Cheap Romantic Getaways Within 3 Hours of Harrisonburg, VA

Cheap Romantic Getaways Within 3 Hours of Harrisonburg, VA

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Founded in 1780, Harrisonburg, Virginia has a downtown area that is on the National Register of Historic Places. Its geographic location in the Shenandoah Valley allows for popular outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing, golfing and fishing. If Harrisonburg is a part of your getaway plans, there are several inexpensive yet romantic hotels within three hours of the city. As of March 2010, rates for these hotels are all under $100 per night.

Days Inn Colonial Beach on the Potomac

Just under three hours east of Harrisonburg, the Days Inn is a beach property in Colonial Beach, Virginia. This getaway destination is the perfect location for taking romantic moonlit walks on the sand. Situated on the shores of the Potomac, this location is within walking distance of a riverboat casino. Other local attractions include the birthplaces of Robert E. Lee and George Washington. This pet-friendly property has a beach theme in its color scheme and decorations. Accommodations include modern furnishings and wood accents. Services and amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, outdoor pool and free high-speed Internet, and dining is available at several area restaurants that are within a mile of the hotel.

Days Inn Colonial Beach-On the Potomac
30 Colonial Avenue
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
804-224-0404
daysinn.com

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Baltimore Downtown

Three hours northeast of Harrisonburg, the Fairfield Inn and Suites is Baltimore's first "green" hotel as well as the official hotel of the National Aquarium. This downtown hotel is adjacent to the Inner Harbor and within walking distance of the romantic dining that can be found in the Little Italy community. This elegant destination has a modernist lobby complete with exposed brick, an art-deco design scheme and wood accents. The 154 rooms and suites include six eco-suites that each have an upstairs area, lower level lounge area and hues of blue and green in the furniture and carpeting. Amenities and services include complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, fitness center, free wireless Internet and dining at Tavern 101 that has cozy and intimate high-backed booths.

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Baltimore Downtown
101 President St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-837-9900
greenfairfieldinn.com

Linden Row Inn

The Linden Row Inn is a historical hotel that captures the romanticism of the 1840s, when it was built. This boutique hotel is located in downtown Richmond, which is approximately two hours and fifteen minutes southeast of Harrisonburg. There is an extensive list of local attractions within a romantic stroll away from the Linden Row Inn that includes the Virginia State Capitol, the Governor's Mansion and the historic Shockoe Slip. The design scheme of this hotel is one of luxury and elegance with its leather furnishings, wood accents and antique decorations. The hotel features 70 guest rooms, including seven suites. All units come complete with premium cable and bedding, complimentary Internet and marble baths for a romantic European feel. Amenities include business services, laundry and dry cleaning services, valet parking and complimentary continental breakfast.

Linden Row Inn
100 E. Franklin St.
Richmond, VA 23219
804-783-7000
lindenrowinn.com

Article Written By Dionna Harding

Based in St. Louis, Dionna Harding has been writing professionally since 2009, penning articles and information for various websites. Harding holds a Master of Educational Administration from the University of Missouri-St.Louis.

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