Romantic Ideas for a Date in Atlanta
Make date night a memorable one in Atlanta. Georgia's capitol city offers many opportunities for a date you and your significant other will remember. Enjoy a glass of wine in a romantic restaurant, visit a museum or explore the outdoors during a morning hike on Atlanta's outdoor trails.
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Restaurants
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Enjoy a meal or drink together in a romantic setting. Babette's Cafe in Atlanta is known for its chic atmosphere, featuring indoor and outdoor patio seating. Babette's Cafe offers moderately priced brunch, dinner and desserts. This French cafe is said to be "surprisingly romantic," by restaurant-goers. Babette's Cafe is open Tuesday through Sunday and accepts reservations either by phone or online (See Resources). Enjoy drinks and tapas (small plates) at Pura Vita on North Highland Avenue. Enjoying drinks over small appetizers means you can talk and nibble all night if you want in this romantic setting. Pura Vida is known for its Spanish and Latin American food and wines (See Resources).
Museums
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Explore culture together and spark new conversation topics while you venture through the The Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta. The Fernbank Museum features an IMAX theater and various exhibits, including a nature quest, a prehistoric dinosaur exhibit and a clay exhibit. The clay exhibit displays some of the most ancient clay pots discovered in North America, dating back 5,000 years. The museum also features special exhibitions throughout the year. Museum tickets can be purchased online. As of January 2011, the price of admission for adults is $15 for the museum and $13 for the IMAX theater. The museum features an IMAX martini bar with films, live music or a DJ and food. Admission to Martinis & IMAX is $12 (See Resources).
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Outdoors
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Get into nature and spend a romantic day outside. Atlanta is more than just an industrial city. Stone Mountain Park features 3,200 acres where you can enjoy hiking trails, paddle boat rides, sky rides, scenic railroad tours and golf (see Resources). The Silver Comet Trail is 13 miles from Atlanta, and free of charge with more than 60 miles of trail for hiking, cycling and rollerblading. Stop along the trail for a picnic or enjoy each other's company relaxing in the sun (See Resources). Impress your date with tickets to Atlanta's Botanical Gardens. See what's in bloom together during a romantic stroll around the gardens amidst Georgia's mild climate. Adult tickets cost $18.95 as of January 2011.
Entertainment
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You and your date can explore the entertainment Atlanta has to offer. Root for the home team at an Atlanta Braves baseball game at Turner Field. Baseball season is from April to September. Enjoy a spring afternoon game or a romantic cool summer night matchup. Add a romantic soundtrack to your date by visiting the Atlanta Jazz Festival. The festival is an annual celebration featuring various performers during the month of May. The Atlanta Coalition for the Performing Arts offers year-round romantic enjoyment, such as dancing, music, cultural activities and attractions. See all event listings and purchase tickets online through AtlanTIX (See Resources). Same-day tickets are half-price.
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