{"id":68985,"date":"2020-05-26T02:37:39","date_gmt":"2020-05-26T06:37:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=68985"},"modified":"2022-03-27T11:49:51","modified_gmt":"2022-03-27T15:49:51","slug":"top-7-romantic-lake-getaways-for-couples-near-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/68985\/top-7-romantic-lake-getaways-for-couples-near-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 7 Romantic Lake Getaways for Couples (near NYC)"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine you and your significant other on vacation, relaxing in each others\u2019 arms, sipping a glass of red wine. Outside the window is a beautiful lake, crystal clear and offering a lovely view. Things are slowly starting to open up, and it\u2019s time to plan your next romantic getaway from New York City. It doesn\u2019t get much more romantic than a retreat to a lakeside cabin, and thankfully, there are a number of easily accessible lakes near New York City that can satisfy you and your partner. Here are seven of our favorite romantic lake getaways for couples.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Lake George (Adirondacks<\/strong>)<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_68988\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68988\" style=\"width: 1001px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-68988 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Larry-Waimon-Photo-1001x1024.jpg\" alt=\"romantic lake getaways for couples\" width=\"1001\" height=\"1024\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68988\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-68988 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Larry-Waimon-Photo-1001x1024.jpg\" alt=\"romantic lake getaways for couples\" width=\"1001\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Larry-Waimon-Photo-1001x1024.jpg 1001w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Larry-Waimon-Photo-293x300.jpg 293w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Larry-Waimon-Photo-768x785.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Larry-Waimon-Photo-1502x1536.jpg 1502w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Larry-Waimon-Photo-2002x2048.jpg 2002w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Larry-Waimon-Photo-696x712.jpg 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Larry-Waimon-Photo-1392x1424.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Larry-Waimon-Photo-1068x1092.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Larry-Waimon-Photo-1920x1964.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Larry-Waimon-Photo-411x420.jpg 411w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Larry-Waimon-Photo-821x840.jpg 821w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Larry-Waimon-Photo-356x364.jpg 356w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Larry-Waimon-Photo-712x728.jpg 712w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Larry-Waimon-Photo-735x752.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1001px) 100vw, 1001px\" \/><\/noscript> Lake George Steamboat.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Lake George has some activities welcoming any wide-eyed couple. You could have fun cruising on the lake on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lakegeorgesteamboat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lake George Steamboat<\/a>, which runs from May to October.<\/p>\r\n<p>There are a number of vessels you can choose from: the <em>MV Lac du Saint Sacremen <\/em>caters to the romance-loving couples by offering a dining cruise with entertainment, the <em>MV Mohican<\/em> is one for the history enthusiasts as it takes you on an in-depth tour of Lake George, and the <em>SS Minnie Ha Ha <\/em>takes you on a paddlewheel cruise, which is an enjoyable experience on its own, multiple times a day ($17.50 and up).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you\u2019re more of a daredevil, you can stop by Bolton Landing and try out <strong>Adirondack Extreme<\/strong>, the largest treetop adventure park in the country. Be it climbing or ziplining, you will be able to experience hours of fun in the treetops, awakening your inner Tarzan. The season kicks off in April and concludes in November ($48 and up).<\/p>\r\n<h3><b>How to Minimize Your Daredevil Risks? Try 57hours<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daredevil adventures like rock climbing in the Adirondack aren\u2019t risk-free, naturally. We always recommend our travelers to minimize risks as much as they can. One great solution for this is to download the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/57hours.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">57hours app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These guys are in constant search for the best adventures around the world. They send their 57hours reviewers to experience these adventures and even verify client testimonials.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, our favorite feature in 57hours is their recommendations for the best-certified <\/span>guides for each trip. A good and certified guide is crucial in a bold adventure like rock climbing in the Adirondack &#8211; and 57hours get your back with this <a href=\"https:\/\/57hours.com\/adventure\/rock-climbing-adirondacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">guide tip<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_69176\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69176\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-69176 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/57hours-app.jpg\" alt=\"57hours app\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-69176\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-69176 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/57hours-app.jpg\" alt=\"57hours app\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/57hours-app.jpg 600w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/57hours-app-350x233.