Thorp House Inn & Cottages
4135 Bluff Ln, Fish Creek, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
Room with Jetted tub
About the hotel
Cottages with hot tubs offer a private, tranquil escape close to nature and local activities.
from $130 /night
Romantic Getaways in Wisconsin
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Wisconsin does romance the quiet way: a bay-side inn in Door County, a walk around Geneva Lake, a supper club after a river cruise in the Dells. This guide covers 11 places couples love, with what to do, when to go and hotels and cabins where the room has its own jacuzzi, whirlpool or hot tub.
At a glance
| Getaway | Best for | Best time | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Fish Creek and Ephraim (Door County) | Bay sunsets, lighthouses | Summer and fall | 2.5 hours from Milwaukee |
| 2. Sturgeon Bay (Door County) | Historic B&Bs | Fall | 2.5 hours from Milwaukee |
| 3. Lake Geneva | Lake walks, mansions | Fall, or February | 83 miles from Chicago |
| 4. Wisconsin Dells | River cruises, supper clubs | Late May to mid September | 54 miles from Madison |
| 5. Baraboo and Devil's Lake | Bluffs, wineries | Fall | 35 minutes from Madison |
| 6. Cedarburg | Historic inns, covered bridge | Fall | 20 miles from Milwaukee |
| 7. Kohler and Elkhart Lake | Spa weekend, clear lake | Fall | About 1 hour from Milwaukee |
| 8. Spring Green and Mineral Point | Theatre, Frank Lloyd Wright | May to October | 45 minutes from Madison |
| 9. Madison | City weekend, gardens | Late spring to early fall | |
| 10. Milwaukee | Riverwalk, art | Summer | |
| 11. Prairie du Chien and the Mississippi bluffs | River views, Victorian mansion | Fall |
1. Fish Creek and Ephraim (Door County)
Budget Travel's editors named Door County the Best Romantic Getaway in their 2018 awards, and the bay side shows why. In Ephraim, inns line the shore for water views and sunset walks, and the harbor looks across to Eagle Bluff Lighthouse in Peninsula State Park. Fish Creek, next door, has the park and America's oldest professional resident summer theatre.
What to do
- See a show at Peninsula Players in Fish Creek. The season runs mid June to mid October.
- Walk or bike the Sunset Trail in Peninsula State Park.
- Catch live music and the sunset at Ephraim's Harborside Park Gazebo in summer.
- Climb the 97 steps of Cana Island Lighthouse near Baileys Harbor.
- Taste your way along the Door County Wine Trail.
Where to stay with a private jacuzzi
Eagle Harbor Inn
9914 Water St P.O. Box 588, Ephraim, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
Two Bedroom Suite with Spa Bath
About the hotel
Comfortable rooms with private Jacuzzis create a cozy, peaceful retreat for travelers.
from $112 /night
Edgewater Resort
10040 N Water St, Ephraim, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
King Studio Suite
About the hotel
Located on the shore, this resort offers rooms with Jacuzzis and scenic views.
from $160 /night
High Point Inn
10386 Water St., Ephraim, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
Two-Bedroom Suite with Whirlpool
About the hotel
Jacuzzi rooms and spacious interiors provide comfort for all visitors to Door County.
from $137 /night
2. Sturgeon Bay (Door County)
Sturgeon Bay sits at the base of the Door County peninsula, where the ship canal joins Green Bay and Lake Michigan. Its older neighborhoods hold historic B&Bs, and couples spend the day on historic 3rd Avenue before heading up the peninsula.
What to do
- Learn how Sturgeon Bay built ships for World War II at the Door County Maritime Museum.
- Hike Potawatomi State Park, where the Ice Age Trail begins.
- Shop Third Avenue, Jefferson Street and the West Side.
Where to stay with a private jacuzzi
The Foxglove Inn
344 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
King Suite with Spa Bath
About the hotel
A blend of history and comfort awaits in hot tub rooms, ensuring a memorable experience.
from $198 /night
White Lace Inn
16 N 5th Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
Suite with Spa Bath
About the hotel
Vintage-style B&B with private Jacuzzi, free breakfast, lush gardens, and 5 miles from Potawatomi State Park.
from $97 /night
Bridgeport Waterfront Resort
50 W Larch St, Sturgeon Bay, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
One Bedroom Water View Suite with Whirlpool
About the hotel
Waterfront resort with Jacuzzi suites, indoor and outdoor pools, and scenic views of Sturgeon Bay.
from $145 /night
Glidden Lodge Beach Resort
4676 Glidden Dr, Sturgeon Bay, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
Two Bedroom Non-Cathedral Waterfront Suite with Whirlpool
About the hotel
Stay in Jacuzzi rooms with cozy furnishings and direct access to outdoor activities.
