Book a romantic weekend getaway at CT's lovely waterside or country inns

Magical Mystic awaits couples craving a little together time. At the Whaler’s Inn, special packages include Bubbles and Blossoms, with a bottle of sparkling wine and souvenir champagne flutes, flowers, desserts and a gift, and A’Board & Bottle, with a curated charcuterie board and wine. Ask about suites with gas fireplaces, air-jet soaking tubs and river or Main Street views. Don't forget to stop in to our on-site restaurant, The Shipwright’s Daughter, to dine on brioche French toast for breakfast and oysters at dinner. Arrange for a sunset cruise or harbor tour, visit the beluga whales at Mystic Aquarium, go zip-lining above the forest floor at the nearby adventure park or just stroll down picturesque Main Street, enjoying its boutiques, galleries and eateries.

What could be more romantic than stepping back into history, staying at a Revolutionary War-era inn located on the main street of a picturesque seaport village? Let your romantic getaway begin at the Griswold Inn, in one of 34 charming rooms (no two are alike) furnished with antiques, period reproductions and beds you can really sink into. Some rooms have fireplaces, village views or glimpses of the water. But you can actually stroll down to the picture-perfect harbor, and into the village’s boutiques and galleries. Dine on local seafood in the inn’s inviting dining rooms, terrace and patio, then watch the sun set over the Connecticut River. (Check the website for the latest updates on openings, and health and safety regulations.)

Take a charming, seafaring town devoted to preserving its history, add an inn that fronts the water, toss in luxurious, antique-appointed rooms with amenities from oversized whirlpool tubs to wood-burning fireplaces and you have the recipe for a romantic getaway, all served up by the Steamboat Inn. If you want to spice things up, order chocolate strawberries, flowers or champagne in advance to await you in your room. And be prepared for gorgeous water views when you get there, as well as a scrumptious breakfast in the sunny common room, where sherry and cookies are served in the evening. Just steps outside the inn are the quaint shops and fine restaurants of Mystic, one of New England’s loveliest towns.

A seaside getaway in a room with a fireplace and a large soaking tub, with a private balcony looking out over Long Island Sound, gardens, marinas or the Niantic River. Doesn’t that sound perfectly romantic? At the Inn at Harbor Hill Marina, they can make that romantic escape even better with their Perfect Together package, featuring two robes, chilled champagne, chocolate truffles, seasonal flowers, two morning mimosas and late checkout. Or, opt for the Relax and Recharge package, with robes, slippers, late checkout and monogrammed coffee mugs. Stroll down to charming Niantic Village, CT and walk the picturesque Niantic Bay Boardwalk, shop its boutiques and explore its inviting restaurants. Or leave your footprints on a sandy beach. Come back to the inn to enjoy a moonrise together from your balcony.

You could say that romance at the Westbrook Inn Bed and Breakfast goes back a century and a half. After all, the 10-room boutique inn on the banks of the Patchogue River was originally built in 1876 by a sea captain for his daughter and her new husband. Today, its picturesque gardens, scrumptious gourmet breakfasts and special Tuesday tea experiences continue that romantic tradition. In fact, there are packages for that! The Romantic Escape package includes sparkling prosecco, chocolate truffles and keepsake heart glasses. The Romantic Beach Picnic for Two package includes a charcuterie, prosecco or wine, served in a styled picnic setting on the beach. There are also packages for the perfect marriage proposal in this perfect setting. (Check the website!)