{"id":2830,"date":"2019-10-24T11:13:34","date_gmt":"2019-10-24T10:13:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/?p=2830"},"modified":"2019-10-24T11:13:37","modified_gmt":"2019-10-24T10:13:37","slug":"unusual-ideas-for-a-first-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/unusual-ideas-for-a-first-date\/","title":{"rendered":"Unusual ideas for a First Date"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> First dates are also first impressions and we all know how important they are. You can play it safe with tried and tested options such as going to see a movie, booking into a restaurant , or just heading down the pub for a drink, but as a first impression that would say you are a &#8216;play it safe&#8217;, or a &#8216;lack of imagination&#8217; sort of person. We would recommend you surprise your date with something a little different? Here you will find 100s of unusual first date ideas. Lots to choose from, so put some of these gems in your back pocket for future dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n1.\nDrive your way into their heart<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-1-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2895\" data-link=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/go-karting-what-to-expect\/kn-1\/\" class=\"wp-image-2895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-1-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-1-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-1-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-1-573x300.png 573w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/KN-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/en\/go-karting\/near\/me?activity_id=2\"> Go karting<\/a><em><strong> <\/strong><\/em>is a fun and exciting option for a first date. You can both show off your driving skills as you race each other around the circuit, then get close in the track-side cafe as you both relay your amazing motoring exploits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n2.\nRoll into their arms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Book a<a href=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/en\/zorbing\/near\/me?activity_id=170\"> zorbing experience <\/a>for two and climb into your giant hamster wheel together and laugh, scream and whoop your way down a hill together. It&#8217;s bound to be a winner on the unusual first date idea front.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n3.\nShoot for the stars, well clays actually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/picture2-3-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/picture2-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/picture2-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/picture2-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/picture2-3-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/picture2-3.jpg 1064w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/en\/clay-pigeon-shooting\/near\/me?activity_id=5\">Clay pigeon shooting <\/a>has got all the elements of an exciting first date, especially if your date has never tried it before. They will be convinced it&#8217;s too difficult until the expert instructor show them how and then they&#8217;ll be smashing clays right out of the air like a pro.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n4.\nConquer the beast together<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Get the adrenalin pumping riding quad bikes together over hill and dale and some of the muddiest terrain out there.<a href=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/en\/quad-biking\/near\/me?activity_id=3\"> Quad biking <\/a>is not for those that don&#8217;t like extreme adventure or getting muddy, but it&#8217;ll show you if you chosen date is an adventurous type or too concerned with their appearance to have fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/QN-5-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/QN-5-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/QN-5-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/QN-5-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/QN-5-573x300.png 573w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/QN-5.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\n5.\nDoes your date have the brains for this one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Putting your heads together and pitting your wits against the puzzles and barriers preventing you getting out or a locked <a href=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/en\/escape-games\/near\/me?activity_id=226\">escape room<\/a><em><strong> <\/strong><\/em>is a no-brainer for any games&#8217; loving couples. Will you show yourself to be a clever escape artist or a bit of dumbo that you date has to rescue?   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/5-7-1857.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/5-7-1857.png 900w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/5-7-1857-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/5-7-1857-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/5-7-1857-600x300.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\n6.\nGo rock climbing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/rockclimbibng-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/rockclimbibng-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/rockclimbibng-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/rockclimbibng-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/rockclimbibng-400x300.png 400w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/rockclimbibng.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> You could drive your date right up the wall if you choose this idea, but you are more likely to impress them for choosing such a great idea. Indoor<a href=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/en\/rock-climbing\/near\/me?activity_id=83\"> rock climbing <\/a>will give you the opportunity to show your date you can climb with the best of them. Unusual choice of first date \u2013 you bet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n7.\nLeap into the unknown together<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/en\/skydiving\/near\/me?activity_id=34\"> Skydiving <\/a>is definitely for the fun loving, daredevil types for a first date idea. As you jump out of the plane high above the ground your date will either love you to bits for arranging such an exciting first date or will wonder what the hell they are doing agreeing to such high adrenaline experience. Will your date chicken out or show you what a sport they are?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/shutterstock_71348836-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/shutterstock_71348836-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/shutterstock_71348836-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/shutterstock_71348836-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/shutterstock_71348836-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/shutterstock_71348836-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\n8.\nMe Tarzan \u2013 you Jane<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Take to the trees on a<a href=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/en\/high-ropes-course\/near\/me?activity_id=56\"> high ropes course <\/a>in your quest to impress your date on a first date. Lots of challenges as you climb, swing and clamber through the treetops like Tarzan and Jane. When you arrive on the top platform together, way up there amongst the trees, the incredible scenery and remembering the challenges you have just faced together can be a very romantic moment on a first date.