3. Lake Geneva
A public shore path runs all the way around Geneva Lake, past the summer estates Chicago families built after the 1871 fire. Visit Lake Geneva pitches autumn as its romantic season, with lake walks and lakeview dinners for two.
What to do
- Walk a section of the Geneva Lake Shore Path, about 21 to 26 miles if you go all the way around.
- Ride the U.S. Mailboat Tour, where mail jumpers leap from the boat to the piers.
- Book a lakeview dinner in town.
- In early February, see the snow sculptures at Winterfest.
Where to stay with a private jacuzzi
Seven Oaks Bed & Breakfast
682 S Wells St, Lake Geneva, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
Suite with Jetted tub
About the hotel
The property offers cottages with in-room Jacuzzis, perfect for a relaxing and private getaway.
from $139 /night
Baker House Hotel
327 Wrigley Dr, Lake Geneva, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
Bordeaux suite with Whirlpool
About the hotel
Lakefront charm meets luxury with Jacuzzi suites, vintage decor, and a prime location for relaxation.
from $295 /night
Maxwell Mansion
304 S Wells St, Lake Geneva, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
Superior Queen Room with Spa tub
About the hotel
Classic-style accommodations include Jacuzzis, luxurious touches, and a convenient location.
from $201 /night
Lazy Cloud Inn
W4033 State Road 50, Lake Geneva, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
Suite with Jetted tub
About the hotel
The inn offers spacious suites with hot tubs, perfect for a romantic and quiet stay.
from $155 /night
4. Wisconsin Dells
The Dells is known for water parks, but its tourism bureau runs a guide just for couples. The Sunset Dinner Cruise on the Wisconsin River includes a torchlit walk through Witches Gulch, and the Omar Shariff room at House of Embers has seen some 500 proposals.
What to do
- Take the Sunset Dinner Cruise, most evenings late May through mid September.
- Ride the Upper Dells boat tour with stops at Witches Gulch and Stand Rock.
- Have dinner at Kaminski's Chop House, with a treetop view of the river.
- Walk the Scenic River Walk near downtown.
- Book a table at The Del-Bar, a supper club for more than 75 years.
Where to stay with a private jacuzzi
Sundara Inn and Spa
920 Canyon Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
Jacuzzi Room
About the hotel
Exclusive hideaway offering private outdoor hot tubs, spa-inspired rooms, and tranquil forest views.
from $320 /night
Cedar Lodge & Settlement – Whirlpool Suites
E11232 Hillside Dr, Wisconsin Dells, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
Riverview Whirlpool suite
About the hotel
Warm, timber-built lodging with nature views, fire pits, and in-room Jacuzzi in Wisconsin Dells.
from $99 /night
Black Hawk Motel & Suites
720 Race St P.O. Box 15, Wisconsin Dells, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
King Room with Spa Bath
About the hotel
Affordable lodging offering rooms with private hot tubs, close to family-friendly attractions.
from $78 /night
Aloha Beach Resort & Suites
1370 E Hiawatha Dr, Wisconsin Dells, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
Jacuzzi King Room with Balcony
About the hotel
In-room Jacuzzi tubs, beach playground, and picnic spots by Lake Delton.
from $65 /night
5. Baraboo and Devil's Lake
South of the Dells, Devil's Lake State Park has quartzite bluffs 500 feet high above its lake, and the Baraboo Hills around it hide small wineries. The Inn at Wawanissee Point sits on top of the bluffs with a 36 mile view of the Lake Wisconsin valley.
What to do
- Hike the bluffs at Devil's Lake State Park, on the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
- Stop for a tasting at Balanced Rock Winery, at the park entrance.
- Taste at Wollersheim Winery & Distillery near Prairie du Sac.
- Picnic among the vines at Baraboo Bluff Winery.
Where to stay with a private jacuzzi
Inn at Wawanissee Point
E13609 Tower Rd, Baraboo, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
Bordeaux room with Whirlpool
About the hotel
Rooms offering hot tubs, fireplaces, and a peaceful atmosphere.
from $477 /night
Best Western Baraboo Inn
725 W Pine St Highway 12, Baraboo, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
Queen Room with Whirlpool
About the hotel
Casual hotel with hot breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center, and private hot tub, off US-12 near Circus World Museum.
from $67 /night
6. Cedarburg
Cedarburg is an old mill town north of Milwaukee with a preserved historic downtown and the last covered bridge in Wisconsin, built in 1876.