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript> 57hours get your back with recommendations for the best-certified guides for each trip.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>Once you\u2019re done having fun in the sun, you can settle down on the shores of Lake George in one of its many resorts. <strong>Takundewide Cottages<\/strong>, for one, offers an experience in a private lakeside cottage ($310 per night) with docks, gardens, and a large beach that will surely catch the eyes of any couple. Or you could go a bit further from the shoreline and relax at the <strong>Holiday Inn Resort<\/strong> ($129 per night), which is conveniently located at walking distance from Million Dollar Beach.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>How to get there:<\/strong> Lake George is reachable by <a href=\"https:\/\/trailways.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trailways<\/a> bus from Port Authority, with one transfer in Albany ($41 and up). Buses to Albany depart every four hours from Manhattan, but you may have to plan your trip ahead to catch one of the two buses (106 or 116) that go to Lake George from there daily. Visitors can also take Amtrak\u2019s Ethan Allen Express or Adirondack to Saratoga Springs before taking a 45-minute bus ride to Lake George, which is run by the same lines ($49 and up).&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Seneca Lake (Finger Lakes, Rochester, NY)<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_68986\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68986\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-68986 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/tasting-wine-at-atwater.jpg\" alt=\"Seneca Lake Finger Lakes Rochester\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-68986\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-68986 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/tasting-wine-at-atwater.jpg\" alt=\"Seneca Lake Finger Lakes Rochester\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/tasting-wine-at-atwater.jpg 960w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/tasting-wine-at-atwater-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/tasting-wine-at-atwater-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/tasting-wine-at-atwater-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/tasting-wine-at-atwater-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/tasting-wine-at-atwater-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/tasting-wine-at-atwater-840x840.jpg 840w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/tasting-wine-at-atwater-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/tasting-wine-at-atwater-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/tasting-wine-at-atwater-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/tasting-wine-at-atwater-720x720.jpg 720w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/tasting-wine-at-atwater-735x735.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/noscript> Seneca Lake Winery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The deepest lake in the state of New York also made it to offMetro&#8217;s list of favorite romantic Lake Getaways. Seneca Lake offers a variety of activities that couples will delight in. Start with the <a href=\"https:\/\/senecalakewine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Seneca Lake Wine Trail<\/a> will allow wine aficionados to experience 35 wineries, one distillery, two breweries, and much more. You can take your partner around these various locations and choose your experience from hundreds of different wines, ranging from Cabernet Sauvignon to Chardonnay.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to shake off the stress of living and working in the city, <strong>Issabella Spa &amp; Salon<\/strong> has you covered. Indulge yourself in a Sweetheart Massage that involves service for two, not to mention decadent chocolates for you and your lover ($250 for two). Or you may want a glass of wine with that while you enjoy a Passion Pedicure ($65). Whatever the service may be, you will love this little salon that\u2019s right off the shores of the lake. No wonder it&#8217;s on our list of romantic lake getaways, right?&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Belhurst Castle, where Issabella\u2019s is located, can also offer you a place to stay with stunning views of Seneca Lake. The resort has two main hotels, each one giving off a different vibe.<\/p>\r\n<p>Perhaps you\u2019d like to awaken your inner royalty by staying in the Chambers in the Castle Hotel. Or perhaps you\u2019d like a more modern approach and prefer to relax in a Jacuzzi in the adjacent Vinifera Inn (both ~$277 a night). You and your partner will not suffer from any shortage of romance even when you settle in for the night.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>How to get there:<\/strong> Seneca Lake is best reached by bus from Port Authority to Aubles Trailer Park, with a transfer at Ithaca. From Aubles Trailer Park, you can take a cab for just under an hour.<\/p>\r\n<p>There are a number of buses, run by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coachusa.com\/shortline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shortline<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/trailways.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trailways<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ourbus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ourbus<\/a>, while the journey to Ithaca can be made on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tcatbus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tompkin\u2019s County Transit<\/a>\u2019s 21 bus. The whole trip would take around seven and a half hours ($86~).