10 Romantic Picnic Ideas to Spend a Beautiful Day Together

A bright and sunny day with just a hint of a cool breeze is the perfect time to plan a picnic. And if you can rope in your sweetheart too, you have all the makings of a romantic, picnic date. So whether you are lucky to live in a place with great climate or have been having a spell of unexpected good weather in your city, here are ten romantic picnic ideas to make the best of a beautiful day with your beloved.

1. Picnic in the local park
   
   Put together a picnic basket with a few sandwiches, a carton of juice, muffins or any other dessert that is lying in your kitchen. Then head for your favorite local park and enjoy doing things that are as romantic as totally free. Swing on the swing set and you will find it therapeutic and calming. Climb a tree or throw a Frisbee around to go back to the carefree days of childhood. Or feed the ducks in the pond and admire the view of the setting sun behind the trees.
   
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2. Picnic in the woods
   
   If you and your partner like biking, here is another great way to go on a romantic picnic. Take your bikes and set off for a lovely ride through the woods or the countryside. . Look for biking or walking trails outside the town which you can explore together. Also enquire beforehand about hiking gear and biking rentals and routes that you can take without entering private property or dangerous zones. Pack along a hamper with food and beverages and when you come upon a shady nook or an opening by a stream, you can take a break and lay out your picnic hamper.
    
3. A drive-along picnic
   
   On the other hand if you like to keep things less structured, take out the car and head for a long drive into the countryside.  Once you come upon a picturesque spot, stop the car, get out and help each other with some stretching exercises. Explore the countryside a bit before you return to your can and then munch on the sandwiches you may have packed before setting off. The whole experience will be a perfect way to get to know your partner amidst quiet and beautiful surroundings.
   
   
    
4. A day at the fair
   
   Sometimes though a person just likes to have fun. And what better way to do it than to set off for a fair and have a picnic there. During summers most cities and town can be found hosting country fairs and fetes. Unlike amusement parks which are not only expensive but also likely to bar outside food, such fairs are a good place to have a picnic date. When you have had your fill of sandwiches and people-watching, you or your partner can take a chance at shooting balloons or sample the local eats and drinks on offer.
    
5. Music and picnic
   
   Another variation on the above idea is to go for a picnic at  music festival or an open air cultural performance. Unlike a concert, most music festivals are easy on the pocket and feature an eclectic line-up which ensures that there is something to suit each person’s taste in music. If food is permitted from outside, take along a picnic basket with packed goodies or else make the most of cafes and food kiosks at the festival to fill up from within. Later into the evening you can even take your date to a café or a small diner for a light bite and some quiet romantic tète-a-tète.
    
6. Picnic at the zoo
   
   Yet another way of having a fun with your partner would be to spend a short afternoon at the zoo. This would make for a great picnic date idea but check beforehand if the zoo allows outside food or if it has a special area for picnics. Here you can stroll with your date hand in hand as you view interesting animals or watch them being fed or groomed; afterwards you can lay out your picnic hamper and enjoy the rest of the afternoon with your date Most big zoos in fact have special luncheon areas located in the most beautiful surroundings to offer a pleasant experience to its visitors.
    
7. A beach picnic
   
   What can be more romantic than having a picnic beside frolicking waves and working up a great tan in the bargain. If you are lucky enough to live in a seaside town, plan a picnic date at the beach. Throw in a blanket, beach umbrella and some sunscreen in the boot of your car and then head out to claim your place on the sand. Don’t forget to pack some sandwiches for lunch and brownies for dessert. If you wish to make the occasion extra special, bring some nicely chilled wine but ensure that you are not breaking any law that forbids alcohol on the beach. One of the common problems while picnicking at the beach is sand being blown into your food. To avoid this, pack finger foods that can be eaten out of Tupperware containers so that you can keep the food covered while eating. Then again if the sun is too harsh for you during the day, head to the beach at evening. Build a bonfire and roast marshmallows. Then get cozy with your date as you watch the moon rise gently above the waters.
    
8. Picnic in the snow
   
   This is a great picnic idea for those winter days when you are snowed in and yet don’t want to be shut indoors. Simply call up your partner and ask her/him to come over. In the meantime Pack a picnic basket with some hot cider, cocoa, coffee, tea, or mulled wine, along with a big container of hot soup. Don’t forget to pack in a waterproof blanket too. Once you are done, ask the neighborhood kids where they go tobogganing and as your partner arrives, head for the “slopes”. It will not only be great fun to go back to the games of childhood but can even be hugely romantic with both you and your partner frolicking in the snow together. Go sledding and build a snowman together. Take a break for munching on the sandwiches and slurp steaming coffee from a hot flask. If you are having a good time and wish to prolong the date, stop by a café for a hot cup of joe or some other warm beverage and you are sure to have the perfect ending to a most amazing afternoon.
    
9. At a historical place
   
   If you and your partner are interested in history, choose a venue for your picnic which has a landmark building or is famous for old architecture. Most such places have separate picnicking areas to minimize trash at protected sites. And once you are through with sight-seeing, you can lay out your picnic food and discuss what you visited.
    
10. Stay-in picnic
    
    You can enjoy a romantic picnic date with your beloved even on days when you don’t feel like stirring out of your house. If you have a garden, a patch of lawn or even a backyard, you and your partner can have a romantic night in the open, gazing at the stars or roasting marshmallows on a small bonfire. And should you happen to live in an apartment, make the most of your balcony or terrace. Put up a small tent there and switch off all your the lights. And then settle down with a glass of wine and gaze down at thousands of lights twinkling in the city below.