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The Most Romantic Getaways in Colorado
Colorado attractions are a major draw for couples seeking a romantic getaway. Whether your ideal romantic adventures involve skiing, rafting, hiking, mountain climbing, or arts and culture, you'll find it in Colorado.
To help you make plans for your next romantic Colorado getaway, here's a quick look at ten standouts courtesy of U.S. News.
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Colorado's Most Romantic Getaways
First, the bad news. The website Pettitts Travel did a study to determine the most romantic states in America. Factors they considered included:
- marriage rate
- divorce rate
- romantic communication
- amount spent on Valentine's Day gifts
- overall happiness
- openness to love
When it was all said and done, their data indicated Colorado was the 13th most romantic state in the union. What hurts more is that Utah came in 7th. Believe it or not, the state finishing as the #1 most romantic state was Nevada. Coming as no surprise, Kentucky finished dead last.
Finding That Perfect Colorado Romantic Getaway
A November 23, 2022 report from U.S. News offers a list of the most romantic Colorado destinations. When it comes to this list. U.S. News really doesn't share information as to what criteria they considered.
Begin your next romantic adventure by examining the gallery below. You'll notice some of the destinations are National Parks, while others are resorts, some are hotels, and others are entire towns.
Some May Not Ring a Bell
Be sure to take a good, long look at the locations provided. There are a few you've probably never heard of before. Others are familiar places but may have evaded your radar when it comes to searching for romantic destinations.
Your Romantic Destination Awaits
Colorado is kind of like pizza, sex, and Star Trek; even when it's lousy, it's still pretty good. You'll have no difficulty finding a memorable romantic getaway in the Centennial State. The biggest problem you'll face is deciding which one of these awesome destinations you'll visit first.
The Most Romantic Getaways in Colorado
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