Romantic Maryland

Surprise him with a chocolate and beer pairing or indulge her with a romantic spa getaway. Escape to a quiet cottage by the Chesapeake or a Western Maryland mountain cabin or fall in love all over again over a candlelit meal prepared by a celebrity chef.

Valentine’s Day is in the heart of FeBREWary, visit our craft beer lover’s events page to find the perfect craft beer retreat, set out to explore a  Maryland Wine Trail, or grab your sweetie by the hand and take a turn on a nearby ice rink. Whatever sets your heart to flutter, Maryland’s five regions have got you covered. 

Western Maryland

Pick out a unique Valentine’s Day gift chosen especially for your sweetheart at the Allegany Arts Council’s in Cumberland. The Allegany Arts Council maintains professional exhibition spaces, the Saville Gallery and the Schwab Mountain Maryland Gallery, that feature the artwork of local, regional and national artists.

Escape for an elegant overnight at the recently restored The Deer Park Inn. This elegant Victorian mansion nestled in the heart of the Allegheny Mountains will pamper you with gourmet meals featuring ingredients fresh from nearby Amish farms.

Pamper your favorite with a stay at the Inn Boonsboro. Author Nora Roberts purchased the historic Boone Hotel and has transformed it into this luxurious B&B that celebrates its anniversary on Valentine’s Day.

If you are passionate about beer, stop in and find out what makes Antietam Brewery and Benny's Pub a unique gem. Benny's menu highlights local meats, fresh and organic cheeses, and hand-crafted delicious beers brewed on site in Hagerstown.

Capital Region

Savor a four-course meal and gracious service on the Walkersville Southern Railroad Sweetheart Special Dinner Train. Board the richly restored dining car in Walkersville for an evening departure, then settle back and relax to piano music and fine dining throughout your two-hour train ride.

In Frederick County, great beer brewed the old-fashioned way alongside award-winning food awaits you at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery and Monocacy Brewing Company.

Don’t miss a visit to Franklins Restaurant, Brewery and General Store, Prince George's County’s first microbrewery and the only combination restaurant, brewery and toy store in the world.

Chocolate lovers will swoon at the farm and factory owned SPAGnVOLA chocolatier in Gaithersburg. Experience the art of the entire bean-to-end-product with a factory tour held every Saturday afternoon, and be sure to grab gifts for all your chocolate lovers.

Central Maryland

Plan a romantic getaway to a romantic inn or B&B. The Sagamore Pendry Baltimore, on the cobbled streets of hip and historic Fells Point makes  for a perfect lovers getaway. The Antrim 1844 Country House Hotel features stirring Catoctin Mountain views that will set your heart racing. The legendary “three sisters,” boutique Historic Inns of Annapolis offer historic charm and elegant luxury in the heart of Annapolis. Le Cle D’or Guesthouse is a seductive Victorian retreat in the heart of bayside Havre de Grace. The Wayside Inn in Ellicott City brings new meaning to the word “luxury.” Butterfly Fields B&B in Lothian is a lover’s paradise that keeps the everyday at bay. The Gramercy Mansion is a secluded getaway in forested hills just minutes from downtown Baltimore.

Southern Maryland

Be swept off your feet by the charm of the Chesapeake Bay in this warm, inviting region. The hardest part will be deciding where to stay.  The gracious Solomons Victorian Inn Bed and Breakfast is a perfect lovebird’s nest. Experience old-world opulence at the Victorian Candle Bed & Breakfast. The elegant Rosewood Manor pampers with its four-star Grecian Tea Room.  Back Creek B&B, a former waterman’s home, brims with Chesapeake charm. Surround yourself in magnificent water views at the Blue Heron Bed & Breakfast. Or take a wine lover’s getaway to the Woodlawn Maryland Estate B&B, a former 18th-century manor farm.

Fall in love with small-batch craft beers at the family-run Mully's Brewery and Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill, a vibrant space pairing water views, craft beer and farm-to-table dining.

Eastern Shore

Plan a romantic getaway at one of the Eastern Shore’s many B&Bs. Consider the luxury Elk Forge Bed and Breakfast in Elkton, with a spa, tea room, whirlpools and fireplaces; the Kitty Knight House Inn & Restaurant atop the banks of the Sassafras River in Georgetown, with fine dining and lodging; historic Kent Manor Inn on a 226-acre waterfront farm with 24 luxurious accommodations; the Idylwild Farm Bed & Breakfast in horse country.

Check for special valentine’s wine, cheese and chocolate tasting for two at beautiful Bordeleau Winery.

Venture to Ocean City for one of the Fager’s Island special events such as the Oyster Garden and craft-brew getaway. Enjoy local farmer-shucked oysters from True Chesapeake Oyster Co., Barren Island Oyster Co., Hooper Island Oyster Aquaculture Co., Bay Landing Shellfish Co., and select oyster creations by The Local Oyster with craft beer pairings from Flying Dog and Evolution Craft Brewing.