This gem on the Colorado River and the Arizona-Nevada border is about an hour’s drive from Las Vegas.
Jim Bishop started constructing this160-foot-tall fortressin 1969 when he and his wife needed aplace to live.
Augustineapopular destinationamong Floridians and tourists alike.
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Sip a drink 1,030 feet up with your sweetie and you’ll feel on top of the world.
The city’s most romantic destination, though, isn’t its tourist core but the lesser-knownCity Park.
A short drive through part of the Mississippi section of the parkway makes for a perfect date.
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Plan your drive for the fall to enjoy beautiful foliage views.
Its centerpiece is the stone ruin of a blufftop castle that was built by a local businessman in 1905.
These unique pebbles were formed by glaciers, as were many of the impressive cliffs and waterfalls nearby.
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Visit in January for the best chance of enjoying these beauties in optimal wintry weather.
and enjoy the region’s impressive array of wineries, B&Bs, and other attractions.
So go ahead and loudly proclaim your love instead of whispering sweet nothings.
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No one else will hear.
Still, the well certainly seems bottomless just like your love for your partner.
After a stroll, check out the picturesque lighthouses that dot Block Island.
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Continue your outdoorsy date in this popular park with a waterfall hike or ascenic train ride.
There are also regular events throughout the year, like craft evenings, concerts, and dance parties.
On the rim of Blackwater Canyon, the site is surrounded by tree-covered mountains and overlooks a 1,000-foot gorge.
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It’s particularly stunning in fall when the leaves turn fiery shades of red, orange, and gold.
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