Posts by Ron Z

Just Added: Miniature Golf

We finished adding entries for miniature golf courses around the United States. To find the nearest miniature golf course in your neighborhood, just go ahead and enter your zip code.

We had some requests for this activity so we went ahead and added Build A Bear Workshops (all in the US) to our database. You can find the activity under "Goofy Stuff" in the Fun theme.

If you have any other requests please feel free to let us know.

Just Added: Theme Parks and Water Parks

We have just finished adding entries for theme parks and water parks around the United States. To find the nearest amusement park or water park in your neighborhood, just go ahead and enter your zip code.

We have given the pages a little face lift so let us know what you think.

We would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year

Just Added: Billiard Parlors

We have just finished adding entries for billiard parlors and pools halls around the United States. To find the nearest billiards parlor in your neighborhood, just go ahead and enter your zip code. Billiards (or pool) has a great history and is an excellent activity that you can enjoy with your friends or a date.

Just Added: Bowling Centers

We have just finished adding entries for bowling centers around the United States. To find the nearest bowling alley in your neighborhood, just go ahead and enter your zip code. Bowling has a great history and is an excellent activity all year round. It is also a classic double date activity.

We have also updated the site to display the distance (in miles) for each activity

Just Added: Ice Skating Rinks

We have just finished adding local ice skating rinks for the United States. Just enter your zip code and find the nearest ice skating rink in your area. In addition to being a classic first date idea, ice skating is also a fun activity to do with your friends.

Just Added: Shooting Ranges

Are you looking to relieve a little stress after a long day at work? Or maybe you’re looking for something unique to do on a date? If so, visiting the shooting range can work wonders. Use PlanJam to find the nearest firing range in your area.

Seeing as how we have so many things going on here at PlanJam, we have decided to dedicate a piece of this blog to keeping you guys informed about all the new things we have coming up. We will be updating this section daily so check back often.

Also, please feel welcome to add your comments, request new features, and submit anything we may have missed.

Some Background Information

Everything you see on this site was developed by two people within a matter of 10 months. But that's not really going to impress you – there is, after all, a plethora of websites out there with better features and designs. The content of this site isn't that impressive either; it is accessible to everyone, and all we did was aggregate it in one place. Although the features are fun to play with and are very Web 2.0ish, the technology itself has been around for a long time. So why should you spend your time reading this if it’s not supposed to impress you?

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