Whether it's for the high school sweethearts who came to the same college, the new freshman lovebirds that met during the first week of school, or the girl you just asked on a date after staring at her for lectures on end, Purdue lovers are always looking for a new date spot. Well, look no further. We have spots that are romantic, fun, studious, and low key for you guys.
1. HSSE Library
Hit up the 2nd or 3rd floor of HSSE library in Stewart Center for a study date with the girl you've had your eye on in math. Grab a snack before you head up in the Stewart Market! It's a nice secluded place without it being too serious of a date.
2. Slayter Hill
Travel back in time and go old fashioned! Grab a blanket and some snacks and take a walk over to Slayter Hill. Admire the beautiful skies on the fall day and watch as the colored leaves fall off the trees and float around you.
3. La Scala Italian Restaurant
Delicious food, a great atmosphere, and the one you love. Put all three together and you get a wonderful date in Downtown Lafayette at La Scala Italian Restaurant. Large servings, light music, great Italian food. What could be better? If you're looking to treat your significant other to an amazing night, be sure to come here.
4. Riverside Skating Center
It's hard not to resort to "Netflix and chilling" during the ice cold months of December. Mosey on down to the ice rink and step onto the rink for a fun time. Make sure you bundle up.
P.S. It's okay if you cant skate, there are railings on the side for you beginners.
5. Horticulture Park
Go on a nice nature walk during the fall or spring months to Horticulture Park, west of Purdue West. During the fall months, enjoy the red, yellow and orange-colored leaves falling around you on the paths. During the Spring, enjoy the beautiful butterflies and birds chirping, and flowers blooming around you as you look into your significant other's eyes. So. Romantic.
6. Triple XXX
A Purdue special, hit up the Duane Purvis Peanut Butter Burger. This will ultimately test the amount they like you, because if they can't handle you at your worst, when you have peanut butter dripping everywhere and fries in your mouth, they definitely do not deserve you at your one leaf of spinach salad. Also, Triple XXX is a cheap alternative with a great atmosphere. Maybe not the fanciest place, but definitely a nice casual place to hit up when in West Lala.
7. Starbucks
Classic Starbucks, coming in clutch. "Hey girl, wanna go get some coffee sometime?" How many times do we hear this, girls? Not saying we don't like it though. Coffee is a girl's best friend. Hit up the Union or Third Street or even Wabash Landing if you want to get off campus for a while.
8. Discovery Park -- The Voss Project
If kissing your significant other under the light of a thousand stars, while having the sun light up next to you and seeing Jupiter in the distance sounds as amazing as you think, take a stroll over to Discovery Park in the night. When bored with nothing else to do, it's an mazing experience to see the replica of the planets all around you.
Of course, you can always go down to the movie theater at Wabash Landing, or bowling in the Union for cheap. A fun place for a group date is Echo Karaoke down at Wabash too. Get some bubble tea and belt out your favorite Taylor Swift song. If you have a car to go off-campus, you can always hit up Olive Garden or Outback Steakhouse for a great meal. Purdue is full of fun things to do, and fun places to take your crush or significant other.
