Cheap Thrills: Date ideas that won’t break the bank
Submitted by admin on February 12, 2010 – 1:38 amView Comments
Date ideas that won’t break the bank
It is common knowledge that Bellevue is a great place to pamper yourself with nice restaurants and great bars, but it is a little known fact that there are a lot of low key and inexpensive things to do in the area as well. Going out on a date can sometimes be intimidating. With the desire to treat your date to a lavish evening, but also save some money, sometimes activities that meet both of the criteria are hard to find. Don’t worry, we have a list of fun ideas that will interest everyone from the young at heart, to the die hard romantics that will win over your date without breaking the bank.
1. Redhook Brewery
14300 Northeast 145th Street
Woodinville, WA 98072-6950
(425) 483-3232
The Redhook Brewery tour is a fun way to spend the afternoon with a couple of friends. The tour costs only 1 dollar, and you will not only get to sample a selection of different beers, but you will also enjoy taking a walk through the brewery and learning a bit of history about how the ale is made. To end a phenomenal afternoon make sure to make your way to The Forecaster’s Pub for a bite to eat.
2. Lucky Strike
700 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425)453-5137
With its lush interior, Lucky Strike is the perfect place to go out with friends and family. You can enjoy food and wine from their extensive menu while you bowl and compete for the highest score. Lucky Strike sets a whole new standard for saturday night entertainment.
3. Skyhigh
Ste A
1445 120th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98005-2103
(425)990-5867
With its trampoline floors and trampoline walls, Sky High Sports is the perfect place to go and act like a kid again. Sky High Sports features a foam pit, AIRobics, and dodge-ball tournaments.
4. Parlor Live Comedy Club
700 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425)289-7000
Complete with its hilarious comedians, lavish billiards and suave lounges that is complimented by its DJ’s, large dance floor and extensive menu of drinks and edibles, you are guaranteed to have a five star date at The Parlor Live Comedy Club. The Parlor is constantly hosting different gut wrenching comedians that will keep you and your date entertained all evening long.
5. Creatively Yours
15600 NE 8th #G-1
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425)747-2280
Creatively yours hosts guests of all ages. They welcome everyone to come and enjoy the cheerful atmosphere and pick from a wide variety of different unfinished ceramics to paint and make your own. Once a month Creatively yours even hosts a margarita painting party.
6. Botanical Gardens
12001 Main Street
Bellevue, WA 98005-3522
(425)452-2750
The Botanical Gardens is a beautiful 36 acre area of land that features a number of gardens with incredible vegetation and stunning lights. You and your date can enjoy a quiet stroll through the gardens and admire the cost-free beauty. Its an ideal place to end a great date.
7. Oh! Chocolate
149 Bellevue Square
Bellevue, WA 98004
425.451.1060
Price $57.00
Dates From October 22, 2009 12:30 PM
Through March 28, 2010 5:00 PM
Oh! Chocolate offers a wide variety of decadent chocolates that make the perfect gift for someone you care about. Its an excellent place to take someone on a fun date because you not only get to learn about chocolate, but you get to hand make an assortment of different treats that you can take home.
