Whether you crave a relaxing retreat at the beach, a cosmopolitan city escape or a nature-focused road trip, a few days away is all you need to recharge and reconnect with your partner. These romantic weekend getaways for couples are perfect for all seasons, but we recommend visiting during the off-season when you’ll find better rates and fewer crowds.
New York’s Hudson Valley is a beautiful spot for a couple’s getaway with its scenic gorges, rolling hills and vineyards. A stay at the opulent Dan’l Webster Inn is especially romantic during fall or spring, when you can take advantage of seasonal discounts and enjoy luxurious amenities like cozy fireplaces, 300-count cotton triple sheeting and Olive Branch Botanical bath products in your suite.
Cooperstown may be best known for its National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, but it’s also an ideal couples getaway thanks to the village’s historic homes, parks and quaint restaurants. During your visit, stroll along the streets with their canopies of moss-draped oaks and shop for antiques at the many vintage stores. Baseball fans can catch a minor league game or a vintage-style baseball match at Double D’s ballpark.
The Finger Lakes are a great destination for an outdoorsy, foodie couple’s getaway in upstate New York. With freshwater lakes, wine trails and a growing restaurant scene, there are plenty of places to explore. Try the wine and food at a local brewery or dine on French-inspired dishes at the intimate, dog-friendly Pleasant Valley Inn in Hammondsport. The inn’s rooms have hot tubs, gas fireplaces and oversized whirlpool tubs.
Coastal Georgia is home to charming beaches, scrumptious seafood and a unique blend of Southern hospitality and history. Savannah is a popular couple’s vacation spot that offers horse-drawn carriage rides, pretty parks with canopies of moss and old summer cottages turned into B&Bs and inns. Visitors can learn about the state’s rich military history at the U.S. Military Academy, see a live performance of the Georgia Shakespeare Festival or taste the region’s finest fudge at 13 different fudge shops around downtown.
Cape Cod and the nearby islands are a popular vacation spot any time of year, but we recommend visiting during the shoulder season (fall or spring) to get warm, sunny weather without the crowds. The town of Chatham has many romantic inns and hotels, including the chateau-style Dan’l Webster Inn, Wequasset Resort and Golf Club and Brass Key Guesthouse.
The secluded mountain getaway of Asheville is another top pick for a romantic couple’s retreat. The cliffside resort The Broadmoor offers a plethora of luxury amenities, including spa treatments and a gourmet restaurant that’s a James Beard Award semifinalist. Hiking and biking are a popular pastime in the area, which is also renowned for its array of craft breweries and wineries. The region is dotted with a variety of secluded waterfalls, and you can also explore the Garden of the Gods red rock formations and the summit of Pikes Peak.