<p>Any good, new first date ideas, especially for someone in a relatively small city (read: not much to do/available)??? Preferably for friday night :)</p>
<p>Go out for lunch or something if you have a car. Don't go to the movies though because that's so cliche.</p>
<p>Whatever allows you to get to know each other better (read: another reason to never go to a movie for a first date, as your date won't exactly be concentrating on you).</p>
<p>Unless, of course, the movie in question is highly anticipated.</p>
<p>And on another side note: don't take your date somewhere isolated (like a park when there's no one around), since that would invite awkwardness. </p>
<p>Since you live in a city, take your date on a moonlit rooftop terrace date (but don't overdo it). Look around for hotels or buildings that offer terraces.</p>
<p>Yeah, don't go to the movies.. lol, that is super lame. I love going to little places like a coffeeshop or someplace outside, because there are at least other people around a BIT but you're not completely alone. As long as there's a comfortable atmosphere [and some food/drink or something], I'm sure you'll have a good time :] Good luck! :D</p>
<p>coffeeshops are wonderful
try starbucks
trust me, 14 bucks on two mochas are indefinitely better than a crappy movie and jumbo set for two.</p>
<p>Lol don't try Starbucks... they are a rip-off, as much as I support their capitalist tendencies...</p>
<p>go for a better place then starbucks... at least, not so generic..although, if a guy took me to panera, i would so be in heaven..i love panera(its really popular and wide spread where i live)</p>
<p>bagel places are pretty chill (brueggers, finagle a bagel). not overly casual, formal, or awkward but a nice place to eat and talk</p>
<p>A hike (not a very long one for the first date, keep it under 10 miles) followed by whatever meal it's time for (casual) and maybe something aquatic afterward (nothing too strenuous).</p>
<p>If you have money, try doing something fun nearby. Skydiving's good, scubadiving too, maybe a hot air balloon ride if you want something mellow.</p>
<p>Alternatively, I hear minigolf is a pretty good for the first date, too.</p>
<p>Lol, and who would go to a coffeeshop at night?! Or a bagel place for that matter? Both of those are midmorning things in my eyes...</p>
<p>^^ I would never dream of going to a coffeeshop in the midmorning. They are definitely evening/night places for me.</p>
<p>...I'm not entirely sure why, though. I guess it's because I don't drink coffee to wake up/stay awake, I drink it because it tastes good and the shops make a good atmosphere to hang out and talk or do some homework in.</p>
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<p>Alternatively, I hear minigolf is a pretty good for the first date, too.
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<p>Am I the only one who thinks this is really funny?</p>
<p>srsly dude</p>
<p>^ I do.</p>
<p>Only thing I agreed with is minigolfing.</p>
<p>Maybe it's just because I come from an area where no one has that kind of money for skydiving or a hot air balloon ride or scuba diving.</p>
<p>Haha, that's why I said "If you have money." Personally, it's a tad out of my budget range, lol, but it might be fine for others.</p>
<p>And hiking's free! So it balances out... ;D</p>
<p>Lol yeah don't go to a coffeeshop in the morning.. I actually don't do anything in the morning. Haha and if anyone asked if I wanted to go on a date in the MORNING I would reject them in a second. Mid-day is fine for something outside, but ANYTHING else has got to be later.. lol.</p>
<p>*** why would you want to go on a first date hiking???? then you'd get all sweaty and blotchy and blech. maybe after a few dates if you find you both enjoy that kind of outdoorsy kind of thing, but not for the first time. I would laugh in someone's face of they attempted to take me on a hike... no offense maybe i am more of a city girl and would rather walk a few miles on 5th ave to get to a nice place.</p>
<p>Something sort of competitive, but in a fun way, like pool or minigolf (esp the latter) followed by coffee/snacks/whatever is good. You'll feel more comfortable after playing around and the conversation will be better.</p>
<p>Actually, skydiving is really cheap. If you have a skydiving license, of course. </p>
<p>Now tandem jumping. That's expensive as hell.</p>
<p>Hiking would be good for some first dates with someone you're already friends with to begin with, but I wouldn't do it with someone you know little about.</p>
<p>There are guys I'd go hiking with for a first date just because it fits in with them and me, and others, NO WAY EVER would I.</p>
<p>Ping Pong! But coffee places are the best, or walks around a quiet part of town.</p>
<p>^walking alone is too intense for a first date. walk in a park with lots of people. at least, i think so.</p>