Plan your trip around relaxing in a treetop cabana, walking to a mailbox hidden among sand dunes or staying overnight at a vineyard. One of the essential aspects to planning a romantic experience is choosing a fitting backdrop. In North Carolina, our towering mountains, pristine beaches and bustling skylines offer a wide range of places to visit. Pick a spot that fits your vibe.
But the truly heartwarming part is once you reach the mailbox nestled among the dunes. Look inside for a notebook and pen, and spend some time with the hopes, dreams and thoughts of all the visitors before you. Then pen your own while sitting on one of the benches and watching the waves roll in. With this luxurious second-floor room at The Swag , guests enjoy a private steam shower, sauna, fireplace and β the kicker β a private copper soaking tub on the balcony overlooking the Great Smoky Mountains.
The resort also provides many ways to up your experience, such as wine tastings, lawn games or a packed gourmet picnic. Escape from it all as you lounge in a two-person soaking tub at Lakeview at Fontana , surrounded by views of the Great Smoky Mountains and Fontana Lake.
What do you get when you pair wine, a treehouse, a horse farm, live music and a charming pond? Romance, of course. The family-owned Treehouse Vineyards has three treehouses, two of which are available for overnight rentals and one, the Date Nite, available for hourly rentals for wine-sipping privacy too. Live music also plays most Friday and Saturday nights, with other events sprinkled throughout the year.
Is there any meal more romantic than dining alfresco? At The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge Inn , if you add in long range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a new seasonal menu every day and a commitment to small-batch producers, the answer is a resounding no.
