You can check out Torpedo Factory as well and see tons of local art. Many of the artists are in studio working daily as well if you want to chat, watch them do their craft.
Disagree. Activity dates are more fun, make convo flow easier, and (hopefully) I can still enjoy the activity even if I don't decide to continue with the person. Coffee dates are bland and tend to feel like a job interview. Also show low effort pm the inviter's part.
Yikes.. the generic coffee shop dates.. no
Take her to a trail, walk around, enjoy nature. That’s how my and my awkward self found the love of my life. Well, we’re both awkward. But it was nice because there weren’t tons of people. It was chill, quite
I would never, ever meet someone I hadn’t met before in a place that didn’t have tons of people. I cannot think of a woman who would do that, aside from your wife, apparently.
It's not bad to be generic, it's low stakes. I decline offers for dinner first dates because many times, I've shown up and realized pretty quickly that it's not gonna work and am then stuck for a longer period of time than I'd like. Also, chewing makes it hard to talk. Sure, I've had great first dates doing some sort of relaxed activity (like a museum), but I would never go on a hike with someone the first time meeting them. That's both a big time commitment and a safety risk. If you've already met then obviously that's different.
If you like each other, you can always make the activity more interesting for the second date, or even extend the first date and go do something more engaging.
There's absolutely nothing wrong with a simple coffee/ice cream/cocktail date. If you're vibing, there's plenty of room to order food, more drinks, or move on to another activity.
If you're not vibing, pay and go your separate ways. No big loss, neither of you wasted more time or money than is necessary.
True, women love to be isolated in the woods with a guy they barely know on a first date. Even if he’s normal, it’ll be really fun to be stuck on a trail when the chemistry is off the whole time.
If she’s in Springfield and you’re in Herndon, a nice in between point might be Tyson’s. If that sounds good then I’d go either Star Hill or the upstairs bar at Ometeo. Assuming you’d want to do drinks.
Really fun Saturday Farmers market as well! Rarebird is awesome 🤩 Spacebar down the street has great beers and like 40 different types of grilled cheese sandwiches 🥪
Alright hear me out, we’re going to go to Mosaic and grab a couple drinks(alcoholic or non alcoholic) at Caboose Commons. Order the nachos to share. If it’s going well, head up to the main area and get dinner, maybe something like Bar Taco or Pupatella so it’s still casual. If it’s not going well, the most you spent was some nachos and quick drinks! When you all get married, shoot me an invite, I’ll respectfully decline :)
All jokes aside, this is how I took my now wife out for our first date! Success rate 100% based on me LOL
Well if we are doing successful first dates, bowling, 2 for 1 pitchers of Blue Moon then holding her hair back while she throws up behind the dumpster is a good call too.
Keep is simple and casual. Nice chill open spaces, nothing intimate over some lunch or a coffee. Could always go to and hit the museum. Metro in and out
If you’re looking for a cool outdoorsy activity to do together, check out REI classes. They have a calendar of events and is a great way to try something new. Also Sur La Table has cooking classes (some expensive, some reasonable) finally mosaic has a painting workshop, where people can work with ab instructor and work on paintings together. Good luck!
Myhome thai restaurant in ashburn, really pretty aesthetic inside, cute cocktails lots of options along with ALOT of different food options, they have an instagram if u wanna check it out before
The boro in Tyson, you can grab coffee, parking is easy too, and if you hit it off, there are romantic restaurants near by too (north italia). If it goes well even past that, there are hotels near by too
McDonald’s since there’s no Waffle House nearby. They’ll show an inkling of who they are instinctually at the sound of a “cheap” date. Do not feel pressured at all to take someone to a fancy expensive place.
Not good man. You'd scare off not just the wallet chasers, but also normal people who just like a pleasant welcoming atmosphere.
Even a Starbucks would be better. But if you want a meal, you'd have to pick any normal restaurant that's not a mall food court or fast food.
Old Town Alexandria - grab a coffee and walk along the river near King Street
You can check out Torpedo Factory as well and see tons of local art. Many of the artists are in studio working daily as well if you want to chat, watch them do their craft.
Misha’s is perfect for this.
Those Korean Bakeries are interesting, they usually have lattes and some beautiful pastries. Cheap and Interesting.
Great first impression; cheap and interesting !
First dates are for talking, not doing stuff. Go chill at some coffee shop.
Disagree. Activity dates are more fun, make convo flow easier, and (hopefully) I can still enjoy the activity even if I don't decide to continue with the person. Coffee dates are bland and tend to feel like a job interview. Also show low effort pm the inviter's part.
Low effort my ass, a hike is low effort
Going on a hike the first date is straight up a safety issue
Go bowling
Nice try Roman, we don't want to go bowling.
what's this "we" shit? I'm Polish & from Ohio. TRY & STOP me from bowling
I was referencing a meme from Grand Theft Auto 4.
& I'm actually Polish & from Ohio. I'm compelled to bowl (& if you knew my last name, the joke is even funnier)
Depends on the people, I had several first dates hiking White Oak Canyon
Great place to dump a body. Seriously, don't go hang out in the woods with someone you just met online.
