8. Have a picnic
We’re halfway through our list of 16 fun first date ideas in NYC, and offering a traditional option. A picnic on a first date may sound a bit off at first, but think about it before your write it off entirely. I mean, a whole day with your significant other far from the chaos of the city, but not the beauty of it. You can find the perfect spot at Fort Tryon Park. It definitely is worth a shot, if you ask me.

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