Date Night Done Right

Fireside seating. Water views or sparkling city lights. Fine wine for two. Some dining destinations just say "romance." Dim the lights and set the mood at romantic restaurants in Connecticut.

For a more casual hangout, dine your way through one of the state’s food and drink trails. The Connecticut Pizza Trail, a collection of the top 100 pizzerias, showcases the best pies in all eight counties. Maybe you’ll find your next favorite spot!

And if you’re looking for a sweet treat to end the evening with your sweetie, check out some of Connecticut’s bakeries, chocolate shops and ice cream parlors.

Whether you want a seaside view, a country getaway, or a city adventure, Connecticut has plenty of great places to stay. 

If you love waking up to a water view, consider oceanfront and lakeside rooms and spots nestled in coastal towns. And if aesthetics are your thing, there are luxury, design, and lifestyle hotel gems around the state. Find romance in quiet country inns, or enjoy the vibrant bustle of a city.

Spend a day, night, or weekend at one of Connecticut's world-class resort casinos, and enjoy gaming, upscale accommodations, fine dining, big-name entertainment and soothing spas. 

Mohegan Sun in Uncasville and Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket both offer luxurious hotel stays, exciting slots and game tables, and both upscale and casual restaurant options from celebrity chefs like Todd English, David Burke, Bobby Flay, and Guy Fieri. Each resort casino also offers top-notch nightlife and a full schedule of live music, comedy acts, and special events like beer and wine festivals.

If you and your partner are outdoorsy types, Connecticut has you covered. From coastline to mountains, with over 100 state parks, 30 state forests, and waterfalls, Connecticut is a playground for adventure. Enjoy recreation from kayaking, water rafting, and sailing to hiking, biking, zip lining, fishing, skiing, and more.

Cheers to your love at Connecticut’s many farm wineries, breweries, and distilleries. Savor homegrown flavors at tastings and tours, and take in the stylish ambiance of the state’s thriving wine and craft brewing scenes. (Bonus romance points if you pack a picnic.)

Plan a date at one of Connecticut’s unique museums and galleries, take in a theater or dance performance, or get tickets to a great live concert or comedy show.

Whether it’s a special occasion - or you just want to treat yourself and your love – you can enjoy a little extravagance with luxury hotels and wellness options, top-shelf fine dining at some of Connecticut’s best restaurants, and celebrity-style treatment with VIP experiences and concierge services.  

What’s more romantic than a relaxing spa day? Rejuvenate in a salt cave, recharge on a forest bathing excursion, meditate in a sound healing session, and reconnect to the present moment. And don’t forget to book a couples’ massage.