| The first date is always the hardest. You never | | | | a fun scene and not loud enough that you can't |
| know what to do. Most people will choose the old | | | | talk and get to know each other. |
| stand-byes, dinner or a movie. Now, for me this is | | | | 6. Art Gallery - This is only good if you both love |
| always a great idea. I love movies. I am an avid | | | | art. Otherwise, it could get a little boring if only |
| film buff and I prefer watching a movie to | | | | one person has fun and not too good an idea. |
| television any day. And, I usually try to find | | | | This gives you and your date a way to talk about |
| someone who shares my passion for film. | | | | something other than yourselves. A great first |
| Sometimes, I just want to do something | | | | date jitter breaker. |
| different, so here are a few suggestions that can | | | | 7. Bowling - An old stand bye that is lots of fun. |
| be fun. | | | | Even if you are not good and as long as you don't |
| 1. Theater - Most metropolitan cities have some | | | | embarrass easily it will get you talking and laughing. |
| sort of theater. And, for me it is close to | | | | And, laughing is the best thing to do on a date. |
| watching a movie. So, I think it is fun and a little | | | | 8. Walking Tour - This is great for an afternoon |
| different. For the date to be successful, you need | | | | date. Lot's of cities have walking tours. And, many |
| to know what your dating partner likes. Drama's | | | | people never think of a tour unless they are |
| can be a little heavy on the first date. I tend to | | | | traveling. But, this is another great way to do |
| like comedies or a musical. | | | | something special on your first date that will help |
| 2. Ice Skating - Ice rinks are harder to find unless | | | | you find common ground between each other. |
| you are in a large city. But, they are loads of fun. | | | | And, it is a great way to learn about your city |
| I love to go to Rockefeller Center or the Wollman | | | | and each other. |
| Rink in Central Park. These are both in New York | | | | 9. Park - Parks are fun especially if you are |
| City and are in a beautiful setting. It is a great | | | | athletic. Taking your date for a walk in the park |
| way to laugh, talk and just have fun. | | | | gives you both lots of time to relax with each |
| 3. Miniature Golf - An old stand-bye that is still | | | | other and just talk. There are plenty of activities |
| very fun. This is mostly a summer activity unless | | | | you can do in the park. Bring a Frisbee or |
| your city has a indoor miniature golf course. In 10 | | | | rollerblades and just have fun. |
| holes you will do a lot of talking and a lot of | | | | 10. Billiards - Billiards is also an old stand-bye that is |
| laughing. Don't be afraid if you are not that good. | | | | a lot of fun. It gives you both a great opportunity |
| No one shines at miniature golf. It is just a great | | | | to just talk, get to know each other and is lots of |
| ice breaker. | | | | fun. And, don't be embarrassed if you are not |
| 4. Roller Skating - Rollerblading is still a current | | | | good. No one is watching you both miss. They will |
| sport. Lot's of people do it. It is great exercise | | | | just see a couple having fun, so by all means |
| and a great way to talk and get to know one | | | | laugh and make the other tables jealous. |
| another. If you both are not good at the sport or | | | | These are a few activities to get you going on |
| have never tried it then take a 1 hour mini course. | | | | your first date. There are loads of other activities |
| And, then you can spend many a weekend having | | | | to try out. Just use your imagination and try |
| fun and getting fit. | | | | something a little different. Your date will |
| 5. Jazz Clubs - Many people love Jazz. And, if you | | | | appreciate the thought and effort you put into |
| are not familiar with it, what better way to learn | | | | having a fun first date. |
| a little about that great musical era. A Jazz club is | | | | |