You’re on your path to a healthy Valentine’s Day this year. If you’re doing well with your addiction recovery or you have a loved one in recovery, why not create a special Valentine’s Day to celebrate your love for each other and your loving treatment of yourself?
Here at Victory Addiction Recovery Center in Lafayette, LA, we know how important it is to celebrate both love and sobriety. To that end, we offer below some fun, sober dating activities near Lafayette, LA.
Making pottery can be a fun way to spend time with someone. It’s hands-on, it’s educational, and it results in an object you can take home to admire (or laugh at). You may want to check out Pottery Alley in Lafayette for a special night out. They have classes, workshops, and camps you can be a part of throughout the month.
Another fantastic way to spend at least a portion of the evening is enjoying the very best sweets. Having a cup of coffee and dessert can be a fantastic way to talk and unwind. For some of the best desserts, a quaint indoor and outdoor setting, and close access to Parc Lafayette, check out Indulge.
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be a single day out on the town. Make a longer time commitment to an activity that will help you grow close to your loved one. Dance classes can provide you with a way to get out and have some fun with each other for several weeks. Glide Studios in Lafayette’s downtown area offers a fantastic assortment of options for beginners.
There are many bed and breakfast locations in New Orleans that make for a fun weekend getaway. Check out Place D’Armes Hotel, one of the most impressive locations right in the heart of the city. You may even get to explore the Garden District on a carriage ride.
For those who want a challenge, check out the escape rooms in Lafayette that make for some of the most interesting nights out. Escape rooms don’t have to be stressful–they’re fun even if you don’t make it out in time. A good option is the Escape Room Lafayette located on Congress Street.
If you like to learn and want to do something more meaningful during this time out, check out some of the museums and cultural locations in the city that you may not have visited in a while. This can make for a nice evening out, especially coupled with a good meal. The Lafayette Science Museum always has new exhibits to offer. Explore art at the Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum. Step back in time through the Acadian Cultural Center for its inspiring exhibits.
There’s nothing like spending time outdoors trekking up a hilly pathway or just marveling at the sunset. The Acadiana Park Nature Station is a good place to start. You can also canoe down the waterway if you come early enough in the day.
Sober dating can be more enjoyable than you may have thought. Get creative and look until you find the right fit for you and your date.