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1. Stroll along the 3-mile Boardwalk in Virginia Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Stroll along the 3-mile Boardwalk in Virginia Beach
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2. Enjoy the vibrant culture of Athens, GA ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Enjoy the vibrant culture of Athens, GA
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3. Discover award-winning wineries and German heritage in Fredericksburg, TX

Discover award-winning wineries and German heritage in Fredericksburg, TX
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4. Immerse yourself in scenic and artsy Ashland, OR

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Immerse yourself in scenic and artsy Ashland, OR
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5. Take a day trip to Charlottesville, VA

Take a day trip to Charlottesville, VA
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6. Visit historic St. Augustine, FL

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Visit historic St. Augustine, FL
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7. Have fun in St Petersburg, FL

Have fun in St Petersburg, FL
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8. Experience the cultural scene in Knoxville, TN

Experience the cultural scene in Knoxville, TN
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9. Immerse yourselves in nature in The Poconos, PA

Immerse yourselves in nature in The Poconos, PA
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10. Take the kids to Memphis, TN

Take the kids to Memphis, TN
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11. Have a relaxing date on the beach in Montauk, NY

Have a relaxing date on the beach in Montauk, NY
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12. Stroll around the beautiful parks of Jacksonville, FL

Stroll around the beautiful parks of Jacksonville, FL
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13. Taste the flavors of Kansas City, Missouri

Taste the flavors of Kansas City, Missouri
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14. Take a romantic walk around the historic streets of Lancaster, PA

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Take a romantic walk around the historic streets of Lancaster, PA
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15. Enjoy charming Milwaukee, WI

Enjoy charming Milwaukee, WI
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16. Visit the museums of Cleveland, OH

Visit the museums of Cleveland, OH
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17. Admire the coastal beauty of Santa Barbara, CA

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Admire the coastal beauty of Santa Barbara, CA
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18. Discover Salt Lake City, UT on a day trip

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Discover Salt Lake City, UT on a day trip
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19. Watch a race in Indianapolis, IN

Watch a race in Indianapolis, IN
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20. Admire the unique charm of Charleston, SC

Admire the unique charm of Charleston, SC
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21. Take your partner to amazing museums in Tucson, AZ

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Take your partner to amazing museums in Tucson, AZ
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22. Have fun surrounded by nature in Gatlinburg, TN

Have fun surrounded by nature in Gatlinburg, TN
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23. Enjoy Bavarian culture in Leavenworth, WA

Enjoy Bavarian culture in Leavenworth, WA
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24. Head to the beach in Carlsbad, CA

Head to the beach in Carlsbad, CA
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25. Plan a romantic weekend trip to Bar Harbor, ME

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Plan a romantic weekend trip to Bar Harbor, ME
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

From Charlottesville, Virginia, nestled along the Blue Ridge Mountains, to the music scene of Memphis, Tennessee, couples have many diverse choices when it comes to finding a romantic weekend destination. Coastal getaways offer diverse experiences from the "American Riviera" of Santa Barbara, California, to the dramatic granite coastline of Bar Harbor, Maine. These 25 swoon-worthy destinations offer the perfect match for any couple’s long weekend getaway wish list.

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