Europe might be the first continent that comes to mind when you think about romance. But, there are so many places in the States where you can spend a romantic weekend or an entire holiday with your significant other. The good news is that you do not need a passport for any of the destinations and many of them are just one plane ride away from your home.

Here is a list of Top 10 most romantic cities in the US:

1 Palm Beach, Florida

Let’s start the list with Florida paradise called Palm Beach. The city used to be reserved for guests belonging to high society, but nowadays it is more affordable and even more attractive to couples. Besides its beaches the city is named after, Palm Beach is famous for its rich food scene. The festival called Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival in December attracts people from all parts of the US. If you decide to organize a romantic getaway to this part of Florida, you can also rent a boat and enjoy a romantic dinner with a view.

2 NYC, New York

You can have a romantic date in NYC every day of the year and never run out of new spots. A carriage ride through Central Park is the most obvious choice, but if that’s too much of a cliche to you, you should know that there are many attractions you must see in NYC. The list of romantic restaurants is neverending, just like the charm of the city. You can also visit some of the NYC famous speakeasy bars. For those of you who like to learn something new every time they travel, NYC has dozens of museums, libraries, and theatres to explore with your significant other.

NYC simply has it all – from architecture, parks, and entertainment options, to street art, friendly people, and amazing history. If you want to make this city your home we don’t blame you. Just one trip to the Big Apple is enough to fall head over heels in love with it.

3 Aspen, Colorado

Aspen is one of the most popular winter holiday destinations in the USA. But, that is far from all the city offers. Even if you are not a fan of skiing, you can have time of your life with your plus one in Aspen. You can take romantic walks all-year-round and enjoy the amazing nature of Rocky Mountain. In the summer, you can even take a gondola ride or go paragliding. Aspen has world-famous restaurants with even more popular wine cellars.

4 Honolulu, Hawaii

The perfect climate and some of the best beaches in the world should be enough for any city, let alone Honolulu, to attract romantic couples. They come here to soak up the sun, swim, surf, and enjoy the breath-taking nature of Hawaii. Diamond Head is certainly one of the most famous destinations, but there are also many parks, and botanical gardens for nature-lovers to enjoy. The Hawaiian cuisine is rich in seafood which is just perfect for romantic meals. Honolulu is also one of the world’s best places to go on a honeymoon too!

5 Miami, South Florida

If you and your soulmate love the nightlife, there is no doubt about whether you should visit Miami. Before hitting the clubs, you can have a romantic dinner in one of the waterfront restaurants. After a wild night out and a strong Cuban coffee in the morning, you will be ready to go for a walk and admire the Coral Castle, the masonic mystery made in this city, or to visit the Perez Art Museum in Miami and share the swings in front of it.

6 San Francisco, California

San Fransico is famous for its architecture and Golden Gate Bridge is just one of its gems. From the bridge, you will be able to enjoy some spectacular views of the city with your partner. Only an hour away from the city, there are Sonoma and Napa Valley – wine regions you can explore by vintage train, bicycles or a convertible car. If you are thinking of proposing, these fields can be the perfect spot for the occasion.

7 Chicago, Illinois

The city with the best skyline is a perfect place to declare your love to your partner while enjoying the view from any of the rooftops. Chicago is also famous for its museums and restaurants. Take a boat to explore the city from the Chicago River and don’t leave the city until you have visited the Wrigley Building and Frank Gehry’s Pritzker Pavilion.

8 Nashville, Tennessee

Music City has almost two hundred places where music is played live every night, all-year-round. You can even visit the studio Elvis used to record most of his songs. If you and your partner like to enjoy a nice view of the city, head on to Love Circle Park or take a ride in a hot-air balloon.

9 Las Vegas, Nevada

Getting married in Vegas might sound like such a cliche, but if you are both into it, who can blame you for having a themed wedding performed by Elvis Presley look-alike? Las Vegas also has a wide selection of restaurants, shops, and of course – casinos. Passing by the Eifel Tower, you might be confused about whether you should cross out Paris from your list of 10 cities in Europe you must visit.

10 San Antonio, Texas

Many couples are attracted by San Antonio’s natural scenery. Exploring Enchanted Rock is definitely something you mustn’t miss once you come to San Antonio. At night, you can enjoy long walks by the river and have dinner and drinks at some of the authentic restaurants by the water.

This was our list of 10 most romantic cities in the US. We hope you pick one of them next time you decide to travel with your partner. Let us know how you liked the trip.