Whether you’re riding solo for Valentine’s Day or need a self-care day any time of the year, we have some ideas to treat yourself.
I asked my Instagram followers what they do when they want a solo date night – or day – in the Akron area. And they came through! I divided their ideas into categories, with the last one being suggestions with multiple stops. Make a whole day of your solo date! You deserve it.
Here are some unique date ideas for those who are single or just want some alone time.
Arts & Culture
- Get crafty at Street Craftery or All Fired Up
- Explore Summit Artspace
- Visit a museum like Center for the History of Psychology or Perkins Stone Mansion
- Take a cooking class at Marie’s Patisserie, Let’s Grow Akron or The Cucina at Gervasi Vineyard
- See a movie at a local theater like Highland Square Theatre, The Nightlight or Linda Theatre
- See a live show or performance at a theater, like Weathervane Playhouse, Goodyear Theater or The Knight Stage
- Enjoy a live performance from the Akron Symphony Orchestra
Restaurants & Drinks
- Local coffee shops – treat yourself to a fancier-than-usual coffee
- Get a sweet treat at a local bakery like Sweet Mary’s (Downtown Akron) or Oh So Sweet (Cuyahoga Falls)
- “Sit at the bar at Wise Guys Lounge and Grill. Great food. Great vibes.” – @megandelongg
- “Going to a coffee shop or bar (Portal West or Hop House) to read, write or journal!” – @kcyacezko6
- “Obviously Good Company – sit at the bar with a book and eatttt” – @heidimrolf
Shopping
- Go thrift shopping at American Cancer Society Discovery Shop or the Goodwill on Waterloo Rd.
- Walk around your favorite store or boutique
- Shop at Northside Marketplace then enjoy lunch there
- Shop at neighboring stores Gypsy Grace & the Vintage Goat and leaf
Outdoor Adventures
- Walk around a neighborhood, like Highland Square
- Go for a bike ride on the Freedom Trail, Middlebury Run, Rubber City Heritage Trail or any other flat trail
- Learn something new at a Summit Metro Parks program
- “Drive to one of the bike train stops, bike to Peninsula and go to Fishers, and then ride the train back” – @heidimrolf
- Rent an electric bike from Outspoken E-Bike Rentals
Experiences
- Pet the dogs and cats at One of a Kind Pets
- Visit the Akron Zoo
- Enjoy a epsom salt float at Marigold Wellness
- Work out your feelings at Akron Break Room
- Volunteer with a local nonprofit, such as Akron Canton Regional Foodbank
- Go to a sports game featuring Akron Zips, Akron RubberDucks, Akron Roller Derby
Make a Day of It
- “Fancy lunch, mani/pedi, uninterrupted bookstore browsing!” – @brittanynader
- “Booking massages for myself, buy myself flowers, cook myself any meal.” – @christybolingbroke
- “Take myself to Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens and Diamond Deli and drool over the DD boys” – @heidimrolf
- “Hike in Hampton Hills Metro Park. Sit at the bar at Mustard Seed for fries and a cocktail.” – @redarrowmeg
- “I took Greyhound to Cleveland and scootered around. Read books in coffee shops and breweries.” – @sarbizzle
- “I love taking myself to the library and then getting hot cocoa and reading at Angel Falls!” – @soni_begoni
Treat Yourself!
You don’t have to wait until Valentine’s Day to spend some time focusing on you and your interests. So slow down and have some fun. And if you share your adventures on social media, be sure to tag @everydayakron and use #everydayakron.
Looking for date night ideas for your and your significant other? Check our our blog post “Brittany Bailey’s Unofficial Top 3 Date Night Spots in Akron.”
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