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Who says you have to keep your dating life local? Why not test the waters in some of the biggest cities in the United States? There are hundreds of great date ideas in cities all over the country. Whether you like traveling or staying a little closer to home, these ideas can help you score a romantic night with a beautiful lady.
1. Chicago: Robot City Date Night
Watching a robot movie in your Chicago home is fun, but going out and building a robot with a robot film playing in the background is an entirely new experience. Couples of every skill level can spend a couple hours at the Robot City Workshop building single circuit robots. During the process, you’ll enjoy complementary beers with robot-themed films playing in the background. It’s a great, affordable time at just $25 per person.
2. Salt Lake City: Red Butte Garden
Salt Lake City experiences all of the seasons, making the Red Butte Garden (open year-round) great. It’s a botanical garden, arboretum, and amphitheater nestled near the Wasatch Mountains. Red Butte Garden boasts more than 100 acres of land, landscaped according to the season, which is perfect for walking with your date. There are also art exhibits, sculpture installations, music concerts, gardening classes, educational, programs, and more.
3. Los Angeles: Movies Under the Stars
Can you think of anything more romantic than an outdoor movie in Los Angeles, California? The home of Hollywood boasts excellent weather all year round, which makes it a great place to catch a drive-in movie at the Montalban, Centennial Square, Syd Kronenthal Park, Griffith Park, and more.
4. Houston: Spindletop Restaurant
Spindletop is Houston’s only revolving rooftop restaurant. It’s at the top of the Hyatt Hotel and boasts breathtaking views of the city. The food has high ratings and hails back to its Houston roots, specializing in seafood and southwest flavoring. There’s nothing quite as romantic as this dimly lit restaurant in the evening.
5. New York City: Central Park Ice Skating
There are literally thousands of things to do in New York City, but in the winter, ice skating at Central Park is the best. This rink is much less crowded than the one at Rockefeller Center, and it promises a great time for you and your date. Go in the evening for a more romantic experience. After 5 p.m., there are also a variety of food trucks and drink carts for you to enjoy while you catch your breath.
6. Minneapolis: Horse Drawn Carriage Ride
There’s a home-style business in the Twin Cities called The Hitching Company that offers horse-drawn carriage tours of the city. This experience is best for dates in the winter when it’s cold, and you can snuggle under a blanket, drinking hot chocolate as the horses carry you onward.
7. Philadelphia: The Food Cart at Garage
Garage is a restaurant and bar made from a former auto body shop. It has a rotating food cart placed in the middle of the room, so every night, you’ll be privy to different cuisine. You can watch the chefs cook up your meal, and enjoy the high-quality cooking. There’s also skeeball, pinball, and a pool table if you get bored.
8. Phoenix: Mystery Mansion Dinner Theater
This isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but if you and your date love casual dining and a good mystery, the Mystery Mansion Dinner Theater can be a lot of fun. Every guest is a character trying to solve the mystery. They have a variety of actors that interact with guests, offering clues and providing comedy. At the end of the show, the detective or detectives who solve the puzzle get to take home a prize. It’s sure to be a fun night of entertainment.
9. Indianapolis: City Market
Farmers markets are always a fun date idea, and Indianapolis is home to some of the finest. The Indianapolis City Market has hundreds of booths ranging from crafts to beer to fresh foods. You and your date can wander the booths, chatting and admiring what local farmers and craftsman have to offer.
10. Jacksonville: Publix Aprons Cooking School
If you get tired of strolls on the beach of swamp tours, try something indoors. Publix Aprons Cooking School is one of the highest rated date ideas in the city. You’ll learn the basics of cooking or enhance your technique while following a celebrity chef instructor. The instructor varies, so watch for your favorite celebrity star before booking the date!
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