For those of you who clicked on my post, you’re probably just as much of a hopeless romantic as I am. Or, you’re just looking for some advice on where you should take that cute girl\/guy you’ve been snapping with for a few weeks. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered.<\/p>\n
Since high school, I’ve dreamed of college dates\u2014no parents, no curfew, and no limit to where we could go. But even more so, I’ve dreamed of a college date where he takes charge and plans the date for us. What can I say, I have expectations!<\/p>\n
So, if you’re looking for some ideas on what to do, I asked a handful of first-year boys where they would take a first date. Hopefully, one of these resonates with you and gives you an idea on where to take that special someone.<\/p>\n
Downtown Iowa has plenty of places for a cute first-date backdrop. Inside Pullman’s<\/a>, however, there are crimson booths, dim lighting, and great food\u2014excellent for a romantic first date! And if you can’t get a seat inside, Pullman’s also offers takeout. So, you and your date can find a colorful picnic table outside or seating near the string lights hung up around Iowa City to have your meal.<\/p>\n And once you’ve had lunch\/dinner at Pullman’s, Yotopia<\/a> offers a handful of original, self-serve frozen yogurt! The interior has mini couches, bright walls, and is placed right next to the ped mall where a handful of benches, tables, and even a water fountain could make for a great place to relax and get to know one another more.<\/p>\n If you’re looking for something a little more sweet and cheap for your date, coffee and a walk by the Iowa River is perfect! Just make sure the weather agrees with you!<\/p>\n There are plenty of coffee shops in downtown Iowa. Some of my personal favorites include Javahouse, Cortado, Prairie Lights Cafe, The High Ground Cafe, and of course, Starbucks! Sitting and taking the time to talk to your date truly makes a difference and makes the time worthwhile since you’ll be learning about each other.<\/p>\n P.S: If you are the one to ask them on a date, pay for their coffee. I can assure you, your date will go home and make sure to tell their roommate about it, and you’ll be rewarded a few brownie points for that.<\/p>\n This one is a bit more expensive, but if you really want to treat your date, this place will do the trick. The Vue<\/a> is a rooftop restaurant with some of the best food (at least I think) in Iowa City. The view of Iowa City after dark is breathtaking, matched with the string lights and the warm music, it’ll definitely be a night your date never forgets!<\/p>\n“Sitting by the river.”
\n-Kyle<\/h3>\n“Any of the coffee shops. And then afterward, a walk by the river.”
\n-AJ<\/h3>\n“Light dinner and then a walk by the river.”
\n-Max<\/h3>\n“The Vue rooftop.”
\n-Dane<\/h3>\n“Praire Lights Cafe. We can walk around and pick out books for each other.”
\n-Griffin<\/h3>\n