Want to ensure you and your date get a case of the warm fuzzies during your tryst? Take them to check out some art. Researchers have found that when we see beautiful creative endeavors, our brains release dopamine, the hormone associated with feelings of love. Swoooon!

There's nothing that'll get the juices flowing during your first date like some good ol' physical activity, so consider escorting your potential sweetie on a ride down a local bike path. Bonus points for major cuteness if you rent one of those adorbs contraptions built for two.

Learning a new skill together like painting, pottery or cooking could well bring you and your date closer. Still, you don't want assume anything, so be sure to sign up for a one-and-done class rather than a multi-week course.

Rock or classical, country or jazz—the genre doesn't matter. Studies show attending any music concert will raise those lovey-dovey dopamine levels and help bring about feelings of connection and community between audience members. Sounds like a solid opportunity for bonding, doesn't it?

Planning a great first date can be a walk in the park when...you plan a walk in the park. After all, not only does exercise relieve feelings of anxiety (like the typical first date jitters), getting out into nature can actually improve your mood.

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From football to figure skating, almost any sport at all (okay, maybe not curling) is a blast to watch from the interior of an arena. The roar of the crowd and the drama of the competition could even be a bit of a turn-on, if we're being honest—as long as you're both rooting for the same team.

If you're planning a rendezvous in the winter, might we suggest ice skating? An outdoor rink surrounded by a snowy landscape can make for an especially lovely date locale, and the activity itself lends itself to hand-holding. Plus, you'll both look adorable with red cheeks and noses.

Bookstores are cozy, comfy places, where you and your date can wander the aisles at your leisure quietly chatting about your favorite literature. Most also offer interior coffee shops serving fine java and even occasional free author readings so you two can make a whole evening of it if you hit it off.

We're not quite sure why it is exactly, but picnics are one of the most romantic activities any twosome can do. So, pick a pretty park, pack a lunch filled with your date's favorite foods, lay out a soft blanket and don't be surprised if you both start feeling a few butterflies fluttering in your tummies.

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You can also up the romance factor on any first date with some time spent stargazing. Bring along that trusty blanket and maybe a thermos of hot toddy (or, if the weather's warm, a bottle of champagne) and take a gander at the heavenly bodies above. You'll be sure to score a second date!

Be it a farmer's market, carnival, art festival or flea market, a special event can offer up a fun but casual vibe ideal for a low-key first date. Plus, with everything going on around you, you won't have to worry about filling every moment with conversation.

There's a reason it's a classic. Going out for dinner on a first date allows you both to unwind over a nice meal while you get to know each other a little bit better. If you'd to add some spice (we couldn't resist) to this time-honored idea, consider cooking for your date instead of eating out.

You're going to want to double-check that your prospective partner enjoys wine, but if they do then visiting a vineyard just might be the key to their heart (or at least another date). Not only are most places where grapes are grown darn picturesque, but many serve fine fare to go along with their vino.

Like hiking, paddling should both raise your heart rate and get you out into nature. But whether you're in a canoe or a kayak built for two, the activity should also teach you to cooperate with each other. That's not a bad skill to have if your first date blooms into a relationship.

Whether it's spending a couple of hours walking shelter dogs, cleaning up a beach, or building houses, doing good just makes you feel good. How can your date not be successful if you're both blissed out from your time helping others?

For a truly blockbuster first date, climb aboard a scenic train. Located all over the country, these often-vintage choo choos typically whisk passengers away on abbreviated rides through jaw-droppingly gorgeous landscapes. Like we said: Block. Buster.

There's something a little sexy about a friendly game of, well, just about anything. Healthy competition stirs passion, actually flooding your system with adrenaline, which can make it a powerful aphrodisiac. Backgammon anyone?

With all those sea creatures languidly swimming through light-dappled water, aquariums are inherently relaxing places, which can help soothe first date nerves. The tank rooms are dim, too, if you two hit it off and want to steal a small smooch.

Admittedly, it might not be quite so entertaining a pursuit if you had to do it every day, but fruit picking on a sunny afternoon makes for a downright charming first date. Look for favorites like strawberries come spring, cherries in the summer and apples over autumn at your local U-Pick farm.

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With instructors typically available, you don't have to be rock jocks to get a kick out of climbing at an indoor gym. It's an adventure sure to get your adrenaline pumping and put big grins on your faces—not a bad way to spend a first date.

Level up your dating game with this offering that provides a seriously snug ambiance combined with the hypnotic effects of fire. Toss some s'mores into the equation and you're set. (You can thank us if you and your date end up cuddling under a blanket together.)

Whether you plan to dazzle with your rendition of "Don't Stop Believin'" from the comfort of your home or in front of a bar full of people, a karaoke date is pretty much a guaranteed good time.

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Okay, okay. If the idea of hopping on a coaster makes you more queasy than cheerful, you can always head over to the carousel instead. The idea of an amusement park date is to bring back some of the simple, sheer joy experienced in childhood, so you do you, boo.

Act like a tourist (only no socks with sandals, please) and take a tour in your hometown. Guided tours can revolve around themes including public art, breweries (yum, samples!), food, architecture and much more, so you're sure to find one that appeals to you both.