| Ok, now that you have him/her interested in | | | | outside, lots of people and there's always |
| going on a date with you, the next thing you | | | | something to talk about. If the winter weather is |
| need to consider is where to go. Here's a list of | | | | cold, street fairs can be substituted with places |
| some places to go for that first date, where if | | | | like zoo, car shows, boat shows, antique shows, |
| things go right, a second date is almost | | | | etc. |
| guaranteed! | | | | 5) Other outdoor activities - Sporting events |
| 1) Museums - The best part of going through | | | | (especially if you go for the same team!), |
| museums' great halls is that, in addition to the | | | | concerts, zoos, and picnics are all ideal places to |
| exhibits, you and your date can chat about | | | | go for a first date. Because you are outside, you |
| anything that inspires you. Because museums | | | | can feel relaxed enough to talk about any topic |
| tend to be quiet, it is a great place to get to | | | | that interests you both. |
| know one another. How else could you discover | | | | 6) Other indoor activities - if you live in a climate |
| that he/she has the same tastes in art? Another | | | | where going outside is not advised for much of |
| advantage is that museums are generally easy to | | | | the year, don't despair! Think about going to |
| get to, usually inexpensive (some are even free!), | | | | events such as car shows, boats shows, or even |
| and there may be a quiet place to eat in there as | | | | antique shows. If you aren't into shows, |
| well. In all, museums are relaxed, fun, easy and | | | | planetariums and aquariums offer great |
| inexpensive...what more could you ask for on a | | | | alternatives, especially if you both enjoy science. |
| first date? | | | | A first date is the most crucial one. You have to |
| 2) Amusement Park - For most people, going to | | | | make a good first impression if you expect to |
| an amusement park is fun and makes you feel | | | | have a second date. If you live in a big city, most |
| young, silly and carefree. Be warned though, the | | | | of the above options are available to you. If you |
| main hazard is sticky fingers from toffee apples | | | | live in a small town, don't worry, as you'd be |
| and other sort of junk food found there! | | | | surprised what you can do that you never |
| 3) Walks - No matter where you live, there are | | | | thought of, and even activities that are not even |
| always great areas around to take a walk. Places | | | | available in the big city (ever had a hayride in the |
| like zoos, botanical gardens and zoos come to | | | | city? Me either). If you make the effort to plan |
| mind. These are cheap, pressure free and fun. It | | | | your first date, he/she will appreciate the effort |
| might even be a good way to hold hands for the | | | | and will likely be made to feel special because of |
| first time.! | | | | it. If your date feels special because of your |
| 4) Street fair - If you prefer to be around a | | | | effort, is there any reason why a second date |
| crowd, this may be a great choice. You are | | | | wouldn't be assured? |