10 *hot* summer date ideas

Pontoon boat in crystal blue waters anchored close to the shore

Making waves and catching rays | Photo by @monomythism

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Summer loving had me a blast, summer loving happened so fast.

As these summer days drift into summer nights, we’ve got some fun date ideas for the one that you love to spice up the season. 🌶️

Rent a pontoon and picnic on Lake Jocassee

Friday-Sunday, $475-$500 for 8 hrs | ~1 hr from downtown Greenville

Lose yourself in Laser Days of Summer at Roper Mountain’s Planetarium

$8/person | ~15 min. from downtown Greenville

Dance under the stars to the music of local romantic Edwin McCain

$40/person | Peace Center Amphitheatre

Zip through the trees at Treetop Quest

$50/person | ~10 min. from downtown Greenville

Take your fur child to Bark in the Park

$9+/person | Fluor Field at the West End

Ride into the sunset (through a river) with Riverside Riding Stables

Call (820) 288-1302 for pricing | ~1 hr 20 min. from downtown Greenville

Share a Lady and the Tramp moment with a class at The Cook’s Station

Prices vary | The Cook’s Station, 515 Buncombe St.

Pick some local SC peaches and make a cobbler

Prices vary | 30 min.-2 hr 45 min. away from downtown Greenville

Take to the skies in a helicopter tour

$225+ for 3 passengers | Greenville Downtown Airport

Get messy with a pottery class at Hollowed Earth

$50/person | Hampton Station

Share this with your sugar boo and get to planning (and be sure to tag us in your pics if you go on one of these dates).

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