What to do
- Taste at Cedar Creek Winery, in the historic Cedar Creek Settlement.
- Drive out to Covered Bridge Park, three miles north of town.
- Come for Cedarburg's Enchanted Evening, a fall night of shopping and dining.
Where to stay with a private jacuzzi
Washington House Inn
W62N573 Washington Ave, Cedarburg, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
Deluxe King Suite with Spa tub
from $156 /night
Sybaris Mequon
10240 N Cedarburg Rd, Mequon, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
Deluxe Whirlpool Suite
from $279 /night
The Stagecoach Inn Bed and Breakfast
W61N520 Washington Ave, Cedarburg, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
Deluxe Double Room with Jetted tub
from $147 /night
7. Kohler and Elkhart Lake
Travel Wisconsin lists Kohler among its small towns for romance. The village is home to The American Club and the Kohler Waters Spa, and Elkhart Lake, in the northwest of the county, is known for its clear water and slow pace.
What to do
- Book a treatment at Kohler Waters Spa.
- Hike or kayak River Wildlife, a 500 acre nature preserve in Kohler.
- Walk the dunes and Lake Michigan beach at Kohler-Andrae State Park.
Where to stay with a private jacuzzi
Lakefront Plymouth Cottage
Plymouth, WI
About the hotel
Serene waterfront escape with hot tub, furnished decks, kitchen and private pier, 3 miles from Farmers Market.
from $412 /night
Jacuzzi in bedroomAmericInn by Wyndham Sheboygan
3664 S Taylor Dr, Sheboygan, WI
About the hotel
Highly rated hotel with whirlpool tub in room, free breakfast and an indoor pool, 3 miles from Sheboygan’s city center.
from $110 /night
8. Spring Green and Mineral Point
In the Driftless hills west of Madison, Spring Green is home to American Players Theatre, which won the 2026 Regional Theatre Tony Award, and to Taliesin, Frank Lloyd Wright's estate and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mineral Point, nearby, keeps the stone cottages of an 1840s mining town.
What to do
- See a play under the stars at American Players Theatre.
- Tour the Taliesin estate (May through October).
- Visit House on the Rock.
- Walk through Pendarvis, the Cornish cottages of Mineral Point.
Where to stay with a private jacuzzi
Best Western Dodgeville Inn & Suites
1130 N Johns St, Dodgeville, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
King Room with Whirlpool
from $82 /night
Driftless Pines
About the hotel
Woodland retreat with hot tub, 3 season porch and grill, near Wild Hills Winery and Wisconsin River.
from $185 /night
9. Madison
Madison sits between two lakes, with the only granite capitol dome in the world at its center. On a weekend for two, walk the Saturday market around the Capitol and spend an afternoon at Olbrich Botanical Gardens and its golden Thai pavilion.
What to do
- Take a free tour of the Capitol and, in the warmer months, go up to the observation deck.
- See the Thai pavilion at Olbrich Botanical Gardens.
- Shop the Dane County Farmers' Market on the Capitol Square on Saturday.
Where to stay with a private jacuzzi
The Buckingham Inn
1615 Summit Ave, Madison, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
King Suite with Spa Bath
About the hotel
Charming boutique inn, offer luxurious rooms with Jacuzzi tubs, near the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
from $181 /night
Hotel Ruby Marie
524 E Wilson St, Madison, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
Standard Double Room, Ensuite (13)
About the hotel
Historic Victorian-style hotel with private whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, free breakfast and parking, steps from Wisconsin State Capitol and State Street.
from $182 /night
The Edgewater Hotel Madison
1001 Wisconsin Pl, Madison, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
Presidential Suite with Spa tub
About the hotel
Sophisticated stay with accommodations offering deep soaking tubs, overlooking Lake Mendota.
from $174 /night
The Madison Concourse Hotel
1 W Dayton St, Madison, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
Club King Room with Spa Bath
About the hotel
Capitol views, luxurious lounges, and refined decor make this hotel ideal for leisure or business.
from $139 /night
10. Milwaukee
Milwaukee's RiverWalk runs 3.1 mile through downtown and the Historic Third Ward, past restaurants and brewpubs, and the lakefront has the Milwaukee Art Museum and its moving Calatrava wings.
What to do
- Walk the RiverWalk, starting at the Bronze Fonz.
- Have a drink on Vault's terrace, 50 feet above the Milwaukee River.
- Browse the galleries in the Third Ward.
- Walk the lakefront through Veterans Park.
