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We Are Fallin’ in Love With These Amazing Date Ideas

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Iowa chapter.

Fall is the perfect time to get out and enjoy an adventure with someone you like spending time with! Are you one of those that wants to enjoy a traditional fall with the crisp air, and changing leaves, pumpkins and cider?

Here are some ideas for you and your significant other to put down the books and go enjoy a fall day together.

Big Grove Brewery

If you want to enjoy great food and drinks with a perfect atmosphere for fall Big Grove Brewery is the place to be! Highly reccomend the pulled pork sandwhich with the fries! You’ll be addicted. https://biggrovebrewery.com/

Wilson’s Orchard

More than just pumpkins! Grab a large wooden basket and pick apples straight off the tree. Or take a trip into the barn where you can buy fresh baked apple pies, apple donuts and cider!

You could even pick apples, bring them home, and try to make a homemade apple pie! http://www.wilsonsorchard.com/

Colony Pumpkin Patch

U-Pick pumpkin patch and corn maze! https://colonypumpkinpatch.com/

Have a competetion on who can carve the best pumpkin and put a picture and a poll on your Instagram story  to determine who wins! 

Hawkeye Football Game

There are only a couple games left inside Kinnick Stadium! Try tailgating with friends and family with an assortment of food and games!

Bonfire night with friends!

Invite some friends over and make some snacks and enjoy a night in front of a bonfire!

If you want to get a little spooked…

  • Check out Circle of Ash, Iowa’s largest haunted house https://www.circleofash.com/
  • Go costume shopping! Try on some crazy outfits and have fun with it!
  • Ghostbusters movie night at home!
  • Host a Halloween party!

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Natalie is currently a junior at The University of Iowa majoring Sport and Recreation Management. She loves to hang out with friends and family, watch Netflix, and photography! Instagram -- @natalieiacopetti Twitter -- @natalieiacopett
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