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Well, Tim Ferriss asked about dream dates over on his blog.   Here’s mine:

(Assume it’s summer) Start at the Art Institute of Chicago.  They have a really cool collection of medieval weapons, katanas, etc. in the lower level.  They usually have an exhibit or two I also want to see.  

Then a walk along Michigan avenue to the Chicago Summerdance.  They have a HUGE 3,500 square foot open-air dance floor.  They have a lesson starting around 6, then live dancing from 7:30 to 9:30. There’s all different kinds of music, but I love their tango and salsa nights the most.

I usually skip the lesson, since I know how to dance.  But that means the best spots to sit near the dance floor are taken.  My solution?  I usually bring chocolate fondue and wine, and make friends with some older people already seated.  They keep an eye on it for me.

After the dance is over, a carriage ride up Michigan Ave (also called the Magnificent Mile) to the Signature Room on the 95th floor of the  Hancock tower.  For dinner reservations, ask to be seated in the southeast corner of the restaurant for the best view of Navy Pier. 

After dinner, have your date scout the woman’s room for you.  When it’s empty, have her sneak you in for the best view of the city anywhere.  

(Optional – if you have a bike or don’t mind a 4 mile scenic walk, start earlier.  Go to the Lincoln Park Zoo and admire all the animals.  I like the seals and polar bear the best.  From there, exit to the north and go east to the lakefront.  Head south on the bike paths - it’s usually crowded but not so much that it’s annoying.  Then head over to Navy Pier for the Ferris wheel and other entertainment.  After that, head to the Art Institute.)