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From the archives: March 09, 2007

From a wild ride on the rapids to a casual chat over a pint of ale, find Charlotte'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.

On this page:First Date Ideas, More Great Date Ideas.

First Date Ideas

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Dean & Deluca
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    6822-J Phillips Place Ct, Charlotte, NC 28210 (map)

    Bring your date to this comfortably elegant wine bar for wine flights and tapas.

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended 300 East
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    300 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203 (map)

    Make it the perfect rendezvous at an informal, funky restaurant serving fresh, creative meals that won't break the bank.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Latta Plantation Nature Prsrvt
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    6211 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078 (map)

    Go horseback riding or have a romantic picnic at a historic 19th century cotton plantation.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Colgate Huffman Adrianne
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    201 S College St Fl 27 (Charlotte Plaza), Charlotte, NC 28244 (map)

    Impress your love interest with dinner at a swanky uptown French restaurant featuring breathtaking views.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Sir Edmond Halley's
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    4151-A Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209 (map)

    Keep it casual with a pint of ale and traditional British pub fare at this favorite neighborhood hangout.

  6. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended U.S. National Whitewater Center
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    820 Hawfield Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214 (map)

    Impress him with your adventurous side and get swept away for a couple of hours on the rapids of the world's only recirculating whitewater river.

  7. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended The Comedy Zone
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    516 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28202 (map)

    Cast away those first date jitters with an evening full of big laughs.

More Great Date Ideas

  1. 8 3.5 Star Rating: Average The Evening Muse
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    3227 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205 (map)

    Bring your date to NODA's monthly gallery crawl and conclude the evening at this popular acoustic listening space.

  2. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Alexander Michael's
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    401 W Ninth St, Charlotte, NC 28202 (map)

    Share an intimate meal at this cozy eatery and follow it up with a stroll through Charlotte's quaint Fourth Ward neighborhood.

  3. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Tutto Mondo Lounge
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    1820 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203 (map)

    Settle into a plush sofa, skip the low-carb beer and join the cocktail set for a finely crafted martini.

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