Dating on a Budget
By Kristine Forrest, Citysearch Contributor
From a restaurant with a cheap meal deal to a free local activity, impress your sweetheart for less in the Triangle.
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Sushi Blues
301 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC
Take your date to this jazzy sushi joint on Tuesday or Thursday nights and dine on half-price rolls. -
Bogart's American Restaurant in Downtown Raleigh NC, Steaks, Lunch, Martini Bar
510 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC
Glenwood Avenue's trendiest hangout treats couples to a bottle of wine (or two martinis) and dinner for $29.95 on Monday nights. -
Hibernian Restaurant & Irish Pub
311 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC
Already a favorite spot for casual dates, this Irish bar sweetens the deal with half-price appetizers every Friday evening. -
Carolina Brewery
460 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC
Wooing a date in Chapel Hill? Swing by this popular hangout on Tuesday nights for $2.50 pints. -
East Village Grill and Bar
1 Dixie Trl, Raleigh, NC
This grill is romantic and budget-friendly--order a bucket of beer and whisper sweet nothings on its lively patio.
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North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC
Spend an evening gazing at great art--and at each other--for free at this fabulous museum. -
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC
Show off your constellation knowledge at this Chapel Hill attraction. Planetarium shows cost less than $5. -
Sarah P Duke Gardens
426 Anderson St, Durham, NC
One of Durham's best locations is both stunningly beautiful and shockingly free. See some flowers, save some cash. -
Lake Johnson Nature Park
4601 Avent Ferry Rd, Raleigh, NC
Play it safe with your sweetie and stroll the trails--or get crazy and rent a pedal boat for $7 an hour.
