$20 Date Nights in Cincinnati

Don't Let the Recession Ruin a Great Date in Cincinnati!

Emily Harmon
With the economy squeezing our pocketbooks tighter than ever, finding a fun date night for less than $20 is more important than ever, yet seems more difficult than ever too. If you live in the Cincinnati area, you're in luck. There are some great options for date nights for less than $20 in the Cincinnati area. Check out these three options for great date nights in Cincinnati for under twenty bucks.

Eden Park Excitement. This romantic date night for under $20 in Cincinnati starts out by visiting the Krohn Conservatory at Eden Park. The Krohn Conservatory is a beautiful greenhouse full of exotic plants and flowers. After visiting Krohn Conservatory this cheap date night moves down to the beautiful Eden Park reflecting pool. Here you can have a romantic picnic overlooking the reflecting pool and the Ohio River. Enjoy lovely views of the Kentucky side of Cincinnati while you enjoy your picnic dinner. After eating, walk up the hill to the Cincinnati Art Museum, also located within Eden Park. By parking at Krohn, which offers free parking, you won't have to pay the parking fee for the art museum. Total cost for this unique and totally romantic Cincinnati date night? $20 or less. The only cost you have is the food for the picnic since Krohn Conservatory and The Cincinnati Art Museum are both absolutely free.

Cincinnati Reds Baseball Night. This fun date night for under $20 in Cincinnati seems impossible at first glance. How can two people see a major league baseball game for under $20? In Cincinnati, it can be done! View level seats for regular season Cincinnati Reds games cost a mere $5. Since few Cincinnati Reds games sell out, most purchasers of view level seats can even move closer to the field after the first couple innings. In addition to these great ticket prices, the Cincinnati Reds now offer a $1 menu of ballpark favorites to choose from for eating. Yes, it really is true! Fans can get a 12 ounce drink, hot dog, bag of peanuts, ice cream cup, or French chew taffy all for just $1 each. If you each get 3 items from the $1 value menu, and $5 seats, the total cost for this date night for under $20 in Cincinnati is just $16 plus tax.

Cincinnati Nature Center. The Cincinnati Nature Center is a great place to enjoy a $20 date night in Cincinnati. Okay, so perhaps The Cincinnati Nature Center is more suited to a date afternoon than night, but nevertheless it makes for a great, affordable date location. The Cincinnati Nature Center is located in Milford, north east of the Cincinnati Metro. Rowe Woods, the major attraction of The Cincinnati Nature Center, has more than 16 miles of hiking trails. Hikers can view nature plants, beautiful scenery, and maybe even some wildlife on any of the lovely hiking trails available. Admission to the Cincinnati Nature Center is $3 for adults, but on Mondays, individuals get in free. Bring along some of your own snacks and you can enjoy this Cincinnati date night for under $10! For more information on specific open times (as they vary seasonally) visit The Cincinnati Nature Center online at www.cincynature.org.

A date night in Cincinnati does not have to break the bank! Forget the typical movie and dinner out and try one of these unique, fun, and totally affordable Cincinnati date nights for under $20.

Published by Emily Harmon - Featured Contributor in Lifestyle

I am a happily married mom of an elementary school aged boy and toddler girl. I work full time in the education/library field and part time as a crafter/artisan.  View profile

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  • Linda M. McCloud1/29/2010

    Great date ideas.

  • Sheri Fresonke Harper1/28/2010

    Terrific that they keep the costs down :)

  • C. Jeanne Heida1/27/2010

    What bargains...I love these!

  • Lois Lunsford1/27/2010

    Good ideas.

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