{"id":128793,"date":"2026-02-10T14:45:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T14:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/128793\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T14:45:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T14:45:07","slug":"study-finds-upstate-ny-is-the-most-romantic-valentines-getaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/128793\/","title":{"rendered":"Study Finds Upstate NY Is the Most Romantic Valentine\u2019s Getaway"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Valentine&#8217;s Day will be here before you know it. If you&#8217;re looking for a romantic getaway with your lover, you may want to bundle up and head up north.<\/p>\n<p>Upstate Proves to Be Most Romantic Place To Visit in New York<\/p>\n<p>Are you have a problem narrowing down where you should celebrate Valentine&#8217;s Day this year?<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for somewhere romantic and you want to stay in New York State, new research shows you should head up north.<\/p>\n<p>The website\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/exoticca.com\/us\/blog\/americas-most-romantic-getaways\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">exoticca.com<\/a>\u00a0survey 3,012 couples and asked what destinations &#8220;they&#8217;d most want to slip away to with a partner this February.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Those taking the survey were asked &#8220;to identify destinations they associate with warmth, comfort, and an inviting romantic atmosphere.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>According to the data they collected in the survey when it comes to New York, couples want to visit Lake Placid. The research shows that smaller towns in NYS work well for Valentine&#8217;s Day because &#8220;they&#8217;re easy to walk, easy to settle into. and better enjoyed at a slower pace.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Best City For Singles in The US? Not NYC, Look North<\/p>\n<p>Single in New York? That&#8217;s okay! A recent report from Consumer Affairs proves once again that Upstate New York is the place to be.<\/p>\n<p>Consumer Affairs reports that in a study of 110 cities in the United State, Rochester New York is the #1 city for singles.<\/p>\n<p>Their reasoning?<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hudsonvalleycountry.com\/upstate-ny-city-best-for-singles\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Upstate NY Just Won Dating, This Town Is Blowing Singles\u2019 Minds<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;With 573 out of every 1,000 people single, Rochester is full of people ready to mingle.&#8221;\u00a0 And back on that walkability topic, they say &#8220;About 90% of locals live within a 10-minute walk of a park or green space \u2014 making Rochester perfect for romantic strolls.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Anyone up for a speed dating event in Rochester?<\/p>\n<p>West Nyack, NY Hosting Unique Valentine&#8217;s Day Event<\/p>\n<p>While it&#8217;s not Upstate, New York a West Nyack New York establishment will be hosting a special event on Valentine&#8217;s Day 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Dave &amp; Busters in the Palisades Mall will give couples a chance to get engaged on Valentine&#8217;s Day with a whirl on their Human Claw Machine.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hudsonvalleycountry.com\/nyack-dave-and-busters-15k-engagement-ring\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dave &amp; Buster\u2019s Valentine\u2019s Date Could Win You a $15K Ring<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Couples can try and grab a $15,000, 3-carat, engagement ring while dangling from the Human Claw Machine. It&#8217;s all part of their Valentine&#8217;s Day\u00a0Date Night Duo Deal for $99.<\/p>\n<p>Not a bad deal if you&#8217;re in the market for an engagement ring, right?<\/p>\n<p>LOOK: 45 Retro Valentine&#8217;s Day Cards &#8217;80s and &#8217;90s Kids Will Instantly Remember<\/p>\n<p>The vintage Valentine&#8217;s Day cards will have you thinking about making a Valentine&#8217;s box for your grade school classroom.<\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: Rob Carroll<\/p>\n<p>25 Retired Candy Heart Sayings That Won&#8217;t See Another Valentine&#8217;s Day<\/p>\n<p>Candy hearts are a Valentine&#8217;s Day tradition. They seem to be in just about every candy aisle in February. But some of their messages haven&#8217;t always stood the test of time. 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