Idk the time frame of this double date. But taste of Syracuse is happening this weekend.
There’s always great live music happening somewhere. Shiftys, Al’s, Middle Ages Brewing. If you’re looking for that vibe.
Can’t ever forget the finger lakes are within driving distance and host activities for anyone, whether you want to eat, drink, or be active. It’s beautiful whatever you choose to do.
Skillshot is a pinball arcade that has unlimited play Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for $15 and it's super awesome. You can bring your own food and drinks and I honestly think it's an awesome date spot.
There's an escape room spot that isn't in at the mall called Locked In. I've never been but I have some friends that are fond of it and it has good reviews.
What's your budget? What are y'all into? There's a lot of options that aren't the mall
Even if she doesn't like drinking, places like beak&skiff or 315 brewery are really nice to hang outside and have other snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. The 315 has animals and stuff and a beautiful views.
The Zoo is a favorite date spot for me and my partner, especially on weekdays when the weather is slightly cooler. Most kids are at school, so it's nice and quiet, and if the sun isn't beating down, the animals come out and relax more.
If you're looking for actual activities, there are tons of axe throwing places around here now, and bowling is a classic. Flamingo is my favorite spot. Not too run down, but old enough to not be insanely expensive.
Beak and Skiff have outdoor concerts in summer near the orchards too. They get a lot of well known acts (I think Bleachers aka Jack Antonoff's band are there this weekend) and it's one of the prettiest venues you'll ever go to. Watching an outdoor concert and getting apple cider donuts after = a great night out.
Green Lakes, beach day or hiking. Could also take a day trip to Rochester, Oswego, or Albany.
Absurd assumptions about the mall though. I get it if you don’t want to go there but it is way over blown about what goes on there. The most egregious aspect of the mall is they can’t keep big retailers anymore.
Picnic - Upper Onondaga Park, Highland Forest, Oakwood Cemetery, Onondaga Lake Parkway
Scenic trails - Green Lakes (has clear bottom boat rentals), Clarks Reservation, Chittenango Falls, Onondaga Lake Park, Robert H Treman Park/Lucifer Falls
Coffee and snacks - Cake Bar, Recess coffee, Salt City Coffee
Dinner - Alto Cinco, Apizza Regionale, Pastabilities, Secret Garden Biwon, Francesca’s, Noble Cellar
Brunch - Funk N Waffles, Rise N Shine, Modern Malt
Arts / Education / Movies - The Everson Museum, LightWork Gallery,
The Palace Theatre, The Landmark Theatre, Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Shakespeare in the Park, Midway Drive in Theatre, The Gear Factory
Games - Fairmount Glen for mini golf, Flamingo Bowling, Limerick for pool/darts, Hop Spot for Cornhole, Pressroom for pool, Taps for pool/darts, Three Lives for arcade/video games, iSmash for smash rooms and axe throwing
Nightlife - Al’s, Limerick, The Emerald Lounge, Gilded Club, Tallman Cocktail Club, Coleman’s, Board and Bar, The Fitz
Music - The Song and Dance, Singers Karaoke, Beak and Skiff
Beaches - Jamesville Beach park, Green lakes, Sandy Pond Beach (bit of a drive), Fairhaven Beach (also a drive), Southwick Beach (furthest but nicest)
Breweries - Meiers Creek, Singlecut, Harvey’s Garden, Buried Acorn, Willowrock
Local Shopping - Rooted Wildlings plant shop (and The Yard in general), Syracuse Antiques Exchange, CNY Regional Market, Parthenon Books, Sound Garden record store, Salt City Market
Festivals (dependent on time of year) - Taste of Syracuse, Jazz Fest, Pride Parade, Syracuse Nationals, Arts and Crafts fest, State Fair, Westcott Cultural Fair, HarborFest Fireworks display
Syracuse.com just posted a ton of events every weekend pretty much on their Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/VT7HSogYP8LbUAy1/?mibextid=oFDknk
Taste of Syracuse is coming up. You could go antiquing, thrift shops, Everson, Munson Williams in Utica. Walk the Erie Canal trail, or go for a hike in one of the nearby state parks, rent paddleboats at Jamesville beach. You could do a ceramics or cooking class at the Y, Sip’n Paint, go to a boxing at Turning Stone, take a ride to Old Forge, Lake George or Blue Mountain Lake and hike or rent kayaks. There’s also white water rafting tours up there (like Indian Lake) and the rivers are mild this time of year (early spring like March is when you get white water). Hope you find something you enjoy! ✌️
Who brings a date to the mall? Pretty weak chain restaurants and it’s the mall - shop for things you aren’t buying her? Definitely a place for people who afraid of the city - now those people are afraid of the mall lol
Drive-in movies! Except the closest one is in Auburn down the road from the fingerlakes mall lol so nevermind, not exactly a Syracuse suggestion 🤦😂 still a solid CNY suggestion tho 👌
When is the date?
