10 outdoor dates to try before summer ends
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(1) Have a picnic in Freedom Park
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Looking for a laid-back date? Pack a blanket, order some food and head to Freedom Park. It’s a great spot for people-watching and soaking up some vitamin D. Pro tip: Get sandwiches from Laurel Market in nearby Myers Park.
(2) Go mountain biking at the U.S. National Whitewater Center
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While the whitewater channels might be closed temporarily, the rest of the center is open and offers tons of fun activities for two. Rent a couple of bikes or bring your own and hit the trails. Afterward, grab a bite to eat at River’s Edge Bar & Grill and watch the sun set. Boom.
(3) Catch a Charlotte Knights baseball game at BB&T Ballpark
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A Friday night at BB&T Ballpark is an ideal summer date. Beer, great food, even better people-watching and fireworks at the end. Plus, it’s a casual atmosphere, perfect for getting to know each other.
(4) Stroll through Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
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Set just off of Lake Wylie, on nearly 400 acres, this is one of the most scenic places around. Spend an afternoon exploring and then grab dinner in charming downtown Belmont. Try Nellie’s Southern Kitchen, which is owned by the Jonas Brothers’ dad, Kevin. Pro tip: On Thursday nights DSBG holds Sip & Stroll events with wine and garden tours from 5 to 9 p.m.
(5) Enjoy wine in a treehouse at Treehouse Vineyards
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Recently highlighted by Southern Living, this family-owned vineyard and winery is one of Charlotte’s hidden gems. Enjoy wine from the on-site Date Nite Treehouse, which you can book for $25 per hour. It can accommodate up to six adults, if you want to bring a few other couples. Live music is offered most Friday and Saturday nights.
(6) Sip cocktails on the rooftop deck at Fahrenheit
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If you’re really trying to impress your date, Fahrenheit is the spot. It offers amazing skyline views, and the cocktails are on another level. Pro tip: Order the Spicy Charlotte, made with Absolut Vanilla vodka, housemade jalapeño simple syrup, lime, local honey and soda.
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(7) Bring out your inner-kid at Carowinds
Hear me out. An amusement park is the perfect place to get to know your date on a different level. You haven’t truly bonded until you’ve screamed together on Fury 325 and shared a funnel cake.
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(8) See a movie under the stars at Symphony Park
Throughout the whole month of August, SouthPark Mall is offering free outdoor movies in Symphony Park. The series begins August 5 with “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Bring blankets, lawn chairs and snacks. Click here to see the rest of the movies scheduled throughout the month.
(9) Go stand-up paddleboarding on Lake Norman
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Stand-up paddleboarding is a fun, low-key outdoor date activity. You can enjoy views of the lake and get a full-body workout while you’re at it. Pro tip: If you’ve never been paddleboarding before, you can sign up for a lesson at My Aloha Paddle and Surf.
(10) Play games and drink beer at VBGB Beer Hall & Garden
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Nothing says romance like a game of giant Jenga and soft pretzels. Whether you’ve only been on a few dates or you’ve been happily married for 10 years, VBGB is the place to go for an unpretentious, good time. It features a wide selection of beer and a huge outdoor patio.
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