Ideas for Interesting Interludes

So you’ve found a lucky girl or guy to take on your next date, but now you’re

probably plagued with the next big question: “Where do we go?”

Dinner and a movie are always an option, but if you really want your to make an

impression on your first date, try one of these unique and fun great date ideas:

Amusement Parks/Carnivals

It’s hard not to have a good time at one of the happiest places on earth. Whether

you choose to tackle the roller coasters or just to play games and soak up the

atmosphere, you’ll have plenty of opportunities for getting to know each other and

for having fun. Also, these very public places are safer, especially for a first date.

Just remember to pick up a souvenir on your way out.

Zoos

Another popular and public dating pick is the zoo. Even if you aren’t particularly

impressed with the animals, the zoo will give you an opportunity to walk outside

and talk without the stuffy atmosphere of a restaurant or a movie. It’s also casual

and relaxed. Let’s face it- the less pressure you feel on a date, the better.

Fun Sports

Nothing tells you more about a person than how they handle a little competition.

Miniature golf, bowling, and darts are good choices because they are relatively

simple to learn and offer some light-hearted fun. You can always make the game a

little more interesting with a friendly wager; perhaps the loser can buy dinner.

Music Shopping

If you’re a music lover, then finding a partner probably means hooking up with

someone who has compatible musical tastes. So, find out right away! Go to your

local music store, split up, and buy one CD each.

Then, listen to your picks

together and see if your tastes hit the right note.

Dog Parks

Love your dog? Make it a part of the date, too. Many large cities have dog parks

where people can bring their pets and let them run and frolic in a safe, enclosed

area. If your date also has a dog, you can make it a double date!

Volunteer Activity

A great way to share a date is by volunteering together. Feed the homeless, clean

up a local park, or spend the day with some underprivileged children. No matter

which activity you choose, you’ll have plenty of time to get to know each other

while you do something you can both feel good about.

And, of course, there are always a few places or events you should avoid like the

plague, especially on the first date. A few examples would be the following:

Movies/Concerts

With all the noise and the crowds, you won’t have an opportunity to talk and get to

know each other, which is the entire purpose of a first date. Plus, movies and

music are highly subjective: what one person likes, another person may hate. So

don’t risk blowing it before it even gets started.

Parties

Again, crowds and noise – plus alcohol – can make even the most laid back date

feel uncomfortable. Go alone or go with friends, but don’t take your first date.

Family Gatherings

These situations are even stressful for the family members who have to be there,

so imagine what it would be like to thrust a stranger into the melee. Don’t do it!

Buffets/Fast Food Restaurants

Even if you can’t afford a relatively nice restaurant, avoid both of these if you want

to impress your date. For one, nothing is less romantic than filling your own soda

cups or piling food on your own plate. Go for a picnic or cook a meal instead.

When you decide on a dating activity, use your imagination and pick something

both of you will enjoy. Nice restaurants are great, but planning something a little

different may make the difference between an okay date and a fabulous one.