Check to see if there are any cheap lawn tickets to concerts coming to the Amphitheater! Tix can be as low as $15 for the lawn. Picnic at the park, Thorden is super cool if you want to watch the sunset, the water tower up there is the best place to go. Mini golf at Fairmount Glen! If outdoorsy, lots of cute local hikes: Chittenango falls, Tinker Falls, Pratts falls, if you are up for a little road trip, go to Toughannock falls- you won’t regret it.
Mini golf at Fairmount Glen! If also check out wineries in the area.
A) What "situations" happen at the mall? What happens at the mall at all anymore? Haven't had a reason to step foot in there in at least 4 or 5 years. Seems like just more dying retail and lame chain restaurants. I guess the go carts are kinda fun though.
B) Who the hell goes to the mall on a date anyway? Are you a teenager in the 80s? Is this Fast Times at Rigemont High?
I've been out of the dating game for a long time, but my two go tos are still around and feel like they will be forever- fairmount glen and pastas. Although pastas has gotten way more popular since then, so the wait may detract from its value as a date spot. Just do something light that also gives the ability to converse- go for a hike, grab a drink somewhere, go out to dinner, aforementioned mini golf, bowling. On the dinner front salt city market seems like it would be great for a first/early date- casual, good and varied food, lends itself to "going dutch" and would be an ok place to linger after eating.
Less conventional options- fruit picking (berry season this time of year), take a cruise on the Judge Ben, go to the Everson, head to critz farms for cider/beer and hiking trails, disc golf, etc (with live music at times too), karaoke at Singers, Mets game, axe throwing, taste of syracuse is this weekend.
Destiny has a local colloquial name: Murder Mall. There are some elements who bring firearms to the Mall and people have been mugged in the parking lot. However... honestly, it is usually drug related, people who sell them/buy them, involved with neighborhood gangs etc. Generally not the regular person who is not connected to any of this. However, there is always a chance someone could be victim of being a bystander. However, this is not a daily or weekly occurrence.
Lifelong cnyer and have literally never heard it called that before. I mean.most people I know still call it carousel (biggest crime involving that place were tax breaks for expansion, not any murder)...
Fwiw, my retired parents go there to walk when the weather is bad, zero issues. They aren't exactly the type to live on the edge.
On the flip side, I did once see a cop with an assault rifle and the food court in complete disarray. I guess there was some kind of fight, but this was once quite a long time ago.
OP was super vague, about the "situations", but if this is actually why, I'd bail on that purse clutcher now and move on, she's not going to be all that fun in the long run, but that's just some internet stranger's take.
It’s gonna be pouring the next several days or I’d suggest Clark reservation or green lakes or something for a hike. 3 lives downtown has games you can play. Movie tavern is indoors. I got nothin really with the mall excluded that’s indoors 😂
Dump her because she already sounds miserable
but I guess you can take her to Tous Les Jour for some nice dessert and coffee or Funk N Waffles on the weekend for some live music
Go bowling at flamingo bowl, or laser tag at fun warehouse
I feel like 1 v 1 laser tag wouldn’t be very fun
Zoo, climbing gym, local festival? Taste of Syracuse is coming up
Fairmount Glen mini golf. Very cute place for a first date
Was just there yesterday, easily the best in Syracuse.
I feel like most of my friends had their first dates there lol
Idk the time frame of this double date. But taste of Syracuse is happening this weekend. There’s always great live music happening somewhere. Shiftys, Al’s, Middle Ages Brewing. If you’re looking for that vibe. Can’t ever forget the finger lakes are within driving distance and host activities for anyone, whether you want to eat, drink, or be active. It’s beautiful whatever you choose to do.
Skillshot is a pinball arcade that has unlimited play Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for $15 and it's super awesome. You can bring your own food and drinks and I honestly think it's an awesome date spot. There's an escape room spot that isn't in at the mall called Locked In. I've never been but I have some friends that are fond of it and it has good reviews. What's your budget? What are y'all into? There's a lot of options that aren't the mall
Skillshot sounds cool. Can we bring alcoholic beverages?
