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Best Valentine's Day Travel Destinations Near Detroit

Valentines Day is a special day to honor and celebrate relationships, to celebrate the power of love for one another and to have a wild romantic celebration. If you really want to make your loved one feel special, here are some of the finest locations to go to for a Valentines Day getaway.
The Inn On Ferry Street
84 E. Ferry St.
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 871-6000 
www.innonferrystreet.com

This is one of the nicest places to stay in the Detroit area. It has Victorian home rooms as well as carriage houses. Stay in a place that has all the amenities of a hotel in a cozy atmosphere. Enjoy a nice fireplace. Take advantage of room service. Make the evening all about both of your interests. This bed and breakfast is also located near the downtown and midtown entertainment area. Go to the Fox Theatre for a great show; check out the Detroit Historical Museums; enjoy dinner and drinks at a favorite local restaurant. This is a great location to enjoy and experience Detroit as well as have a very nice stay at an inn.

Cobblestone Manor
3151 University Drive
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 370-8000
www.cobblestonemanor.com

Did you say you wanted a private whirlpool for your romantic getaway? Then look no farther. Cobblestone Manor is the place to be. With private fireplaces, nice rooms, special baths, quiet surroundings, comfy beds and great food, it doesn't get much better than this. Lay down rose petals in the bedroom. Drink a glass of champagne with a side or strawberries. Put on some classical or jazz music. Dim the lights and dance the night away. Wake up the next morning and enjoy the area. There are plenty of places to shop or enjoy other outdoor activities.

Sunset Cove Bed & Breakfast
10201 Kress Road
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 355-1025
sunsetcovebedandbreakfast.com

This bed and breakfast opens the week of Valentines Day. It is a beautiful cottage that takes you away from the everyday settings. Choose to not work on the computer, put the cell phone down, and stop being wired in. Enjoy spending time together. Read a good book and cozy up to one another. Experience the walk-in shower and steam room, clawfoot tub and gourmet breakfasts. Then enjoy the natural beauty. Take a walk down one of the many natural hiking trails. Get away from the normal day-to-day and go to the country cottage to really spend time enjoying natural beauty and one another.

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Amway Grand Plaza
187 Monroe Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 774-2000
amwaygrand.com

Take a short drive from Detroit and check out Grand Rapids. The Amway Grand Plaza Hotel is one of the nicest hotels in the state with indoor pools and saunas, tennis courts, basketball courts, boutiques for shopping, fancy restaurants and bars and grand pianos. The Amway Grand Plaza offers everything you could want in one location. The hotel rooms are pleasant; choose the type of room that fits your style. Then choose other grand restaurants around the area for food and drink. Go to the DeVos Hall for a show or Van Andel for a hockey game. And take a late night stroll in the city for a romantic walk. End the evening with a horse and carriage ride.

Harbor House Inn
114 S. Harbor Drive
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 846-0610
www.harborhousegh.com

Have you experienced staying at a location with a view of Lake Michigan? The Harbor House Inn provides just that: a great view and a great stay. Rooms have amenities such as king or queen-sized beds, whirlpools, fireplaces, access to a walk around balcony and much more. The stay is enjoyable. When you are ready to enjoy the small-town pleasures, there are restaurants that have great food, fun bars with live entertainment, a movie theatre and plenty of places to shop. But the best part is walking the beach, whether walking it during winter time or summer time. There is a peacefulness about the lake and walking the pier.

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