flying is ffreedom...of course it isn't free.
so, get your ppl. practice. get better as a pilot. practice landings, shortfield takeoffs, regular takeoffs, emergency instrument work, emergency landings, CROSSWIND landings.
when its a nice day, take a pretty girl flying, just around. IT really doesn't matter does it, where you go?
After my ppl, I lived in the bay area of San Francisco. When the fog cleared a beautiful sightseeing journey of less than 30 nm was a delight to everyone I took up.
Practice to be a better pilot and as opportunity arises, seize it. BUT BE CAREFUL, don't fly at night if you are not ready, or in marginal weather to impress someone.
Say something like: if it is a nice day, we can go up and fly around. if not, we can get breakfast at the restaurant near the airport and just walk around the field and look at the planes.