By Jamie Kravitz, Elite Daily
Any milestone in a new relationship is worth celebrating, and your first Valentine's Day with your boyfriend or girlfriend
is no exception. It's a big deal (in a good way), but it can also be
nerve-racking. You want to turn up the heat without freaking out the
other person by suggesting a hugely romantic gesture. With any one of
these five date ideas on your itinerary, you can strike the perfect
balance between keeping it passionate and playing it cool. These
suggestions are also significantly more original than going out to a
fancy dinner or grabbing an overpriced drink. Use this occasion as an
opportunity to get to know your partner better while in a unique
setting. Deep conversations can be surprisingly romantic.
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From a
day-long adventure that challenges your creativity, to an hour on top of
the world, these date ideas are the definition of romance. Whether
you've been together for a few months or almost a year, there's an
activity on this list that's as meant to be as you and your partner.
Some of these options do require reservations, while others take place
outside. So plan ahead and check the weather to ensure you both have an
amazing, stress-free time. Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours.
1. The Polaroid Challenge
This
date works well if one or both of you has a Polaroid or instant camera.
If not, consider gifting one to your boyfriend or girlfriend for
Valentine's Day and then suggesting this idea. Prices vary, but this Fujifilm Instant Camera is $49.95.
Once
you've procured your camera and film, make a list of words with your
partner. Then, walk around town and find things to photograph that match
up with your prompts. So if you wrote "music," you could take a picture
anywhere from a record store to the outside of a concert hall. This is a
great way to get to know each other better while also exploring your
area. Plus, you'll both go home with adorable photo keepsakes from the
day.
2. An Amusement Park
An
amusement park makes for such a sweet first Valentine's Day
destination. You can win each other prizes, share cotton candy, and get
flirtatiously competitive over those basically impossible to beat arcade
games. Or you could watch the sun set from the top of a Ferris wheel
and hands hold on a rollercoaster. While this is ideal for warmer
locations like Los Angeles or Florida, colder weather just means more
opportunities to snuggle up to your SO.
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3. A Jazz Club
If
you love the idea of dressing up in your swankiest outfits and drinking
cocktails while listening to a live band, make a reservation at a jazz
club this Valentine's Day. The intimate setting is sexy and elegant —
perfect for your first special night. You and your boyfriend or
girlfriend are in for an exciting evening of musical entertainment that
you won't soon forget.
4. A Cooking Class
Why
go out to dinner when you can learn to make a meal together? Look on
Groupon for deals — you can choose a type of cuisine, a specific dish
like sushi or pasta, or even try baking macarons or pies. You'll make
memories and take home valuable skills that you can continue to practice
together. And who knows? You might just find a new passion or reveal a
hidden talent you weren't aware of before.
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5. A Trip To The Top
If
you live in or near a major city, check out the view from the top of
the tallest building (preferably one that is accessible to the public,
as I'm not encouraging you to break the law). Obvious destinations
include the Top of the Rock and the Empire State Building
in New York City. For more privacy, the Empire State Building's website
suggests visiting either when they open at 8 a.m., or between midnight
and 1 a.m., as they close at 2 a.m. The Space Needle in Seattle, 360 Chicago, and The Shard in London are other great observation deck options.
You
only have your first Valentine's Day as a couple once, so don't settle
for an ordinary evening. This Feb. 14, try one of these romantic date
ideas. You're guaranteed to enjoy a memorable experience with your
boyfriend or girlfriend.
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