You don’t need to travel for a good date – New Lenox and Manhattan have many good picks! In New Lenox, Gost Coffee would be an amazing first-date choice! Another option would be going to the AMC theaters to watch a movie together! “I think it could be romantic and simple. And you guys can both bond over a movie together!” – sophomore Kayla Kerner. If you’re up for some friendly competition, going to Laraway Lanes might be the spot for you! If you both have a sweet tooth, going to the creamery in Manhattan or Crepe N Brew could be a sweet way to share a dessert together! Or if you would rather have more of a relaxing place, just walking a trail like Hickory Creek Bikeway Trail or Old Plank Road Trail would be a great way to get to know each other and enjoy the scenic views together. And if you both have a bit of homework and want a spot to chat or flip through books together, having a study date at the New Lenox Public Library would be a great excuse to hang out in a quieter spot and enjoy each other’s company.
In the end, whether you’re sipping coffee, catching a movie, enjoying a treat together, or just hanging out, it’s all about finding a spot that feels right for both of you.
Need more suggestions? Here is a list of ideas compiled form student suggestions in response to a survey.
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Searching for seashells by the river Aquarium A walk Shopping Bake together Book store Walmart Dinner Mini Golf Dance class Bowling Aquarium Shopping Restaurant (Cooper’s Hawk, Chilis, Chipotle, Culver’s etc.) Church Watch the sunset Cook together Picnic |
Thrifting
Skyzone
Theme Park like Six Flags
Ice Cream Shop
