Thinking about a couple’s day trip somewhere near Greenville, SC? If you want to plan a dreamy day trip with your significant other this summer, we have many ideas for couples. We have put together a whole list of romantic day trip ideas! Whether you want to do something romantic, visit a new town, or have some adventure, our list will help you plan the perfect day trip.
Everyone needs some help enjoying adulting sometimes.
Check out our Ultimate Grown Up’s Guide to Greenville, SC
Day Trip Ideas for Couples Who Love the Outdoors
In Greenville, SC
Being romantic while doing outdoor activities is naturally easy and super budget-friendly. It’s pretty surreal for us when are walking around downtown without our kids in tow, we are actually able to stop and smell the flowers at Falls Park.
Have you been to Cancer Survivors Park? This park would be the perfect spot to enjoy a picnic with your sweetie! They are lots of open spaces, gorgeous gardens in bloom, and interesting statues to look at while feeding your relationship needs. You can also find dozens of gorgeous gardens throughout the Greenville area that make for a relaxing date.
Or how about a picnic at Paris Mountain, a bike ride thru the Lake Conestee Nature Park or a stroll along my personal favorite, the Swamp Rabbit Trail. You can even hit the hiking trails together or head to one of the nearby SC state parks for the day.
Drive a little further: Day Trips Ideas for Outdoorsy Couples A Few Hours From Greenville
KAG has some dedicated outdoorsy folks on staff, providing us with some great reviews of kayaking and waterfall viewing. Have you been to Sapphire Valley? Kristina swears this is the land of waterfalls!
And for even more adventure, we have our favorite swimming holes, places to go tubing, and places to go fishing. So pack a picnic, load up the car, and head out to take in some natural beauty with your significant other!
If you’re wanting to try out something romantic, Eden Farms in Pickens County offers trail horseback riding through the forest.
You should also check out the Sunflower Festival each June at Denver Downs and pair that with a day trip to Clemson, SC. There, you can visit the SC Botanical Garden and the Bob Campbell Geology Museum.
Maybe you’re wanting to spend the day kayaking and adventuring through Congaree National Park near Columbia, SC? What could be more magical?
Nature is naturally romantic!
Check out our guide to waterfalls near Greenville, SC where you can enjoy the view with your significant other.
Foodie and Art Day Dates
In Greenville, SC
We love our city and have a hard time keeping up with all the new restaurants in town! Now’s your chance to try that place you’ve been wanting to go to. How about that popular BBQ place in town?
Or, you can eat at one of the cool restaurants in West Village of Greenville and combine it with artist studio visits at Greenville Center for Creative Arts or art gallery visit at Art & Light Gallery?
Why not grab some delicious bar food while you catch some live music together and dance the night away?
Have someone else plan your date, try a guided tour while enjoying delicious food by Chef’s Table Culinary Tour and yes you need a day for the food tour!
Drive a little further: Foodie Day Trip Dates Within a Couple of Hours of Greenville, SC
Nothing beats a day trip for couples that involves delicious food. More food tours to check out on our list are Columbia’s COLA and Asheville Food Tours.
For some amazing vistas while dining, check out Restaurant 17 at Traveler’s Rest, lunch at the world-class Grove Park Inn in Asheville (be sure to check out their couples massage packages as well), or wine tasting at Victoria Valley Vineyards. We did this after a short hike at Table Rock, and it was a nice cap to our active day. Don’t forget to make reservations and request a table with a view.
Be a Tourist on Your Day Out
In Greenville
There’s nothing like being a tourist in your own town and looking at it with fresh eyes. How about a staycation? Or a day spent exploring Travelers Rest? Lots of creative dining and unique spots to see.
Not that we need to highlight it some more, but Greenville is pretty romantic! See our list of romantic dates and get to planning.
Drive a little further
If you’re looking for day trip ideas for couples that have a tourist vibe, there are plenty of options! Have you checked out the KAG travel page? It’s full of great ideas! Near the Upstate are towns waiting to be visited, antique shops to browse, bookstores to see, and historic sites to discover.
You’ll find all that and more in towns such as Fountain Inn, Flat Rock, Hendersonville, and Asheville. After all, the Biltmore Estate makes the ultimate day trip when a little romance is needed! You can even head over to the historic district of Downtown Asheville for lunch afterward.
Maybe you want to experience romance in a German-style village? Grab your Bierkrug and head to Helen, GA! Who knows, maybe your day trip will turn into an overnight trip at a romantic bed and breakfast.
Outings for the young at heart
Finally, sometimes we want to take a break from adulting and just want to relax and see a movie or play games and be the ones to claim and get the prizes!
In Greenville
Summer is a great time for a matinee movie. You could even take in an outdoor movie and bring along a picnic! Have you checked out the amusement center Spare Time? It would make the perfect post-movie spot! Main Event is also close by, and challenging each other at some arcade games is fun.
It may be pretty hot for a day on the golf course, but you can also stay cool while engaging in friendly competition at Top Golf Greenville.
If you’re looking for a local adventure, Flying Rabbit Adventures in Greenville is an awesome ropes course that would make a fantastic date idea.
Cozy up to your significant other for an outdoor movie this summer near Greenville, SC!
Drive a little further
Looking for something unique, how about trying out the Appalachian Pinball Museum in Hendersonville? Or if you’re really adventurous, spend a day at Carowinds in Charlotte. There is also the US National Whitewater Center in Charlotte that offers rafting, ziplining, and a ton of other outdoor sports that you can enjoy together. They regularly have live music, so pair that with your day trip date for some lovely quality time.
What is your favorite day trip to take with your significant other?
Looking for more day trip ideas?
Sometimes, a romantic day trip is in the cards for you and your partner. These romantic day trip ideas are exciting, relaxing, and just plain fun!
we LOVE Helen!