Need some first date ideas for a teen who can't drive

[Stratocaster]

So I'm going to ask this girl out in a few days, but I don't know where to. I'm almost sure she likes me, and Im not nervous or scared to ask her. The problem is I don't know what to do for the date. I was considering asking her out to a semi-fancy restaurant that I know she likes, but that may be too formal for a first date, especially for teens. Right now I'm considering asking her to join me for coffee or something similar, and then hang out at the mall, which is close by to the coffee shop (this way I don't have to have someone else drive us somewhere).

Can anyone think of a better first date for us? I want it to be casual and something where we can get to know each other better.

[Stung]

A lot of this depends on what she likes, and where you live. If you live near a beach and it's not too cold, going for coffee and then a walk along the beach would be a great idea, for example. If she likes games and there's an arcade or bowling alley nearby, that might be a good idea. If she's into sports, a game for a local high school or college team could work. If she's bookish, a bookstore or the library can be a great date.

 

I've never been into mall culture so I can't really comment on that part of your idea...for some girls, malls are like heaven, and in some towns they're a major source of the available entertainment, so you have to be the judge on that one. I have only ever gone to a mall if there was a decent movie theater there or a store with something I really needed, even when I was a teenager. Still, if a guy I was really into had asked me to hang out at the mall, I would have gone. Logistically, the coffee shop near the mall seems like a good solution for you.

 

Is there public transit in your area? Can you ride bikes, or is it too cold? Are there any all-ages music venues?

 

I think you're right that a fancy restaurant is a little formal for a first date for a teenage couple.

[Dust]

You can invite her to watch paint dry as long as you have the balls to make out with her.

[I have no name]

Some sort of activity would be a good idea. Bowling, mini golf, ice skating or an arcade (like Dave & Busters) would all make for a fun date. Plus there would be less pressure on you to carry the conversation because of the activity. And you can always go for coffee or dessert afterwards.

[Pasttense]

Are you two in the same high school together? Perhaps some school-related activity...

[Ninjainpajamas]

First off, make sure it isn't someplace where she isn't going to be uncomfortable...like doing something outside If it's freezing, you don't want her freezing her ass off because even though she'll want to be close to you she won't be able to focus.

 

I think coffee is too casual for teens, plus you guys will probably feel a little awkward without anything to do.

 

Don't do anything fancy either unless she feels comfortable doing that, plus you're not there for the food.

 

I'd say go bowling, or Dave and Busters (with arcade games or like basketball games), or something fun with games that you can think of. Then If you can plan on some place where you can take a walk afterwards, maybe a movie or around the mall to walk off your meal.

 

If you have to do the mall, then pick some place to have lunch at that's half way decent and kinda nice but where you can get a chance to talk. Then you can walk around and buy her a smoothie or some crap....and since you're there buy me one too!