Creative dating
Atlanta ranked sixth on "Forbes" magazine's annual "Best Cities for Singles" list in 2005. So, with a town that's jumping and a sea of eligible hotties, how do you set yourself apart on the dating scene?


  The first date
• Sip on cocktails at Fernbank's Martinis & IMAX
• Find a coffee shop for some warm conversation ¢
• Take in the skyline at the Sun Dial
• Share a funnel cake at a fair or festival
• To the zoo with you
• Burn rubber at Andretti Speed Lab
• See the laser show at Stone Mt. ¢
• Get cozy at the Starlight Drive-In ¢
• Play games at Dave & Buster's

 For the artsy types
• Check out the High Museum
• Make eyes over some interesting art ¢
• Take in a stage show
• Chill out over classical music
• Get a matching tattoo

 For the outdoorsy types
• Picnic in a state park ¢
• Share a private moment on a hiking trail ¢
• Strap on some in-line skates ¢
• Bond over a game of tennis ¢
• Hit the links at an area golf course

 For the adventurers
• Scale a rock climbing wall
• Get your thrills on the white water
• Sling some dirt! Go mountain biking
• Take to the skies in a hot air ballon


¢ = Cheap thrill
 Wine & dine
• Find a restaurant by cuisine, price, neighborhood
• Best dining bets, by cuisine
• Special occasion meals
• Sip Merlot at a wine bar
• Atlantans' favorite sweet spots ¢
• In the mood for...breakfast

 For the partyer
• Not a good conversationalist? Go listen to live tunes
• Dance the night away
• Get to know each other over drinks

 For the romantic types
• Picnic at Redtop Mountain ¢
• Watch the sunset from atop Stone Mountain ¢
• Prepare a candlelight dinner
• Get a room! Find a hotel
 Getaways
• Southeastern road trips that rock
• Take a day trip
• Enjoy a romantic getaway

 Gift ideas for your sweetie
• Give the spa treatment
• Take the big plunge: Skydive!
 Related links
• Dating: Misadventures in Atlanta blog
• Atlanta events, concerts, festivals
• Weather
• "Best of the Big A"

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