The Fargo-Moorhead area is home to plenty of great attractions if you and your significant other are seeking something to do besides the typical dinner and a movie. The FM area offers plenty of options without breaking the bank. Here are eight great date ideas for you and your better half.

1. The Fargo Theater: Constructed in 1926, the Fargo Theatre on Broadway is a great spot for a date if you and your special someone have a passion for the arts. The theater plays indie movies daily, and occasionally has more mainstream offerings. Additionally, the Fargo Theatre hosts live events and shows. For a list of upcoming events, visit fargotheatre.org/events.
2. The Fargo Escape Room: Offering customers “an escape from the ordinary date night,” the Fargo Escape Room is an adventurous option for couples seeking excitement. Starting at $28, the objective is simple: to escape the room. Participants are put into a room with only a few clues and must get out in the 60-minute time frame. To offer new challenges, the Fargo Escape Room is always designing new rooms to stump participants. Book your spot in the escape room today at fargoescaperoom.com.
3. Moorhead Dairy Queen: Since 1949, the Moorhead Dairy Queen has been serving their special menu items. Because they franchised with Dairy Queen under an old contract, the Moorhead DQ is able to serve specialty menu items in addition to DQ’s standard fare. It is one of a handful of Dairy Queen’s in the nation that is able to do so. Be sure to try out the monkey tails, ice cream cupcakes and hot foods the Moorhead Dairy Queen has to offer.
4. Newman Outdoor Field: The baseball stadium located adjacent to NDSU’s campus is home to the Bison baseball team and the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks of the American Association. The ballpark is a great spot for couples who not only love America’s pastime, but also like to enjoy time outdoors in the warm weather. Admission to NDSU’s home games is free for students, and tickets to a RedHawks game begin at just $5.
5. Twenty Below Coffee Co.: Twenty Below Coffee is a relaxing spot for couples to hang out, study or just enjoy a beverage. The coffee shop offers a variety of seasonal brews and baked goods. There are also stacks of board games to play. For coffee addicted couples, Twenty Below Coffee is one of the best cafés in the FM area.
6. Trivia Night at Herd and Horns and Pounds: If you and your lover binge watch Jeopardy instead of Netflix, trivia night is the spot for you. Every Tuesday, Herd and Horns hosts a trivia night, asking a wide variety of general knowledge questions. To go along with the trivia, H&H has their affordable menu of delicious meals as well. On Wednesdays, head to Pounds on 1st Ave. for burgers and themed trivia nights.
7. Kroll’s Diner: The college hot spot attracts students from all of Fargo-Moorhead’s three colleges, and for good reason. On Mondays, Kroll’s hosts their renowned “Shakey Mondays,” where diners can order buy one get one milkshakes. Additionally, from Monday through Thursday from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. appetizers are half off. For nocturnal couples, Kroll’s is a must-visit eatery.
8. The Bowler: The Bowler is one of the best places to bowl for college students. Mondays through Thursdays from 9 p.m. to midnight, students bowl for free just by showing their student IDs. The Bowler also has more than just bowling, hosting a variety of events like karaoke, poker and a trivia night of their own. The Bowler can provide couples with hours of entertainment and recreation, all under one roof. Check out thebowlerfargo.com/calendar for a list of their full events.

With loads of recreational and gastronomical options, the Fargo-Moorhead area is fantastic for couples looking for a break from the monotony.