If you’ve done dinner and a movie one too many times, it might be time to mix things up. Montgomery County, Maryland, is packed with creative ways to spend quality time together while exploring the area. Take a zipline across the trees at Go Ape Adventure Park, practice your swing with mini golf in Germantown, and dine inside a hidden speakeasy at Fallen Oak Distilling. Plan your next getaway as a perfect date for you and your significant other.
Start Your Adventure by Choosing Your Lodging
The Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center puts you right in the heart of rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg with shopping, dining, and entertainment steps away from your hotel room. If you prefer fresh air and a campfire, Little Bennett Campground in Clarksburg offers a peaceful spot to unplug with hiking trails, yurts, and cozy cabins available to rent.
Zipline at Go Ape Adventure Park
Located at Rock Creek Regional Park, Go Ape offers treetop ropes courses, zip lines, and plenty of adventure. Make sure to hold on tight while ziplining on a 400-foot zipline, climb around on over 45 unique obstacles, with their highest platform being 52 feet in the air. It’s a good way to stay active and get outdoors while cheering each other on across suspended bridges and Tarzan swings.
Solve Your way Out at Red Door Escape Room
Put your problem-solving skills to the test at Red Door Escape Room at rio Lakefront. Choose from multiple themed rooms ranging from fun to terrifying, work as a team to solve clues, and race the clock to escape the room. After you’re harrowing escape, keep the adventure going by finding the best deals in stores or grab a healthy bite to eat at True Food Kitchen.
Grab a Drink and Dinner at a Hidden Speakeasy
Looking for a place to eat with character? Head to Fallen Oak Distilling in Olney. Behind the tasting room is a hidden eatery, the Whispering Speakeasy, with cocktails made with libations from the farm, romantic lighting, and a laid-back vibe.
Take a Hands-On Art Class at VisArts
Whether you’re into painting, ceramics, or glass fusing, VisArts in Rockville has a class for beginners to advanced artists. Have fun together fusing together a glass plate where you cut and layer the glass yourself, learn how to paint with acrylic paints on a canvas, or create an abstract piece while sipping on a crafted cocktail and snacks while making your masterpiece. VisArts also has a gallery where you can admire local and regional art in different mediums.
Play a Round of Mini Golf or Hit at Topgolf
For a competitive edge, play a round of mini golf at South Germantown Regional Park. If you want to take it up a notch, go to Topgolf Germantown, where you can swing, snack, and enjoy music in your own private bay. It’s active, low-pressure, and always a good time.
Paddle or glide on the water at rio Lakefront or Black Hill Regional Park
For those who like getting in the water, rent a swan paddleboat at the lakefront at rio, just steps away from the hotel. Glide across the water and take in the views while admiring the quiet, suburban life. For something a bit more scenic, rent a kayak or canoe at Black Hill Regional Park in Boyds and explore Little Seneca Lake, surrounded by forested shoreline and peaceful trails.
