Adventurous Grand Rapids Date Nights

10 RIDICULOUSLY ADVENTUROUS

You Have to Try GRAND RAPIDS DATE NIGHTS

Don’t get stuck in a date night rut. Whether you’re going on your first or your 841st date, there are plenty of places around town to get your heart rate elevated with physical tasks or mind-bending thrills. When you’re ready to upgrade from Netflix, here are some surefire ways to make an outing with your sweetie an adventure.

Go medieval with a round of axe throwing. Challenge each other to rounds of Four Corners, 305/501, Cricket and more as you lob hatchets. Pricing starts at $25/person for one hour of wood-splitting fun. AXE THROW @ FLANNELJAX’S ESCAPE @ THE RUSE 601 LAKE MICHIGAN DR, GRAND RAPIDS Race against time collecting clues and solving puzzles in either The Inventor’s Guild room or The Trophy Room. Entry to either is $30/person. Or take your sleuthing skills to the streets with an outdoor option called The Circle. The complete journey will take about three hours to cover three miles of downtown GR for $30/person. 25 DIVISION AVE S, SUITE 125, GRAND RAPIDS

LUGE @ THE MUSKEGON WINTER SPORTS COMPLEX

Melt your ice queen’s heart with a race down an 850 foot track with six curves and speeds up to 30mph. In addition to the luge, trek along the longest lit cross-country skiing trail in the Midwest or skate a quarter mile ice trail through the woods. 462 N SCENIC DR, MUSKEGON

GO KART @ GRAND RAPIDS GRAND PRIX

This massive multi-level track puts you behind the wheel of a kart Mario would be jealous of (even without red shells). Helmets and closed toe shoes are required. Races start every 10 minutes and typically last 6-7 minutes. Packages are 1-race/$18, 3-races/$45, or 8-races/$100. 8455 BYRON COMMERCE DR SW, BYRON CENTER

CLIMB @ INSIDE MOVES

With a large bouldering area as well as top-rope and lead climbing options, the team at Inside Moves will have you challenging yourself to reach new limits. Try a beginner’s package consisting of a lesson, an all-day pass, and your shoe, harness and belay device rentals for $30. Or go a la carte with day passes starting at $13.

639 76TH ST SW # 1, BYRON CENTER

SWING DANCE WITH GRAND RAPIDS ORIGINAL SWINGING SOCIETY @ MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

Join in on the beat with these weekly dance gatherings around the city. On Tuesdays, dance at the GR Public Museum or Ladies Literary Club, and on Wednesdays at Calvin University. Check their website for the latest list of gatherings.

Combine all the best parts of bowling, cornhole, and football to get fowling. Fowling is a unique sport where you spiral your football at your opponent’s pins, trying to knock them down before they knock down yours. Open play starts at $10/person.

6797 CASCADE RD SE, GRAND RAPIDS FOWL @ FOWLING WAREHOUSE

EXPERIENCE VIRTUAL REALITY @ AMPED REALITY VR

Immerse yourself into favorite games and otherworldly realms at Amped Reality VR. Whether you want to take a stroll through Paris, or get up close to Blue the raptor, there is a wide assortment of games and experiences to choose from. You can even enter into the same world together with multiplayer options. Station rentals start at $30/hr. 2923 28TH ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS

GOLF @ X-GOLF

No matter the weather, you can hit the virtual links at X-Golf. X-Golf has six simulators and food service. Rates range from $35-$55/hour depending on your tee time. Expect two hours for two golfers to complete 18 holes. 5761 28TH ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS

SHOOT ARROWS @ WEST MICHIGAN ARCHERY CENTER

Try your hand at archery at their indoor range, or in warmer months take on their outdoor 3D course which will have you trekking through the forest and taking aim at over two dozen mapped out targets. Open shooting is $10/person, and equipment may be rented for an additional $10. 3500 10 MILE RD NE, ROCKFORD