Although the word “romance” may not be the first word that comes to mind when you think of Ohio, there are several beautiful and unforgettable places here to make your first kiss beautiful and unforgettable. The following are just a few of the state’s most romantic spots to take your special someone to for a first kiss they’ll always remember.

  1. Brandywine Falls (Cuyahoga Valley National Park) because what’s more romantic than a breathtaking waterfall?

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  1. The Chateau Laroche (Loveland Castle) so you can prove that chivalry is in fact not dead.

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  1. Marblehead Lighthouse (Sandusky Bay)

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  1. Hocking Hills (because nature will never look so beautiful in Ohio.)

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  1. Scioto Mile Riverfront Park (downtown Columbus) where the city lights simply set the mood.

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  1. Cleveland Botanical Gardens

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  1. German Village (Columbus) because you won’t find this much charm anywhere else.

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  1. Adena Mansion and Gardens (Chillicothe) where you can explore the historic estate hand in hand and have an old fashioned picnic lunch on a blanket.

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  1. Anywhere along the Ohio River

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  1. Lorain Lighthouse (Lake Erie, Lorain County)

  2. Columbus Zoo Lights (Although you’ll have to plan this one around the holiday season, it’s well worth it if you’re aiming for a true Winter Wonderland kind of first kiss.)

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  1. Lanternman’s Mill (Youngstown, Mill Creek Park)

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  1. Hayden Falls (Columbus) because it’s a hidden, intimate spot.

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  1. Columbus Park of Roses (because what on this wide, beautiful, green earth is more romantic than a first kiss surrounded by countless roses?)

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What other romantic spots are there in Ohio that are perfect for a first kiss?

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