Date ideas for last-minute planners

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Daria Weber, Copy Editor

Valentine’s Day is only a day away. For those who need last minute date ideas or for those new love-birds who wish to celebrate their requited feelings, this article portrays a wide variety of choices.

Mini Golf: The Fringe at Area 51 lays just outside the entryway to the Aurora Cineplex. It is home to two 18-hole, family-friendly miniature golf courses. The total cost would be around $14, not including a movie. At 7pm on February 10th & 14th, Casablanca will be featured.  Their website claims that there will be “a beautiful flower for every fabulous lady attending and a mini sweet treat from our bakery case for all those attending this special showing!”

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Bowling: Enjoy bowling for only 99 cent games at Stars and Strikes.

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Rock Climbing: Take your Valentine’s Day to new heights at Adrenaline Climbing. Open from 4pm to 10pm, climbing costs $14 per person.

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Hiking: Enjoy fresh air and the beauty of nature on a hike at Laurel Ridge Trail this Valentine’s Day. Their website claims “This easy trail follows the ridge line east of Lake Lanier and Buford Dam. Along the way are a number of facilities including bathrooms, water fountains, swimming areas, scenic views and boat ramps, making this an excellent family hike.” Best of all, this hike is completely free!

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Geocaching: Who doesn’t love a scavenger hunt? Go Geocaching with that special someone and find little treasures along the way.

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Escape Room: Paranoia Quest, an Escape Room Center at the Mall of Georgia states that “you are part of a team of archaeologists searching for the entrance to a lost Aztec temple hidden in a Central American mine. Make your way through the abandoned mine shaft to discover all of the challenges, artifacts, and adventures that await you in the hidden temple below. But hurry – the local government caught wind of your mission and has sent the police to come shut you down! You have one hour to find the lost temple, retrieve the treasures, and escape.”

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Movie: Enjoy a movie and a dinner all in one at the $5 showing of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 at the Studio Movie Grill.

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Laser Tag: Join forces or battle against your Valentine in this detailed Laser Tag Maze in the Laser Voyage Cafe. The website explains the experience as “equipped with laser and vest, your adventure begins. Navigate fog filled passageways and make your way up to the main deck through a maze of plank board partitions, hidden rooms, around crate clusters and gunpowder barrels. Beware the skeleton pirate captain waiting for you at the top. Steady your feet aboard this mighty sailing vessel and prepare to experience a thrill that you can’t find anywhere else.”

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Arcade: Take your number one to an arcade like Dave & Buster’s and duel to win each other a V Day gift.

Photo Via Dave ‘n Buster’s

Roller-skating: Roller skating rinks were once the coolest place to be and although their popularity has decreased over time, they are still a great place to let loose and have a great time this Valentine’s Day. If roller skating peaks your interest, visit the Let’s Roll Skate ‘n Fun Center. 

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