Where to stay with a private jacuzzi
The Knickerbocker on the Lake
1028 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
One-Bedroom Suite with Spa Bath
About the hotel
Spa-inspired amenities, scenic lakefront location near local entertainment.
from $115 /night
Brumder Mansion B&B
3046 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
Executive Suite with Multiple Beds and Hot Tub
About the hotel
Historic Victorian bed & breakfast with suites having whirlpool tub in bedroom, gardens, and a cozy atmosphere, ideal for couples near downtown Milwaukee.
from $201 /night
County Clare Irish Inn and Pub
1234 N Astor St, Milwaukee, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
Standard Room with 1 Queen Bed and Jetted tub
About the hotel
Unique boutique hotel with Jacuzzi suites and a lively pub, steps from Brady Street.
from $134 /night
Hotel Metro, Autograph Collection
411 East Mason Street, Milwaukee, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
Spa King Room with Fireplace
About the hotel
Art Deco boutique hotel with luxury linens, rainfall shower, minibar, and spa tub in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
from $150 /night
11. Prairie du Chien and the Mississippi bluffs
Prairie du Chien is the oldest European settlement on the Upper Mississippi, and Travel Wisconsin pitches its restored Victorian mansion, Villa Louis, as a couples outing. Just south, Wyalusing State Park sits 500 feet above the meeting of the Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers.
What to do
- Tour Villa Louis and stroll its terrace by the river.
- Picnic at Wyalusing's bluff-top overlooks, or paddle its canoe trail.
Where to stay with a private jacuzzi
Jacuzzi in bedroomRiver District Hotel
130 S Main St, Prairie du Chien, WI
Verified jacuzzi room
Whirlpool Suite
About the hotel
Historic hotel with private spa tubs, pool, free breakfast and seasonal treats in downtown Prairie du Chien.
from $220 /night
Larsen Rustic Secluded Log Cabin
About the hotel
Ultimate retreat with hot tub, fire pit, games and grilling options, near Prairie du Chien.
from $190 /night
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most romantic place in Wisconsin?
Door County is a common answer. Budget Travel's editors named it the Best Romantic Getaway in their 2018 awards, and its bay-side villages, Ephraim and Fish Creek among them, have inns with in-room whirlpools and sunset views over Green Bay.
When is the best time of year for a romantic getaway in Wisconsin?
Fall. The color peaks late September to mid October. Summer is best for river cruises and outdoor theatre, and winter suits a cabin with a hot tub.
Where should we go for an anniversary getaway in Wisconsin?
For a splurge, Kohler, with The American Club and Kohler Waters Spa. For an inn with a whirlpool for two, look at the Door County B&Bs, such as White Lace Inn in Sturgeon Bay or Eagle Harbor Inn in Ephraim.
Are there adults-only getaways in Wisconsin?
Yes. Sundara Inn & Spa in Wisconsin Dells is adults only, Seven Oaks in Lake Geneva is for guests 21 and over, and Sybaris in Mequon has suites made for couples.
What is the most romantic town in Door County?
Ephraim, on the bay side, for its shoreline inns, sunset walks and the harbor view of Eagle Bluff Lighthouse.
Sources
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- Sturgeon Bay (Door County): doorcounty.com, whitelaceinn.com, doorcounty.com
- Lake Geneva: visitlakegeneva.com, visitlakegeneva.com, cruiselakegeneva.com, visitlakegeneva.com, visitlakegeneva.com
- Wisconsin Dells: wisdells.com, dellsboats.com, wisdells.com, wisdells.com
- Baraboo and Devil's Lake: dnr.wisconsin.gov, innatwawanisseepoint.com, wisdells.com, wisdells.com, wollersheim.com, innatwawanisseepoint.com
- Cedarburg: theknot.com, washingtonhouseinn.com, cedarburg.org, cedarcreekwinery.com
- Kohler and Elkhart Lake: travelwisconsin.com, kohlerwisconsin.com, elkhartlake.com, kohlerwisconsin.com, dnr.wisconsin.gov, theknot.com, kohlerwisconsin.com
- Spring Green and Mineral Point: travelwisconsin.com, taliesinpreservation.org, spectrumnews1.com, springgreen.com, pendarvis.wisconsinhistory.org
- Madison: visitmadison.com, olbrich.org, theknot.com, dcfm.org
- Milwaukee: visitmilwaukee.org, visitmilwaukee.org, theknot.com, visitmilwaukee.org, visitmilwaukee.org
- Prairie du Chien and the Mississippi bluffs: travelwisconsin.com, dnr.wisconsin.gov, villalouis.wisconsinhistory.org