Updated February 2025.
Planning an awesome date isn't always easy.
Do you go for plans that are tried and true or try to impress with something more adventurous? There's so much to do in Indy, how do you funnel it all down into one perfect evening? Take the pressure off yourself the next time it's your turn to plan by scanning our suggestions for the best date ideas in the city. We think there's a little something for everyone here. Just make sure we get an invite to the wedding!
Photo: 9th Street Bistro
If you're looking for Indy's most romantic and delicious restaurants, we've got you covered! Enjoy tasting menus, chef specials, and fantastic views that will make any date special.
Photo: 8 Seconds Saloon
8 Seconds Saloon | 111 N Lynhurst Dr.
Indy's original country bar still draws the crowds for line dancing and live music most nights of the week! Spin your date around the floor, or take some lessons if you're not a pro yet.
Photo: NCAA Hall of Champions
Free Entry On Select Days
Central Indiana is full of museums that will tell you more about the colonial days, American Indians, Western Arts, sports, and much more. If you've found someone who loves to learn, a museum date may be up your alley.
PHOTO: INDIANA MEDICAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Sometimes you need to meet in the middle and look at a room full of brains or browse Indy's Teeny Statue of Liberty Museum. Indy's odd museums are mostly open year-round and will have you exploring the unknown of the 317!
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Check Out Indy's Activity Bars
If you're not much of a dancer but still looking for a fun activity on a night out, these activity bars are a great way to have fun and socialize without the first date awkwardness of dinner and a movie.
Photo: Highland Park
Explore Indy's Best Picnic Spots
Nothing screams summertime date like a checkered blanket and sliced watermelon. This is a great way to explore the city's beautiful parks and enjoy some scenery along the way.
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Midwest Balloon Rides
See Central Indiana from a new point of view and take a ride with Midwest Balloon Rides! If you're looking for the most romantic way to profess your love, why not do it over Morse Lake during sunset?
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Looking to keep it simple and grab some drinks? The list has everything from speakeasy's to dive bars and whatever lies in between.
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