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Hocking Hills, with its sandstone gorges and waterfalls, has been called the most romantic weekend getaway in Ohio, and the Lake Erie islands, Amish Country and Yellow Springs make good weekends for two as well. This guide covers 9 places couples love, with what to do, when to go and hotels and cabins where the room has its own jacuzzi or hot tub.
| Getaway | Best for | Best time | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Hocking Hills | Waterfalls, cottages | Fall, or January | About 1.5 hours from Columbus |
| 2. Ohio Amish Country | Amish towns, wineries | Late fall and winter | About 80 miles from Cleveland or Columbus |
| 3. Lake Erie Islands and Shores | Island wineries, lighthouse | Late April to October | |
| 4. Yellow Springs | Arts village, gorges | The holidays, or any season | |
| 5. Mohican and Loudonville | Canoeing, old forest | Spring and summer | |
| 6. Grand River Valley and Geneva-on-the-Lake | Wineries, covered bridges | October | |
| 7. Chagrin Falls | Village waterfalls, books | Any season | About 2 hours from Pittsburgh |
| 8. Cincinnati | River views, city dinners | Any season | |
| 9. Perrysburg and Toledo | Glass art, gardens | Summer |
Hocking Hills, the hill country around Logan southeast of Columbus, has been called the most romantic weekend getaway in Ohio. The state park is known for its tall sandstone cliffs and waterfalls in every season. End the day in a cottage with its own whirlpool at the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, or at Glenlaurel, an adults-only Scottish inn in Rockbridge.
Scottish-themed retreat with private hot tub, restaurant and gourmet breakfasts, close to Hocking State Forest.
One guest describes lovely, quiet rooms with jacuzzi bathtubs and fireplaces, ideal for a peaceful getaway with no kids around. From real guest reviews
Serene retreat with in-room Jacuzzi, spa and breakfast, just 4 minutes’ drive from Hocking Hills State Park attractions.
A couple escaping work for some quiet says their cottage had a lovely view and a nice jacuzzi tub. From real guest reviews
One guest says the jacuzzi was a nice touch in their well kept cabin. From real guest reviews
Holmes County is one of the largest Amish settlements in the world, and its tourism bureau pitches late fall and winter as the time for a romantic weekend. Spend the days in Berlin and Sugarcreek, browse the antique shops and artisan boutiques of downtown Millersburg, and come back to a cottage at Donna's Premier Lodging, where every unit has an in-room jacuzzi for two and a gas fireplace.
Adults only cabins with in-room heart-shaped Jacuzzis, free breakfast and massage, 20 miles from Interstate 77.
One guest raves about the heart-shaped jacuzzi, along with a waterfall feature, a fireplace and a reading nook with a scenic view. From real guest reviews
One guest describes the chalet as romantic, with a cozy, spotless jacuzzi alongside a fireplace and a pool table.
One guest reaching the cabin after a lengthy drive through snow says the big jacuzzi tub made a lovely extra. From real guest reviews
Welcoming stay with private hot tubs, indoor pool, free breakfast and massage, 2 miles from downtown Sugarcreek.
A couple on their anniversary says the executive suite, with its jacuzzi, fireplace and balcony, was made for romance. From real guest reviews
One guest says the jacuzzi room they reserved was amazing, and the room itself was spotless. From real guest reviews
Ferries run to Ohio's Lake Erie islands from several mainland ports, including Marblehead and Sandusky. Kelleys Island, the largest, is mostly natural areas, and the regional tourism bureau calls Middle Bass Island a secluded island getaway.
Relaxing escape with whirlpool in room, pool and free breakfast, close to Cedar Point Amusement Park.
A couple celebrating their anniversary says the staff kindly treated them to drinks and a room with a jacuzzi. From real guest reviews
Guests say the in-room jacuzzi tub was a real plus, in rooms that are big and comfortable. From real guest reviews
Yellow Springs is a small arts village east of Dayton, with nearly 100 shops, galleries and eateries in a walkable downtown. Nature preserves with waterfalls surround the village, and Clifton Gorge next door is one of the most spectacular dolomite and limestone gorges in the state. Mills Park Hotel is in the village, and Hearthstone Inn & Suites is a 10 minute drive away in Cedarville.
Elegant boutique hotel with jacuzzi in room, Southern-style dining, and modern amenities in Yellow Springs.
Rustic-style inn with romantic Jacuzzi in room, complimentary breakfast, and a homely setting near Springfield.
