Let's Talk Date Ideas (Page 9)

Amber Brooks

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Editor: Lillian Castro

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Inspiration lives here. Instead of waiting around for a lightbulb moment, check out our best recommendations for fun places to go and things to do other than typical dinner dates.

We've curated a perfect mix of date ideas for any occasion or mood. Get date ideas for every season, budget, holiday, and even specific cities.

Thinking about double dates? We have the perfect recipe for cooking up a successful double date with friends. Our content also dives into what makes a bad date, so you can avoid landing on someone’s dreaded “worst dates” list.

Our articles offer fresh ideas and creative ways to spend quality time with a partner, whether you’re meeting for the first time or have been together for years. Come on, it’s time to create some lasting memories.

Look through our many, many guides to find inspo and create the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable date, whether you’re celebrating a milestone anniversary or just getting to know someone.

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BeerMenus: Where Thirsty Beer Lovers Search for Specialty Brews to Liven Up Any Date Night

BeerMenus: Where Thirsty Daters Search for Specialty Brews

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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The Short Version: For anyone who's ever hankered after a truly satisfying sip, BeerMenus offers a way to find the beer of your dreams and make your evenings out that much more enjoyable. The platform is a beer-specific search engine, mapping out events and locations that serve the choicest beer. You simply pick your preferred brew, conduct a quick search, and plan your next date night around the bars, restaurants,...

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Eventbrite Promotes 2M Annual Events Where Singles & Couples Can Bond Through Shared Experiences

Daters Use Eventbrite's More Than 2M Events to Share Experiences

Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

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The Short Version: When singles and couples are running low on creative date ideas, they can turn to Eventbrite to search and discover nearby events of all kinds and sizes. From large-scale festivals to local marathons and wine tastings, Eventbrite offers a global platform to discover and get tickets to a wide-range of both free and paid events. The site matches up event throwers and event goers to power over 2...

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The Noguchi Museum: A Unique Atmosphere to Date, Appreciate Art, and Spark Conversation

The Noguchi Museum: A Unique Atmosphere to Date & Spark Conversation

Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

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The Short Version: A museum offers a rich tapestry of sights to explore, especially for daters seeking more stimulating interaction than a typical dinner-movie combo can provide. On a mission to engage people, The Noguchi Museum is a place where conversation blossoms between art lovers. Couples can linger for hours in the spacious sculpture garden, enjoying the artwork and the outdoors simultaneously. The artist...

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Country Walkers: Active Singles & Couples Wander the World & Find Romance In Guided Tours

Country Walkers: Singles & Couples Find Romance In Guided Tours

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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The Short Version: Traveling the globe can enrich your perspective on the world, and when you share an adventure with someone special, it can be even more thrilling and meaningful. Country Walkers takes singles and couples on a journey to witness hidden wonders in over 66 destinations from the U.S. to Australia. If you're traveling alone, their packages offer unique pricing benefits, like slashing single supplements,...

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Uniting People and Values Through Volunteering: GreatNonprofits™ Leads to Great Relationships

GreatNonprofits™ Unites People Through Volunteering

Sean Garrity

Sean Garrity

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The Short Version: Since 2005, GreatNonprofits has served as a powerful force connecting volunteers with thousands of donor and client-reviewed nonprofit entities in the United States. Their website allows prospective volunteers to search possible nonprofit matches by area, by subject matter, or by the more than 35,000 organizations rated by their volunteers and clients served. Their success has a lot to do with the...

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Quench Your Thirst for Love: At LocalWineEvents.com, Singles Discover Nearby Wine Tastings & Food Festivals

At LocalWineEvents.com, Singles Find Wine Tastings & Food Festivals

Amber Brooks

Amber Brooks

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The Short Version: LocalWineEvents.com is a detailed calendar of food, wine, beer, and spirits events taking place in your neighborhood and in 63 countries around the world. On this site, event organizers post about upcoming wine tastings, festivals, dinner parties, winery tours, and other culinary events. In total, over 485,000 different events have been posted since the site's founding 16 years ago, bringing wine...

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Don’t Kill Your Date™: Helping Men Attract Women by Becoming Top Chefs in Their Kitchen

Don’t Kill Your Date™: Helping Men Attract Women Through Cooking

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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The Short Version: Combining easy recipes with expert advice, Don’t Kill Your Date (and Other Cooking Tips) takes the stress out of cooking and dating. Whether you're cooking chicken marsala for your first date or roasted rack of lamb for your anniversary, Founder Spike Spencer's meals are foolproof and tasty -- and his tips are sure to help you attract women the right way, without any games or tricks. The first...

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Welcoming, Fun & Affordable: How Autostraddle’s A-Camp Became the Go-To Event for Queer Women

Autostraddle's A-Camp: The Go-To Event for Queer Women

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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The Short Version: What started as a dream by Autostraddle.com to create a welcoming place for all lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer women to have enriching community activities has now become one of the most popular events of its kind: A-Camp. Held every year in the mountains of California, A-Camp brings together more than 300 women and non-binary folks (and a few trans men) to unplug from life’s...

