Long Island has cold yet glorious winters. Every frost-sparkling day is an opportunity to get closer to your special someone, from cuddling by a cozy fire to exploring new experiences in the city. If you’re looking for exciting new date ideas on Long Island to delight your beloved, we’ve got you covered. As fellow Long Islanders, we know how to make the day special with unique experiences up and down the island we call home.
Check out these 11 winter date ideas on Long Island that will put the sparkle in your partner’s eyes as you share new experiences that go above and beyond cozy movies at home.
1. Hike to the Lighthouse on Fire Island
Hiking tops our list of date ideas on Long Island, and the Fire Island lighthouse is the perfect destination. A local icon and legend, it’s one of the things people envision when they think of Long Island. The first lighthouse was built in 1826, and its tower was built in 1857. However, only a few stones remain of that structure, and the one we see today was built in the 1980s. This important slice of history also provides a breathtaking outdoor hike and a rewarding exploration of a modern working lighthouse at the end. So, if your beloved enjoys a winter hike, head to this iconic point together.
2. Timeless Speakeasy Date
The roaring 20s are all the rage this year, so put on your best 20s finery and take your partner on a Speakeasy date! The best place in Long Island is Charlotte’s Speakeasy, located below an old-timey ice cream shop where you can drink in recreated prohibition-era style as if you were part of the trendy underground that was living it up a century ago.
3. Couple’s Spa Day
Looking for a little luxury? A couple’s spa day is next on our list of winter date ideas on Long Island. You and your partner can steam in a sauna, get massages, and swim in heated pools. You can also sip luxurious hot cocoa by a roaring fire in fluffy bathrobes. Everyone loves to be pampered, and it’s more fun to do it as a couple.
4. Spyscape Adventure Date
Spyscape is also a unique venue to play spy games, train to become super spies, and tour the historical museum. You can dodge lasers, solve mysteries, and have a blast on this unique adventure date that isn’t your average escape room or mystery dinner.
5. Share a Sled Down a Snowy Hill
Everyone also loves sledding, and in Long Island, the snows are deep enough to get a good run down the right hill. So, pick up a sled big enough for two, hold on tight to each other (and the sled), and make some unforgettable snowy memories!
6. Take Arts and Crafting Classes Together
Next on our list of winter date ideas on Long Island is taking crafting classes together. You will find unique little crafting studios all over the island where you can take lessons with your partner. Learn to throw pots (spin clay pots on a wheel), blow glass, paint, knit, cook, or whatever else would delight you both to learn side by side.
7. Tour the Vanderbilt Museum & Planetarium
Long Island’s museums also make a perfect winter date spot, offering warmth and engaging exhibits for a cozy indoor experience. But our best museum by far is the Vanderbilt Museum & Planetarium. It offers beautiful décor, unique gardens, and a breathtaking planetarium show to conclude your visit.
8. Visit the Idyllic Village of Greenport
Looking for all-day charm, shopping, and seafood? Visit Greenport Village, home to a charming seaside shopping area that beautifully captures the essence of a bygone era. Walk hand-in-hand down the cheerful streets, eat seafood with a glorious ocean view, and shop for trinkets on your relaxing all-day date.
9. Luxurious Hotel Staycation
Our list of winter date ideas on Long Island also involves luxurious staycations, but they don’t always have to be at home. Book a night or two at a luxurious hotel and get ready to be pampered. You can also book a shared spa treatment, order room service, and take the weekend to immerse yourselves in the luxury of each other’s company.
10. Christmas Angel Shopping Date
If you’re passionate about charity, consider taking your date to a location with a Salvation Army Angel Tree. You can each pick an angel and fulfill a child’s Christmas wish with a day of philanthropic shopping. Fill your hearts together by making Christmas for children in need.
11. Lively Dinner at KPacho
A lively dinner is the last entry on our list of winter date ideas on Long Island. So, take your special someone to a beautiful place with delicious food and an amazing vibe. KPacho is one of the top Mexican restaurants on Long Island, with live music, gorgeous dining spaces, and a unique blend of eclectic yet luxurious decor. From our expert bartenders to the stunning fresh dishes, you’ll have a great time together and dance the night away after an amazing dinner.
Winter Romance on Long Island
Planning the perfect winter date is all about opportunities to delight your partner with new experiences. Join us at KPacho for a special winter date night, whether we’re the highlight of your evening or the perfect dinner spot after a day of exploring and adventures.