The Perfect Creative Date in Charlotte.

Ah, Charlotte, NC. The Paris of North Carolina, some say. It’s a city renowned for its easy to find romantic nights out.

- No one

Ok, the city isn’t the easiest place to find a romantic night out. How many times can you go to Paddywax? Is and escape room really going to bring you two closer together? Your partner wants you to get creative though, so you’ve got to find something.

Well you’ve come to the right place, my friend.

Stop number one: Snag a table at Ever Andalo.

This cozy Italian gem reserves a good portion of their dining room for walk in traffic, so whether you plan ahead and get a reservation, or if you’re feeling more adventurous, this is the place you want for your next night out. Pro-tip: The olive oil flight is not to be missed, and it is a really amazing experience with that focaccia. Also, the spaghetti alla nerano is a perfectly cozy dish as the weather starts to cool down. Must try.

Stop Number two: Splatter Charlotte for the best date activity in Charlotte.

Couple hitting their best model poses while on a date a Splatter Charlotte making their own artwork together.

Get creative (and maybe a little messy) in our one-of-a-kind art studio that is sure to make your partner say, “How did you find this place?” Make a piece of art that will last forever. It’s reservation only, so make sure you make your plans in advance.

The music is customized to your preferences for your session, so you get to jam to your personally crafted playlist. Want us to surprise your partner and play your wedding song? Let’s make some magic like we did in this video below.

Couple is surprised with their wedding song at Splatter Charlotte during their painting session and they start dancing together.

The instructor takes pictures and videos of the entire session, so you get to just be in the moment. Slow-motion video, timelapses, portrait photography, all of it done with your phone. Does your partner make content? This is the perfect way to get them all the videos they need, but you two still get to spend time together not on your phones. What’s better than that?

A couple deliberates over the direction to take their artwork that they are making together.

It’s BYOB, so snag a bottle of wine from Rhino Market across the street and make it a party.

Your artwork gets delivered once it’s fully dry, so you don’t get wet paint in your car. Give your address in your reservation and it will be delivered within the next week by hand right to your front door.

It’s perfect for the person who likes experiences more than they like things, but also still kind of likes things. Make a one-of-a-kind work of art, no artistic skills required. You show up, paint, drink (if you’d like) and then in a week you have your masterpiece back to your front door.

STOP number three: Grab a cute little scoop at seemingly overzealous

A fantastic spot for a little sweet treat at the end of the evening. Plus, it’s dairy and gluten free, so even your partner with dietary restrictions can enjoy it. The place is super fun, and when they give you your spoon for your ice cream, they say, “Big spoon or little spoon?” and hold out two different sizes. Always a way to have a little fun with your person. Grab a scoop, grab a booth, and stare into each other’s eyes as you round out the perfect date night in Charlotte.

Have any suggestions as to where else you’d go for a date night? Let us know in the comments!