Always stay away from going to a movie on a first date. This is ALWAYS a bad idea! LOL!

I don't mind drinks, but if it's during a day I believe a coffee is never a bad idea. I never have dinner on first dates though. I don't want to spend awkward hour waiting for and eating food

I think going to a movie is actually really nice. Never had a bad experience with that

Casual drink is the best. You get to set relaxed atmosphere and to have the possibility to actually talk and get to know each other

Somewhere that's more noise-free... bars are great and grabbing a drink is always a neutral place to start but it can be hard with so much music / chatting going on. Maybe a lounge-type spot?

Museums and libraries. It's good to see how someone looks in broad daylight. Mainly kidding - but these places are good conversation makers and body language can vary quite a bit. And if he/she is into Sartre while you're a Sports Illustrated person you kinda know what the next steps could be.

Horseback riding. You can ride abreast and talk, and if the date turns out to be a dud at least you have a good time riding.

Any type of place where you can talk and get to know each other, but there's still something going on around you if things get awkward. Movies is definitely a NO.

Agreed. NO Movies! LOL!

A casual time in the park is a good opportunity to see how easily you two can communicate. There's silence, nature to adore and the chance to see the other person's demeanor very clearly.