I’ve had some of my most memorable couple’s trips in New York, and if you’re hoping to sweep your special someone off their feet, I can’t recommend these romantic getaways in New York enough. From sparkling city nights to cozy upstate mornings by the fire, you’ll find a perfect match for whatever kind of romance you’re after. Trust me—these places are all about creating moments you won’t forget.

Highlights:

  • I once stayed in a luxury Manhattan hotel with floor-to-ceiling skyline views—and waking up next to someone you love with the Empire State Building in the background? You’ll never forget it.
  • In the Finger Lakes, I spent a weekend sipping wine and wandering vineyard trails. You’ll love the charming inns, lake views, and intimate tasting rooms along the way.
  • Nothing beats cuddling up in a Catskills cabin with a crackling fire. I’ve done it in winter and fall. You’ll feel like the only two people in the world.
  • One of my favorite city dates ever? A snowy Central Park carriage ride followed by fine dining nearby. If you go in winter, bundle up, it’s pure magic.
  • I’ve wandered the Hudson Valley’s riverside towns, antique shops, and modern art galleries hand-in-hand. It’s the kind of slow-paced escape you’ll both treasure.

Best Romantic Getaways in New York

Explore the Finger Lakes from the Inns of Aurora

Inns of Aurora, New York

Explore the Finger Lakes from the Inns of Aurora -  

Relax at the full-service spa at Glenmere Mansion, Chester

Glenmere Mansion

Relax at the full-service spa at Glenmere Mansion, Chester -  

Relax in East Hampton at The Maidstone, East Hampton

The Maidstone

Relax in East Hampton at The Maidstone, East Hampton -  

Enjoy AAA Four-Diamond luxury at 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel

1000 Islands Harbor Hotel

Enjoy AAA Four-Diamond luxury at 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel -  

Go on romantic walks at The Chalet of Canandaigua, Canandaigua

The Chalet of Canandaigua

Go on romantic walks at The Chalet of Canandaigua, Canandaigua -  

Visit wineries near Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel

Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel

Visit wineries near Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel -  

Enjoy scenic views from the Placid Bay Hotel

Placid Bay Hotel

Enjoy scenic views from the Placid Bay Hotel -  

In Summary...

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