Tried And Tested: These Are The Top 12 Most Unique Date Destinations In NYC

From a retro drive-in movie theater with breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline to a sweaty, intense bootcamp style workout, here are some of the most unique date ideas in NYC.

1. Laugh out loud nonstop at BATSU!

Batsu game is a style of comedy in Japan where comedians compete in challenges of all kinds with the losers receiving a punishment. BATSU! NYC brings this comedy style to New York City at a speakeasy Japanese restaurant in East Village. During the hilarious, rowdy 2.5-hour show, the audience (some of whom will get a chance to be on the show) will delight in comedians performing ridiculous acts to avoid electric shocks, paintballs, and many more jaw-dropping punishments.

2. Scale the wall at The Cliffs rock climbing gym

Challenge yourself and climb to the top (literally) at The Cliffs rock climbing gym. Boasting multiple locations, including the newest spot in Gowanus, The Cliffs offers bouldering and belaying experiences. If you are new to climbing, the Learn to Climb package, which includes two classes and 1 month of unlimited climbing and rental gear, is perfect for you.

3. Movie with a view at Skyline Drive-In

Located in Greenpoint along the East River, Skyline Drive-In is a unique drive-in theater with a breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. Watch new releases as well as classic favorites at the venue - if you don't have a car, that's no problem. Skyline Drive-In also offers seatings for those who'd like to watch the movie outdoors.

4. Special Ops at The Escape Game

You have 60 minutes to uncover the truth at this exhilarating escape room experience at The Escape Game. The premise is simple -- you are a special ops agent on covert investigations across the globe. This mission lands you in a spice market with an unexpected discovery, and you’re left to combat an international crisis that threatens the state of the world. You’ll need to harness all your tactical skills and training if you’re ever going to put a stop to this global catastrophe. Can you do it?

5. Get sweaty at Tone House

Notorious for being the "hardest workout class in NYC," the infamous Tone House is not for the faint-hearted. Tone House is the premiere, athletic-based, Strength and Conditioning training facility aimed at unleashing the inner athlete in everyone. Sessions are team-oriented, competitive, fun, and supportive, guaranteeing optimal fitness results. Whether you’re an elite athlete, or just want to train like one, Tone House’s goal is to bring sports conditioning workouts to the mainstream and help individuals improve their mental and physical health and become better overall athletes and people.

6. Unleash your inner chef at CocuSocial Cooking Classes

CocuSocial’s New York City cooking classes are the perfect idea for a night out. Get connected with local chefs and restaurants across the city for a lively and social culinary experience. Slice and dice as you spice things up with the beau with classes ranging from fresh handmade pasta to hand-rolled sushi.

7. Sugar Rush at Exit Escape Room

Test your senses at Sugar Rush! Imagine that you are a participant in the great NYC cupcake challenge, but as the timer starts you realize that your biggest competitors have hidden all the tools and ingredients and locked you inside in order to sabotage your chances of beating them. Can you manage to find everything you need and get the cupcakes ready on time? Sugar Rush is a super fun and interactive escape game, full of sweet surprises, with puzzles that put all your senses to work.

8. Experience a new reality at VR World NYC

VR World was founded in 2017 to create New York's first and only venue that blends emerging mixed reality technologies with art, film, gaming and nightlife through a tightly curated and personalized experience. Play different games (fighting zombies, slaying dragons, shooting arrows at monsters) and experience virtual reality at a whole new level.

9. Make a sweet visit to the Museum of Ice Cream

Are you ready to rediscover the kid in you? At the Museum of ice cream, you can learn all about ice cream and its history, play in the world famous sprinkle pool and slide down NYC's highest indoor slide, and eat as many ice cream treats as you want. What's not to love about that?

10. Carbon: 3708 at Mission Escape Games

Experience the most thrilling and high tech escape room in NYC. Here is your mission: you and your team have to infiltrate the headquarters of an evil corporation who is trying to take control of humanity and destroy the data stored inside. Hurry and prevent the takeover of humanity before time runs out.

11. Dinner and Magic at A Taste of Magic

Combine two of the things we love most - fine food and great closeup entertainment - at A Taste of Magic. The magic performances are set in some of the finest restaurants in NYC. Between each course, you will be entranced by world class entertainers who will astound and delight you with a closeup magic show right at your table. There is no better way to experience magic in New York City.

12. Immersive augmented reality journey through planet earth at Arcadia Earth

Arcadia Earth is a large scale multi-sensorial journey through underwater worlds, fantasy lands, and inspirational art installations. These experiences are designed t reimagine the way we address the most pressing environmental issues of our time. Each exhibition is brought to life through immersive technology, animated by augmented reality, virtual reality, projection mapping, and interactive environments where visitors will learn how their small lifestyle changes will impact the future of our planet.