While spots such as Napa Valley or Maui typically come to mind when Americans think of romantic vacation destinations in the country, a new ranking based on a survey of 3,000 couples shows some spots off the beaten path.
A new list of 175"alternative romantic destinations" from vacation blog Honeymoon Always highlights places across the U.S. that often aren't thought of when planning a romantic destination.
Although locations in Florida, California and Hawaii dominated the rankings, Illinois landed three spots on the list while one Midwest destination landed in the top 10. Leading the rankings for Illinois was Galena at No. 78, the quaint resort town located in the far northwest region of the state, part of the"driftless area," a region primarily in Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota that is recognized for its karst geology, steep hills and forested ridges.
Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyOther Illinois spots to make the cut were Nauvoo at No. 146, a small city on the banks of the Mississippi River near the Iowa and Missouri borders, known for its significance to The Church of Latter Day Saints.
Rounding out the inclusions for Illinois was western suburb Wheaton at No. 152, praised for its parks and architecture along with proximity to nature trails and forest preserves.St. Augustine, Florida
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