First Date Planner
By Laura Rudolph, Triangle Contributor
From a Durham Bulls game to a lakeside picnic, find the Triangle's best places to go on a first date, whether it's dinner out, just drinks, or a fun, new activity to take the pressure off.
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Durham Bulls Athletic Park
409 Blackwell St, Durham, NC Banish those first-date jitters with America's favorite pastime.
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Goodnight's Comedy Club, Restaurant & Bar
861 Morgan St, Raleigh, NC Grab a bite to eat and laugh a little or a lot; it's the perfect excuse for all that nervous laughter.
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Lake Johnson Nature Park
4601 Avent Ferry Rd, Raleigh, NC Take your pick from plenty of trails and end your date with a romantic lakeside picnic.
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Above and Beyond Hot-Air Balloon Company
432 Crescent Ct, Raleigh, NC Set the gold standard for the ultimate first date, high above the Triangle.
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Second Empire Restaurant
330 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC There's nothing wrong with good old-fashioned wining and dining--especially at one of Raleigh's finest and most romantic restaurants.
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Raleigh IcePlex
2601 Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh, NC Take a spin around the ice--and don't forget to hold hands.
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Raleigh Little Theatre Rose Garden
301 Pogue St, Raleigh, NC A wonderfully scented getaway set behind the scenes for intimate lounging.
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Fearrington Restaurant
2000 Fearrington Village, Pittsboro, NC You'll fall in love with the chocolate soufflés--and your date for taking you.
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The Melting Pot
3100 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC All-you-can-eat pots of melted cheese and chocolate to help fondue your way into her heart.
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West End Wine Bar
450 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC Gaze into each other's eyes over a glass of vino or two.
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Fins Restaurant
7713 Lead Mine Rd Ste 39, Raleigh, NC Fine cuisine that's worthy enough to celebrate a brand-new romance.
