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(Photo by Cornel van Heerden/Foto24/Gallo Images/Getty Images)Looking for a place to take a new potential love on a date? Massachusetts, more so Boston in general, has a lot of areas to romance a new love. There are romantic restaurants, museums, parks, walking/hiking trails and so much more. But this post will not be tackling any of those places. Nope, not this time. You can definitely go find another blog post for that. This particular post will be celebrating all of the WRONG places to take a new date. And we have pulled out all the stops for this one. For this post, we have polled the audience. So all of these answers are coming from YOU!
Every city has places that no one should go when they're looking for romance. In Boston, we definitely will mention the infamous "Mass and Cass" area of the city which as most know, is a drug infested area where many live who are very sadly victims of addiction. Yes, it's a sad area and one you would or should NEVER take a first date. There are dozens more and we have gone through all the suggestions and picked our favorite 13.
Honorable mentions include, strip clubs (all of them in general not just one specifically). Other honorable mentions include the MBTA (orange line specifically), others also mentioned funerals for some reason. The McDonald's on Mass Ave specifically was mentioned several times. This is mostly because it's located right across from the infamous "Mass and Cass" area previously mentioned. Now all of these suggestions are well and good and should never be where you take a first date. But the following are our top 13. Definitely take notes and let us know if there are any we may have missed or that you would like to add. Nothing says love like Boston friends!
Encore Casino submitted by Jawgee Junior
Jawgee suggests Encore Casino as a place NOT to take a first date. While he says "a roll of the dice" may be fun, there are many things at casinos that may be a turn off for some people.
Picnic or scuba diving in the Charles River
Charles River was submitted by a few people including Jädhoré Áucírob and Corey Rowell. The Charles River has been known as being one of the dirtiest rivers. Some may even say a dead body or two may be discovered.
Simcos submitted by several including Carmen Belén and Melissa McCarthy
Lydia Bronx Lopez also suggested Simcos which offers dine in, take out and delivery. It's on Blue Hill Ave in Boston and many say it's just not very romantic.
The Squire submitted by Camille Nappa
The Squire is an exotic dance club in Revere. Many complain that drinks are super hard to come by there. Not necessarily a place you'd want to take a first date.
Jacques submitted by Lora Piesco Goodman
Jaques is Boston's oldest drag cabaret and bar establishment offering nightly shows and karaoke. While many love going to Jacques for parties and just pure fun, many would agree it may not be a great first date place.
Tobin Bridge submitted by Robert McCratic
The Tobin Bridge is a popular bridge in the city of Boston that has been known for some drama over the years. Many deaths have been reported around the Tobin Bridge.
Hooters submitted by Emma Eliza
Hooters has delicious wings. But let's be honest, it may not be the best first date spot since the staff is scantily clad in little clothing. Although if that's you and your date's thing, go for it!
Dick's Last Resort submitted by Siobhan McCann
Dick's Last Resort is a restaurant known for the staff treating the customers like crap. They even throw insults at you. That is the fun of it. But some may not enjoy being belittled.
Kelly's Roast Beef submitted by Devin Raye Schena
Kelly's is known here in the Boston area for its roast beef and lobster rolls. But for first dates? Probably not.
Boston Common at night when the rats take over
The Boston Common is beautiful...during the day (sometimes at night). HOWEVER, when the lights go down, unfortunately the rats come out. If you don't believe us, try going yourself.
The Golden Banana
The Golden Banana is a popular strip club in Peabody. While they do offer comedy shows and other nightly entertainment, the fact that is really is a strip club may make you want to think twice about going for a first date.
Centerfold's
Another strip club that while it may be a beautiful place, a first date? Maybe not.
