Travel & Lifestyle

Pennsylvania offers an amazing romantic destination for couples looking for a quiet getaway. It is well known for its famous Poconos Mountains, which put states on the map for honeymooners, but there are also many other options to consider. Whether exploring history together, enjoying an active and outdoor adventure, or relaxing head-to-toe at the spa, this list gives you the spark you need to plan an unforgettable escape.

Poconos

Everyone has heard of Poconos, Pennsylvania’s most famous natural landmark. These picturesque mountains are ideal for hiking in nature and sleeping under the stars. There are many campgrounds and cozy cottages and romantic resorts. Couples-only Cove Haven on Lake Wallenpaupack features suites that include a round king-size bed, an indoor pool, a log fireplace, a sauna, and more. The Lodge at Woodloch in Hawley is adults only and has luxurious rooms with private verandas to watch the sunrise and enjoy the sounds of the rock garden waterfall. There is also an aqua garden and spa with a spa, heated hydro massage water wall and a submerged pool including an outdoor whirlpool.

Pine Creek Gorge

Pine Creek Gorge, a 47-mile-long canyon inscribed on the Allegheny Plateau in northern Pennsylvania, is sometimes referred to as Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon. Not only can you take in views like Colton Point State Park and Leonard Harrison State Park, you can also plan horseback riding or hiking wagons, hikes, picnics, and camps. If you want to stay indoors, there are many hotels, inns, lodges, and B&Bs in the area. Bear Mountain Lodge has a special romance package that includes 12 red roses, chocolate truffles, and heart bath soap.

Philadelphia

If you live in a more rural area, a couple escaping to the city is ideal. Philadelphia is a “brotherly love city” a great choice for history and culture lovers. There is an extensive list of products, including the Independence Hall and Liberty Bell, the Franklin Institute’s Scientific Exhibition, the famous step up from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and perhaps the most appropriately famous “Love” sculpture. John F. Kennedy Plaza. There are many luxury hotels for romantic stays, including the Five-Diamond Award Rittenhouse. It offers top-notch locations, in-house spas and world-class dining.

Cumberland Valley

Cumberland Valley is known for its picturesque scenery, outdoor adventures, relaxing spas, and fine dining, 90 minutes from Pittsburgh and 2 hours from Washington, DC. Bedford in particular has been a popular Mineral Springs wellness destination for many years. Hike the trail in minutes from Shawnee State Park, then the expansive Springs Eternal Spa like Omni Bedford Springs Resort and 5 on-site restaurants serving regional cuisine. Enhance the element of romance by choosing a special package and souvenir reservation that includes sparkling wine and strawberries, or a historic walking tour that includes signature spa welcome amenities.

Montrose

Montrose offers some of the state’s most attractive B&Bs and Inns for romantic lodging, such as The Rosemont Inn Bed & Breakfast, renovated circa 1859 with beautiful gardens. Here, you can stroll through the city’s well-preserved architecture while shopping is fun and indulging in culinary delights like Leopold’s gourmet chocolate. Salt Springs State Park is also located here, offering a fantastic atmosphere with magnificent waterfalls and miniature Stonehenge.

Lancaster

Lancaster is an ideal place for a romantic getaway that includes an Amish experience. One of the most well-known Amish cities in Pennsylvania, there are many Amish communities just outside the main city, where people live by cultivating the land inherited by their ancestors. Here you can take a shuttle to tour the countryside and see real homes and farmland with the Amish Experience. Excursions include the opportunity to get acquainted with the Amish people and their culture, and dinner is served on the farm where you can sample Pennsylvania Dutch home-cooked cuisine.

There are plenty of quaint B&Bs in the area, or if you’re looking for a tour that combines the arts, stay at the Lancaster Arts Hotel. Set within a renovated 19th-century tobacco storehouse, there is a prominent display of art that showcases Pennsylvania’s talented and creative work.

Wolf

Lake Erie is located on the shores of Lake Erie and offers the only beachfront in the state. Presque Isle State Park has a beautiful coastline where you can spend a day at the beach, hold hands and walk in the sand, and hike, bike, kayaking, or boat scenic trails. Stay in one of the area’s romantic B&Bs, such as the 18th-century Queen Anne-style Victorian Inn or Spencer House Bed and Breakfast, a cozy cozy front door with a Victorian mansion with two solariums.

Hershey

For chocolate lovers, Hershey is natural. And when it comes to romantic getaways, there’s very little that makes you feel better than relaxation and chocolate. Chocolate here literally everywhere . Street lights include Jumbo Hershey’s Kiss, coffee roasted with cocoa beans, and in some places the air may smell like chocolate. The luxurious Hotel Hershey is the ideal place for your stay with a romantic getaway package that can include special chocolate-themed spa treatments at the hotel spa, such as a whipped cocoa bath or a Hershey rain shower. There are many chocolate-themed special events during the month of February.

Allegheny National Forest

Allegheny National Forest is an ideal destination for nature lovers. The Pennsylvania Wilds area offers a wide range of hiking trails ranging from short, sweet treks in less than a mile to challenging 201-mile routes. There are all kinds of outdoor adventures, from horseback riding and biking, ATV, boating, fishing and golf. Canoeing and kayaking are available on the Allegheny River, and rental and guided tours are available through Allegheny Outfitters. You can set up a camp at one of the 15 campgrounds in the area, rent a room, or stay in one of the quaint B&Bs throughout the area.