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Skaneateles Lake (Finger Lakes, Rochester, NY)<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_69173\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69173\" style=\"width: 741px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-69173 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Skaneateles-lake-visit-finger-lakes.jpg\" alt=\"Skaneateles lake finger lakes\" width=\"741\" height=\"550\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-69173\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-69173 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Skaneateles-lake-visit-finger-lakes.jpg\" alt=\"Skaneateles lake finger lakes\" width=\"741\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Skaneateles-lake-visit-finger-lakes.jpg 741w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Skaneateles-lake-visit-finger-lakes-350x260.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Skaneateles-lake-visit-finger-lakes-485x360.jpg 485w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Skaneateles-lake-visit-finger-lakes-696x517.jpg 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Skaneateles-lake-visit-finger-lakes-566x420.jpg 566w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Skaneateles-lake-visit-finger-lakes-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Skaneateles-lake-visit-finger-lakes-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Skaneateles-lake-visit-finger-lakes-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/noscript> Skaneateles lake. Courtesy of Visit Finger Lakes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>Another Finger Lakes destination along with Seneca, Skaneateles offers you the opportunity to rent your own boat, be it a pontoon or a double kayak, so you can go on a relaxing nautical excursion with your partner on the crystal clear waters of the lake. Of course, if you want to get your feet wetter, you can also rent a paddleboard or a boat tube for a speedboat to pull you around the lake. <strong>Skaneateles Marina <\/strong>offers both half-day and full-day rentals and is open seven days a week($185 for half-day, $275 for full-day).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you\u2019re more into catching fish than, say, becoming one yourself, you can visit one of the many fishing points on Skaneateles Lake. According to local fisherman Frank Petrosino, the shallow north and south ends of the lake are teeming with bass, walleye, panfish, and more.<\/p>\r\n<p>Notable fishing points include the boat launch at Pine Grove, Skaneateles Country Club, and Thayer Park. Who knows, you may be able to make both memorable Instagram moments and a good dinner.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The northern end of the lake offers some good accommodations for travelers. For one, The affordable <strong>Skaneateles Suites Boutique Hotel<\/strong> (around $87 a night) is a short walk away from Clift Park on the northernmost shore of the lake.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Sherwood Inn is even closer to the park, right on the shore, and offers guests a beautiful view of Skaneateles\u2019 blue depths, albeit at a higher price (around $200 a night).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>How to get there:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greyhound.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Greyhound<\/a> bus offers several services towards Skaneateles from Port Authority, with a transfer to a cab from Syracuse to the lake itself($171 and up).&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Lake Clear (Adirondacks)<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Lake Clear is not the most well-known lake in the Adirondacks, but that doesn\u2019t stop it from being a great tourist destination and part of our romantic lake getaways list. <strong>Lake Clear Lodge<\/strong>, nestled in the heart of the Adirondacks, is part of the massive St. Regis Wilderness Canoe Area.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_69172\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69172\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-69172 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Lake-Clear-Lodge-New-york.jpg\" alt=\"lake clear lodge new york\" width=\"600\" height=\"449\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-69172\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-69172 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Lake-Clear-Lodge-New-york.jpg\" alt=\"lake clear lodge new york\" width=\"600\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Lake-Clear-Lodge-New-york.jpg 600w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Lake-Clear-Lodge-New-york-350x262.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Lake-Clear-Lodge-New-york-561x420.jpg 561w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Lake-Clear-Lodge-New-york-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Lake-Clear-Lodge-New-york-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Lake-Clear-Lodge-New-york-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Lake-Clear-Lodge-New-york-530x396.jpg 530w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/noscript> Lake Clear Lodge. Courtesy of Lake Clear Lodge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p>You can go paddling in your own canoe literally right outside the door of your lodge, be it for a few hours or an entire day. Once you leave the shore, you reach the Lake Clear Outlet, a lovely spot that offers stunning views of both nature and wildlife, including resident bald eagles in action.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The lodge itself is a highly enjoyable experience, as it directly overlooks the shores of Lake Clear and perfectly captures one of the best sunsets in the area. If you don\u2019t want to push your body too much on the lodge\u2019s basketball court, hiking trails, and more, you can just sit in a chair on the waterfront and immerse yourself in the barely touched nature of the surrounding Adirondack Park.