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Romantic Getaways in Georgia

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Bleached driftwood trees on the sand at sunrise on Driftwood Beach, Jekyll Island

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Georgia has a romantic getaway for every kind of couple: Savannah’s candlelit squares, a beach on the Golden Isles, a mountain cabin with a hot tub and a view, or a weekend tasting wine in Dahlonega. Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday in 2027, so the weekend of February 12 to 14 will be the busiest of the year for cabins and inns. Here are the best romantic getaways in Georgia, and how to book them.

Best Romantic Getaways in Georgia

1. Savannah

Live oaks, Spanish moss and the squares of Georgia’s oldest city. Walk the historic district after dinner, when the gas lamps are lit and the squares go quiet.

2. Jekyll Island

A state-owned island with about 10 miles of beach, bike paths through maritime forest and the restored Gilded Age Jekyll Island Club. Bike to Driftwood Beach at sunrise.

3. St. Simons Island

Live oak canopies, a working lighthouse and a village of shops and restaurants by the pier.

4. A cabin in the north Georgia mountains

A porch, a long-range view and a fire pit, with a trout stream or lake down the road. Our guide explains how to pick the right town and the right cabin.

5. Blue Ridge

The most popular cabin town in the mountains, with a walkable downtown of restaurants and the scenic railway.

6. Helen

Cabins near the Chattahoochee and a Bavarian-style village for dinner, with waterfalls nearby for a morning hike.

7. Dahlonega wine country

The Dahlonega Plateau, Georgia’s first federally recognized wine region, has tasting rooms with mountain views a short drive from the town square.

8. A state park cottage

Cottages at nearly 30 state parks, many on a lake or mountainside, for roughly $75 to $250 a night with no cleaning fee.

9. Glamping

A real bed under canvas or in a yurt, from Cloudland Canyon to Lake Lanier, with the campfire still included.

10. Callaway Gardens

Gardens and lakes in Pine Mountain, with Fantasy In Lights through January 3, 2027, and azaleas in the spring.

11. Thomasville

Brick streets, roses and Victorian homes, with good restaurants downtown.

12. Madison

Antebellum homes, a small-town square and Hard Labor Creek State Park, about an hour from Atlanta.

Tips for a Romantic Weekend

Book Valentine’s weekend cabins and inns by early January; the best views go first. Read cabin listings closely for steep gravel driveways, which matter in winter, and ask about hot tubs and fireplaces if they are must-haves. On the coast, February is cool and quiet, which is part of the charm, but bring a jacket for the beach. For a surprise, Callaway Gardens offers proposal packages during Fantasy In Lights.

See also winter in Georgia, the best small towns in Georgia and things to do in Georgia.

Common Questions

What is the most romantic place in Georgia?

Savannah is the classic choice, with its historic squares, live oaks and riverfront. For a quieter trip, a mountain cabin near Blue Ridge or Helen, or a weekend on Jekyll Island, are favorites.

Where should we go for Valentine’s Day in Georgia?

Savannah, the Golden Isles and the north Georgia mountains are the most popular. Valentine’s Day is a Sunday in 2027, so book the weekend of February 12 to 14 early.

Are there romantic cabins in Georgia state parks?

Yes. Nearly 30 Georgia state parks rent cottages, many on a lake or mountainside, for roughly $75 to $250 a night with no cleaning fee.

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