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Creative Date Night Ideas in and around Williamsport

Need some time with just the two of you? We have ideas!

By Nicole Hickoff-Macaroni Kid Williamsport Publisher February 3, 2022

Need a date night out in Williamsport? Don't we all? 

The occasional date nights out are important for parents to connect and focus on each other. Date nights can "enhance your friendship as well as your emotional connectedness," Dianne Grande, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist wrote in a Psychology Today article called "Date Night: Not a Luxury, a Necessity."

"Usually, the challenge for long-term couples is to get out of the routine that they have fallen into and put in some effort to make their lives together more fun and joyful," she writes.

So find a babysitter, schedule a playdate, or recruit a family member or friend to take over kid duties for a few hours this weekend, and plan a great few hours away with your honey. Here are five ideas for creative dates in {Town}:


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Take a hike in and near Williamsport

Find a new trail to explore together by foot, on bike, or even on snowshoes — depending on the time of the year! Some of my favorite places to get out in nature: 

  • World's End State Park-located along Route 87 is this beautiful state park!  Enjoy a hike or walk near the Loyalsock Creek.  
  • Little Pine State Park-located near Jersey Shore is this wonderful state park!  Enjoy 10.77 miles of hiking trails. 
  • Glacier Pools Preserve-located in Hughesville is this gem of an area!  Enjoy a nice day out and take in the sites and sounds. 
  • Rider Park-located just outside Montoursville is this stunning area!  Enjoy one of many vista hikes.

Where to eat in and around Williamsport?

After working up an appetite on the trail, stop at one of these great lunch spots:


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Create in and around Williamsport!

Take a class together in Williamsport to get those creative juices flowing! In Williamsport, you can find classes at places like:

Where to eat in and around Williamsport?

After creating your masterpiece, head to one of these Williamsport restaurants, known for their innovative and creative dishes: 


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Get out that stress

Life have you both feeling stressed out? Relax together! From throwing axes to couples massages — Williamsport has it all! Here are a few of our favorites:

Where to eat in and around Williamsport?

You'll want a nice relaxed meal in and around Williamsport after getting all that stress out! Try a restaurant for a casual, unrushed meal to enjoy together.


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Enjoy your favorite attractions... without the kids!

You probably always have kids along when you visit some of Williamsport's best attractions. So leave the kids at home and get out to explore on your own — you might be surprised how you enjoy places in a new way when the kids aren't pulling you in different directions. Here are some of our favorite places to visit again ... without the kids!

Where to eat in Williamsport?

Have a great brunch in and around Williamsport before heading out to your favorite attraction! Some of our favorite spots for brunch in Williamsport are:

Looking for more Brunch Spots?  Check out this Guide to all things BRUNCH in and around Williamsport!


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Relive your early days 

Where was your first date in Williamsport? What did you love to do together when you were dating? Here are some of our favorite classic Williamsport spots that are great for reminiscing about those early days.

Where to eat in and around Williamsport?

If the restaurant you enjoyed on one of your first dates is still open in Williamsport head there! Some of the great longtime restaurants and bars in town we love: