You and Your Partner Will Love These 16 Unique Date Ideas in Ohio

Tired of the same dinner-and-a-movie date night routine? Fortunately for you (and your partner), Ohio is full of unique destinations and attractions that are perfect for a romantic, fun, and unconventional date. Make your significant other fall in love with you all over again with these 16 ideas for the best dates in Ohio!

1. Go on a real adventure.

Take your pick of Ohio's unbelievably beautiful state parks and hike, chase waterfalls, and explore the caves of Ohio. (Pictured: Old Man's Cave at Hocking Hills State Park.)

2. Explore the Chateau Laroche...

Prove to your date that chivalry isn't dead and explore this historic medieval-style structure (more commonly known as the Loveland Castle,) and its beautiful gardens in Loveland. Built brick-by-brick by just one man, this gem along the banks of the little Miami River will surely charm you and your special person on one of the best date ideas in Ohio. (And, seriously, WHAT is more romantic than a CASTLE in a place called LOVELAND?)

3. Stay overnight in an Ohio castle.

If visiting a castle isn't romantic enough for you...for a more elaborate date night that you plan to turn into a weekend, stay at one of Ohio's very own castle getaways like the exquisite Landoll's Mohican Castle in Loudonville. Not only will you enjoy luxurious accommodations but you can book a spa treatment and dine at the castle's on-site restaurant.

4. Have a lakeside picnic and tour Marblehead Lighthouse.

Picnic at Marblehead Lighthouse along the shores of Lake Erie and visit the lighthouse’s museum in the Keeper’s House. Or you can view it in the evening as the sunset gives way to dusk. How romantic!

5. Experience the Columbus Zoo Wildlights.

Although you’ll have to plan this one around the holiday season, it’s well worth it if you’re aiming for a true Winter Wonderland kind of date. Not only is it one of the prettiest places to take a special someone but it's one of the most fun dates in Ohio during the holiday season.

6. Check out Ohio’s outdoor sculpture park.

The Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum in Hamilton is every art enthusiast's dream come true. The park features a 10,000-square-foot Ancient Sculpture Museum, which displays Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Etruscan sculptures that are thousands of years old.

7. Enjoy a wine tasting.

Because there's nothing more romantic than a wine tasting to set the mood--and because Ohio is home to more than 150 wineries. For example, Vinoklet Winery in Cincinnati where there is a heart-shaped lake. A HEART-SHAPED lake. In addition, it's home to one of the most romantic restaurants in Ohio.

If you're looking for a weekend getaway in Ohio Wine Country, look no further than The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake! This resort boasts breathtaking views and a prime location on the southern shore of Lake Erie, near Geneva State Park in the heart of Ohio Wine Country. The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake offers 109 rooms and suites in a variety of configurations, as well as 25 lakeside cottages for those seeking a more private experience. Swoon! This has to be one of the most romantic hotels in Ohio.

8. Explore the cobblestone streets of German Village.

Welcome to German Village in Columbus, Ohio, where the cobblestone street charm and 32-room bookstore make you feel like you're a living, breathing love story.

9. Indulge your childhood dreams and spend a night in the trees.

In addition to the great outdoors and beautiful cabins, The Mohicans in Glenmont feature some mind-blowing tree houses (complete with electricity and running water) available for overnight stays. Truly impress your date with one of Ohio's best-kept secrets.

10. Tour the Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens.

This beloved mansion in Akron is an undeniably romantic destination for a date. Stroll hand-in-hand with your person around the grounds for one of the most memorable things to do in Ohio.

11. Visit the Columbus Park of Roses.

Because honestly, WHAT is more romantic than a stroll through a park full of ROSES? Nothing, that's what. It's such a beautiful place to spend an afternoon with your special someone!

12. Catch a classic film at The Historic Ohio Theatre In Toledo …

This beautiful place is located in the heart of Columbus and it's as romantic as it gets.

13. … Or catch a film under the stars at a drive-in movie theater.

For an affordable, nostalgic, and romantic movie-viewing experience, check out one of Ohio's drive-in theaters. I love the old-fashioned feel of drive-in movie theaters, don't you?

14. Observe fine art.

Ohio is full of several impressive art museums where you can impress your date with your knowledge of art. (Pictured: The Cleveland Museum of Art)

15. Hop aboard a train and travel a scenic railroad.

Impress your date with another one of the state's best-kept secrets. Ohio is home to two beautiful scenic railroads. Tour the Cuyahoga Valley by train via the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad in Peninsula. You can also opt to tour the Hocking Valley by train along the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway in Nelsonville.

16. Dine with a view.

For a twist on the traditional dinner date night, check out one of our previous lists of Ohio's scenic restaurants, where the views are just as captivating as the food. If you happen to be in Cincinnati, Primavista is one of the most romantic restaurants in Ohio for a memorable date.

What other unique attractions or destinations are there in Ohio that are ideal for an unconventional date? What are your picks for the best things to do in Ohio for couples? If your favorite isn't listed, fill out our nomination form and tell us all about it.