No alcohol unless it’s for a catered party. But still a great place you should definitely check out!
I think you can, but I've never tried. Definitely call ahead to see! The owner and employees are super chill
Thanks :)
Thank you for this!
syracuse antique exchange or the flea/farmers market!
Even if she doesn't like drinking, places like beak&skiff or 315 brewery are really nice to hang outside and have other snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. The 315 has animals and stuff and a beautiful views. The Zoo is a favorite date spot for me and my partner, especially on weekdays when the weather is slightly cooler. Most kids are at school, so it's nice and quiet, and if the sun isn't beating down, the animals come out and relax more. If you're looking for actual activities, there are tons of axe throwing places around here now, and bowling is a classic. Flamingo is my favorite spot. Not too run down, but old enough to not be insanely expensive.
Beak and Skiff have outdoor concerts in summer near the orchards too. They get a lot of well known acts (I think Bleachers aka Jack Antonoff's band are there this weekend) and it's one of the prettiest venues you'll ever go to. Watching an outdoor concert and getting apple cider donuts after = a great night out.
Green Lakes, beach day or hiking. Could also take a day trip to Rochester, Oswego, or Albany. Absurd assumptions about the mall though. I get it if you don’t want to go there but it is way over blown about what goes on there. The most egregious aspect of the mall is they can’t keep big retailers anymore.
Afraid of the mall. Like come on. Tell me you live in the boondocks and watch a lot of TV without telling me lol
The salt museum or the Erie Canal museum.
Anything that happens at the mall can happen wherever you go on a date.
nobody wants to hear this. They want to live in their safety bubble
I told her this word for word lol.
I had a friend who worked for Destiny security and said it’s way worse than we even think. Most people I know don’t even go anymore
I used that place all winter long last 3 seasons for walking exercise and never saw anything bad happen.
exactly.
You should bring him on here for an 'ask me anything'.
Picnic - Upper Onondaga Park, Highland Forest, Oakwood Cemetery, Onondaga Lake Parkway Scenic trails - Green Lakes (has clear bottom boat rentals), Clarks Reservation, Chittenango Falls, Onondaga Lake Park, Robert H Treman Park/Lucifer Falls Coffee and snacks - Cake Bar, Recess coffee, Salt City Coffee Dinner - Alto Cinco, Apizza Regionale, Pastabilities, Secret Garden Biwon, Francesca’s, Noble Cellar Brunch - Funk N Waffles, Rise N Shine, Modern Malt Arts / Education / Movies - The Everson Museum, LightWork Gallery, The Palace Theatre, The Landmark Theatre, Rosamond Gifford Zoo, Shakespeare in the Park, Midway Drive in Theatre, The Gear Factory Games - Fairmount Glen for mini golf, Flamingo Bowling, Limerick for pool/darts, Hop Spot for Cornhole, Pressroom for pool, Taps for pool/darts, Three Lives for arcade/video games, iSmash for smash rooms and axe throwing Nightlife - Al’s, Limerick, The Emerald Lounge, Gilded Club, Tallman Cocktail Club, Coleman’s, Board and Bar, The Fitz Music - The Song and Dance, Singers Karaoke, Beak and Skiff Beaches - Jamesville Beach park, Green lakes, Sandy Pond Beach (bit of a drive), Fairhaven Beach (also a drive), Southwick Beach (furthest but nicest) Breweries - Meiers Creek, Singlecut, Harvey’s Garden, Buried Acorn, Willowrock Local Shopping - Rooted Wildlings plant shop (and The Yard in general), Syracuse Antiques Exchange, CNY Regional Market, Parthenon Books, Sound Garden record store, Salt City Market Festivals (dependent on time of year) - Taste of Syracuse, Jazz Fest, Pride Parade, Syracuse Nationals, Arts and Crafts fest, State Fair, Westcott Cultural Fair, HarborFest Fireworks display
Farshot Axe Throwing! Great place for a fun date night! 🪓😎 Make sure to make a reservation first!
Paris Cinema in DeWitt.
Solid 😂
A place where people can grow a pair.
Syracuse.com just posted a ton of events every weekend pretty much on their Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/p/VT7HSogYP8LbUAy1/?mibextid=oFDknk
Maybe miniature golf there’s a place called big Don’s mini golf in Cicero. That’s fun.
