16 Romantic Getaways in Connecticut Guaranteed to Get the Sparks Flying

By Lindsay Cohn | January 5, 2025

Connecticut is known for many things: history, charming small towns and idyllic suburban life. But, unless you’ve experienced the allure of peeping fall foliage in some leaf-dusted forest, skiing down the slopes, unwinding at a plush spa hotel, skipping through flower-filled meadows or catching some rays on the beautiful beaches that dot the coast, you might not understand just how romantic the Nutmeg State can be. I’ll prove it to you with these 16 ridiculously romantic places to stay in Connecticut, from The Whaler’s Inn in Mystic and the Mayflower Inn & Spa in Washington, to The Inn at Graybarns in Norwalk and The Blake Hotel in New Haven.