10 of the best destinations for a short romantic getaway in the US
Las Vegas
Whether you want to put it all on red on your anniversary date, hit up a topless pool or take in a world-class show — Las Vegas caters to romance and couples looking for a 24/7 good time. The beauty of a short trip to Las Vegas is that you can pack in a week’s worth of activities in a long weekend, thanks to almost nonstop entertainment options.
The Hamptons aren’t just about the beaches — they’re also about boutique shopping, European-inspired restaurants and vineyards. For couples whose ideal getaway includes biking along the beach, snacking on wine and cheese, then popping Champagne at a nightclub, the Hamptons offers all that for a short romantic getaway.
The French Quarter is the oldest and best-known neighborhood in the city. Creole cottages, gorgeous antebellum mansions, hidden courtyards and horse-drawn carriages seem straight out of a romance novel. If you want to get spooky, take a haunted walking tour or visit the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum. For more fun, bar-lined Bourbon Street is a party year-round.
Wander hand-in-hand around Central Park, through Little Italy or across the Brooklyn Bridge with your lover — stopping at any cozy wine bar or French bakery that catches your eye. If you want to up the romance factor, check out the city views from the Top of the Rock or shop for jewelry at Tiffany & Co. on Fifth Avenue.
People tend to reflexively assume that fun events will go by really quickly. Chris Clor/Getty Images
