Setting the mood is easy when you’re in Massachusetts. This state is packed with spots that ooze romance, from beautiful butterfly gardens to cozy candlelit dining spots and magnificent fairytale castles. Here are some of the most romantic places in Massachusetts for an incredible date or fantastic Valentine’s Day.
- Sweet Brook Farm, Williamstown
Tripadvisor/management Head to Williamstown in the Berkshires for a romantic sleigh or wagon ride at Sweet Brook Farm. The spot also has alpacas and a shop that sells cozy item made from alpaca fur, as well as the farm’s delicious maple syrup. (580 Oblong Road, Williamstown)
- Ciro & Sal’s, Provincetown
Tripadvisor/management This intimate spot in Provincetown has ambiance in spades, as well as mouthwatering Italian fare and a roaring fireplace. It’s the perfect spot to cozy up to someone special with a glass of wine and some primo pasta. (4 Kiley Ct., Ste. 4, Provincetown)
- Wang Theater, Boston
Flickr/Jeremy Brooks The Wang Theater in Boston is truly one of the most beautiful theaters in the world and the perfect spot for a classy date. With sparkling crystal chandeliers, marble columns and elegant velvet trim everywhere you look, the building itself is almost as magnificent as the Broadway-quality shows you can catch here. (270 Tremont Street, Boston)
- Hammond Castle, Gloucester
Facebook/Hammond Castle Museum This place is Massachusetts’ very own fairytale castle. Located in Gloucester overlooking the ocean, Hammond Castle is massive stone estate filled with antiques and relics from all over the world, courtesy of its original eccentric owner. A day trip here would make for a wonderfully magical date. (80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester)
- Botanic Garden of Smith College, Northampton
Flickr/putneypics The Botanic Garden of Smith College has greenhouses that are filled with flowers all year long, even during the winter. Admission is free (though there is a suggested donation of $2) and the heavenly scent alone is enough to inspire romance to bloom. (16 College Lane, Northampton)
- Richardson’s Candy Kitchen, Deerfield
Facebook/Richardson’s Candy Kitchen Why not treat your honey to something nearly as sweet as they are? Richardson’s Candy Kitchen makes handcrafted chocolates, candy and dipped strawberries. Romance and sugar go so well together. (500 Greenfield Road, Deerfield)
- Harbor Light Inn, Marblehead
Expedia/management This place was voted one of America’s most romantic inns by the New York Times, so you know they know how to set the mood. If checking into an 18th-century mansion adorned with wood floors, vintage furnishings and crystal chandeliers sounds nice, just wait until you see the in-room Jacuzzis and fireplaces. (58 Washington Street, Marblehead)
- James P. Kelleher Rose Garden, Boston
Flickr/Leslee_atFlickr This beautiful garden is tucked away in the heart of Boston. It’s a great option for urbanites looking to escape to nature and literally smell the roses. Strolling the winding paths and admiring the sculptures and fountains is a sweet date activity. (73 Park Drive, Boston)
- The Mount, Lenox
Visit the Berkshires Edith Wharton’s old home isn’t just historic, it’s an incredibly romantic spot to explore. With perfectly landscaped gardens, blooming flowers and a massive Gilded Age mansion, you and your sweetheart will feel like you’ve stepped into a period romance. (2 Plunkett Street, Lenox)
- Boston Common Frog Pond, Boston
Flickr/MOTT Once you and your lover spend an evening twirling across the ice at the Boston Common Frog Pond, you won’t even notice the chill in the air. Boston’s most famous ice rink is the perfect place to hold hands and glide under the stars. (38 Beacon Street, Boston)
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Tripadvisor/management
Head to Williamstown in the Berkshires for a romantic sleigh or wagon ride at Sweet Brook Farm. The spot also has alpacas and a shop that sells cozy item made from alpaca fur, as well as the farm’s delicious maple syrup. (580 Oblong Road, Williamstown)
This intimate spot in Provincetown has ambiance in spades, as well as mouthwatering Italian fare and a roaring fireplace. It’s the perfect spot to cozy up to someone special with a glass of wine and some primo pasta. (4 Kiley Ct., Ste. 4, Provincetown)
Flickr/Jeremy Brooks
The Wang Theater in Boston is truly one of the most beautiful theaters in the world and the perfect spot for a classy date. With sparkling crystal chandeliers, marble columns and elegant velvet trim everywhere you look, the building itself is almost as magnificent as the Broadway-quality shows you can catch here. (270 Tremont Street, Boston)
Facebook/Hammond Castle Museum
This place is Massachusetts’ very own fairytale castle. Located in Gloucester overlooking the ocean, Hammond Castle is massive stone estate filled with antiques and relics from all over the world, courtesy of its original eccentric owner. A day trip here would make for a wonderfully magical date. (80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester)
Flickr/putneypics
The Botanic Garden of Smith College has greenhouses that are filled with flowers all year long, even during the winter. Admission is free (though there is a suggested donation of $2) and the heavenly scent alone is enough to inspire romance to bloom. (16 College Lane, Northampton)
Facebook/Richardson’s Candy Kitchen
Why not treat your honey to something nearly as sweet as they are? Richardson’s Candy Kitchen makes handcrafted chocolates, candy and dipped strawberries. Romance and sugar go so well together. (500 Greenfield Road, Deerfield)
Expedia/management
This place was voted one of America’s most romantic inns by the New York Times, so you know they know how to set the mood. If checking into an 18th-century mansion adorned with wood floors, vintage furnishings and crystal chandeliers sounds nice, just wait until you see the in-room Jacuzzis and fireplaces. (58 Washington Street, Marblehead)
Flickr/Leslee_atFlickr
This beautiful garden is tucked away in the heart of Boston. It’s a great option for urbanites looking to escape to nature and literally smell the roses. Strolling the winding paths and admiring the sculptures and fountains is a sweet date activity. (73 Park Drive, Boston)
Visit the Berkshires
Edith Wharton’s old home isn’t just historic, it’s an incredibly romantic spot to explore. With perfectly landscaped gardens, blooming flowers and a massive Gilded Age mansion, you and your sweetheart will feel like you’ve stepped into a period romance. (2 Plunkett Street, Lenox)
Flickr/MOTT
Once you and your lover spend an evening twirling across the ice at the Boston Common Frog Pond, you won’t even notice the chill in the air. Boston’s most famous ice rink is the perfect place to hold hands and glide under the stars. (38 Beacon Street, Boston)
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