From weekend getaways to anniversary and honeymoon vacations, Connecticut is a convenient, captivating and affordable escape.

Have a look at our collection of tips and suggestions for a romantic Connecticut weekend, and start planning a fun getaway to this attractive state.

The Best Time to Visit Connecticut? If you can plan and reserve ahead, we suggest autumn for the brilliant foliage. If it’s a last-minute romantic getaway, Connecticut can be enjoyed anytime of the year.

Romantic Connecticut Getaway – Hartford, CT

• Romantic Hotel Packages in Hartford, CT - the Marriott Hartford Downtown is a romantic Hartford hotel with riverviews that offers upscale dining, luxury bedding, and a Connecticut spa treatment getaway package complete with breakfast for two.

And when it’s time to dine at a romantic restaurant in Hartford, CT, make the short drive out to the Mill on the River (989 Ellington Road, South Windsor, CT 860-289-7929), voted one of the most romantic places to eat in Connecticut.

Romantic Connecticut Coast

Mystic, CT – this well preserved old historic port town is one of the most romantic places on the Connecticut shore. You can walk around the old village, tour a whaling ship, and enjoy a dinner in one of Mystic’s romantic restaurants like the Floodtide (3 Williams Avenue, 860-536-9604).

• The House of 1833 is a romantic Mystic, CT Bed and Breakfast with in-room hot tubs, canopy beds and a private porch. It's perfect for an anniversary or honeymoon on the Connecticut shore.

• Spend some romantic nights at the Inn at Harbor Hill Marina, with some of most attractive babymoon and romance packages in Connecticut. During the day you'll enjoy the antique shops and boardwalk in Niantic, CT.

The distance from New York City to Mystic CT is only 125 miles, making it a great weekend getaway from NYC.

New Haven, CT – romantic things to do here include time at the beach, an afternoon ride on the antique carousel at Lighthouse Point Park, or hop on a scenic cruise out to the Thimble Islands.

3 Romantic Beaches in Connecticut:

• Misquamicut State Beach
• Sherwood Island State Park
• Ocean Beach Park

More Romantic Places in Connecticut

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The Litchfield Hills are a natural choice for romantic Connecticut getaways in the northwestern part of the state. Picturesque New England towns along with romantic walks around the lakes make this area of the state a top pick for romantic excursions from Boston or NYC.

The Interlaken Inn of Lakeville, CT has a fine selection of Connecticut getaway packages for romance, winter weekend getaways with sleigh rides, wine tasting, spa packages and more.

• Affordable Romantic Getaways in Connecticut - couples can check into the Dutch Iris Inn in Granby, CT. There's romantic accommodation and a variety of activities like carriage rides, a romantic picnic in the hills of northern Connecticut, or a day spa package for two.

Connecticut Honeymoon Suites & Packages

Honeymoon Packages & Suites - the Captain Stannard House Country Inn have a Connecticut Wedding and Honeymoon Package sure to add romance to your special occasion.

Info on Car Travel to Connecticut:

Distance from New York City to Hartford, Connecticut: 120 milesDriving Time from NYC to Hartford, CT: 2 hours.

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