Things to Do in Greenville NC for Date Night

Love comes in all different forms. From spending an entire weekend with you to taking you out for dinner. I could also be getting your favorite candy while they’re at the store or simply doing the dishes. Each person has a different love language, but what is universal is date night.

Do you feel the everyday routine is weighing you down and restricting you from living? Do you feel everyday life is taking away too much of your time that could be spent with your partner? But your busy schedule is holding you back from being able to come up with something to show them you love them. Well, you have then clicked on the right article.

Date nights are a great way to spice up a relationship. It offers chances for honest communication. And encourages partners to be happy and loving. It also provides promises of commitment and fulfillment. You get to express your love language or bless them with theirs. Date night plays an important role in a relationship. Let’s not forget it also acts as a break from the stressful, fast-paced reality.

Looking for a quick list of date night ideas in Greenville, NC - here are 20 options just off the top of my head...

• Live Music and Entertainment: Live Bar, AJ McMurphy's, The Buccaneer Music Hall, The State Theatre, Tie Breakers, Uptown Brewing Company
• Movie Night: Carmike 12, AMC Fire Tower 12
• Ice Skating: Carolina Ice Zone
• Bowling and Arcade: AMF East Carolina Lanes
• Ice Cream and Desserts: Simply Natural Creamery
• Unique Themed Restaurants: Starlight Cafe, Basil's Restaurant, a Tavola! Market, The Scullery, Cinnamon Bistro, Villa Verde, Dickinson Avenue Public House, Kasturi Indian Cuisine, Tokyo Japan, Cafe Duo, Mellow Mushroom, Christy's Euro Pub, Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint, Parkers Barbecue Restaurant, Sam Jones BBQ, Skylight Inn Barbecue, Bum’s BBQ Restaurant
• Casual Dining or Hot Dogs and Burgers: Sup Dogs, The Scullery, Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint, Christy's Euro Pub, The Rickhouse American Provisions and Spirits, Angus Grill, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Kickback Jack's, Pop's Old Fashion Cheeseburgers, Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries, Cubbie's, The Blackened Kraken Bar & Grill, Tie Breakers Sports Bar and Grill
• Theater Productions: Magnolia Arts Center, Whirligig Stage, East Carolina University’s Wright Auditorium
• Wine Tasting: Tapped650, Simply Divine Oil & Wine
• Breweries: Pitt Street Brewing Company, Local Oak Brewing Company, Uptown Brewing Company, Tapped 650, The Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery
• Coffee Shops: The Scullery Coffee House and Creamery, Blackbeard Coffee Roasters, Coffee + Spice, Smashed Waffles, Backstage Coffee, Awaken Coffee, Giddy-Up Coffee House

Keep scrolling to check out my date night suggestions for you.

The Carolina Ice Zone

Ice skating is seen as an exciting, soothing exercise with stress-relieving benefits. There are different types of ice skating though, namely:

• Figure skating
• Casual skating
• Speed skating
• Hockey skating

Ice skating promotes the generation of dopamine or as we all know it, the "happy hormone".

But why is ice skating romantic or on a list of Things to Do in Greenville NC for Date Night you might ask?

Well, ice skating forms part of a dance, the dance is easy and rhythmic, and you may also go at your own pace. Ice skating allows opportunities for humor and vulnerability, both of which are important. It's usually peaceful and quiet, so you may converse if you like or just relax and enjoy your surroundings. Staying together on the ice often requires lots of hand-holding. And working together as a team. Another reason would be the cute clothing and amazing picture-perfect opportunities.

The Carolina Ice Zone offers just that. A perfect way for you and your partner to bond in an environment so serene.

Head on over to 104 Red Banks Road, Greenville, NC for date night and let the magic take over.

Paleteria Deya

Date night is special in its own way. To keep up with the tradition of date night, you need to try out new places.

One of the places I recommend you try out is Paleteria Deya.

Here you will experience a wide array of ice cream flavors, desserts, and even food. They use their artistic talents to create a completely unique experience. It is a very welcoming atmosphere where anybody may go and enjoy the finest of both worlds. I'm not sure if you are aware that ice cream is rated in the list of top 5 ways to increase dopamine levels. But why? Because it makes us think of happy occasions like birthdays and Valentine's Day. Anything that suggests having a good time is desirable.

With that new information coming to light, I suggest heading on over to 2504 Charles Blvd. Greenville, NC.

AMF East Carolina Lanes 

AMF East Carolina Lanes is where you want to be for your next date. They offer a wide range of activities to keep you entertained all night. From bowling and billiards to an arcade and a sports bar. They have a wide variety of food available too, in their lounge you get to relax and talk with your date. They are constantly running specials to meet any budget. But are you wondering why bowling alleys are so popular for dates?

Let me break it down for you.

Dates mostly need an activity of some kind that is fun, you need something to eat and you need to be able to relax. Bowling alleys offer all 3 of those. Here is a top 5 list of reasons why you should take your partner bowling.

• Darklight bowling. They use black light and neon colors to make everything stand out and be more entertaining. It also adds a bit of those romantic fun vibes.
• It serves as an icebreaker. Whether it’s your first date or your 10th date, things could still be a bit awkward if you don't know what to say. Bowling acts as a distraction. You get to talk about the game, interests, and other hobbies. It has also been known to improve your flirting abilities.
• You get in some exercise. Rock up and throw that weighted ball! Show off those muscles to her. You could also show him that, in fact, dynamite does come in small packages!
• Bowling alleys have some of the greatest light food. Sit together and share a pizza at AMF or reach in at the same time for some fries, let your hands touch and feel that spark. Either way, you get to have fun and food!
• Works great even on a budget. This has to be the most important one. Bowling alleys are really inexpensive. The activities and food are really reasonably priced, so it’s a great place to go on a budget. Not to mention AMF has some great specials.

So head on over to AMF East Carolina Lanes on 700 Red Banks Rd. Greenville, NC, and check it out.

Greenville is full of history and definitely a place you can enjoy visiting or calling home. The Greenville mall is one of the largest malls in the area as well. And whatever you don’t find on your date's suggestion list you will definitely find it there!

Author: ENC Explorer

After getting accepted to ECU, I started looking for things to do in and around Greenville, NC. However, my searches kept taking me to places in South Carolina! There must be things to do around ECU, so I started asking other students. They kept telling me to graduate and move away! This inspired me to begin exploring eastern North Carolina and build this website as a showcase of the places to go, sights to see, and things to do all over eastern NC. I have fallen in love with this region and started taking up roots here. After graduating, I didn't move away - I bought a house here and continue to explore eastern North Carolina.