6 of the best places to go on friend-dates

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Cheers to improving friendships! (The Orion Amphitheater)

Friends make life worth living. We all have those certain people that just click with us and we don’t have to “pretend” around. To celebrate these people, here are 5 of the best places to go on friend-dates in the Rocket City.

Clinton Row Thrift Stores

Clinton Row thrift
Clinton Row offers many fun opportunities (Ta’Niyah Thomas / Hville Blast)

If you and your friend are the thrifty type, check out Clinton Row thrift stores for some vintage collectibles. There’s a large variety of shirts and records to browse through for a pleasant friend-date downtown. Check out Clinton Row’s surrounding stores, as there is a lot to choose from depending on your vibe.

Where: 100 Jefferson St N, Huntsville, AL 35801

When: Monday – Tuesday: 12PM – 5PM; Wednesday – Thursday: 12PM – 6PM; Saturday – Sunday: 10AM – 6PM; CLOSED Sunday

Pints & Pixels

This is a super fun spot for both gamers and beer-enthusiasts. You’ll find a large variety of both beer and games as well as burgers and fries to order as those 8-bit games really work up an appetite.

Where: 2500 Clinton Ave W h, Huntsville, AL 35805

When: Tuesday – Thursday: 12PM – 9PM; Friday – Saturday: 12PM – 12AM; Sunday: 12PM – 9PM; CLOSED Monday

Color Me Mine

Color Me Mine offers paint pottery classes that make the perfect friend-date for the more artistic-types. There’s plenty of designs and templates to go off of and you get to keep what you paint. Perfect memory-making opportunity with your friend-date.

Where: 1024 Mid City Dr, Huntsville, AL 35806

When: Monday – Saturday: 11AM – 9PM; Sunday: 12PM – 6PM

Lumberjack Alley

Lumberjack Alley is a great location for blowing off some steam and practicing your ability to hit a target… with an axe. You and your best friend will have a heyday getting this together. Located in Stars & Strikes, if you want more fun pick from mini golf, bowling, and more.

Where: 930 Old Monrovia Rd NW, Huntsville, AL 35806

When: Monday – Thursday: 5PM – 10PM; Friday: 5PM – 12AM; Saturday: 12PM – 12AM; Sunday: 12PM – 10PM

High Point Climbing

High Point makes for a great physically-active outing, also good for blowing off some steam. They have a very large climbing area including a kids section, both of which are loads of fun. Expect your forearms to be sore, though.

Where: 1020 Nunnahsae, N Park Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806

When: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6AM – 10PM; Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 10AM – 10PM; Sunday: 10AM – 8PM

Jones Farm Park

Jones Family park and duck pond
Take a leisurely stroll around two duck ponds surrounding a beautiful neighborhood (Ta’Niyah Thomas / Hville Blast)

Sometimes, simple is better. Enjoy a nice picnic or stroll around Jones Farm Park where you’ll see some ducks (and if you’re lucky, ducklings) and can look at the beautiful houses surrounding it. If you like fishing, bring your poles and knock yourself out.

Where: Four Mile Post Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35802

When: Monday-Sunday: 6AM – 8PM

Importance of a friend-date

It’s been rough being outside lately in North Alabama, so take precautions and keep an eye on the weather as you will. Huntsville has a lot to do, and in my opinion it’s not fun unless you do it with someone, so hit that friend up for a friend-date you’ve been meaning to connect with.

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Joey Luria
Joey Luria
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