Creative Date Ideas for Couples Tired of Netflix and Chill Nights

New relationships are full of excitement, adventure and cliché romance. You typically go out on dinner dates, have movie nights and watch the sunset at the shore. Perhaps you even cook each other dinner or spend your winters ice-skating. This isn’t a bad thing. But once you’ve exhausted all your traditional date options, you need some creative date ideas.

So, when you and your partner are both looking to try something new, here are some things to avoid the usual “Netflix and chill” night.

1 Go to a place with animals.

If you two don’t have a pet or your living arrangements prevent you from getting a pet, then spend a day around animals. You could go to a zoo, visit your local animal shelter, or even go to a cat café. There are three cat cafés in California alone that allow visitors to pet and play with cats while eating a snack or drinking a cool beverage. Regardless of where you go, Pet Education says animals can help decrease anxiety and reduce everyday stress. Being around a roomful of dogs, cats, bunnies, or even elephants can lift both your moods.

2 Sign up for a recreation class.

There are various recreational classes available on college campuses or even city civic centers. You could take a workout class that pushes both of you to get active or you could even take an archery class! Regardless of the class you take, you will both be likely doing something new. These classes give you the perfect opportunity to have some fun and create new memories.

3 Catch the sunrise.

For couples who like sleeping in, this could be a great opportunity to force yourself to do something you wouldn’t normally do. How many of you have actually watched a sunrise? (And no, late-night procrastination sessions in college do not count.) Instead of waiting for the sun to set, go out while it’s still dark and wait together for the day to begin. You could watch from the beach or you could even go on a hike. Imagine how beautiful it would be to watch light fill your surroundings after a long hike. In fact, according to LinkedIn watching the sunrise teaches you gratitude because you are alive another day. According to the article, “Being grateful just to be alive shifts your perspective and [helps you] stop taking your life, partner, children, [and] friends for granted.”

4 Seek out an adrenaline rush or do something you re afraid of.

What better way to face a fear than with your partner? Go on a roller coaster, go skydiving, go bungee jumping at the fair, or ride a hot air balloon. Even if you’re not scared of heights, the adrenaline from these activities is exciting and enjoyable. If you want to try other things, you could even try doing a haunted maze walk through to get your heart pumping. According to Web Advice, adrenaline can decrease stress, helps you feel more alive, and is “a great way to start loving your life.”

5 Try Do-It-Yourself activities.

Doing DIY can be as simple as reorganizing your home together, making each other thoughtful cards, or even making a meal together from a recipe you found online. If you want to try something else, though, you can take DIY classes. For instance, there are events such as Painting and Vino where you can learn to paint a picture while drinking wine! The best part about DIY activities is that you will both have something tangible to cherish because you both worked on it together.

Relationships don’t have to become routine. Although it’s nice to go out on a dinner date every now and then, that doesn’t have to be the only thing you both do. There are various activities that you and your partner could do to add adventure and excitement to your constantly growing relationship. You can probably pretty much do anything with your significant other and still have a great time because you’re together.