1. Take a Day Trip for Apple Picking
Reasons It's a Great Date:
- The fall weather means you can dress in your autumnal best.
- It's an activity, but you won't work up a sweat.
- Afterwards, you've got a great setup for your next date: using those apples to make something delicious.
2. Read Romantic Poetry at the Library
Reasons It's a Great Date:
- You can borrow books, movies, music, even video games to bring home for a later date.
- Nothing gets the hormones flowing like the smell of old books.
- All that whispering is kind of sexy.
3. Turn a Walk Into a Scavenger Hunt
Reasons It's a Great Date:
- It requires a bit of preparation to come up with things to find on your walk, but it'll be appreciated by your date.
- Winner gets...a kiss?
4. Head to the Beach and Build Your Dream Castle
Reasons It's a Great Date:
- There's nothing more fun than fun in the sun.
- You'll probably rub sunscreen on each other's shoulders.
- If things get too hot, you can always cool off in the water.
5. Go People-Watching at a Museum
Reasons It's a Great Date:
- Many museums often have Free Fridays, so it's a totally free date.
- It's a way to turn the crowded museum (usually a negative) into something fun.
- If you run out of things to say, the surrounding artwork is an immediate conversation starter.
6. Go on an Impromptu Picnic
Reasons It's a Great Date:
- It only takes a basket and a blanket to turn a takeout meal (usually the lowest rung of the romantic ladder of meals) into something romantic and memorable.
- Not only does the food taste better outdoors, but the lack of a table excuses a lot of the nervousness around table manners.
7. Go Window Shopping at a Flea Market
Reasons It's a Great Date:
- You can pick out furniture/decorations for your dream home and find out if your tastes are compatible.
- You might even find a bargain!
- This could lead to a future date where you refinish/repurpose some furniture you bought.
8. Walk Dogs at an Animal Shelter
Reasons It's a Great Date:
- You're volunteering and doing a good deed.
- Animals are adorable.
- You'll find out if your date is a dog lover.
9. View Some Art... Street Art, That Is
Reasons It's a Great Date:
- It's less stuffy than some galleries or museums can be. Also, free.
- It's also a chance to explore your city's arts district.
10. Enjoy an 8-bit Game Night at an Old-school Arcade
Reasons It's a Great Date:
- Arcades are nostalgic, and they'll inspire a lot of conversation starters about your childhood.
- Nothing's more flirty than a game of air hockey.
- You know how many quarters you get for $20? 80 quarters. That's a lot of games!
11. Commune With Nature While Birdwatching
Reasons It's a Great Date:
- Since it's just you, your date, and the birds, it's very romantic and secluded.
- It's a nice change of pace from the hustle and bustle of daily life and is a perfect way to unwind with that special someone.
12. Unleash Your Inner Artist on a Drawing Date
Reasons It's a Great Date:
- You can both express yourself artistically.
- Even if you're not good at drawing, it's fun to create things.
- It only requires some paper, a pen...and lots of imagination.
13. Go Fly a Kite!
Reasons It's a Great Date:
- It's something you both probably haven't done in years, so you'll learn a skill together.
- There's a shared wonder when the kite begins to fly.
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