Planning a Romantic Getaway to Yellowstone: Ideas for Couples

Yellowstone Country makes a passionate destination, with romantic accommodation, inspiring scenery, and miles of road and trail to explore. For adrenaline-fueled couples' activities, secluded lodging options doused in luxuriant atmosphere, and fine dining that should already be making your mouth water, here are a few ideas as you plan your romantic Yellowstone getaway. 

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Select a Steamy Soak

No matter the time of year, Yellowstone Country’s array of natural hot springs automatically elevates the romance of any date day. As the ultimate couples’ activity, taking the waters is a way of life here. Keep in mind, soaking is very limited in the park itself, with only a few backcountry areas open to the public. But within a few miles of the park, you can find luxurious spaces like Chico, Norris, or Bozeman Hot Springs to enjoy food, drink, and a steamy soak together. 

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Sleigh the Day with a Winter Flirtation 

Winter is a quiet season in and around Yellowstone. With fewer visitors and a downy cover of snow to give the landscape a fresh look, winter can bring out all of those cozy fireside and spiked hot cocoa vibes that spell amour. When you plan a romantic winter escape to Yellowstone, sign up for a sleigh ride in the nearby national forest, or opt for a dog sled ride for a dash of adventure. 

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Find Fine Dining in the Heart of the Park 

In and around Yellowstone, you’ll find plenty of tasty spots with a casual atmosphere. For elevated dining experiences inside park boundaries, the dining rooms of the historic hotels are the place to start. 

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Old Faithful Inn Dining Room dinnertime dining is by reservation only for hotel and campground guests, but anyone can enjoy this historic space for lunch. And as a certified restaurant with the Green Restaurant Association, Mammoth Hotel Dining Room makes a sustainable and tasty stop. While you won’t find white-tie dining rooms in Yellowstone, you can still enjoy an upscale meal to savor as you gaze dreamily into your sweetheart’s eyes. 

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Wander to Delish Dishes in Gateway Communities 

When you find your way to the gateway communities near the park, even more dining choices await. The Chico Dining Room at the hot springs resort serves a much-lauded menu without having to go far from the north entrance, while the community of Big Sky has choices like Michaelangelo’s, and Bozeman dishes up plenty of fine-dining options. 

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Go Glamping for Adventurous Romance 

When long summer days turn into star-blanketed nights, you can’t go wrong sleeping en plein air. But roughing it isn’t for everyone, and dirt doesn’t always mix well with romance. That’s where glamping at a property like Yellowstone Under Canvas comes in. Two locations, near the north entrance and the west entrance, craft a star-studded night to remember. Plush king-size beds, fully appointed ensuites, and cozy wood-burning stoves make your stay even more magical. 

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Love a Luxury Ranch Stay

For a secluded lodging option that lets you slow down and enjoy each other’s company, a curated stay at a luxury lodge should be a top pick. Lone Mountain Ranch in Big Sky, Montana, has been cultivating that ranch experience for over a century. And Sage Lodge in the Paradise Valley offers such an array of activities that you may not even be seduced into the national park at all. 

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No matter where your Yellowstone romance takes you, find all the tips and trip inspo you need here at Yellowstone Country. 

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