Fall nights are the perfect time to cozy up with your partner or get to know someone new with a fun activity. We've put together a list of some of our favorite fall date night (or fall day date) ideas in Columbus! Endless ways to celebrate the season? #yesColumbus.
Start with a Taste of Fall Flavor
Food and drinks are central to the dating experience, and no matter what kind of date you're having, you can infuse it with fall flavor in Columbus. Columbus coffee shops have plenty of options for flavorful drinks, while local breweries have shifted to the season's sweet, malty and refreshing flavors. Download the Columbus Coffee Trail pass to win prizes together along the way!
Farm-to-table restaurants throughout the city highlight autumn harvest from central Ohio farms, so be sure to check out seasonal menu items at places like The Guild House, Third & Hollywood, and Watershed Kitchen & Bar. You can also take the season's bounty home with you by visiting an area apple orchard!
Credit: @bear2ohio. Photo captured at Lynd Fruit Farm.
Get Outdoors and Enjoy the Fall Aesthetic
One of the best things about fall in central Ohio is the scenery. Red, orange and yellow leaves create the picture-perfect scene. If you're about the fall aesthetic, then Columbus has you covered. Get active and take a fall hike to watch the leaves change, snap a seasonal pic in a local pumpkin patch, or cozy up for a romantic, leisurely stroll through the scenes at Franklin Park Conservatory's Pumpkins Aglow. Afterward, grab a bite a Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern in nearby Bexley.
Credit: @NoteToSarah. Photo captured at German Village's Schiller Park.
Shop and Explore in German Village
There's really no place like German Village in the fall. Get lost together in the 32 rooms full of your favorite stories at The Book Loft or shop for locally made treasures at The Red Stable. Pick up the perfect fall candle at 3rd & Sycamore or simply walk through the brick-paved streets to spy the spooky decorations sprinkled throughout the neighborhood.
Catch an Outdoor Movie
Land-Grant's Beer Garden Movie Series takes place every Tuesday in their outdoor beer garden. Don your fall apparel, grab your blankets and prepare for a movie night under the stars paired with delicious Land-Grant Beers, including their new fall release, Patch, while it lasts! Learn more here.
Dine in an Igloo Under Dazzling Autumn Lights
Cherry Valley Hotel's Autumn Lights returns, offering a magical experience ideal for a fall date night. Guests can explore the illuminated courtyard, where vibrant autumn colors light up the hotel’s beautiful gardens. For a cozy touch, reserve a heated igloo and enjoy a seasonal four-course meal, or opt for the special Igloo Package, which includes a discounted room rate and dinner in an igloo for the perfect fall getaway. Book now.
Autumn Lights makes for a magical date night at the Cherry Valley Hotel.
Wander Through the Great Ohio (Cement) Corn Maze
Dublin’s impressive collection of public art is sure to spark conversation. Wander through the iconic Field of Corn, where 109 human-sized cement corn cobs stand as a nod to the city’s agricultural heritage. The Art in Public Places Pass will guide you to twelve must-see installations around the city, share artist secrets, and reward you with one-of-a-kind prizes created by local artists—a souvenir to remember your perfect fall date.
Field of Corn (with Osage Oranges) is the third installation in Dublin's Art in Public Places collection. Credit Robb McCormick.
Attend Columbus' Signature Fall Events
There's no shortage of fall events to enjoy in Columbus on your next date night. Experience the seasonal sights, sounds, sips and more right here in Columbus. View a list of can't-miss fall events, here.
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