10 Memorial Day Weekend Date Ideas To Start Your Summer Off Right

Don't get me wrong, I love looking at my phone in an air-conditioned bar with fancy fruit drinks. Still, sometimes city life can start to wear you down. If you're looking to disconnect from your phone and to really tune in with nature and loved ones, going camping can be a super cheap and fun way to spend a long weekend.

If you always pass the same Korean restaurant on your way home from work, but never stop to go in, or if you've heard about a Russian bath spa in downtown and have been dying to visit, make a mini bucket-list of the things you've always wanted to do in your city and use Memorial Day weekend to knock them all off.

If you have access to the beach or a literal pool, soakin' up some real waves may be your speed. Yet, if you live far from the water and don't have a pool, having a pool-less pool party can be a super silly way to celebrate the weekend. Have your friends come over in bathing suits and make fun fruity drinks as you listen to beachy tunes.

Memorial Day Weekend can be a great time to go to a baseball game. Snag some day-of tickets in nosebleeds, and head to the ballpark for some hotdogs and peanuts. If there's no games happening near you, plan a pick-up game of Wiffle ball or kickball in the park with friends or family. Getting everyone outside and running around can be super fun way to spend the weekend.

Let's be real, Memorial Day weekend is a major time to travel, so hotels and inns are probably booked solid and flights may be super expensive. Not to worry! Hit the road with your boo and take a mini road trip, even just for the day. You may find a cute Airbnb or a small town you've never even heard of.

If you're feeling a little stir-crazy but it's too hot to be outside, going to a movie theater for an entire day can be a great way to spend Memorial Day weekend. You can bop into different movies or see the same flick three times in a row — all while enjoying some AC, icees, and Junior Mints.

These days you can't go too far without finding a local brewery. Going on a tour can be a super cool way to learn about how beer is made and to taste a bunch of different types of ales. If beer isn't your thing, visit a local winery or cider house. You'll meet some super knowledgeable people and learn more about fermentation than you ever thought possible.

Whatever you and your boo decide to do this weekend, turning your phones off for the whole three days can be a great way to live in the moment and to really connect. Whether you venture around the city looking for coffee instead of checking Yelp, or write a postcard to a friend instead of texting, going phoneless for the weekend is a great time to really be present with the people you're around.

Hit that fancy cheese shop and the farmers market with all the best produce, and host a fancy barbecue with local ingredients. You can make little signs about where all the food is from to educate your guests about the food in their city. Try new recipes and fun cocktails for an added layer of fun.

Memorial Day honors those who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It's a fitting tribute to spend the day volunteering with veterans. (Not sure where to get started? Check out these resources.) Giving back makes a real difference to your community, and the good vibes from your day will bring you and your partner even closer.

No matter what you're doing this Memorial Day Weekend, you are sure to have the best time. Spending three days with loved ones can be a totally fresh and fun way to start off the summer.