First Date Ideas for Online Dating

If you want to be a first date to remember (in a good way!) then impress your date with a unique spot or activity. Axe throwing, escape rooms, food halls and beer gardens — there are many ways to go. Try these ways to stray from the cliché or check out a few ideas below.

Keep it classic – grabbing drinks is always a good idea when first meeting a date. Whether it’s coffee or cocktails, we have lots of ideas. Start planning with a few below.

If it’s nice out, why not take a stroll together? No pressure about who’s paying, no need to make a reservation – plus plenty of good views. Try our many state parks or check out the highlights below.

One fun way to break the ice (and keep the conversation flowing) is to attend trivia together! Even if you don’t score high, you’ll have fun trying. Find the right night at spots across the state with the event hosts below.

Here are a few more date spot guides:

• Best Date Spots in Connecticut
• Fun Date Spots in and Around Connecticut Cities
• Date Night Done Right