A First Date at a Braves Game
A first date is extremely important when it comes to establishing a new and healthy relationship. You want to make sure it’s a good one, but you also don’t want to spend too much money on someone you’re just getting to know. That’s why going to a Braves game is a great idea for a first date. Prices can vary depending on what you want to do and how much you want to spend, so you can adjust your plans at the stadium to fit your budget. After interviewing many students ranging in all grade levels, they all said that they would spend 20 to 50 dollars on a first date. “I would spend 20 dollars on a first date, but if I think you are my soulmate maybe 35 dollars max” Lilliana Henricksson (12).
If you are looking for a cheap but fun option, you can buy tickets all the way in the back for as low as 2 dollars, but this depends on when you go and what time of the season it is. Even if you are in the back, there are many pros to sitting so far. They have large screens that broadcast the game in different angles so you still get to experience the game just as well. Typically the back has shade from the “ceiling” of the stadium, so you won’t be blasted by the heat of the sun, and not many people purchase seats in the back, so you have the opportunity to talk and get to know your date better without distractions or disturbing others. “Gage and I love watching the baseball games, it’s always a good time” Annette Tablada-Munoz (12).
Of course, if you’re willing to spend a little more money, you can always buy seats closer to the field to see the game better. There are also many different restaurants (and bars, if you’re old enough to drink) around to go to such as Sports and Social, Todd English Tavern, Yard House, and Silver Bullet Bridge Bar. They also offer a variety of different foods and drinks that are good for people with different meal preferences. They also have a cinema right outside of the stadium not too far from the entrance gates that you could go to if you have time. As for parking, there are many spots that are open for parking which costs 20 dollars but if you don’t want to pay that much money for parking, you could always park at shopping centers or restaurants on Cobb Parkway and walk less than 10 minutes to get to the stadium.
Before or after the game, you can always walk around the stadium. They have such good places to take amazing pictures and to just have fun. There are beautiful water fountains and water geysers that come out the floor, and you can run through them if you’re not afraid to get wet. One of the places in particular that is a great picture worthy spot is the Atlanta Braves sign above the geysers and next to Chop House Gate. It’s big, bright, and of course red. It is an amazing place to take a memorable photo you can keep to remember your first date with your special someone.In conclusion, a Braves Game is a perfect place to go on a first date on a manageable budget.
Lia Tablada is a in her Sophomore year at Wheeler. This is her first time being in Journalism and she's excited to write for The Catalyst.