10 fun things for a couple to do together

Looking for something fun to do as a couple? You should be.

Keeping that spark in your marriage is important. How can you surprise your spouse with a fun thing to do?

Here are 10 ideas:

Take a class together at a local college
The choices are almost limitless. Maybe try cooking, water skiing, or french literature class. I heard a college in San Diego has an underwater basket weaving class (for real). Look into it. You may be surprised what the local colleges have to offer.

This could be your husband saying, "Would you like to put all your eggs in this one basket?"
The answer is "Never."

Dance Lessons
Whether it's ballroom, salsa, or hip hop, dancing is a lot of fun to do together. When is the last time you formed a hip-hop dance team with your spouse? I never have, and never will. If I did though I'd call it the "Jive Alive Dance Club of Orlando" also known as the JADCO. Admit it, there's something beyond romantic and awesome about the Tango.

Dates at new restaurants
Food, glorious food. Who doesn't like to eat? Some of you may be all like, "Food is just fuel." That's messed up. If you believe that, then I have some 87 octane for you. If not, open the phone book (old school google) and pick a place to go with your husband or wife.

Dates in fruit picking fields
These types of excursions are not only a memorable midday experience but they also provide a fantastic post-date snack. Add some chocolate to your freshly picked strawberries and watch out! It's sexy time.

Fly a kite and have a picnic
Two things that go well together. Sweatpants and a heater. Two things that don't. I bet you've never flown a kite together. Try mixing the kite with a bottle of red and tuna sandwiches and you have a picnic that would make Yogi Bear blush.

Lounge at an upscale pool
If you really want to make it honest, why not even get a room at the hotel that comes with the pool? Women love laying by the pool and baking. Tan skin is happy skin. Burnt skin is not. Use sunblock and if you get too hot, go in the pool.

Go for a drive
Anywhere. Through the country. In the city. Around a parking garage (wait, they charge, scratch that). Fill up the tank and get that motor and your mouth running.

Pick a TV show and make a running date to watch it together a few nights a week
This is a fun idea and easily accomplished via Netflix (who just raised their prices 60%, whatever!). You could go with Netflix or the DVD. I suggest any season of Star Trek, Family Ties or Knight Rider. Nothing says dating fun like the Hoff!

Visit the planetarium or a museum
Never stop learning. Or at least never stop thinking about learning someday. A local museum or science center gives you the chance to get to know your spouse's likes and dislikes even better. Imagine your wife's face on Christmas morning when you present her with a painting by her favorite artist, Picasso. Cheap!

Visit the local video arcade
Nothing brings out the child in you like acting like a child. Play some skee-ball or air hockey and the laughter will commence. After two hours, your husband's voice may even begin to crack again.

Got any fun couple ideas? Please share any or all thoughts in our comments section below.