Whether you want to plan a memorable first date or you just want to take your special someone out for a fun night, there are plenty of options in and around the Ocean Township NJ area. There are nearby concert venues, mini golf courses, and paint-and-sip locations among many restaurants offering all types of cuisine. Check out these ideas for a fun date night in Ocean Township.
YESTERcades
YESTERcades is a unique video game arcade with games from the ’80s and ’90s, and it is a fun place to take a date who likes video games. There are no old-school quarters needed at this arcade; it has a pay-by-the-hour system instead. There is a BYOB option after 9 p.m., so you can your date can enjoy a drink while you bring back memories of playing retro video games.
YESTERcades has all the games you remember including pinball machines, “Donkey Kong,” “NBA Jam,” and even “Tetris.” Make a whole night of playing old video games, or stop in for an hour or two and then head off to dinner somewhere nearby.
Escape The Puzzle
Test your puzzle-solving skills on a date night at Escape the Puzzle. This is also a fun idea for a double date if you want to go with friends. There are three different escape room experiences to choose from including Tower, Carnival, Speakeasy – Tallulah Darling’s Shore Club, and The Swamp.
There is also a virtual reality experience with state-of-the-art VR equipment. Each option gives you 60 minutes to try and escape by solving different types of puzzles and riddles. Because you and your date must work together, you’ll start bonding right away and won’t have to worry about awkward silences. You can book a room ahead of time so you and your date can get right in and start the fun experience.
Pinot’s Palette
There are several Pinot’s Palette locations near Ocean Township, and they all offer a paint-and-sip experience. You and your date can bring a bottle of wine and some cheese and crackers to snack on while you learn some painting skills and create your own masterpiece. This is a great way to spend a first date, whether you are artistically inclined or not. The instructors will help you with painting techniques, and you can each bring something home as a keepsake from your date.
See a Show at the Paramount Theater
The Paramount Theater and Convention Hall is a popular landmark on the Jersey Shore. The theater offers shows and concerts all year round with performances ranging from Elvis Costello & The Impostors to Get the Led Out. You can buy tickets to events right on the Asbury Park Hall website and plan your date night around a fun performance.
There are many places you can visit in and around the Ocean Township New Jersey area to make any date night exciting. Choose a fun activity, and then stop for dinner and drinks to complete the evening.
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