5 Spots for a Romantic Rendezvous This Valentine’s Day

These spots are all less than an hour’s drive from Milwaukee.


 
 
1.

Delafield

27 MILES | 28 MINUTES

Luxury is The Delafield Hotel‘s middle name (415 Genesee St.). Downtown Delafield has unique shops, like Next Door Boutique, offering winter apparel, jewelry, designer knits and more (727 Genesee St.).

Photo courtesy of the Delafield Hotel



 
 
2.

Cedarburg

 22 MILES | 30 MINUTES

Washington House Inn (W62 N573 Washington Ave.) is “a quaint and quiet destination,” a historic bed and breakfast, perfect for a romantic getaway. The nearby shops at Cedar Creek Settlement have stores, restaurants and galleries for all tastes. There’s even a woolen mill on the banks of Cedar Creek.

Photo courtesy of Washington House Inn


 

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3.

Oconomowoc

33 MILES | 36 MINUTES

A bit more modern in style, Hilton Garden (1443 Past Farms Circle) is both a spa and hotel. The Oconomowoc Arts Center (641 E. Forest St.) puts on both visual art exhibitions and performances.

Photo via City of Oconomowoc’s Facebook



 
 
4.

Kewaskum

 40 MILES | 44 MINUTES

Relax at the Hidden Serenity Bed and Breakfast (1876 Shalom Dr., West Bend) and enjoy the country setting. Kettle Moraine State Forest is nearby, if you’d like to take on some hiking or cross-country skiing. Or head to the Museum of Wisconsin Art (205 Veterans Ave., West Bend) for contemporary and historical Wisconsin art.

Kettle Moraine State Park; Photo via Wisconsin DNR website



 
 
5.

Pewaukee

17 MILES | 21 MINUTES

A bit closer to home, Ingleside Hotel (2810 Golf Rd.) is dog-friendly in case you want to bring your furry friend along for the weekend. Lake Pine Gift Shop (161 W. Wisconsin Ave. Suite 1-D) is open seven days a week, selling women’s clothing and home décor.

Photo via City of Pewaukee’s website

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