Ohio's Hocking Hills among America's most romantic Valentine’s Day destinations

Ohio's Hocking Hills among America's most romantic Valentine’s Day destinations  Plus, large, luxe lodges offer perfect Galentine's Day, group, family getaways Snuggling up in a quiet cabin, stunning stargazing, winter waterfall hikes and intimate fireside chats have earned Ohio’s Hocking Hills a spot as one of the nation's most romantic Valentine's Day destinations. Marked by craggy caves, soaring rock faces, waterfalls and deep forests for quiet hikes, a toasty post-trek woodland sauna pod session, a soak in your own private hot tub or a couples massage add even more romance. Endless fairytale cabins, country inns and tucked-away retreats create the perfect setting to rekindle any relationship. Couples can choose from every imaginable accommodation, including tiny and container homes, a handcrafted art house, Mongolian yurts, geodomes, hillside hobbit houses, modern, airy retreats, a Scottish inn with a village of crofts, Moroccan-inspired adobes and even an old-west Conestoga wagon or a train caboose-turned-cottage.   Yet, the region’s 10,000 acres of dazzling unbroken natural areas isn’t just for couples this February. Groups of friends are booking its many larger cabins and mind-blowing luxury lodges for a fun-filled Galentine’s Day – or a gathering of any group looking to get away with their besties for a celebration of friendship.   An easy, scenic drive from most major cities and an hour from Columbus, the Hocking Hills offers miles of varying elevations and picturesque views with romantic selfie spots around every corner. Travelers are encouraged to book their Valentine's or Galentine's Day accommodations soon at ExploreHockingHills.com, as lodging for February fills up quickly as winter hiking is made magical by the area’s many frozen waterfalls. Dream cottage already booked or can't get away over Valentine's Day? Most lodging purveyors offer gift cards that turn even the most bumbling gift giver into a bona fide cupid.   Before turning in for the night, stargazing is a must. The season’s crisp nights often mean crystal-clear skies, punctuated by the absence of city lights. Guests can experience the stunning sea of stars and planets made visible by Hocking Hills’ dark skies at John Glenn Astronomy Park or from their private hot tub or fire pit under the stars. In addition to truly special lodging and picture-perfect scenery and hikes, the Hocking Hills is home to excellent restaurants, cozy breakfast joints and refined country inns boasting romantic dining open to outside guests. Travelers can also book food deliveries, a private chef to prepare an in-cabin candlelight dinner or a massage therapist for in-cabin treatments. In addition, a number of wildly talented photographers offer romantic couples photo shoots against the area's dazzling waterfalls and other eyepopping backdrops. Complete traveler information is available at ExploreHockingHills.com or 1-800-Hocking (800-462-5464).