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6 Best Cities For Lesbians

6 Best Cities For Lesbians

Mary Gorham Malia

Mary Gorham Malia

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Considering we live in the land of the free, many gay communities have the opportunity to openly express their sexuality and fly their flags high. Most anywhere you go, there will be at least a few areas that are very LGBT friendly and will make you feel welcome. In terms of lesbian communities, certain cities attract larger populations of these same-sex couples because of things like feminism, progressiveness or...

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17 Most Beautiful Honeymoon Destinations in the World

17 Most Beautiful Honeymoon Destinations in the World

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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Choosing a honeymoon destination can sometimes be equally as difficult as handling the actual wedding. There are so many factors to consider — from you and your SO's personal preferences all the way to what is financially feasible to do as a new couple. Once the anxiety, overbearing extended family and wedding gifts can be put aside, it is time to submerge into pure post-ceremony bliss in the perfect place....

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8 Sexiest Island Getaways for Couples

8 Sexiest Island Getaways for Couples

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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There is more than one way to add a bit of spice to your love life, but running away to an exotic island with your SO is sure to reignite any flame that was growing dull. Maybe you have plenty of spice and just want to celebrate your relationship, or maybe life has been stressful as of late and you both need a break from the real world. Regardless of your situation, this list of the 8 Sexiest Island Getaways for...

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17 Perfect Summer Hideaways for Couples

17 Perfect Summer Hideaways for Couples

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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Summer is just around the corner, but if you and your boo haven't made vacation plans yet, have no fear. We've got your back! Looking at populations, attractions, restaurants, weather, recreation and more, not to mention Sunset.com's list of the 42 best summer trips, we've found 17 Perfect Summer Hideaways for Couples. Whether you prefer sandy beaches or lush mountains, sparks are sure to fly between you two in...

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22 Best College Towns for Dating

22 Best College Towns for Dating

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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Some say your college years are the best years of your life, especially for dating and relationships, and we'd have to agree. From living on your own for the first time to meeting new people to trying different things, college is often when we grow into who we really are. With that in mind, we've found the 22 Best College Towns for Dating for you single students out there! Taking into consideration the number of...

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20 Best Cities for an Inexpensive Date

20 Best Cities for an Inexpensive Date

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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Whether you're single or in a relationship, there's nothing better than a good date. From romantic dinners and movies, to fun sporting events and dance classes, the possibilities really are endless. That doesn't necessarily mean your wallet is endless, though. When you factor in cab rides, food, venue covers and more, you're looking at a pricey night. But have no fear! We have the solution for you. Taking into...

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Two Peas & Their Pod: 4 Ways Cooking Will Improve Your Relationship

Two Peas & Their Pod: 4 Ways Cooking Will Improve Your Relationship

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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The 411: For couples going through a rough patch, there's hardly a better form of therapy than cooking together, and the proof comes from Maria and Josh Lichty, the creators of the extremely adorable and uplifting blog called Two Peas and Their Pod. It all started with coconut cupcakes. The first thing Maria cooked for Josh was coconut cupcakes. When Maria and Josh Lichty first met eight years ago, she...

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19 Sexiest Spring Break Destinations in America

19 Sexiest Spring Break Destinations in America

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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Spring Break 2015 is officially here, and that means millions of students will ditch their dorms, books and sweatshirts for beaches, beers and bikinis. But where are the best places for these young, beautiful and wild people to go? Look no further than this list! Based on popularity among students, weather, variety of fun and alluring activities to partake in, romantic places to stay in and eat at, a few online...

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16 Sexiest Beaches in America

16 Sexiest Beaches in America

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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Between slipping on that polka-dot bikini and sipping Mai Thais, you can always count on the beach to heat things up. Whether you like to kick it poolside or explore local tiki bars, the beach is a constant sultry getaway. But not all beaches are created equal. To help you decide where to spend your next island vacation, we rounded up the 16 sexiest beaches in America — and some sexy adventures that await...

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14 Best Small Cities for a First Date

14 Best Small Cities for a First Date

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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Planning a first date is never easy. Do you go casual, or do you go fancy? What activities should you do? Where should you go to eat? It's nerve-wracking to say the least. But you know what makes the process a whole lot easier? Being in a great city! (And not just the ones you hear about all the time!) From cute shops to romantic restaurants to exciting things to do, you can't go wrong with our 14 Best Small Cities...

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3 Easy Ways to Plan a Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Date

3 Easy Ways to Plan a Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Date

April Braswell

April Braswell

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Once you enter your midlife years, you often go through some longer patches of singledom than you did in your 20s. With Valentine’s Day looming its head, if you’re a senior single, you might feel like you just want to pull the covers over your head. But don’t! You really do have a number of options. It just takes a little advance planning. 1. Manage your mindset Don’t go to a Valentine’s Day social with the college...

