Without a doubt, fall is arguably the most incredible of the four seasons. With just a tinge of crispness in the air, the changing leaves decking the trees out in their finest hues of red and orange, and the smoky scent of fires setting the mood, there’s no better place to enjoy the cooler months of Virginia than right here in Charlottesville. Of course, the smell of cozy fires isn’t the only thing in the air in the autumn: fall is the best time of year for romantics, making love as ubiquitous as pumpkin-spice everything.

Whether you’re looking to execute a flawless first date, or you’ve been with your special someone for many years already, this time of year is the perfect chance to show your date a good time with these seasonal date ideas. If you’re looking something fun to do this fall here in Charlottesville, then why not give one of these five date suggestions a go?