Building trust in a relationship is crucial, and with Valentine’s Day coming up, planning an adventure that puts that trust to the test–and even strengthens it–is a great date idea for you and your special someone. Here are a few activities that rely on you and your partner trusting one another.
ROCK CLIMBING
While Louisiana isn’t known for rock climbing, there are climbing gyms that will help your relationship reach new heights. Climbing requires trust and communication–two qualities necessary for every relationship. Suit up and work together to reach the top on your next date night at these locations.
BREC Rock Wall (under refurbishment)
7122 Perkins Rd., Baton Rouge
brec.org
LSU University Recreation Climbing Area
102 Student Rec Complex, Baton Rouge
lsu.edu/urec
Uptown Climbing
10505 Coursey Blvd., Baton Rouge
uptownclimbing.com
Urban Air Adventure Park
170 Bass Pro Blvd., Denham Springs
urbanair.com
New Orleans Boulder Lounge
2360 Saint Claude Ave., New Orleans
climbnobl.com
EXERCISING
Having a workout buddy join you for gym time often encourages you to push yourself that extra step. You also need someone to trust to make sure you’re taking enough water breaks, not overdoing it, and practicing proper form. Who better to help you with these things than your special someone? Choose a gym you’re most comfortable with, or head outdoors to do some simple exercises to get the blood flowing.
ZIPLINING
Zipline courses are perfect team-building exercises. You and your special someone can also take advantage of them and work together to complete a course, all while enjoying an outdoor adventure. Enjoy the fresh air while bonding with your person at these fun areas.
Magnolia Ridge Adventure Park
11342 LA-955 E, Ethel
magnoliaridgepark.com
Zip NOLA
301 Peavine Rd., Laplace
zipnola.com
KAYAKING & PADDLING
Explore the Louisianian waters with your special someone. Take in breathtaking views aboard a YOLO board, or work together to paddle your way through. Whichever method you choose, you can guarantee the two of you will come out stronger than before.
Bayou Manchac Park
19010 Old Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge
brec.org
Cajun Tubing & Kayaking
32625 Louisiana Hwy. 1019, Denham Springs
cajuntubing.com
Greenwood Community Park
13350 Hwy. 19, Baton Rouge
brec.org
Milford Wampold Memorial Park
901 Stanford Ave., Baton Rouge
brec.org
Tickfaw State Park
27225 Patterson Rd., Springfield
lastateparks.com
COMPLETING AN ESCAPE ROOM
Escape rooms are all about teamwork, and there’s no better way to test your trusty partner than by getting locked in a room together and relying on them to get you out. While many rooms do require at least four participants, you and your partner can join another party, or make it a double date with another couple.
13th Gate Escape
800 St. Philip St., Baton Rouge
13thgateescape.com
Sequestered Escape Room Adventures
5525 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Baton Rouge
sequesteredescape.com/
Escape Whiz
13731 Florida Blvd., Livingston
escapewhiz.com
The Escape Warehouse
400 SW Railroad Ave., Ponchatoula
theescapewarehouse.com
Club Carré
830 Union St., New Orleans
2712 Athania Pkwy., Metairie
cluecarre.com
Escapology
3025 Pinnacle Pkwy., Covington
escapology.com
PLAYING TENNIS OR PICKLEBALL
Play doubles with your special someone, or raise the stakes and face off one another. Tennis and pickleball are two sports that encourage you to work together to win the game (if you’re teamed up together) and they push you to reach new athletic heights, especially if you’re the competitive type. Baton Rouge has a plethora of courts for you to enjoy, all you have to do is pick up your racket and go.