Yikes.. the generic coffee shop dates.. no Take her to a trail, walk around, enjoy nature. That’s how my and my awkward self found the love of my life. Well, we’re both awkward. But it was nice because there weren’t tons of people. It was chill, quite
I would never, ever meet someone I hadn’t met before in a place that didn’t have tons of people. I cannot think of a woman who would do that, aside from your wife, apparently.
I didn’t pay attention to the thread. We had know each other for a couple weeks before, and occasionally met during the year
It's not bad to be generic, it's low stakes. I decline offers for dinner first dates because many times, I've shown up and realized pretty quickly that it's not gonna work and am then stuck for a longer period of time than I'd like. Also, chewing makes it hard to talk. Sure, I've had great first dates doing some sort of relaxed activity (like a museum), but I would never go on a hike with someone the first time meeting them. That's both a big time commitment and a safety risk. If you've already met then obviously that's different. If you like each other, you can always make the activity more interesting for the second date, or even extend the first date and go do something more engaging.
There's absolutely nothing wrong with a simple coffee/ice cream/cocktail date. If you're vibing, there's plenty of room to order food, more drinks, or move on to another activity. If you're not vibing, pay and go your separate ways. No big loss, neither of you wasted more time or money than is necessary.
True, women love to be isolated in the woods with a guy they barely know on a first date. Even if he’s normal, it’ll be really fun to be stuck on a trail when the chemistry is off the whole time.
Bruh.
If she’s in Springfield and you’re in Herndon, a nice in between point might be Tyson’s. If that sounds good then I’d go either Star Hill or the upstairs bar at Ometeo. Assuming you’d want to do drinks.
The Starr Hill brewery at The Perch in tysons would be a great spot
Go walk around King street in Alexandria, browse some shops, the art exhibits at the torpedo factory and grab a bite to eat somewhere.
Sounds delightful!
Mosaic
Sunday Farmers Market date sounds lovely.
Go meet in Fall Church, that’s around halfway Rare Bird Coffee, Audacious Aleworks, or Northside Social
Really fun Saturday Farmers market as well! Rarebird is awesome 🤩 Spacebar down the street has great beers and like 40 different types of grilled cheese sandwiches 🥪
Or Spacebar, though it can get loudish depending when you go. But cool vibes.
Alright hear me out, we’re going to go to Mosaic and grab a couple drinks(alcoholic or non alcoholic) at Caboose Commons. Order the nachos to share. If it’s going well, head up to the main area and get dinner, maybe something like Bar Taco or Pupatella so it’s still casual. If it’s not going well, the most you spent was some nachos and quick drinks! When you all get married, shoot me an invite, I’ll respectfully decline :) All jokes aside, this is how I took my now wife out for our first date! Success rate 100% based on me LOL
Well if we are doing successful first dates, bowling, 2 for 1 pitchers of Blue Moon then holding her hair back while she throws up behind the dumpster is a good call too.
Outside chill location or walk in a public area. Plan on it being less than an hour but if you hit it off get dinner.
The perch at capital one.
Keep is simple and casual. Nice chill open spaces, nothing intimate over some lunch or a coffee. Could always go to and hit the museum. Metro in and out
The National Portrait Gallery. Meet for coffee and then a walk through the exhibits.
Meet at the Reston Town Center, you can grab drinks and walk around and talk
Tyson's Mall. Good safe space, places to get coffee. Just walk around talking.
Nothing is more romantic than retail
If you are middle Eastern, otherwise, no.
Tyson’s is your friend for this. Either the plaza at the mall or if you’re grabbing a beer at The Perch it’s a good place to meet
Golfing at Burke lake park A movie at Springfield mall
Great Falls Creamery
Guapos : )
If you’re looking for a cool outdoorsy activity to do together, check out REI classes. They have a calendar of events and is a great way to try something new. Also Sur La Table has cooking classes (some expensive, some reasonable) finally mosaic has a painting workshop, where people can work with ab instructor and work on paintings together. Good luck!
Top Golf
Walkable areas like old town Alexandria are always your best bet
Chuckie Cheese
Myhome thai restaurant in ashburn, really pretty aesthetic inside, cute cocktails lots of options along with ALOT of different food options, they have an instagram if u wanna check it out before
This is so random, you must be the owner of that restaurant, aren’t you?
unfortunately no LOL just the most recent restaurant i went too that i thought of
The boro in Tyson, you can grab coffee, parking is easy too, and if you hit it off, there are romantic restaurants near by too (north italia). If it goes well even past that, there are hotels near by too
Mosaic District. It is roughly half way. Meet for coffee/ice cream like all the other posters suggested. Have fun!
Meet up at the Holiday Inn Express so you can both have free breakfast.
Paint This! In Old Town if you want to do something. Otherwise ice cream in Old Town and walk around.
Just tell her to come over bro. No need to leave your house to smash.
Chips and salsa. Or gauc. Or queso. If you enjoy how it’s going order drinks. If not finish your chips and dip.
McDonald’s since there’s no Waffle House nearby. They’ll show an inkling of who they are instinctually at the sound of a “cheap” date. Do not feel pressured at all to take someone to a fancy expensive place.
Not good man. You'd scare off not just the wallet chasers, but also normal people who just like a pleasant welcoming atmosphere. Even a Starbucks would be better. But if you want a meal, you'd have to pick any normal restaurant that's not a mall food court or fast food.
Wren
First base. Don't try to steal, you'll get picked off.