Do you feel it? Romance is in the air! Whether you need plans for Valentine’s Day, or you're simply looking for ways to keep the spark alive during these colder months, your perfect romantic escape awaits in New Hampshire. From weekend getaways to candlelit dinners and everything in between, here are 7 ways to celebrate your romance this winter.
1. Plan a Trailside Snowmobiling Getaway
Tall Timber Lodge, Pittsburg
Picture it now: a wintry getaway in a cozy cabin warmed by a blazing fireplace to share with your special someone. If that’s your idea of a romantic getaway, then set your sights on New Hampshire’s Great North Woods. Tall Timber Lodge offers trailside cabins nestled deep in nature, plus snowmobile rentals so you can hit the trails at your leisure. After a quiet cup of morning coffee, you and your partner can hop on a snowmobile together and explore miles of scenic splendor from just outside your door!
2. Enjoy a Fireside Dinner Date
Adair Country Inn and Restaurant, Bethlehem
Thursday night is date night at the Adair Country Inn and Restaurant in Bethlehem. The inn’s restaurant offers candlelit dining by the warmth of a roaring fireplace which turns the temperature straight to romance. This weekly winter dining special sets the mood with an appetizer, two entrees, and two salads or desserts for you and your love to share. Make reservations now for a romantic evening you won’t soon forget!
Photo: Adair Country Inn/Facebook
3. Book an Igloo Wine Tasting
Averill House Winery, Brookline
Although these warming huts are called igloos, there’s nothing cold about them. At Averill House Vineyard, you can book your own private igloo wine tasting for a unique date idea. Along with samplings of their handcrafted wines made onsite, you can order a s’mores board, charcuterie, wine slushies or wine ice cream for you and yours to enjoy together!
4. Winter Lunch at Castle in the Clouds
Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough
For couples who appreciate the specialty of a unique experience, a winter visit to Castle in the Clouds may be the perfect date idea. The castle normally shuts down in the winter season, but a specialty dining series called Winter Lunch at the Castle welcomes guests to the property to enjoy a meal at the Carriage House with exceptional wintry views. Make it a whole day adventure and bring snowshoes to explore trails along the property before or after your lunch for even more quality time together.
Photo: Castle in the Clouds/Facebook
5. Escape for a Romantic Dinner
Aldworth Manor, Harrisville
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Harrisville is the Aldworth Manor, a beautifully historic estate settled on 180 acres in the Monadnock region. A perfect place for a country getaway or retreat, the Aldworth Manor also opens its restaurant to the public a few times each month for specialty dining experiences. Reserve your seats and look forward to curated pub-theme menu items like beef sliders with whipped herb cheese or pan seared sweet potato gnocchi.
6. Plan a Weekend Escape
The Hotel Portsmouth, Portsmouth
With so much to see and do, Portsmouth is a perfect destination for romance in the wintertime. Between theatres, upscale dining and European bakeries nestled among boutique local shops, there are endless ways to spend a cozy night or weekend. Book an overnight stay on the Seacoast and save plenty of time to explore, check out the latest happenings, and create lasting memories!
7. Dinner and a Show
The Colonial Theatre, Keene
There’s a reason the classic ‘dinner and a show’ makes for a perfect pairing. Get the conversation flowing over dinner at Granita Enoteca in Keene and follow it up with an entertaining performance at the nearby Colonial Theatre. You can never go wrong with a night out on the town together, and Keene’s cozy downtown is the perfect place to do just that!