Are you craving something a little different for date night this week? Dinner and a movie is always a classic, but why not spice it up and try something a little out of the norm? You know what they say, the best things happen outside of your comfort zone.
Whether you decide to keep it more mellow by grabbing a drink somewhere pretty or get a little crazy with it and toss an axe, there are so many unique places to experience here in NoVA.
Test Your Minds at Escape Room Herndon
Put your minds to the test and find out just how great of a team you and your date truly make by trying out one of Escape Room Herndon’s unique experiences. Whether you choose 8-Bit Escape, Magician’s Workshop or Maritime Mutiny, you’re bound to have a blast racing the clock and trying to make it to the end of the challenge before your time is up. Or make a whole night of it and try all three! 406 Elden St., Herndon
Throw an Axe at Bad Axe Throwing
Have you seen the new trend of bars offering ax-throwing popping up all over Instagram and been wanting to give it a try? If so, Bad Axe Throwing in Fairfax may be right up your alley. And what better way to experience it than together with your date? Channel your inner lumberjack and put your skills to the test. Want to add a little more to the challenge? Whoever gets the best throw chooses where you go for drinks after. 2985 District Ave., Ste. 195, Fairfax
Grab a Drink at Bearchase Brewery
Maybe you’re looking for something a little more on the chill side. Why not grab a brew with a view? Bearchase Brewery is a destination farm brewery nestled along a wooden mountain ridge west of Loudoun. They offer a variety of different brews, from light ales and lagers to hard seltzer and ciders. And not only does it have plenty of drink options, it also serves up a 40-mile view of the Virginia countryside. Pick a drink, find a good spot to sip, and enjoy each other’s company in the beautiful state around you. 33665 Bear Chase Ln., Bluemont
Fire Things Up at Wild Wood Pizza
Cooking can be a really fun and different way to bond with your significant other. Not only do you get to hone a new skill, but you also get to enjoy the laughs and banter that accompany cooking. Wild Wood Pizza in Leesburg offers a wood-fired pizza making experience for two. Grab your partner and learn how to make one of the best foods there is: pizza! Think it can’t get any better? Your ticket also includes a wine or beer pairing to go along with your delicious pie. 1600 Village Market Blvd., Ste. 120, Leesburg
Try Candle-Pouring at Paddywax Candle Bar
Want an experience that’s truly one-of-a-kind? Try out a candle pouring class! Paddywax Candle Bar in Reston offers a workshop they call a true DIY experience. You start by choosing a vessel for your candle, as well as the fragrance that you enjoy. Then, one of Paddywax’s experts will walk you through the process of creating your own candle. Want to make it even more special? Make one for each other and swap at the end. That way, when you burn the candle at home, it will remind you of your date and all the that fun you had. 1816 Library St., Reston
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