Affordable Romantic Getaways In USA: Top 3 Destinations

1. Savannah, Georgia

Savannah is steeped in the richness and charm of its antebellum past, and it’s ideal for couples to walk hand in hand and explore its Historic District. Walking tours abound in Savannah, and you just have to choose which theme suits your fancy, whether it is perusing its architecture or taking a photo walk. The Mercer Williams House, as seen in ‘Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil,’ and the house of Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low is also among the storied homes along the Historic District.

If you fancy a fright night or a creepy but cuddly tour with your lover, sign up for a ghost walking tour. It will bring you to the Bonaventure Cemetery covered in Spanish moss, which attracts tourists as it strangely but amusingly embodies the collective character and unique personality of Savannah. If you can imagine the interesting mix of spooky but endearing, then that’s Savannah. Try out the Blue Orb Savannah Ghost Tours and the Ghost City Tours and see what we mean.

Trolley tours are also an option for walking tours, with the Old Savannah Tours and Old Town Trolley Tours as the most recommended by tourists for their friendly guides and packages. The City Market is a lovely stop too for souvenirs and little gifts to bring home.

At the heart of the Historic District is Forsyth Park, ready to welcome weary tourists in its expanse of 30 acres with gorgeous tree-lined paths and tiny cafes dotting the park. An interesting nook in the park is the Fragrant Garden especially designed for the visually impaired and for those who want to get better and sharper at naming scents and sillages and in nature. Everywhere else in the park are so many sights to behold and take snapshots of and spaces where you’d love to roll out a picnic mat.

Savannah also proudly nestles the oldest Black churches in America, and Fort Pulaski, a sanctuary to a people enslaved. That’s where Savannah’s freedom and strength of spirit, and overall great vibe come from.

2. Portland, Maine

If you are a couple who loves feasting on seafood while the scent of a salty breeze wafts from the coast, then Maine is your main romantic getaway. Even as a small city, Portland is a charming blend of gorgeous coastlines and just the right, gentle urban vibe.

Portland’s Old Port is a historic district that’s perfect for a walk with its cobblestone streets, boutique shops, and fishing piers. Cafes, bars, and restaurants also dot the district, perfect for scrumptious sit-down meals while marveling at the district’s 19th-century red-brick architecture.

As it is typically known, Portland is the best destination for lobster, but brace yourselves for a vibrant dining scene that makes lobster, and all other lip-smacking seafood, even more, special than they already are.

Fore Street is the place to go for a date. A fine and ethical restaurant headed by Chef Sam Hayward, Fore Street boasts of sustainably sourced ingredients and local produce. Its wood-roasted mussels, oysters, and sustainable redfish are topnotch. Other restaurants with a fine take on seafood dishes are Eventide Oyster Co., Bolster, Snow & Co., and the Shop at Island Creek Oysters. Eventide Oysters Co. has an oyster bar and offers its signature brown butter lobster roll and the New England clam bake. Meanwhile, a mouthwatering lobster tartare awaits diners at the Francis Hotel, where Bolster, Snow & Co. is. The Shop at Island Creek Oysters, on the other hand, is a more casual setting for enjoying bivalves and other fresh seafood while tipping some good local brews. For a nightcap, try the local brew by Peak Brewing Company and their sweet-tart blueberry, which uses blueberries sourced in a farm in Lincolnville, Maine.

Foodies will also love Portland for its dining scene’s many cuisine offerings. There’s Duckfat, led by Chef Rob Evans, who used to be with French Laundry, for rich European comfort food like Belgian fries and the delectable duck confit panini.

3. Sonoma, California

Sonoma is not only one of the reasonably affordable romantic getaways in USA. It’s also a great escape from the commercial and oftentimes predictable choices. Without splurging much, you can get something close to the Napa Valley experience in this charming county in Northern California. Its topography of rolling hills makes Sonoma an ideal spot for wineries and vineyards. Perhaps, this is where you can start your road to wine appreciation with your significant other.

Over 20 tasting rooms surround the Sonoma Plaza, which once served as a Mexican military station and Spanish mission village. Explore the best wine pairings in these tasting rooms that are friendlier and more laidback. A stroll along the local farmers market that pops up on Tuesdays is also something to look forward to.

Another must-visit is the Jacuzzi Family Vineyards of Valeriano Jacuzzi who popularized the eponymous bath and spa amenity. Grape varietals like chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon are grown here, accessible through an exhilarating vineyard tour and wine tasting. Tourists and tasters typically love sampling the prosecco and the primitive while taking in the distinct Italian architecture and stonework of the piazza and the structures in the property.