Local Resources
Best After Hours Place
Coyote Hardware Bar
240 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg
(717) 221-0530
Come and enjoy the wild and crazy atmosphere from the film Coyote Ugly. Enjoy music while pole dancing on the bar.
Best Cheap Date
Select Medical IMAX Theatre
222 Market St., Harrisburg
(717) 214-ARTS
This IMAX Theatre has the largest floor to ceiling images and state of the art surround sound you will find in this area.
Best Club
Dragonfly
234 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg
(717) 232-6940
Here is a taste of South Beach in Central Pennsylvania. This is Harrisburgs biggest nightclub. The first floor has a circular bar. The second features a glossy dance floor.
Best Creative Date
Hershey Park
100 Hershey Park Rd., Hershey
(800) HERSHEY
Hershey Park offers year round entertainment. There are amusement park rides, top name act and a musical laser spectacular, The Sweetest Parade on Earth.
Best Place for a Laugh
Doc Holidays Harrisburgs Comedy Zone
Limekiln Rd., New Cumberland
(717) 920-3627
This is a new comedy club which plans to attract the nations best comedians on Friday and Saturday nights. Its a fun spot any night of the week.
Best Place for Coffee and Dessert
Cocoa Beanery and Hotel Hershey
Hershey
(717) 534-8800
Cocoa Beanery and Hotel Hershey offer specialty coffees, chocolate pastries, and Hershey hot chocolate. This is great place to start the day.
Best Place To Buy a Gift
Strawberry Square
11 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg
(717) 236-8975
There are many shops available at this convenient, popular downtown Harrisburg location. Strawberry Square is great for the busy professional.
Best Restaurant for a Second Dinner Date
Fisagas
201 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg
(717) 441-1556
This is an open air bar located on 2nd street. Glass garage doors close during the winter and will make you feel like you are always in the middle of the action.
Best Restaurant for First Dinner Date
Fire House Restaurant
606 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg
(717) 234-6064
Fire House is located in the completely restored, original 1871 Harrisburg Firehouse. They specialize in American eclectic cuisine with moderate pricing.
Best Restaurant for Lunch or Brunch First Date
Raspberries Rotisserie Hilton Harrisburg and Tower
One N. 2nd St., Harrisburg
(717) 233-6000
Raspberries Rotisserie Hilton Harrisburg and Towers has casual American dining at moderate prices. It offers an elaborate lunch buffet for busy professionals on the go.
Best Special Occasion Restaurant
Parev
215 Pine St., Harrisburg
(717) 920-1800
Parev offers a unique dining experience which features European contemporary cuisine. They are also known for their excellent California and French wines.
TOP FIVE DATES
Create Your Own Amusement
Spend a day at Hershey Park or Kneobels Amusement Park in Elysburg. Release your inner child and have a great time. Go for a spin on the Ferris wheel, scream your head off on the roller coaster, or become an instant hero and win a teddy bear. Kneobels and Hershey Park offer many opportunities for exciting dates throughout the year.
Name a Star
A great date doesnt have to break the bank. Pick a romantic spot to look at the sky and name your star together and wish on it forever. You will melt her heart. The International Star Registry, at www.starregistry.com, is a star naming resource that allows you to name an actual star.
Penn State Games
Pack up the car and plan on a day of tailgating prior to the Penn State Games. This is a great way to introduce some of your friends. Go with a group or meet friends later. After the game, enjoy the excitement of the Allen Street and College Avenue area in State College. Choose from one of the many restaurants and go for the nightlife.
Sitting on Top of the World
Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of a balloon ride with your date. The Great American Hot Air Balloon Ride starts with watching the inflation of the beautiful balloon. This is followed by a gentle ascent up to between 500 and 1000 feet After landing, champagne.
Winter Skiing
Were lucky enough to be within driving range of a variety of ski resorts that can be a perfect winter wonderland date. Enjoy the breathtaking view together from the top of the mountain and the exhilarating run down the slope. Relax by the fire in the lodge.