50 Bucket List Ideas for Couples

Building a life with the person you love is one of the most rewarding experiences. No matter how long you’ve been together, it’s important to keep the flame of your relationship burning by creating unforgettable memories.

One of the most enjoyable ways to do this is by making a bucket list of activities to do as a couple. This list is your chance to check off items you’ve both been dreaming of doing. So, here are 50 couple bucket list ideas you can start with.

Activities for Your Couple Bucket List

01. Take a road trip across your country
Hit the road and explore somewhere new together. Pack your bags, hop in the car, and drive to a place neither of you has ever been before.

2. Watch the sunrise from a mountain peak
Wake up early one morning and climb to the top of a mountain to watch the sunrise. The feeling you get when watching the sunrise with the person you love is indescribable.

3. Take a cooking class together
Sign up for a cooking class to learn how to make new dishes. You can make pasta, sushi, Mexican food, or even gourmet desserts together.

4. Go camping under the stars
Pack a tent and some sleeping bags, and hit the road for some camping in the wilderness. There’s nothing quite like spending the night under the stars with your partner.

5. Plan a staycation and enjoy local attractions
Plan a weekend getaway at home and explore local attractions you haven’t seen yet.

List of couples bucket lists

Learn to dance
Take a dance class together and master the moves of your favorite dances like salsa or ballroom.
Volunteer together
Volunteering is a great way to make a positive impact in the world while also growing closer together.
Take a hot air balloon ride
Fly high above the ground and take in some gorgeous views from a hot air balloon basket. It’s a unique and romantic way to experience the world from a new perspective.
Go wine tasting at a vineyard
Visit a vineyard or winery and sample some delicious wines. Learn more about the wine-making process and have a lot of fun while doing it.
Run a 5K or charity race together
Get active and do some good in the world by running a 5K or another charity race together.
Take a dance class
Sign up for a dance class and dance your way to a stronger connection. You can take a traditional dance class or even a TikTok dance challenge.
Have a picnic in a park
Pack a basket full of your favorite foods and a blanket, and enjoy a lovely day together in the park.
Visit a new country
Travel to a foreign country you’ve never been to before. Whether it’s a weekend or a weeklong trip, exploring a new place together will make for some special memories.
Take a pottery class
Sign up for a pottery class and learn how to make some beautiful pieces of art out of clay. Not only is it a fun activity to do together, but you also get to keep what you make.
Go horseback riding
Ride horses on the beach, in the mountains, or in the forest. Horseback riding is a romantic activity that’s also an adventurous way to explore nature.
Go on a road trip to a new city
Pick a nearby city and plan a weekend trip to explore it. Go sightseeing and sample local cuisine.
Watch a movie in a drive-in theater
Go watch a film at a drive-in theater for a romantic night under the stars. Grab some blankets, snacks, and curl up together in your car to enjoy a classic night out.
Take a cooking class in a different culture
Try your hand at cooking a variety of dishes from around the world by taking cooking classes in new cultures. From Thai cooking to French cuisine, you can learn to make a wide variety of dishes.
Create a photo book of your favorite memories
Gather up your favorite photos from trips, celebrations, and day-to-day moments. Put them in a scrapbook or photo album and remember the good times.
Stay in a luxury hotel for a night
Pack up and stay in a fancy hotel for a night. Dress up, eat some fancy food, and enjoy all the amenities.
Have a spa day together
Book a spa day and get some pampering together. Schedule a couples’ massage, soak in a hot tub, and enjoy some downtime.
Go on a bike ride through a scenic route
Rent a couple of bikes and take a ride along the beach, through the mountains, or somewhere else. Cycling is a great way to get active and see new places.
Take a photography class together
Learn to take beautiful photos and capture precious moments together. You’ll be able to take great photos on your travels and create new memories as a couple.
Go whale watching
Book a trip out to the coast and take the opportunity to spot some whales.
Take a yoga or meditation retreat
Book a weekend getaway at a yoga or meditation retreat to connect with each other on a deeper level. Practicing mindfulness and relaxation is a great way to rejuvenate.
Build a DIY project together
Work on a home project together. It can be anything from building furniture to painting a room or gardening.
