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1. Napa Valley ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Napa Valley
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2. Yosemite National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Yosemite National Park
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3. Big Sur

Big Sur
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4. Charlottesville

Charlottesville
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5. Crater Lake National Park

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Crater Lake National Park
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6. Death Valley National Park

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Death Valley National Park
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7. Galena

Galena
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8. Geneva Lake

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Geneva Lake
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9. Glacier National Park

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Glacier National Park
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10. Key West

Key West
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11. Miami

Miami
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12. New Orleans

New Orleans
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13. New York City

New York City
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14. Ogunquit

Ogunquit
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15. Olympic National Park

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Olympic National Park
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16. Park City

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Park City
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17. San Antonio

San Antonio
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18. San Francisco

San Francisco
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19. Santa Fe

Santa Fe
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20. Sea Island

Romantic Islands
Sea Island
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21. Sedona

Sedona
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22. Telluride

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Telluride
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23. Yellowstone National Park

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Yellowstone National Park
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • With 50 states to choose from, there are numerous destinations for couples looking for that perfect minimoon.
  • Minimoons are the modern-day alternative to honeymoons; a short vacation for newlyweds that keeps it close to home.
  • National Parks like Yosemite, Crater Lake, and Yellowstone are great picks for nature-loving couples wanting private time away from it all.
  • New Orleans, Chicago, New York, and San Francisco are ideal places for the couple looking for culture, the arts, and a thriving gastronomic scene.
  • Couples wanting sun, sand, and surf may find Key West or Miami will fit the bill.
  • These are the best minimoon destinations in the country.

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