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When it\u2019s time for bed, you can choose from three themed accommodations: chalets with fireplaces($329~349 a night), lake view suites(around $250~310 a night), or rooms in the main lodge($189 a night). Whatever your choice is, you will be treated with an experience that is cozy, visually stunning, and of course, romantic.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>How to get there:<\/strong> Amtrak\u2019s Adirondack offers service to Westport, from which it\u2019s an hour-long cab ride to Lake Clear. The entire journey will take 7 hours($182 and up).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Lake Champlain (Vermont)<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-68990 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Boat-Slips-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-image-68990 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Boat-Slips-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Boat-Slips-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Boat-Slips-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Boat-Slips-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Boat-Slips-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Boat-Slips-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Boat-Slips-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Boat-Slips-1392x1044.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Boat-Slips-1068x801.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Boat-Slips-1920x1440.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Boat-Slips-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Boat-Slips-1120x840.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Boat-Slips-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Boat-Slips-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Boat-Slips-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Boat-Slips-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Boat-Slips-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Boat-Slips-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Boat-Slips-735x551.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption>Basin Harbor<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Vermont has a plethora of beautiful getaways, and of course, it has its fair share of romantic lake getaways. Among those lakes, Lake Champlain is one of the most popular destinations. Basin Harbor is a <a href=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/67929\/resort-review-with-a-view-basin-harbor-in-vergennes-vermont\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">resort on the shores of Lake Champlain<\/a> that has over 100 activities for visitors to choose from, whether that be a soccer\/basketball game, a golf tournament, or water skiing on the beautiful waters of the lake.<\/p>\r\n<p>More nautical activities await water-loving couples, such as kayaking and canoeing, and even shipwreck tours courtesy of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lcmm.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Champlain Maritime Museum<\/a>\u2019s Remote Operated Vehicles(once a week in July and August, $40 for adults).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you and your partner just want to take away all the stress that city life brings, try out one of Basin Harbor\u2019s signature massage therapies. You can choose from a packed massage menu, options including a warm stone massage ($185), an outdoor massage right by the lake ($195 and up), or even your own custom massage through consultation with your masseuse ($75 and up). Just de-stressing like that could work wonders for your relationship and make your trip even better.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Not only does Basin Harbor have a lot of options for massages, but it also has a plentiful selection of accommodations. If you prefer a more hotel-like approach, you can wind down at the resort\u2019s Champlain House, with double beds, private baths, and pet-friendly amenities. Or, if you prefer something more private, check into one of their cottages, ranging from one bedroom to three.<\/p>\r\n<p>No two cottages are alike, but every one offers a gorgeous view of the lake from your own window. Perhaps you\u2019d like a more modern approach and go to the Summit, where you\u2019ll be able to enjoy four-star hotel service in the resort\u2019s most recently built building($199 and up per night, depending on accommodation).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>How to get there: Amtrak\u2019s Adirondack offers service to Port Henry ($70 and up), from which Basin Harbor can arrange a shuttle to the resort for a nominal fee. Guests will need to make the request via phone when making their reservation. The entire journey will take around six hours.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Lake Ontario, Niagara-on-the-Lake (Ontario)<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-68989 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bogner1.jpg\" alt=\"\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"wp-image-68989 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bogner1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bogner1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bogner1-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bogner1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bogner1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bogner1-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bogner1-735x490.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption>Konzelmann Estate<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Everyone knows Niagara Falls, but how many people actually know there\u2019s a beautiful lake near it? Lake Ontario, and the small village Niagara-on-the-Lake, is a quaint, romantic setting just across the Canadian border, and is chock full of things to do despite its size.