Seeing the monuments is the ultimate DC date! If you and your sweetie are suckers for history, consider going on a guided tour. It’s the best way to learn the inside scoop about the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and other magnificent monuments. But, if you’re looking for a more informal date, feel free to wander the monuments on your own. They are particularly spectacular at night!

Exploring nature is a great date all year round because nature is beautiful no matter the season. Enjoy flowers blooming in the Spring, sunshine and warm rays in the Summer, leaves changing color in the Fall and the possibility of snowflakes in the Winter!

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!

Frisbee is a sport whose popularity has shot through the roof in recent years, which makes sense considering that it’s fun and cheap to play. Why not give it a try on your next date? Even better, invite a few of your closest couple friends to join in and make it a group date!

Taking a stroll through centuries-old paintings might not scream hot date to you. But, trust us, art galleries are ripe for romance. Art museums are often dimly lit to protect and preserve the paintings and photographs on display. An added benefit? The dim lighting, combined with lots of quiet, secluded corners, makes for a very romantic setting. So go ahead and steal a kiss from your sweetie in front of the Seurat. We won’t tell!

For more info, check out The BeCouply Blog’s post on art museum dates!

Picnics make for highly romantic but simple dates. Just throw your favorite food — or even just a bottle of wine and some good cheese — into a basket and find a good spot in the park to sit with your sweetie. The best part? Once you’ve finished your meal, you and your honey can snuggle on the blanket!