The Perfect Date Night in Boston

June 29, 2023

With summer arriving, it’s the perfect time for you and your special someone to enjoy all the beautiful activities Boston has to offer. Whether it’s a first date or you simply need date ideas beyond dinner and drinks, these activities will help you plan the perfect romantic evening. 

Boston Date Night Activity Ideas

Arts & Entertainment

• The ICA: Wander stunning contemporary exhibits while holding hands at the Institute for Contemporary Art. For date nights, it’s open till 9 pm Thursdays through Saturdays. Plus, admission is free every Thursday from 5 pm to 9 pm!
• The Shubert Theatre-Boch Center: From instrumental quartets to global pop stars, the Shubert Theatre can provide an entertaining evening for any couple. Plus, the 1500-seat theater has a romantic atmosphere with its marble entrance and neoclassical architecture.
• Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Plan a Thursday night date at this charming museum of paintings, sculptures, furniture, ceramics, rare books, and more. Not to mention there’s a flower-adorned courtyard for an extra touch of whimsy and romance. Most days it closes at 5 pm, but Thursday evenings it’s open till 9 pm! Plus, each third Thursday of the month it hosts themed events.
• The Huntington Theatre: Tired of staying in and watching Netflix? Why not go out and marvel at the art of live theater? Time and again, Huntington’s shows have gone to Broadway thanks to their stunning productions and talented troupe. Make a night of it by dressing up and getting dinner before or after the show!

Outdoor Activities

• Boston Cruises: Enjoy the beautiful Atlantic Ocean and Boston cityscape with an evening cruise. From sunset dinner cruises to narrated historic cruises, there’s no shortage of romantic, fun-filled cruises to delight in. Try one with Boston Harbor City Cruises or Classic Harbor Line Boston. 

• Fenway Park: If you’re both Red Sox die-hards, put on some matching jerseys and catch a game. While there are plenty of concessions available, you can make a night of it by getting drinks or dinner beforehand.

• The Arnold Arboretum: Open till sunset, the 281-acre landscape at Harvard’s Arnold Arboretum is truly spectacular. With multitudes of blooming flowers, plants and trees, it’s like wandering through a magical land straight out of a storybook.
• Middlesex Fells Reservation: If you and your date both love hiking and scenery, enjoy the beauty of Middlesex Fells. With over 100 miles of mixed-use trails, you can take a casual stroll and gaze at a romantic sunset together. 

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