A brief explainer for the Places category, visible on the Places Archives page.
![Couple drinking cocktails on a first date](https://media.firstdate.com/uploads/2025/01/ordering-cocktails-without-sounding-basic.jpg)
How to Order a Cocktail Without Sounding Basic
A thoughtfully chosen cocktail on your first date isn’t just an order; it’s a declaration. It says you’re willing to engage and open to shared discoveries ... Read On
![Chicago's Grand Holiday Tradition Thanksgiving Day Parade](https://media.firstdate.com/uploads/2024/11/harvest-of-hearts.webp)
Harvest of Hearts
It's a holiday steeped in tradition, family, and the comforts of home—hardly the conventional backdrop for budding romance. Yet, for the intrepid and the epicurean, Thanksgiving presents a unique opportunity to forge connections over shared plates and cultural rituals ... Read On
![Couple in cemetery in Halloween costumes](https://media.firstdate.com/uploads/2024/10/a-spooky-first-date.webp)
A Spooky First Date
We welcome back the world of spooky dating—a tantalizing time of fondness for the macabre that promises to elevate dating pursuits to thrilling new heights ... Read On
![Bookstore in the City](https://media.firstdate.com/uploads/2024/10/between-the-lines.webp)
Between the Lines
For the literary-minded pursuing a first date, a journey through the world's most extraordinary bookshops offers an unparalleled opportunity ... Read On
![Couple enjoying street art on a first date](https://media.firstdate.com/uploads/2024/10/street-art-safari.webp)
Street Art Safari
When planning a first date, what could be better than an afternoon rich in visual stimulation that also provides a window into the soul of a city ... Read On
![A couple on a first date silhouetted in Chicago](https://media.firstdate.com/uploads/2024/10/historical-walking-tour-chicago.webp)
Historical Walking Tour: Chicago
For those seeking an exceptional first date a guided walking tour through the Windy City's storied past offers an engaging and educational opportunity. ... Read On
![Smoky Craft Cocktail](https://media.firstdate.com/uploads/2024/09/shaken-stirred-smitten.jpg)
Shaken, Stirred, and Smitten
The traditional bar scene has undergone a metamorphosis, transforming into a playground for aspiring mixologists and their potential paramours ... Read On
![Couple stargazing, pointing at meteor](https://media.firstdate.com/uploads/2024/10/a-stargaze-picnic.webp)
A Stargaze Picnic
A stargaze picnic offers an opportunity to disconnect and acknowledge the vastness of the universe. It’s also a perfect way to connect with someone ... Read On