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You can start off with some wine tasting at one of the village\u2019s many wineries, such as <strong>Konzelmann Estate<\/strong>, which also gives guests a scenic view of a lakeside vineyard, or <strong>Inniskillin, Canada\u2019s original Estate winery.<\/strong> Both these wineries offer tours that include delectable wine tastings and different experiences, namely Konzelmann\u2019s Estate Cellar Experience($35 per person) and Inniskillin\u2019s Public Icewine Experience($30 per person).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you\u2019re more of a shopping buff, the little village has you well covered. Queen Street has a plethora of shops catering to your every need, whether that be chocolates from <strong>Rocky Mountain Chocolate, <\/strong>a hat from <strong>BeauChapeau Hat Shop\u2019s 10,000 strong selection<\/strong>, or year-round, locally made Christmas decorations from <strong>Just Christmas<\/strong>. Because we all know it\u2019s never too early to start celebrating Christmas!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For accommodations, try the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vintage-hotels.com\/princeofwales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Prince of Wales Hotel<\/a> ($410 a night), right on Queen Street. The Victorian-inspired hotel\u2019s classic wooden furniture and ornate silk decorations will delight travelers in comfort fit for a king and queen (or two kings or two queens).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>How to get there: Amtrak provides service to Niagara Falls, where you can take a cab to Niagara-on-the-Lake($60 and up). The entire journey will take around 10 and a half hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#7 on our Romantic Lake Getaways List is&#8230;Elk Lake (Adirondacks)<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-59949 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Clear-Pond-at-Elk-Lake-Lodge-by-Gary-Paige-e1521658238953-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"romantic lake getaways \" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-59949 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Clear-Pond-at-Elk-Lake-Lodge-by-Gary-Paige-e1521658238953-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"romantic lake getaways \" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Clear-Pond-at-Elk-Lake-Lodge-by-Gary-Paige-e1521658238953.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Clear-Pond-at-Elk-Lake-Lodge-by-Gary-Paige-e1521658238953-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Clear-Pond-at-Elk-Lake-Lodge-by-Gary-Paige-e1521658238953-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Clear-Pond-at-Elk-Lake-Lodge-by-Gary-Paige-e1521658238953-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Clear-Pond-at-Elk-Lake-Lodge-by-Gary-Paige-e1521658238953-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Clear-Pond-at-Elk-Lake-Lodge-by-Gary-Paige-e1521658238953-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Clear-Pond-at-Elk-Lake-Lodge-by-Gary-Paige-e1521658238953-735x413.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript>\r\n<figcaption>Clear Pond at Elk Lake Lodge<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The Adirondacks have no shortage of beautiful lakes, and it would be a shame not to include Elk Lake on our list romantic lake getaways. The upstate location covers over 10,000 acres of forest reserve and is flanked by mountain ranges Dix, Macomb, Nippletop, and Colvin Range. <strong>Elk Lake Lodge<\/strong> is the perfect destination for this particular lake.<\/p>\r\n<p>The many amenities in the resort are only accessible to guests, which allow for a nice, private excursion just for you and your special someone. You can sit by the lake and bird watch for loons, great blue herons, black-backed woodpeckers, and more while keeping your eyes peeled for other wildlife, maybe even a bear or a moose.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As with multiple lakes on this list, Elk Lake is a fisherman\u2019s haven, with trout and salmon plentiful in its depths. Rowboats and canoes are also available to guests. Professional guides are available through advanced booking.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you want to observe the lake from afar, try one of the nearby 40 miles of hiking trails, again, only available to guests. One notable thing is that there is no phone service on the lake, so you will be able to be fully alone with your partner, enjoying each other\u2019s company to the fullest.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Elk Lake Lodge has nine accommodations to choose from, ranging from the Main Lodge to the Hadley Cottage. Almost all of the cottages and lodges have views of the lake and are located only a few minutes walk from the lake\u2019s shoreline($125 and up a night for Main Lodge, $225 and up a night for cottages). The resort only houses 40 to 50 people maximum at a time, so it makes for an incredibly intimate and private atmosphere that you can happily share with your significant other.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>How to get there: Amtrak\u2019s Adirondack line will take you to Ticonderoga station($70 and up), where you can pre-arrange a pickup to the lodge. The entire journey will take just under six hours. Otherwise, the lodge can also pick you up from Lake Schroon Bus Station, which is serviced by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greyhound.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Greyhound<\/a> from Port Authority, with one transfer in Albany($61 and up). The journey will take about seven and a half hours.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imagine you and your significant other on vacation, relaxing in each others\u2019 arms, sipping a glass of red wine. Outside the window is a beautiful lake, crystal clear and offering a lovely view. Things are slowly starting to open up, and it\u2019s time to plan your next romantic getaway from New York City. 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