Why not splurge on a romanticValentine's Day getaway beyond city limits? Contributing writer David Sokol recommends four romantic and gay-friendly destinations that are easily accessible from New York City by train or bus.
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania is home to Longwood Gardens, a 1700 estate with 40 indoor and outdoor gardens. For Valentine's Day, enjoy dinner and dancing in the conservatory and an Orchid Extravaganza.More »
Hudson, New York is an antiques mecca and a destination for architecture buffs. On Valentine's Day, snuggle up in one of the many converted homes that has been coverted into a cozy bed-and-breakfast.More »
Fire Island Pines and Cherry Grove, the world-famous gay communities on Fire Island, don't shut down completely after Labor Day. Visit on Valentine's Day to get away from it all at Pines Bluff Overlook.More »
1. Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania is home to Longwood Gardens, a 1700 estate with 40 indoor and outdoor gardens. For Valentine's Day, enjoy dinner and dancing in the conservatory and an Orchid Extravaganza.More »
2. Hudson, New York
Hudson, New York is an antiques mecca and a destination for architecture buffs. On Valentine's Day, snuggle up in one of the many converted homes that has been coverted into a cozy bed-and-breakfast.More »
3. Fire Island Pines and Cherry Bluff
Fire Island Pines and Cherry Grove, the world-famous gay communities on Fire Island, don't shut down completely after Labor Day. Visit on Valentine's Day to get away from it all at Pines Bluff Overlook.More »