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5 Worst Valentine’s Day Gifts for Lesbians

5 Worst Valentine’s Day Gifts for Lesbians

Mary Gorham Malia

Mary Gorham Malia

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Lesbians love and hate Valentine’s Day. You love it when you’re in love and things are wonderful, and you can end up hating the day when you realize you’ve gotten your lover the worst gift possible in her eyes. It’s really important to hit the bull's-eye with gifts on this special day for lovers. Missing the mark can result in this day being frustrating and fraught with arguments, so how do you avoid that? Don’t...

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17 Most Romantic Destinations in the U.S.

17 Most Romantic Destinations in the U.S.

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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Paris, Fiji, Venice — couples usually think of these places when they want to plan a romantic getaway. But let's think outside the traveling box, shall we? Not only does the U.S. have baseball, apple pie and George Clooney, but this great country also has a lot of romantic cities — and more than just the ones you'd expect! We scoured the web (as well as a map) and found the 17 most romantic destinations in the...

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9 Most Free-Loving Cities in the U.S.

9 Most Free-Loving Cities in the U.S.

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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When it comes to free-loving, the U.S. may be a few steps behind Europe, which has long been overtly comfortable with sex as a part of culture, but a few select cities certainly stand out. Open can mean a lot of things, whether it’s sexual orientation or willingness to reach across restrictive boundaries. Here’s a roundup of the top nine cities in America that love to get their love on. 1. Las Vegas, Nevada What...

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11 Best Bars for Singles in NYC

11 Best Bars for Singles in NYC

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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The city that never sleeps is overflowing with bright lights, late nights and fun, young singles ready to experience it all. Whether it's a Wednesday after work or a Saturday night out with the girls, New York City has the perfect hot spot for you social singles. With so many venues to choose from, picking the prime scene for a night out on the town can be tough. Look no further because we've scoured the Big Apple...

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Uncornered Market’s Top 3 Tips for Traveling Couples

Uncornered Market’s Top 3 Tips for Traveling Couples

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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TL;DR: Having visited more than 80 countries, Audrey Scott and Daniel Noll, of UncorneredMarket.com, share their best tips for couples who want to see the world together.  For the past 17 years, travel has been an important part of Audrey Scott and Daniel Noll's lives. The once long-distance duo often trekked two hours away to visit each other on weekends and even further when Scott was in the Peace...

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10 Unexpected Cities for the Perfect Date

10 Unexpected Cities for the Perfect Date

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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The media have taught us the only places to have a truly spectacular night out are in major metropolises, like New York City and Seattle. While these cities are awesome places for available men and havens for single women, there are still plenty of cities that offer great opportunities for fabulous dates. Using Travel and Leisure's annual list of America's favorite cities, as well as some thorough research of our...

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2014’s Ultimate Guide to Halloween Costumes for Couples

2014’s Ultimate Guide to Halloween Costumes for Couples

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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Halloween used to just be a day for kids to go trick or treating, but not anymore! Adults have claimed this one night a year as their opportunity to be anything they want to be. Whether they choose to become a movie character or a pop culture icon, this is their chance to shine as someone new. When you're a couple, this can be trickier. After all, you have to come up with two awesome costumes, and you generally...

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10 Fun Road Trip Ideas for New Couples

10 Fun Road Trip Ideas for New Couples

Amanda Arcangel

Amanda Arcangel

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There’s nothing like hitting the road and really getting to know your partner. If you haven't been together very long, a road trip is the perfect opportunity to get down to the nitty-gritty of really knowing each other. A road trip can drive you closer or apart. If you make it to your destination without being sick of each other, you might have just found your lifelong passenger for the ride we call life. When you...

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6 Romantic Movie Scenes… But With Cats

6 Romantic Movie Scenes… But With Cats

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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What's better than watching a romantic movie? You guessed it - watching a romantic movie with cats in it! We've taken six romantic movie scenes and made them better with our feline friends. If they know what's good for them, the directors of the originals will cat fight their way to the rights of these purrfect movies. 6. Brokeback Mountain "More like 'Brokecat Meowtain.'" The passion between these pussy cats...

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7 Dating Board Games You Wish You Still Had

7 Dating Board Games You Wish You Still Had

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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Dating can be a lot like a board game. You usually wind up with doubles just when you don’t need them, and there’s always the threat of hitting snake eyes. No matter the object of the game, our 7 Best Dating Board Games have distilled the dating experience, with all of its neurosis and excitement, into an afternoon of game play. The well-crafted content here is funny, relatable and oftentimes wickedly...

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10 Page-Turners That Will Turn You On

10 Page-Turners That Will Turn You On

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

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Even people who don’t like to read like to read books about sex. From the form and function of sexuality, to the psychosis and analysis behind it, these 10 books explore the wants, needs and reasoning behind that which builds life while also making it rich. Fifty Shades of Grey BEST OF Bragging...

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Amber Brooks

By: Amber Brooks

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Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted by the Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, and AskMen, among others.

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