Guests who picked the king suite with the jacuzzi found it spotless and perfect for a weekend away. From real guest reviews
One guest liked the roomy jacuzzi suite, where an electric fireplace added a classic, cozy feel. From real guest reviews
The Mohican area around Loudonville calls itself the Camp and Canoeing Capital of Ohio. In nearby Mohican State Park, two stone overlooks look down on the Clear Fork of the Mohican, a state scenic river, and the gorge's tall hemlocks and old growth white pine are of national significance. At Landoll's Mohican Castle in Loudonville, each room has a jetted bathtub.
Charming lodge with private hot tubs, indoor pool, garden, and bar, 4.3 miles from Mohican State Park.
The Grand River Valley sits five miles from the Lake Erie shore east of Cleveland, and the region has more than two dozen wineries. Ashtabula County has 19 covered bridges, including the longest in the United States, and Geneva-on-the-Lake has a mile long Strip by the lake. For the night, Comfort Inn Painesville, a short drive west of the Madison wineries, has rooms with a hot tub.
Budget-friendly hotels Inn with Jacuzzi in room, pool and free breakfast, 7 miles from Holden Arboretum.
One guest found soaking in the jacuzzi tub relaxing and the bed comfy, and would happily go back. From real guest reviews
Several guests rave about the jacuzzi rooms, one calling them amazing and another saying the jacuzzi suite was perfect. From real guest reviews
Two waterfalls run right through the historic downtown of Chagrin Falls, a village on Cleveland's east side. Chagrin Hardware has served the village since 1857, and Inn of Chagrin, in the heart of town, has a king suite with a fireplace and a hot tub.
Romantic hotel in Chagrin with private Jacuzzi, free breakfast and 14 miles from Cleveland Orchestra.
One guest says the jacuzzi comfortably fit two grownups, in a cabin style room warmed by its own fireplace. From real guest reviews
A couple who escape here every season love that each room pairs a jacuzzi with a fireplace.
One guest describes the spacious jacuzzi room as a very romantic spot for a getaway. From real guest reviews
Cincinnati is an easy city weekend on the Ohio River. Fountain Square has been the symbolic center of the city since 1871, and Over-the-Rhine is full of restaurants and breweries. For the night, the Best Western Premier Mariemont Inn is a Tudor style inn in the village of Mariemont, east of downtown, with a king suite that has a jetted tub.
Tudor-styled hotel great for honeymooners, with 2-person private hot tubs and cozy restaurant.
Perrysburg is a river town on the Maumee, across from the Toledo suburbs, and Belamere Suites there has suites with whirlpool tubs made for two. Toledo is close by for the Toledo Museum of Art, with free general admission and glassblowing in its Glass Pavilion.
Adults-only resort in Perrysburg with in-room Jacuzzis, private pools, fireplaces and free breakfast, 6 miles from Side Cut Metropark.
One guest describes a suite with a double sided fireplace and a jacuzzi tub big enough for two. From real guest reviews
A couple celebrating their anniversary found the jacuzzi tub larger than it looks in the online photos.
A couple celebrating birthdays found a huge whirlpool tub and a large shower in their spacious, fun room. From real guest reviews
Hocking Hills. The area around Logan has been called the most romantic weekend getaway in Ohio, for the gorges and waterfalls at Old Man's Cave, Ash Cave and Cedar Falls. Stay in a cottage with an in-room whirlpool at the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, or at Glenlaurel, an adults-only Scottish inn.
Fall. Hocking Hills is known for its fall color, and the Ashtabula County Covered Bridge Festival is the second weekend of October. Late April through October is island season on Lake Erie, and late fall and winter suit Amish Country.
Book a Hocking Hills cottage with a whirlpool tub at the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls and have dinner at its Kindred Spirits restaurant. Glenlaurel in Rockbridge is adults-only and has a suite with a king bed, a fireplace and a jetted tub.
Hocking Hills has Cedar Falls, where the water drops 50 feet, plus the falls at Old Man's Cave. Mohican State Park has 80 foot Big Lyons Falls, and in Chagrin Falls two waterfalls run right through downtown.
Walk the six mile Hocking Hills Winter Hike between Old Man's Cave and Ash Cave in January, see the Legendary Lights at Historic Clifton Mill near Yellow Springs from late November, or plan a fireside weekend in Amish Country, which the Holmes County tourism bureau pitches as a romantic winter trip.
Hocking Hills is about 1.5 hours southeast of Columbus, with waterfall hikes by day and cottages with in-room whirlpools at night. Amish Country, about 80 miles away, is a good pick in late fall and winter.
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