Romantic Weekend Getaways in Ohio

I took this photo of a romantic waterfall in Ohio
I took this photo of a romantic waterfall in Ohio

Searching for the best weekend getaways in Ohio for couples? What a great idea! For me, after a whirlwind city week, slowing down in the Buckeye State is a dream come true, whether you love beaches like I do or a country escape (my husband's go-to!). I’m sharing my favorite ways to spend a cozy 48 hours re-setting in Ohio, and I hope you enjoy them too.

Staying Among the Trees at The Mohicans
The Mohicans

The Mohicans - 1.5 hours from Columbus

Want so spend a romantic weekend in a treehouse? We discovered the most incredible hidden gem deep in the hills of Ohio.

At The Mohicans (Google Maps Pin) you can stay in a treehouse cabin that's absolutely magical, with rustic wood details, cozy furnishings, and big windows.

For me, this is one of the most unique places to stay in the Midwest!

Don't want to give up modern conveniences? No worries! Even though I was “off the grid” in the treetops, we still had air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and all the modern essentials.

My photo of a forest trail on a romantic hike
My photo of a forest trail on a romantic hike
Glenlaurel
Glenlaurel

Glenlaurel - 1 hour southeast of Columbus

This is one of my absolute favorite romantic getaways in Ohio because it's a Scottish-inspired country inn surrounded by the beauty of the Hocking Hills.

We stayed in one of the Glenlaurel (Google Maps Pin) "crofts" for three nights. Our cozy stone cottage had a fireplace, whirlpool tub, and a private deck. My favorite part was going for a stroll surrounded by nature.

Dining at Glenlaurel is especially romantic but I have to warn you that the restaurant is small and you should book your table in advance. If you are just visiting Hocking Hills on day trip and want to have a romantic dinner at Glenlaurel, be sure to call them to get on the waiting list.

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Hi, We are Ema and Chris and while our home is in Texas, we've also lived in New York, Hawaii, and spent over five years on the road, based in different places a few months at a time. While our website VacationIdea.com is small with under 200 pages and all the content written by just the two of us, you'll find a host of diverse and hidden vacation ideas for weekend getaways, day trips in the USA, and longer vacations, based on our personal travels. Keeping this website small allows us to keep it up to date with our latest discoveries and photos while we travel. We hope that reading this inspires you to travel to our favorite hidden gems. Why trust us? We founded this site decades ago and not only are we expert road trippers, but we also work with tourism agencies to stay pluggend into the latest openings and what's new and unique in travel. Chris is an award-winning photographer and designer, giving our contant a visual polish. We've received many awards and media mentions, including Forbes Best of the Web, abc6 Morning Show, UMich, 7News, WA State Department, and many others.