Games and Activity Date Ideas in Seattle
Sometimes a single evening is not enough. When you want real time together without commutes, chores, or early alarms, a one or two night getaway can reset everything.
This guide highlights romantic getaways near Seattle that feel special without requiring a long flight. All of them are reachable within a few hours by car or ferry.
1. Victoria weekend via the Clipper
Victoria Getaway: Clipper Ferry + Butchart Gardens Weekend is a full experience in one package. Take the Victoria Clipper from downtown Seattle, walk the Inner Harbour, and spend your days between Butchart Gardens, tea, and museums.
2. Posthotel Leavenworth spa retreat
For alpine vibes and deep relaxation, book Romantic Weekend: Posthotel Leavenworth Getaway. Expect spa time, pool circuits, and quiet European style rooms in a Bavarian themed town.
3. Romantic lodge stay at St. Edward State Park
Romantic Lodge Stay at St. Edward State Park puts you in a restored historic building tucked inside a state park on Lake Washington. You can hike, dine on site, and never really leave the grounds.
4. Salish Lodge and Snoqualmie Falls
Romantic Spa Getaway at Salish Lodge & Snoqualmie Falls is ideal if you want waterfalls, spa treatments, and in room fires. It feels far away but is still close enough for a one night escape.
5. Forest escape at Cedarbrook Lodge
Forest Escape: Overnight at Cedarbrook Lodge hides a northwest style retreat in an unexpected spot near SeaTac. Once you are on property, it feels like a wooded resort with trails, lounges, and a good restaurant.
6. Wine, spa, and fireplaces at Willows Lodge
Willows Lodge: Wine, Spa, and Fireplaces in Woodinville is a classic for couples who love wine tasting and long dinners. You can walk to tasting rooms, book spa treatments, and end the night by the fire.
7. Waterfront stay in downtown Kirkland
Heathman Hotel Kirkland: Downtown Waterfront Stay gives you a walkable base with lake access, restaurants, and paths right outside. It is a good pick if you want “getaway energy” without a long drive.
8. Iconic waterfront views at The Edgewater
Edgewater Hotel: Waterfront Stay on Elliott Bay lets you stay right over the water with views of the skyline and ferries. It is a splurge that turns even a one night stay into a memorable occasion.
How to choose the right getaway
- For spa and relaxation: Posthotel, Salish Lodge, Willows Lodge
- For walkable town energy: Victoria, Leavenworth, downtown Kirkland
- For nature first: St. Edward State Park, Cedarbrook Lodge
- For city and water views: The Edgewater
If you want to pair a getaway with an in city date before or after, explore our guides to Romantic Date Ideas in Seattle and Seasonal & Holiday Date Ideas, or browse all Seattle date ideas to fill in the gaps.