Go stargazing at a remote location
Escape the city and drive to a remote location for some stargazing. Lay on a blanket, watch shooting stars, and gaze up at the night sky.
Do a scavenger hunt
Create a scavenger hunt list and challenge each other to see who can find the most things.
Try a new sport together
Pick a new sport you’ve both never tried and give it a go. You can paddleboard, rock climb, ice skate, or anything else you both would enjoy.
Take a weekend cooking class in Italy or France
Travel to Italy or France and learn how to make traditional recipes from local chefs.
Go to a comedy show
Laugh with each other by going to a comedy show. Book a ticket to a local club and share a good laugh with your partner.
Take a scenic train ride
Jump on a train and enjoy the view as it passes through beautiful scenery. The Swiss Alps, the Canadian Rockies, or even a hot air balloon in Cappadocia are all great bucket list items.
Visit a famous landmark
Visit the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, or the Colosseum. A bucket list trip is the perfect excuse to tick off some of these famous landmarks.
Go to a concert or music festival
Attend a live music event to sing, dance, and have fun together.
Go to a theme park
Enjoy the rides with your partner and have a blast like you did as a kid.
Create a couples’ bucket list jar
Write down all of your dreams and goals on slips of paper. Place them into a jar and pull them out whenever you want to do something fun together.
Go on a boat ride at sunset
Watching the sunset from a boat is extremely romantic. Get out on a sailboat or even a luxury yacht, and let the magic take over.
Try glamping
If camping doesn’t appeal to you, try glamping instead. Glamping means you get to enjoy all of the same nature and activities of camping, but with all the comforts of a luxury hotel, including a comfy bed and delicious food. Some glamping sites even provide private baths.
Take a pottery or art class
Get creative and take a pottery or painting class. Make a beautiful vase or a landscape painting and then display it together.
Learn a new language together
Challenge each other and learn a new language together.
Have a beach day
Go on a long walk on the beach, collect seashells, swim in the ocean, and sunbathe.
Go on a food tour
Travel to a new city and take a food tour. Enjoy all kinds of tasty treats from street food to fine dining.
Attend a sports game
Book a ticket and see a sports game together.
Go ice skating
Go ice skating in the winter or at an indoor rink. It’s a cute and fun way to be active together.
Write a love letter to each other
Write down your true feelings for each other and exchange love letters.
Try an extreme sport
Skydiving, bungee jumping, and zip-lining are just a few extreme sports that can bring you even closer together.
Go on a road trip with no destination in mind
Pick a direction, hop in the car, and see where the journey takes you. Stop wherever you like, and have fun with the adventure.
Go to a mystery dinner theater
Take a trip out to a mystery dinner theater and try to solve the case.
Go to a haunted house
Take a spooky trip out to a haunted house or a ghost tour and hold each other tight.
Start a garden together
Plant some flowers, herbs, or vegetables and tend to a garden as a couple. It’s a calming and rewarding experience that will give you something to nurture together.

More Adventures for Two

There are hundreds of more experiences that couples can enjoy together, so these 100 items should only be the start of your adventures. Whether it’s romantic getaways or adventurous experiences, the important thing is that you are spending quality time with each other. Laugh, have fun, and make memories you’ll never forget.

Building a bucket list of experiences for you and your partner is a great way to make time for each other. A lot of us have hectic work schedules, and this can put a lot of strain on a relationship. But if you have a list of things to do together, it gives you the opportunity to make time for each other.

Life as a couple is an adventure in itself. Exploring the world, making memories, and supporting each other through good times and bad is a beautiful experience. A bucket list will give you a chance to make your life as a couple even more special. So start ticking off items and begin your next adventure today!

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Onwe Damian Chukwuemeka is a relationship and self-improvement coach, as well as a final-year law student at the University of Calabar, Nigeria. He has distinguished himself in leadership and service, and has held key positions such as Deputy Director of Public Prosecution in the Students’ Union Government and Justice of the Malabor High Court, University of Calabar, Nigeria. Learn more about him

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