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"589\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/picture4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/picture4.jpg 589w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/picture4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/picture4-401x300.jpg 401w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\n9.\nShow your class<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Behind the wheel of a supercar \u2013 Ferrari, Porsche, Aston Martin, Lamborghini and other super marques, you&#8217;ll look every inch the sophisticated successful individual. So, want to impress? Then book a <a href=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/en\/driving\/near\/me?activity_id=6\">supercar experience <\/a>and watch their mouth drop open as you arrive to drive one of these amazing machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ferrari-430-Spyder-12-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ferrari-430-Spyder-12-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ferrari-430-Spyder-12-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ferrari-430-Spyder-12-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ferrari-430-Spyder-12-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ferrari-430-Spyder-12-452x300.jpg 452w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\n10.\nFloat away together<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> A romantic and awe-inspiring first date<a href=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/en\/hot-air-ballooning\/near\/me?activity_id=144\"> hot air ballooning<\/a> is a sure-fire success for anyone on a first date. Drifting silently above the world in a huge basket with the sun starting to rise over the staggering scenery below will take you breaths away. Hold hands and wonder at the sheer beauty of it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/3-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\n11.\nScare them witless<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Scare them enough on a <a href=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/en\/zombie-survival\/near\/me?activity_id=225\">zombie survival experience <\/a>and your date may just have to run into your arms for protection \u2013 you can hope!. Your city has fallen. There only a few places of safety and you must get there before the zombies get you. Hold hands and run for it. This will get your date laughing and screaming, and that&#8217;s just the boys, and showing just how brave or bloody frightened they are.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"446\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/zombie-survival-experience-08135730.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/zombie-survival-experience-08135730.jpg 446w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/zombie-survival-experience-08135730-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 446px) 100vw, 446px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\n12.\nShow them you can actually walk on water<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Well, in a giant waterproof zorb anyway. Water walking is a crazy idea that sees participants inside a giant zorb ball who walk to make the ball roll across the water. Great fun and will show if you date is fun-loving or fun-shy. Lots of laughter and stories to tell after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n13.\nCome fly with me \u2013 let&#8217;s fly away<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/1-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/1-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/1-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/1-2-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the words of an old romantic song sung by &#8216;ol blue eyes himself, Frank Sinatra. The romance of flying is captured in so many songs, so it must be a great first date idea. So, why not take your date on a <a href=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/en\/flight-tours\/near\/me?activity_id=234\">flying experience<\/a> and create your own romance up in the blue beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n14.\nHave fun in the snow \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Head for the slopes without leaving the UK or waiting for the winter snow fall and book in for <a href=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/en\/snowboarding\/near\/me?activity_id=42\">snowboarding<\/a> or<a href=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/en\/skiing\/near\/me?activity_id=43\"> skiing experience.<\/a> Togged-up warm and excited, this unusual first date idea will thaw the heart of your date as you slip and slide together on the slopes and grab each others hands for support. If either of you get a little chilly, its a perfect excuse for a warm-up hug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2-3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/2-3-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\n15\n\u2013 100s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"521\" src=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/app-banner3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/app-banner3.jpg 667w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/app-banner3-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/app-banner3-384x300.jpg 384w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> No need to list any more ideas because <a href=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/\">Geronigo\u00ae <\/a>has already done that for us. Head to the website or download the <a href=\"https:\/\/app.geronigo.com\/\">Geronigo\u00ae app<\/a> and have every adventure in your pocket and ready to book at a moments notice for you first and subsequent dates. With so many activities to choose from, you&#8217;ll never run out of ideas for the perfect date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\nBy\nCJ<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A first date is a first impression, so don&#8217;t be boring and predictable, show your date you have imagination and flair and go for something unusual that also ticks the fun and and exciting boxes. Here is a list of 100s ideas to help you.&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/unusual-ideas-for-a-first-date\/\">Read More <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Unusual ideas for a First Date<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2932,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[171,164,502,53,29,244,476,74,432,670,702,10,676],"tags":[744,767,720,745,766],"class_list":["post-2830","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-action-sports","category-adventure-sports","category-assault-course","category-bucket-list","category-clay-pigeon-shooting","category-climbing","category-driving-experiences","category-escape-games","category-high-ropes-course","category-karting","category-rally-driving","category-skydiving","category-zombie-survival","tag-adventure","tag-everyadventure","tag-firstdate","tag-unusual-activities","tag-unusualdateideas"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2830","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2830"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2830\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2935,"href":"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2830\/revisions\/2935"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2932"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2830"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2830"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/geronigo.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2830"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}