Miami's Five Best (and Cheapest) First-Date Attractions

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When it comes to first dates and getting to know the real person behind a potential mate's OkCupid profile, sometimes dinner and a movie just don't cut it. It doesn't take Dr. Phil to figure out that a boring courtship can lead to a boring relationship life, which of course leads to fighting, cheating, and the inevitable resulting heartbreak that ruins relationships before they even had the chance to blossom into something real.

Better, then, to spice things up from the start. And now's the perfect time. October is Miami Attractions Month, brought to you by the good people behind year-round monthly promotions like Miami Spa Month and Miami Spice, and offering 19 one-of-a-kind experiences at two for the price of one. With bargains like these, you'll have an entire month's worth of out of the ordinary first date experiences.

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5. Miami Seaquarium
Marine life parks aren't just for fourth-grade field trips; they're also a great place for a first date. Underwater tropical marine life are colorful, slimy, toothy, and weird enough to keep conversation interesting. If you're feeling extra adventurous, check out the new Sea Trek Reef Encounter where you can walk underwater among tropical fish and other marine creatures. You and your date can thrill to the high-flying antics of bottlenose dolphins; maybe she can even kiss one. Just don't go into a jealous rage; no woman likes a clingy, possessive man.

Who to Bring: The cute surfer you met at the beach
Price: $39.95
9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., 4400 Rickenbacker Cswy., Miami, 305-361-5705, miamiseaquarium.com