Spring Into Love: 5 Local Date Ideas
by Stacey Coles
Whether you're dating different romantic prospects or it's the scheduled date night with your husband or wife, the typical dinner and a movie can become mundane. Through first-hand encounters, I’ve realized the best way to get to know someone is by experiencing them in different environments and circumstances. You don't have to go far to level up your dating game. Here is a list of local experiences you can take advantage of this spring: STRAWBERRY PICKING AT CHASE’S PRODUCE
* ANNAPOLIS BLUES SOCCER GAME If your significant other loves sports, tickets to see the Annapolis Blues women’s and men’s teams will surely make their heart grow fonder. Get loud together and let loose as Naptown’s soccer culture offers an exciting experience for sports enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Seeing your favorite person excited or riled up by the game might inspire you to take your date night into overtime. TASTING AND LIVE MUSIC AT GREAT FROGS WINERY Wine tasting is such a great date idea because it naturally fosters conversation. Something
Picking of all sorts has become more trendy over the last few years, as social media has brought vibrant images of families and couples in sunflower fields and pumpkin patches to the forefront. Fortunately, Chase’s Produce, a family-owned farm located in Davidsonville, MD, offers strawberry picking for all ages. Hold hands as you walk through the plush green fields and fill your baskets with ripe strawberries before snapping some pics of your own. May is strawberry season in Maryland, but check with the farm before showing up with your boo. Hopeless Romantic Tip :
about exchanging wine critiques and enjoying charcuterie in a picturesque vineyard just screams bougie romance. Great Frogs Winery in Annapolis offers this and live music on the weekends. Tastings can be enjoyed inside or outside. However, reservations are encouraged for indoor seating. Hopeless Romantic Tip : Consider dressing up, taking photos, and bringing dinner from your favorite restaurant to elevate your experience. * WATERMARK JOURNEY BOAT CRUISES Enjoy the spring weather with a Watermark Journey boat cruise in downtown Annapolis. While a variety of cruises are offered, the sunset cruise is likely the most romantic option. The 60-minute cruise through
Extend your date by taking your strawberries home and dipping them in chocolate together with your favorite mood music in the background. SALSA DANCING AT * CALIENTE GRILL Swap out dinner and a movie for dinner and dancing. Located in Annapolis, Caliente Grill offers authentic Latin cuisine, tropical cocktails, and Latin Nights, where you can learn how to dance the salsa. Salsa can be a playful and passionate interaction between partners, offering the perfect opportunity to get closer to your date, or laugh at their lack of rhythm. The Camarones a la Diabla won’t be the only spicy thing in the building. Call the restaurant at (410) 626-1444 for the Latin Night schedule.
Photo courtesy of Watermark Journey.
the Annapolis Harbor features a fun music playlist and beverage options from their River Run Bar. Additionally, Watermark offers a 90-minute sunset cruise with live music. Looking to make it a family affair? Board the classic Harbor Queen for the narrated Annapolis Harbor & USNA Cruise. As the flowers bloom, let romance blossom with new dating experiences. Sources: “Maryland At A Glance,” Maryland Manual On-line, 2/4/2025 https://msa. maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/01glance/html/agripro.html
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