Most Romantic U.S. Cities
Aug 17th, 2023
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Travel bloggers weigh in on the most romantic cities in the US, with locations for hiking, kayaking, wine-tasting, shopping, and picnics in the park!
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Romantic Cities on the West Coast
1
Seward
What to do: Cruise to see glaciers and fjords at Kenai Fjords National Park, hike on the Harding Ice Field Trail
Where to stay: Resurrection Lodge on the Bay
2
Seattle
What to do: Kayak in Puget Sound, enjoy a cocktail at the Smith Tower Observatory
Where to stay: Hotel Sorrento
3
Napa Valley
What to do: Take a bicycle winery tour, hop in a hot air balloon at sunrise over the valley
Where to stay: The Candlelight Inn
4
Lake Tahoe
Lake
Transportation
Ferries
What to do: Kayak at Sand Harbor Beach, hike up to Maggie's Peak
Where to stay: The Landing Resort
5
Monterey
What to do: Take a whale-watching tour on Monterey Bay, drive along the Pacific Coast
Where to stay: Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa.
6
Maui
Island
What to do: Attend a luau at Old Lahaina Luau, drive the Road to Hana
Where to stay: Sheraton Resort & Spa
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Central U.S. Romantic Cities
1
Las Vegas
What to do: Ride the gondola at the Venetian, take a helicopter tour over the Strip
Where to stay: The Venetian Resort
2
Sedona
What to do: Hike to Devil's Bridge, dine at Dahl & Di Luca Ristorante
Where to stay: The Inn Above Oak Creek.
3
Santa Fe
What to do: Have a picnic at Santa Fe Plaza, visit the Georgia O'Keefe Art Museum
Where to stay: La Fonda on the Plaza
4
Boulder
What to do: Hike to Royal Arch in the Flatirons, visit a brewery and go shopping at the Pearl Street Mall
Where to stay: The Boulderado
5
San Antonio
What to do: Dine on top of the Tower of Americas overlooking Alamo City, walk and dine along the River Walk
Where to stay: Hotel Valencia,
6
Austin
What to do: Kayak in Lady Bird Lake, enjoy the rooftop pool at the Fairmont Austin
Where to stay: Fairmont Austin
7
New Orleans
What to do: Stop in a bar on Bourbon Street, stroll through the French Quarter
Where to stay: Hotel Monteleone
8
Chicago
What to do: Walk along the Chicago Riverwalk, visit the Sky Deck in the Willis Tower
Where to stay: The Gwen
Romantic Cities on the East Coast
1
Bar Harbor
Harbor
What to do: Take a whale-watching cruise, go hiking in Acadia National Park
Where to stay: The Primrose
2
Newburyport
What to do: Kayak in the Parker River Wildlife Refuge, stroll through the quaint shops at Market Square
Where to stay: Compass Rose Inn
3
Newport
What to do: Stroll along the Cliff Walk coastline, watch the sunset at Castle Hill Lighthouse
Where to stay: Chart House Inn
4
New York
What to do: Rent a rowboat in Central Park, visit the Edge observation deck for a birds eye view
Where to stay: Dream Downtown
5
Washington
What to do: Visit the ARTECHOUSE museum, view the Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin
Where to stay: Hotel Zena
6
Charlotte
What to do: Enjoy a picnic at First Ward Park, take a haunted ghost tour
Where to stay: Wingate by Wyndham Charlotte Concord Mills/Speedway
7
Helen
What to do: Hike to Anna Ruby Falls, eat authentic German food, go tubing down the river through town
Where to stay: Hofbrau Riverfront
8
Charleston
Tours
Running Tours
What to do: Go shopping on King Street or the City Market, visit the Pineapple Fountain at Waterfront Park
Where to stay: The Restoration Hotel
9
Savannah
What to do: Have a picnic in Forsyth Park, take a day trip to the beach at Tybee Island
Where to stay: Marriott Savannah Riverfront
10
St. Augustine
Tours
Walking Tours
What to do: Take the trolley tour through the historic district, book a sunset sail cruise in the bay
Where to stay: Casa Monica
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