Last person on Earth that should be handing out dating advice… whatev. I do what I want.
The Oasis on Lake Travis
My favorite place ever. Bold statement (that I don’t mean literally). For me, I wouldn’t go out there with just anyone. Its beautiful and relaxing and if you go on the weekend and the Eggmen are playing its super fun people watching. Add bonus points if yo date got moves.
Mt. Bonnell
Cliché but such a good one- I would say a picnic is mandatory. From what I understand it’s a 200 step climb so no one is going to look like a huffin’ puffin’ porky pig at the top. Extra points if you get to roll the windows down on the way.
Esthers Follies
No one likes a man that doesn’t have a sense of humor. This place is kinda crude and sometimes rude but its still pretty funny. Its also a gateway to a night on sixth if you are into that. Its also right by Moonshine, a super super cute restaurant that offers homestyle cookin’ and dim lighting (cue the confidence, cue the romance). Plus it’s a real “Austiny” thing to do. People like that. I went on a date here once…it was the first of many red flags when we left halfway through. Who does that?!
Alamo Drafthouse
Way better than a plain jane movie date because you get to eat and drink and its different. If you want, you can go to all those weirdo movies (just kidding) but they also have new releases. They have sing alongs too but I think that might be a little over the top for a date…rather do that with my friends because who are we kidding, dates are for judging. Judge. Judge. Judge.
Spider House
This could be good or could be awkward…coffee is fun, coffee shops are cute…in theory this seems like it would be good. Its not a huge commitment…which we know helps me breathe easier…and your escape route is easy. Slurp that coffee down and scram if its lame…otherwise turn it into a tea party and take your time. And its cheap. Slam bam thank you ma’am
Peter Pan Mini Golf:
Kid activities are fun… people need to stop being so serious all the time. Kid activities are even more fun when you can bring your own booze. This seems like a really fun date and it’s a good little temper indicator. Nobody likes a sore loser or even worse a drunken sore loser…
Star Treatment
So yeah yeah Austin is the city but I would think you could drive out into the hill country and still get some pretty sweet star action. Wouldn’t say I’d do this for a 1st, 2nd or 3rd date (call me a prude, nothing I haven’t heard)…but I think its really fun and something about it is very romantical to me. Bring some wine, bring some blankets and bring the chapstick.
First Thursday
Typically like to reserve this one for my girlfriends but I think a little homeslice pizza and live music would make for a really fun week day date. You could even go into Lucy in Disguise and play dress up or walk over to see the bats on Congress…entertainment is provided, you barely even have to bring your personality…super convenient for those awkward ones that feel like they last for 2 years.
Salt Lick
LOVE IT. Im seeing a common theme here (yummy food). Its way out in Driftwood so it’s a great drive to and from to chat it up. They usually have a little music man/lady there and the best part is that its BYOB. Love that! Its probably not the sexiest thing to be chompin on a rib but…I mean…cut a sister some slack! This is also a really good group date spot I think.
Stay at Home
You can do this anywhere doesn’t have to be Austin and I think its probably one of my favorites… one of the two of you get home field advantage, its relaxed, you don’t have to wear uncomfortable clothes, you can cook which is fun and you can change activities as needed. Lame food? Order take out, Lame time? Go out. Its adaptable. Plus, its really kind of intimate, you get to see see someones natural habitat (granted Im sure they cleaned up for you…well…they better have) and I feel like you can really learn a lot about someone through their pimp pad.
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