You know your honey would love a gourmet dinner and a night on the town, but that doesn’t always fit your budget. But take heart! You can still share a romantic evening together. Here are some great ideas for cheap—but fun—dates.
That’s right. Pack up some sandwiches, grab a blanket, and get outside. It doesn’t matter where you go, as long as there are no electronics, no traffic, and no homework. We recommend any of Manhattan’s city parks.
Give your sweetheart the Hollywood treatment and head for Manhattan Hill. Modeled after the infamous “Hollywood” sign, the whitewashed letters overlook the whole city. It may not be California, but the view is great, and the notion is very romantic.
Stroll with your loved one down Lover's Lane. Seriously! The campus street runs by Bluemont Hall and the president's house.
Sometimes you just want to see a movie, but those $8 tickets at the theater weren’t planned on a college budget. Fortunately, there is a solution: relocate your date to Forum Hall in the Union, where the tickets are only $1. (If more theaters followed our model, maybe you could actually afford their popcorn!)
How much does it cost to view top-quality art of the Midwest and exhibits from all around the world? Nothing at all. At the Beach Museum of Art on campus, you can show off your cultured side without sacrificing any of the green stuff.
Candles, rose petals, and a home-cooked meal. Sound like a movie scene? It doesn’t have to be. Bust out the votives and set a beautiful table for your homemade dinner. Trust us—in six months, your sweetheart will forget that you burned the roast, but the memory of how much heart you put into the evening will last forever.
The Linear Trail circles the city on an easy nine-mile ride, just right to prove you’re in shape while allowing time for conversation.
Show off your sensitive side by heading to the scenic outlook to watch the sunset.
