Top 40 Romantic Spots in the James River watershed

This year marks the 40^th anniversary of the James River Association. To celebrate this anniversary we’ll be releasing Top 40 lists throughout the year celebrating some of the awesome experiences the James River watershed has to offer.

In honor of Valentine’s Day, we have surveyed our social media following as well as our staff to bring you the Top 40 Romantic Spots in the James River watershed. So here they are, in no particular order, 40 beautiful places to spend time with your special someone.

1. Anywhere in a tandem canoe or kayak with your special someone
2. Taking a stroll across the Buchanan swinging bridge
3. Dinner at the Craddock Terry Hotel in Lynchburg
4. Sitting around the campfire at James River State Park
5. A weekend stay at the James River Inn
6. Enjoying the waterfall at Roaring Run Creek near Gala
7. Date night at Buchanan Theatre
8. A weekend stay at Natural Bridge
9. Sipping wine at Pippin Hill Vineyard
10. The view from the Appalachian Trail footbridge at Snowden
11. Secluded camping at James River Face Wilderness
12. The view from the top of Crabtree Falls
13. The view from Lynchburg’s Bluff Walk
14. Catching the sunset at Seven Islands in Fluvanna
15. Romantic getaway in Clifton Forge
16. Taking in the view at Blue Ridge Vineyards
17. Catching a concert at the Jefferson Theater in Charlottesville
18. Attending a wedding at Historic Riverview on the James
19. A bicycle ride at High Bridge State Park
20. Stargazing at Historic Belmead
21. Horseback riding at Powhatan State Park
22. Date night at the Goochland Drive-In
23. Taking a stroll through Tucker Park
24. Picnic at Agecroft Hall
25. The ballroom at Richmond’s Pump House Park
26. Romantic dinner at the Boathouse in Rocketts Landing
27. Marriage proposal at Libby Hill Park
28. Picnic at Riverside Meadow in the James River Park System
29. Swimming at Pony Posture
30. Walking through the gardens at Maymont
31. Catching a concert at the Beacon Theatre in Hopewell
32. Sunset cruise looking for sturgeon on the Lower James
33. Attending a wedding at Westover Plantation
34. Dinner at Smithfield Station
35. Renting a cabin at Chippokes Plantation State Park
36. Enjoying the view from the overlook in the Governor's Land Preservation Area
37. Paddling College Creek off the Colonial Parkway
38. Swimming at Huntington Beach
39. Attending a wedding Kingsmill Resort
40. Waterfront dining at the Chamberlin at Fort Monroe