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North of Boston and the Salem area are spectacular year-round for their beaches, whale-watching (seasonal), art and history museums, and galleries. October brings Halloween to the town of Salem, which is a whole other saga. The region welcomes guests for romantic weekend getaways at all times, opening doors to luxury hotels, inns, resorts, and bed and breakfast inns. As is the case all along the Massachusetts coast, seafood dining is the tops and the chance to take nature walks on or near the shore should not be missed.

Rockport Inn and Suites

183 Main Street Rockport, MA, 01966 Phone: 978-546-3300

Enchantment at the edge of the sea

Motif #1, the most photographed landmark in the US is one of a kind, just like your sweetheart. On the waterfront in scenic Rockport, Mass., settle in to well-appointed suites with fine linens and convenient amenities including high-definition TV, coffeemaker, microwave, and mini-fridge Or step up to the one room Executive Suite with a large sitting area, a king bed, and a full kitchen so you never have to leave. The “town-house” style, two-room suites offer a large living room downstairs and an elegant king bedroom with cathedral ceiling and skylights upstairs. Just a short walk you’re in downtown Rockport where shopping, art galleries, restaurants and beaches await. At your leisure, enjoy complimentary continental breakfast, the indoor pool and fitness room, and a soothing Jacuzzi for after.

Inn at Hastings Park

2027 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington, MA, 02421 Phone: 781-301-6660

Historic location, revolutionary hospitality make this inn ideal for couple time

It’s time to be pampered: Book a room or suite at The Inn at Hastings Park, the boutique hotel in lovely Lexington, and settle into luxury, from Frette towels and bed linens to a rain shower in your marble bathroom. The inn’s Revolutionary Romance Package includes complimentary gourmet breakfast for two as well as chilled champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries upon your arrival. Enjoy couple time by walking to the green (where the Revolution began), using a complimentary bike to explore the rail trail or just strolling among the town’s emporiums. Dine in comfort at Artistry on the Green restaurant, celebrated for its fine farm-to-table cuisine. Enjoy a cocktail on the porch or in the bar at this historic inn.

Harbor Light Inn

58 Washington Street Marblehead, MA, 01945 Phone: 781-631-2186

One of the Top 10 most Romantic Inns

One of the country's "10 Most Romantic Inns" (Vacations Magazine), the Harbor Light Inn tucked away in the historic harbor district of Marblehead, offers the finest accommodations for the discriminating traveler. All Inn rooms are equipped with private baths, telephones, televisions and air conditioning. Many also have working fireplaces, VCRs, and remote stereo / CD players. Some also have double Jacuzzis, sundecks or patios. Our heated pool is open mid May to mid October from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Guests will enjoy our extensive continental breakfast buffet along with afternoon tea, coffee and cordials each day. Also available is our intimate and popular Tavern. Fine shops, galleries and great restaurants are minutes from our door and the harbor is just around the corner.

Tuck Inn B&B

17 High Street Rockport, MA, 01966 Phone: 978-546-7260 Toll-Free: 800-789-7260

Picturesque town and a warm, welcoming bed and breakfast perfect for couples

Walk hand-in-hand through the picture-perfect village center of Rockport, stopping in galleries or dining al fresco. Pitch your umbrella on a quiet beach. Go scuba diving, or whale-watching or rent a kayak for two. Or just relax in your comfortable bed and breakfast, the Tuck Inn, where the rooms are spacious (all with antiques and local art; some with private decks), the gardens a delight and the hospitality warm and welcoming. The inn, on a quiet residential street but a five-minute walk to the village center, offers a fresh-baked breakfast buffet every morning and a host of ideas to help you get the most out of your stay in this romantic coastal town.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Boston-Bedford Glen

44 Middlesex Turnpike Bedford, MA, 01730 Phone: 781-275-5500

The ultimate sanctuary in relaxation

The Doubletree Boston-Bedford Glen is in a relaxing and convenient setting. Our rooms offer scenic views of the meticulously groomed grounds and gardens, on 24 acres of wooded land just 20 miles from Boston. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, SORA is a Mediterranean restaurant set in a relaxing atmosphere. Savor cocktails and dinner on our outdoor terrace featuring live music and seafood raw bar during summer nights and enjoy s’mores and dessert by the fire pit.
Amenities include the pool, the fitness center, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, sand volleyball, bocce and basketball. Suites offer our signature Doubletree Sweet Dreams bed, upgraded bath amenities, robes, voicemail and complimentary wireless high speed internet access. Suites are available with king bed only.

Salem Waterfront Hotel

225 Derby Street Salem, MA, 01970 Phone: 978-740-8788 Toll-Free: 888-337-2536

Romance on the waterfront at this charming hotel in the heart of Salem

Salem, with its historic past, elegant architecture and exquisite restaurants, is romance itself, and where better to fully enjoy that experience than at the Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites, on gorgeous Pickering Wharf. Book a room or suite at the hotel and sink into luxurious linens, order up room service from the Regatta Pub Restaurant, or go for a morning dip in the heated indoor pool. The hotel’s Romance Package includes breakfast vouchers, chocolates and a bud vase of roses in your room. Or plan now for Valentine’s Day, with a package that includes champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries, a dozen red roses and breakfast for two in the pub (or in your room) each morning of your very romantic stay.

Emerson Inn Romantic Getaways Rockport MA

The Emerson Inn

1 Cathedral Avenue Rockport, MA, 01966 Phone: 978-546-6321

Getaway where romantics have always played

Philosophers and nature lovers Emerson and Thoreau visited here often. Then as now, Pigeon Cove and this lovely inn are great for a romantic getaway with every inviting & delicious amenity. The Emerson Inn features newly restored and well-appointed guest rooms and suites with spa tubs and private bath. The grand Parlor has ocean-view windows for pondering the meaning of life together. The heated ocean side swimming pool is for lounging in the sun or cooling off, and a relaxing and restorative Spa features therapeutic massage and other treatments. The veranda has unparalleled views of the Atlantic and a wonderfully romantic setting for dinner. Discover Motif # 1 on a leisurely stroll through Rockport, go snorkeling, or hike along the shores of Cape Ann with its array of year round activities.

Inns of Rockport

Several Locations Rockport, MA, 01966 Phone: 978-546-7260

Romance is everywhere in seaside Rockport

A romantic getaway awaits you here! Rockport offers a multi-vacation experience. This is one of the great advantages of Rockport, and why so many vacationers return year after year. There is always more to see and do. Cape Ann's beauty has attracted painters including Winslow Homer and Fitz Hugh Lane. Gloucester's seaport is the nation's first, and is still active.

Explore and enjoy. Take a cruise along the Essex River, enjoy a performance at the Gloucester Stage Company or the Shalin Liu Performance Center. Walk to beautiful beaches, art galleries, exhibits, go for a bike ride, enjoy unique restaurants, charming vistas including “Motif No.1,” and visit the shops on Main Street and Bearskin Neck.

We, the Innkeepers of Rockport, Massachusetts, are pleased to welcome you to our seaside village.

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