Cupid's Pulse Article: Dating Advice: Get Inspired by Childhood FunCupid's Pulse Article: Dating Advice: Get Inspired by Childhood Fun

By Brooke Crawford

It’s easy to get bogged down with your school work or job and other adult responsibilities, but sometimes, you need to embrace your inner kid and let loose. Luckily, Cupid is here to help with these fun date ideas! Whether you are a busy college student, a mom of two, or an account executive, follow our dating advice and get inspired by childhood fun.

Follow This Dating Advice and Visit Historical Coney Island

Located in the borough of Brooklyn, Coney Island is host to two amusement parks, Luna Park and Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park, as well as rides not associated with the parks. The Wonder Wheel was built in 1918, has stationary and rocking cars, and is illuminated at night by neon tubes. Built in 1927 with an 85-foot drop, the Cyclone is one of the oldest wooden roller coasters in the United States. To top it off, the Thunderbolt was recently built and includes a 90-degree vertical drop followed by a 100-foot loop. If you’re looking for more relaxed activities on this weekend date idea, there are multiple tossing and shooting games as well as a carousel and circus sideshows. This historical location is the perfect place to put this dating advice into action!

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Another way to enjoy this date idea filled with childhood fun is to go on a scavenger hunt. There are endless organizations and groups that organize monthly get-togethers. The popular website Meet Up maintains a vibrant New York group that hosts an underground scavenger hunt throughout the subway system. Teams meet at a particular subway stop and begin the hunt for various subway items along the system. Additionally, Stray Boots organizes pre-arranged private, corporate, individual and group quests in over 40 different cities. You even have the option to organize a scavenger hunt with other couples. A scavenger hunt can get the adrenaline pumping and help you grow closer while working to win.

Take This Date Idea to the Happiest Place on Earth

Orlando, Florida is host to one of the happiest places on Earth: Disney World. Home to four theme parks, two water parks, 24 themed hotels, many golf courses, and downtown Disney, it hosts millions of people a year. Themed ride, cultured foods, and exotic animals make for an extra special date idea. If you truly want to embrace your inner kid, it’s the place to go. Who knows — you may even see a celebrity wedding during your visit!

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Every couple can benefit from some child’s play. From the Big Apple to the Sunshine State, there are plenty of activities that spark your favorite childhood memories. Remember that dating is always a fun-filled adventure with the right person!

How do you embrace your inner kid on date night? Share with us in the comments below!