Try: An Arcade

Retro arcades are becoming cool again --- and, come on, who doesn't have a soft spot in their hearts for classic arcade games (Skee-Ball, anyone)? Whether it's Asteroids, Ms. Pac Man, or a real live pinball machine, you'll have plenty to keep yourselves occupied on date night. And hey, a little friendly competition can't hurt, right?

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Try: A Street Fair

Of course, you aren't going to be able to find one of these every weekend, but if you're lucky, a good street fair can make for a great coupled up activity. You've got it all -- ambiance, good food, music... and maybe even some cute tchotchkes for you to buy each other for mementos.

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Try: A Local Concert

So maybe you don't want to go all out with Rihanna tickets at the football stadium, but... what about watching your neighborhood indie band play at a dive bar? Some bluegrass musicians playing at the guitar or record shop? A jazz quartet playing at a hotel lounge? There are lots of great and cheap date ideas out there for music lovers.

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Try: The Local Botanical Gardens

It's laidback, you're outside in nature... and you'll have a great built-in backdrop for any and all selfies that you may or may not want to take together. In all seriousness, though, botanical gardens tend to be way underappreciated.

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