4 South Carolina Towns Among The 'Most Romantic' Small Towns In The U.S.

If you're looking for a romantic getaway for you and your partner that isn't too far from home, you don't have to travel out of state to find a town that is sure to serve as the perfect backdrop for a memorable trip.

New York Travel Guides released a list of the 140 most romantic small towns in the U.S., comparing 600 towns in categories like romantic places to stay, romantic activities, historic architecture and scenery, and cozy coffee shops and restaurants.

Four towns in South Carolina managed to make the list, including one in the Top 15:

• No. 12: Hilton Head Island
• No. 36: Pawleys Island
• No. 47: Beaufort
• No. 96: Aiken

Here's what the site had to say about Hilton Head:

"From visiting one of the town's art galleries to enjoying beautiful sunset views at a waterfront restaurant to seeing a live performance, the romantic small town of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, has a lot to offer. The town has gorgeous resorts and spas making it the perfect destination for a romantic and relaxing getaway. In addition to that, Hilton Head Island boasts numerous stunning golf courses and is home to the Kingdom Cup golfing event."

These are the Top 10 most romantic small towns in America:

1. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
2. Sedona, Arizona
3. St. Augustine, Florida
4. Aspen, Colorado
5. Laguna Beach, California
6. Provincetown, Massachusetts
7. Jackson, Wyoming
8. Estes Park, Colorado
9. Ashland, Oregon
10. Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Check out the full list at newyorktravelguides.com to see more of the most romantic small towns around the country.