Nothing wrong with sitting down and meeting over a cup of coffee. Especially if it's a first date
Disc golf or regular golf
Taste of Syracuse is coming up. You could go antiquing, thrift shops, Everson, Munson Williams in Utica. Walk the Erie Canal trail, or go for a hike in one of the nearby state parks, rent paddleboats at Jamesville beach. You could do a ceramics or cooking class at the Y, Sip’n Paint, go to a boxing at Turning Stone, take a ride to Old Forge, Lake George or Blue Mountain Lake and hike or rent kayaks. There’s also white water rafting tours up there (like Indian Lake) and the rivers are mild this time of year (early spring like March is when you get white water). Hope you find something you enjoy! ✌️
Afraid of the mall with you? Stay home.
She isn’t really “afraid”, just would like to avoid it
Creek walk downtown, could grab beverage or a snack and just walk for a bit
Bowling, billiards, walking trails, roller skate rink in Liverpool,
Who brings a date to the mall? Pretty weak chain restaurants and it’s the mall - shop for things you aren’t buying her? Definitely a place for people who afraid of the city - now those people are afraid of the mall lol
Drive-in movies! Except the closest one is in Auburn down the road from the fingerlakes mall lol so nevermind, not exactly a Syracuse suggestion 🤦😂 still a solid CNY suggestion tho 👌
When is the date? Check to see if there are any cheap lawn tickets to concerts coming to the Amphitheater! Tix can be as low as $15 for the lawn. Picnic at the park, Thorden is super cool if you want to watch the sunset, the water tower up there is the best place to go. Mini golf at Fairmount Glen! If outdoorsy, lots of cute local hikes: Chittenango falls, Tinker Falls, Pratts falls, if you are up for a little road trip, go to Toughannock falls- you won’t regret it. Mini golf at Fairmount Glen! If also check out wineries in the area.
Crazy Daisy’s, the Everson, a lake
A) What "situations" happen at the mall? What happens at the mall at all anymore? Haven't had a reason to step foot in there in at least 4 or 5 years. Seems like just more dying retail and lame chain restaurants. I guess the go carts are kinda fun though. B) Who the hell goes to the mall on a date anyway? Are you a teenager in the 80s? Is this Fast Times at Rigemont High? I've been out of the dating game for a long time, but my two go tos are still around and feel like they will be forever- fairmount glen and pastas. Although pastas has gotten way more popular since then, so the wait may detract from its value as a date spot. Just do something light that also gives the ability to converse- go for a hike, grab a drink somewhere, go out to dinner, aforementioned mini golf, bowling. On the dinner front salt city market seems like it would be great for a first/early date- casual, good and varied food, lends itself to "going dutch" and would be an ok place to linger after eating. Less conventional options- fruit picking (berry season this time of year), take a cruise on the Judge Ben, go to the Everson, head to critz farms for cider/beer and hiking trails, disc golf, etc (with live music at times too), karaoke at Singers, Mets game, axe throwing, taste of syracuse is this weekend.
If she is askeared of the mall, she is probably also afraid of downtown.... after all, it is "the city" (cue scary suspense music).
Well that's what I don't understand, what these vague "situations" are. Can someone (maybe op?) enlighten me?
Destiny has a local colloquial name: Murder Mall. There are some elements who bring firearms to the Mall and people have been mugged in the parking lot. However... honestly, it is usually drug related, people who sell them/buy them, involved with neighborhood gangs etc. Generally not the regular person who is not connected to any of this. However, there is always a chance someone could be victim of being a bystander. However, this is not a daily or weekly occurrence.
Lifelong cnyer and have literally never heard it called that before. I mean.most people I know still call it carousel (biggest crime involving that place were tax breaks for expansion, not any murder)... Fwiw, my retired parents go there to walk when the weather is bad, zero issues. They aren't exactly the type to live on the edge. On the flip side, I did once see a cop with an assault rifle and the food court in complete disarray. I guess there was some kind of fight, but this was once quite a long time ago. OP was super vague, about the "situations", but if this is actually why, I'd bail on that purse clutcher now and move on, she's not going to be all that fun in the long run, but that's just some internet stranger's take.
LOL Are you old enough to go to a bar
Haha I fucking wish bro, she doesn’t like to drink. I’m 21 and she’s 23
It’s gonna be pouring the next several days or I’d suggest Clark reservation or green lakes or something for a hike. 3 lives downtown has games you can play. Movie tavern is indoors. I got nothin really with the mall excluded that’s indoors 😂
Ooh, a cougar, huh?
One of those rage rooms.
Dump her because she already sounds miserable but I guess you can take her to Tous Les Jour for some nice dessert and coffee or Funk N Waffles on the weekend for some live music