First Date Frenzy: Where to Find the Finest Spot for a Fantastic First Date
With sweaty hands and an anxious heart you ask the question. They say yes! You may think the hard part is over, but now questions about where you will take your new date begin to flood your mind. To help you out, I’ve compiled a few suggestions for great first date ideas near Union.
1. Sunken Gardens - 27th and Capital Parkway Sunken Gardens is a great choice for an outdoor date. Sunken Gardens has hundreds of flower and plant species and a lily pond with vibrant koi fish. It’s a perfect place to take a walk and enjoy some outdoor time together.
2. Holmes Lake - Normal Blvd. and 70th Street Holmes Lake is a perfect location for a date and its close proximity to Union College makes it an easily accessible location. This park boasts multiple hiking and biking trails, a dog park and a lake.
3. Pioneers Park - 3201 S. Coddington Though Pioneers Park is a bit of a drive from Union College, it has many attributes that make it an awesome date spot. Pioneers Park has a nature center, multiple walking paths that total over eight miles and exhibits where visitors can see animals such as white-tailed deer, bison and elk.
4. The Mill - Prescott Avenue The Mill is not only great for study dates, it’s also a great location for a casual first date! The Mill is located right across the street from Union College’s campus. It is within walking distance and offers a multitude of hot and cold beverages, indoor seating and an outdoor patio area.
5. Lincoln Children’s Zoo - South 27th Street Home to over 400 species of animals, the Lincoln Children’s Zoo is an exciting and educational place to visit. It’s located right next to the Sunken Gardens. Though the zoo has temporarily shut down some exhibits due to COVID-19, they still offer wildlife walks around the zoo. Tickets can be purchased online in advance.
First dates can be a nerve-wracking experience, but having a great location for your first date can relieve some of the stress. Choosing a location where you and your date feel relaxed will set the tone for your time together. It’s important to remember, you’ve gotten this far! Pick a great location and have fun, the rest will sort itself out.
Kaitlynn Toay is a Senior
English Major from
Edgeley, North Dakota