5 First Date Ideas

So you have made plans for a first date. Wait, don't tell me. Let me guess what you are planning. Um, I think you picked "take her to dinner at the chain restaurant around the corner and then to a boring chick movie." Am I right?

This may be what you think is a safe bet, but there are several disadvantages to this. First off, it's boring! Why did you choose this? It's probably a tiresome restaurant and lackluster sappy love movie. Second, how can you really get to know someone when you have to spend three hours of your time together silently? Let's be more innovative, show her how creative you can be.

Amusement Parks

OK, so they might be expensive but they are a great place to go on a date. She will see that you really want to have a great time with her, so you are shelling out a lot of money for tickets. Also, when you are waiting in those hour long lines, you can pass the time getting to know each other, asking questions. And as the day goes by, you slowly move on to the rides where you have to sit extremely close, sometimes she has to sit in your lap. How great is that?!?

Beach BBQ

Have a beach BBQ with friends or just the two of you. It's a nice way to relax and it's a surprise. Not very many guys can whip out a beach BBQ picnic. You bring some hot dogs and condiments (if you are smart, you start saving up those little packets from fast food joints way before hand). Bring some drinks in a cooler, a blanket (or two) to snuggle on and of course, don't forget the s'mores fixings and wood for the fire. Then you can take her for a walk on the beach, hand in hand, enjoying the crash of the waves, the cool night breeze and the sand between your toes. She'll like this because it's quite romantic.

Fairs/Festivals

Fairs and festivals, especially the small community variety, are a pleasant way to spend your time. It's tons of fun to people watch and that helps break the ice on a first date. Play one of those games where you win the stuffed animal and she will be thrilled at your attempts to please her. Buy corn dogs, frosty beer and those yummy funnel cakes or share an ice cream cone. You'll win over her heart in the process.

Musicals/Plays

If you really want to show her your artistic side, take her to a musical or play. If you can get tickets to an Off-Broadway show, even better. They are entertaining and she will be amazed by your originality.

If you take her out to dinner first, find one that is different than the main stream norm. There are restaurants that are themed, and there are the kind that are small and out-of-the-way but can be great places to go.

All of this might take some research on your part but if you start reading the entertainment, local or food sections of your newspaper, you might find some fun things to do that just might impress your date. She might appreciate the effort you have made to make it a pleasurable, entertaining evening. Good luck and let me know how it goes!