Some of the Best Date Ideas in Arlington

Located just across the Potomac River from DC, Arlington is perhaps best known for Arlington National Cemetery. But this northern VA county has much more to offer! Encompassing the areas of Ballston, Clarendon, Crystal City, Courthouse, Pentagon City, and Rosslyn, Arlington has tons of amazing restaurants and other fun date spots.

Most areas of Arlington are accessible via Metro, including the Rosslyn stop on the Blue and Orange lines; Courthouse, Clarendon and Ballston stops on the Orange line; and Crystal City and Pentagon City stops on the Blue and Yellow lines.

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go to dim sum

Dim sum is a Chinese meal composed of small dishes, such as potstickers and shaomai, that is generally served during brunch. In a traditional dim sum restaurant, servers wheel around carts filled with small steamer baskets and small plates, allowing you to choose the dishes you desire. The aspect of sharing small plates makes it a perfect date for you and your sweetie or group date with your couple friends!

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eat Spanish tapas

Spanish cuisine is cooked with passion that translates into a very romantic meal. Spanish restaurants traditionally offer tapas, which are small plates, perfect for you and your sweetie to share. Consider inviting another couple along and making it a delicious double date!

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go to a comedy club

Sometimes life gets stressful. One of the best ways to reduce the tension is to laugh. And what better place for laughter than a comedy club? Here’s an added benefit: relieving the stress will free you up to reconnect with your sweetie. So what are you waiting for? Grab your honey and go get your laugh on!

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go to a murder mystery dinner

A murder mystery dinner is the perfect idea for a special occasion, like an anniversary or group date. You and your honey can work together as a couple to solve the crime or compete to see who can pin down the murderer first. Either way, dinner is included!

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celebrate St. Patrick's Day

It’s March. The sun is shining a little brighter and the days are getting a little warmer. The best date to make the most of these spring-is-coming days? Celebrate a holiday with your honey, of course. And lucky for you, March has just the ticket: St. Patrick’s Day!

Whether or not you’ve got any Irish blood pumping through your veins, you can be Irish for the day with just a green shirt on your back and a cold beer in your hand. Go get your holiday date on!

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eat Lebanese food

Have you and your sweetie tried Lebanese food? If not, you must head to a Lebanese restaurant for your next date! Order a collection of hot and cold mezze, which are small plates similar to Spanish tapas. Start with hummus and baba ghanoush, followed by salads like tabouleh and fattoush, and then add a few more substantive dishes like kebbeh and kebab. Delicious!

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go ice-skating

Forgive the pun, but ice skating is a super cool date! Make it romantic by holding hands with your honey as you make your way around the rink. Even if you fall a time or two, you’re bound to have fun as long as you have a good attitude. Outdoor rinks make great Winter dates while indoor rinks allow you to have fun skating all year round!

For more info, check out The BeCouply Blog’s post about ice-skating!

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go to an Irish pub

When you and your sweetie want a fun night out, there’s no better place than an Irish pub. Knock back a Guinness, chow down on some classic pub fare like fish ‘n’ chips and listen to a little festive music. You and your honey will be feeling the Irish sense of merriment in no time!

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hear live jazz

If you’re looking for a romantic night out — whether it’s a special anniversary celebration or just another Wednesday night — head to a live jazz performance. With some cool music and a cool drink, this makes for one smooth date!

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play pool

A game of pool makes for an awesome first or second date — casual and fun but with plenty of flirt potential. As a friend of ours explains, “Beer, competition, suggestively leaning over the table, what more could you want?” Another selling point for playing pool is that it makes for a perfect double date or group date. So keep it in mind the next time you get together with your closest couple friends!

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