Frank Dalotto is a freelance writer and travel consultant. His specialty is writing articles about New Jersey travel, including attractions, events, and restaurant reviews. He is the owner and editor of New Jersey Leisure Guide and a travel consultant for Leisure Travel Mart. He is a member of ASTA (American Association of Travel Agents) and CLIA (Cruise Line International Association).
Looking for romantic trips or a romantic weekend getaway in New Jersey?
This article offers tips and ideas on the best romantic places in New Jersey that appeal to couples with a variety of interests and lifestyles.
Charm, beauty, and grandeur are what make New Jersey an ideal place for a romantic getaway.
These three components combine to form that perfect setting to enhance a couple's romantic relationship. There is nothing like spending a romantic getaway weekend in a charming Victorian bed and breakfast, taking a walk at sunrise or sunset along a beautiful beach, with dinner at one of New Jersey's plentiful cozy, romantic restaurants.
Whether it is for a romantic getaway, a perfectly-planned wedding at the beach, or a honeymoon spot, or wandering through New Jersey's small charming towns, New Jersey has many excellent romantic trips and places to meet your special romantic occasion.
The Best New Jersey Romantic Trips and Getaway Destinations
Cape May -
You will be hard pressed to find a more charming, romantic place in New Jersey than Cape May. Couples looking for a romantic weekend getaway find the Victorian bed and breakfasts, its beautiful powdery sand beach, and excellent selection of fine dining restaurants to be the ideal framework for that special experience. No visit to Cape May is complete without a walk on the beach at sunrise or a bicycle ride down to Cape May Point at sunset. Take a stroll down Washington Street and stop in at the many charming shops.
Clinton -
This small historic town is a favorite of couples looking for a romantic getaway with an historic feel along with charming bed and breakfasts, dining, shops and recreation. For a more unusual experience take a sunset hot air balloon ride for two topped off by a romantic dinner and a night at a charming country inn or Bed and Breakfast.
Frenchtown -
This quaint town is located on the Delaware River, is popular with active couples who are looking for a charming, historic area with outdoor activities that include biking, boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, and tubing. Frenchtown also has charming bed and breakfasts and fine dining restaurants.
Lambertville -
A charming small town on the Delaware River has become popular with couples looking for a trendy weekend romantic getaway with charming bed and breakfasts, fine dining, antique and funky clothing shops, and art galleries.
Ocean Grove -
This Jersey Shore town is popular with couples looking for a romantic place with charming, Victorian bed and breakfasts, a clean, wide, beach, and a tree lined village with shops and BYOB restaurants. It is also the home of the Great Auditorium, a wooden structure with 7,000-seats and the nation's largest pipe organ. The Great Auditorium is the venue for many concerts and nationally known performers.
Spring Lake -
This Jersey Shore town is popular with couples looking for an upscale relaxing, romantic seashore experience without the honky-tonk t-shirt shops or other commercial tourist found in other oceanfront destinations. Spring Lake has many sprawling Victorian mansions with wraparound porches, a wonderful beach, with a two mile non-commercial boardwalk that is ideal for jogging or a slow walk. They have several excellent fine dining restaurants and a quaint village with galleries and shops.
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