing (started by Nappy Roots!), Counterculture Capital, and St. Mark’s on English Avenue.
11. Learn Farming & Foraging with Concrete Jungle
Do you and your sweetheart have dreams of owning a farm or homestead someday? Maybe you’ve thought about buying a plot of land and escaping the city.
If so, here’s the chance to live out your daydream and build your skills! Sign up for a volunteer shift together with Concrete Jungle. This Atlanta-based nonprofit welcomes volunteers to plant, cultivate, and harvest for people in need. Join for a shift at their urban Southwest Atlanta farm! During your volunteer date, you’ll learn all about farming while supporting an amazing cause.
Additionally, Concrete Jungle offers composting workshops, orchard volunteer days in Stone Mountain, and fruit picking around town. Some of the events even end with a trip to a nearby swimming hole!
Wishing you many happy, safe, and fun dates ahead! To find Atlanta fun, check out our blog here. Additionally, explore our post: 14+ Romantic Summer Date Ideas for 2022.
