Recession Romance: Twelve Cheap Date Ideas

3. See the sights. No matter what city, most residents rarely do the typical “tourist activities.” Why not take the opportunity to do some local sightseeing. Most tourist attractions are relatively cheap and monuments or scenic sights are usually free.

4. Volunteer together. Nothing’s sexier than doing good.

5. Take in some flea market finds. Peruse local flea markets/garage sales with your significant other. If you do buy something you know it will be cheap and even if you don’t, flea markets are always a fun excursion.

6. Start a photo blog. Why not create something with your partner? Spend some time out and about taking photos. You can even start a photo blog that your friends and family can follow and you can update together. It’s free and you’ll always have something cool to look back on!

By Richard Blakeley and Jessica Amason of TheFrisky