What is a fun, interactive thing to do in New York City on a second date?

While I would love to take a walk, go to a concert or a museum, I'm looking for some sort of establishment in N.Y.C. in which I can have a good time with my female date. I'm a guy. I'm thinking of something along the lines of Dave and Buster's, but I was wondering if there were any other types of things like that in the city.





Thanks.

What is a fun, interactive thing to do in New York City on a second date?
Because you mention Dave and Buster's, I'm assuming you know the Times Square area somewhat. Here's my suggestion, for a second date:





First, go to Madame Tussaud's was museum. I know, it's a little cheesily touristy, but it's great for a date. It gives you a chance to interact and laugh (with? at?) each other while you pose with all the wax celebrities. It's loads of fun.





Afterwards, you could have dinner at Dave and Busters, as you suggest.





And if you're still up for activity, there's an enormous movie megaplex at 42nd Street and Broadway, so you could take in a film!





I went on a second (or third? I can't remember which) date like this recently, and it was a great time.





Have fun! And good luck with your new girlfriend!





Kango Traveler
Reply:1) Go to Madame Tussauds. Opens: 10 AM. 234 West 42nd, Times Square





For general info: 800 246-8872








ENJOY!!!!!
Reply:Oh, I think taking a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge in the middle of January is just the ticket. All those breezes off the East River will just put you in a drugstore frame of mind. Gak !





There is a really nice show coming to Radio City for Chinese New Year, starting end of January for about 10 days / call Ticket Master....you can't interact with the performers onstage, but after the show there are things to do in that neighborhood: you could go up to 42 Central Park South, right east of Sixth Avenue to Mickey Mantle's for dinner, overlooking the south end of Central Park ....


Mickey Mantle's NYC


http://www.mickeymantles.com/about.asp


click on the blue letters for a direct connection


... it looks interactive to me








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Reply:Whatever you do, if you want a third date with this girl, don't take her to Times Square. Every New Yorker knows not to go there unless they've got tickets to Mary Poppins, they've got a yen for Yoshinoya chicken rice bowl, or they suddenly want to get themselves a Hello Kitty pillow from the Sanrio store.





Depending on what you like to do, you could take her to the Freakatorium (I think it's on Rivington Street) (it's small, though); go to Battery City Park and walk along the river; or go up the Cloisters in Inwood (it's a hike and a half on the train, though) and walk around there. But the Brooklyn idea is the best. Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, and if you stay to the right on the walking path, cut through the park, walk straight toward the river, and you'll hit the promenade. It has the best view of the city. Go all the way to the right on the promenade, you'll hit the Brooklyn Ice Cream factory and a little area where you can sit and watch the skyline. I used to live on Montague Street and it was on of the best parts of living there.





Have fun!
Reply:Stay away from Times Square--if someone took me on a date there I wouldn't be impressed.





If I were you I'd go ice skating somewhere non-touristy like Chelsea Piers. You could also head over to Brooklyn (walk over the bridge) and get something to eat on Montague or Smith Street.





edit: It's kinda creepy that our avatars are almost the same!