Planning the perfect Valentine’s Day isn’t tricky, but booking one of our Asheville vacation rentals is a great start. Asheville is the perfect blend of urban and rural, allowing you to create the perfect Valentine’s Day for you and your significant other.
There are plenty of romantic things to do in Asheville, but making the choice of what to do can feel daunting with so many options. You don’t have to choose just one thing to do on Valentine’s Day in Asheville.
You can create a whole day of it! You know your significant other better than anyone, but we gathered some of the best ideas to create the perfect romantic outing in Asheville, North Carolina.
Start Your Day at a Cafe
Whether you prefer a full breakfast to start the day or something light with a great cup of coffee, you need to start your Valentine’s Day at one of the many cafes in Asheville. There are dozens to choose from, all of them offering something delicious for breakfast.
You can choose to go to a classic breakfast diner or cafe or choose something more modern with modern dishes. Having a relaxing and slow morning can be the perfect way to wake up for your day. You and your significant other can take time eating, sharing what you have planned for the day, and just enjoying each other’s company.
Depending on the cafe and the weather, you can sit at a table outside to take in the fresh air and enjoy the stillness of the morning. We don’t recommend skipping breakfast at a local cafe, especially if you plan on going on a hike afterward. No matter how strenuous the hike, everyone should have some fuel in them before hiking.
Enjoy a Scenic Hike
No romantic getaway in Asheville, NC, is complete without a scenic hike. Even if you or your partner aren’t avid hikers, there are plenty of hiking trails throughout the area for hikers of any skill level.
Asheville and the surrounding areas are famous for the mountains, so choosing a trail that provides you with some impeccable views of the mountains can be a great thing to do on Valentine’s Day, especially if you both love nature. With hundreds of nearby trails, doing some research into which ones you like, are comfortable doing, and are within the time constraints you’re sticking to is vital to an enjoyable scenic hike.
All Trails is an excellent website for you to look into hikes and see reviews from people who’ve done the hike before. Some popular hikes you might want to do are called Rattlesnake Lodge, Mount Mitchell (the highest summit in the East), and Craggy Gardens.
Depending on the hike you choose, you’ll see waterfalls, wildlife, and other flora. You can choose your hike based on how long it takes to complete and how far it is from whatever vacation rental of ours you choose to stay at.
Relax with a Post Hike Drink
Besides the mountains, the other thing that Asheville is famous for is the number of breweries they have! They have an entire district Downtown named after breweries in Asheville that are worth checking out.
After your beautiful morning hike, one of the best things to do in Downtown Asheville is to hit one or two of the breweries for a post-hike drink. Many of the breweries are within walking distance of one another, so you can walk to a few if you want to experience more of the craft beer scene here before heading back to your rental to clean up for your Valentine’s Day dinner.
Each brewery is different, so looking at the menus to see if they have a beer you think you’d enjoy is a great way to ensure you and your partner are happy with your choice. Or, you can just wing it and be a little spontaneous with your choosing.
You don’t have to go to breweries for your drink if you’re not a beer drinker. There are plenty of restaurants and bars you can choose from to enjoy a drink after a successful hike. If you don’t drink alcohol, that doesn’t mean you can’t stop somewhere for juice, a smoothie, a soda, or anything else you’d like to drink after your hike.
Dine Out Downtown
After your adventurous day of hiking and exploring breweries, it’s time for date night in Asheville. There are hundreds of restaurants to choose from for your Valentine’s Day dinner date.
Whether you want casual or fine dining, you’ll find a restaurant you and your date will be thrilled with. If you want to make a reservation at one of the most romantic Asheville restaurants, some you might want to look into are Zambra, Bouchon, and Curate.
Depending on the cuisine you want to feast on, these are all great options and the atmosphere will put you and your date in a romantic mood. If you got each other gifts for the holiday, exchanging gifts while you sip on nice wine and wait for your meal is a great idea.
If you’re eating at a restaurant that you haven’t been to before, ordering an appetizer to share and entrees that you both want can be a romantic and fun way to try different dishes. Even if you aren’t interested in fine dining, casual spots are still a great option for Valentine’s Day dinner.
Downtown has plenty of places to choose from, and the best restaurant will be whatever you think you and your partner will love.
Finish with Dessert
Last but not least, Valentine’s Day in Asheville isn’t complete without dessert. While you can grab something sweet at the restaurant you choose for dinner, it can be more fun to choose a completely different spot for dessert.
Whether you want to sit down at a restaurant and eat dessert or grab something quick, you don’t want to forget this step. Sharing a dessert can be romantic and great after a filling dinner, but there’s nothing wrong with each of you getting something different to enjoy.
Plan Your Next Visit!
Are you ready to explore the romantic atmosphere of Asheville with your loved one this Valentine’s Day? Browse our entire selection of rentals and find the perfect match for your trip today!
Where to Stay
As you plan your romantic trip to Asheville, you’ll need a place to stay. Yonder Luxury Vacation Rentals has a variety of rentals from which you can choose. Whether you want one of our Asheville cabin rentals so you can be closer to hiking trails and nature or one of our downtown vacation rentals in Asheville, they’ll be the perfect lodging for Valentine’s Day.
All our rentals, whether in a cabin or downtown, come with upgraded amenities and are the perfect place to relax for your romantic vacation. Choosing to spend Valentine’s Day on vacation with your loved one will allow you to create memories that will last a lifetime.
You can use our guide to craft the perfect Valentine’s Day or pick and choose which activities you know your significant other will enjoy the most. To secure your home away from home for Valentine’s Day, you need to choose which rental you like the best.
Visit our website or give us a call today to see which properties we have available and start planning your perfect Valentine’s Day in Asheville.
