When you think of romance, pinching pennies isn’t necessarily what comes to mind. But let’s face it: When you’re spending a chunk of change on your housing every month, you can’t afford to break the bank for holidays like Valentine’s Day by planning lavish dates and buying expensive gifts for your special someone.

So why not whisk your bae away to a locale that can do both? I found seven great examples from coast to coast that are both affordable and romantic. To determine their affordability, I referenced the U.S. News & World Report 25 Best Affordable Places to Live in the U.S. in 2018 and noted each city’s ranking on that list below. To determine the romance factor–well, you’ll just have to keep reading:

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