Looking for Other Date Night Options?

Adate night can mean a whole lot of things, and everyone has a unique idea of “the perfect night out”. For some, a day browsing an art or science museum is pure heaven, for others, a gourmet dinner hits the spot. For others still, a coastal hike spotting birds is the very pinnacle of romance. Here are a few other options to plan for.

Live! At CAM Café

Every Thursday evening, the Cameron Art Museum features dinner, cocktails, and live acoustic music by a phenomenal local artist against a backdrop of incredible artwork. A romantic destination for foodies and art lovers alike, Live! At CAM Café is an excellent weeknight date option, whether you make it only once in a blue moon, or create a weekly or monthly tradition out of this beautiful local haunt.

When: Every Thursday Night, 5:008:00 pm (reservations recommended)

Where: Cameron Art Museum

Wild Under the Stars @ Animal Park at the Conservators Center

For those who love the great outdoors, there may be nothing better than the Animal Park at the Conservator’s Center’s inspired astronomical events. With some of the darkest skies in the greater Triangle and Triad area, the park offers unparalleled viewing conditions for astronomical phenomena. Join the park and other visitors for the Lyriad Meteor Shower on April 19th and experience incredible viewing opportunities of the moon, planets, and deep-sky objects like galaxies, nebulae, and binary star systems. Participants are invited to pitch a tent and set up a telescope in the early evening at 5:30 pm, and participate in the park’s 6:30 pm twilight tour. A romantic evening for intrepid couples!

When: April 19, starting at 5:30 pm

Where: Animal Park at the Conservators Center, Burlington, NC

Cost: $30 (reservations required)