What to do on romantic Valentine's Day and week 2024 in Asheville and the beautiful North Carolina mountains? Whether you are looking for a getaway of pampering and relaxation or adventure and exploration, you'll find plenty of things to do! Make reservations well in advance. Or get better deals during the week.
Here's a photo tour of our top romantic getaway ideas—plus some events and packages.
Valentine's Day Packages for 2024
Hemingway's Cuba Restaurant & Bar
Valentine's Day Three-Course Dinner: Treat your valentine to a decadent three-course dinner at Hemingway's Cuba in downtown Asheville. Choose between Yassa Estafada Chicken or Paella Surf & Turf for your entree, plus either Caesar Salad or Vineyard Salad. Indulge in a Chocolate Crème Brulée with Strawberries for dessert. White Chocolate Strawberry Martinis will also be available. Learn more and make reservations here.
Omni Grove Park Inn
Vue 1913: Enjoy overnight accommodations, $75 dinner credit, per registered adult, at the Vue 1913 restaurant and overnight valet or garage parking. Available Thursday - Sunday. Dinner credit excludes alcohol. Please make dining reservations at time of booking to ensure the best availability. Learn more and make reservations here.
Love & Luxury: Experience love and luxury at Omni Hotels & Resorts. Enjoy a bottle of sparkling wine paired with a sweet treat, late check-out and more, all specially arranged by our concierge to ensure your stay is the perfect romantic getaway. Please make dining reservations at time of booking to ensure the best availability. Learn more and make reservations here.
The Radical Hotel
Sweet + Forbidden Package: Elevate and enhance time together with the Sweet + Forbidden package at The Radical this February. Whether it is for a night away or a weekend escape, check in at The Radical and be welcomed with: 3-piece box of Tabs Adult Dark Chocolate for two; bottle of Prosecco on ice; and noon late checkout. Learn more and make reservations here.
Let’s Get to It Package: The Radical has the pieces in place for an unforgettable night away or a full weekend escape this February. When guests check in at The Radical, they’ll be welcomed with: A New Indulgences Temptation Kit; bottle of Prosecco on ice; and noon late checkout. Learn more and make reservations here.
Valentine’s Day Specials (Wednesday, February 14): Jacob Sessoms invites guests to celebrate Valentine’s Day with wood-fired flavors at Golden Hour. The restaurant will be serving a few Valentine’s Day-only specials, including a spin on a menu favorite: beignets. Lovers can melt into a Valentine’s Day-only treat of Chocolate Molten Beignets, plus other sweet treats like Chocolate Chess Pie. Reservations are highly recommended. Learn more and make reservations here.
Anti Valentine’s Day Party at after/glow (Wednesday, February 14): Single af? after/glow is hosting an Anti-Valentine's Day party – the perfect excuse to drink, dance and tinder the night away! The bar will be pouring hand-crafted cocktails and good vibes, and DJ Heart Break AKA @devon.stclaire will be spinning music all night. Learn more and make reservations here.
Pinecrest Bed & Breakfast
Indulgent Getaway for Two: Book your stay at Pinecrest Bed & Breakfast and upgrade with our Romantic Winter Warm Up package designed for you and that special someone. We’ll bring the spa to your room with our couples spa experience. Relax during your 60-minute couples massage complete with reflexology, aromatherapy and hot stones. Package includes bubbles, truffles, in-room breakfast, and our signature mug filled with flowers to take home and remember your stay. Learn more and make reservations here.
Yonder Luxury Vacation Rentals
Love Yonder: Book 4+ nights and receive 2 complimentary tickets to Biltmore House. Available check-in dates between February 12 - 16, 2024. Please use the code “LOVEYONDER” when booking or contact our Guest Experience Team at 888-699-2987. Some restrictions do apply. Learn more and make reservations here.
Bent Creek Lodge
Sweet Romance Package: We’ll prepare a dozen red roses and eight assorted hand-made chocolate truffles for your arrival. Add a handwritten note card to surprise that special someone. When booking your stay, select the “Sweet Romance Package” to add to your reservation. Learn more and make reservations here.
Valentine Celebration Surprise: Surprise the one you love with a getaway celebration. We’ve curated this package to de-stress, relax, and pamper. You may not feel like leaving your room once you check-in! Includes a 60-minute couples massage, bouquet of flowers, artisan’s hand rolled truffles, your choice of bubbly with room service, and deluxe cheese and fruit board. When booking your stay, select the “Celebration Surprise Package” to add to your reservation. Learn more and make reservations here.
Still Point Wellness
Couples Spa Retreat: Treat yourself to a unique relaxation experience at Still Point Wellness! Choose from a couples Esalen massage, private far infrared sauna, saltwater floatation, or a Couples Massage Tutorial, where you will learn the art of massage from our professionals. After any session, we invite you to continue your relaxation journey in our integration lounge, featuring complimentary herbal tea, warm neck wraps, weighted blankets, and a tranquil saltwater aquarium. Learn more and make reservations here.
RendesVous French Restaurant
Valentine's Day Dinner: Enjoy authentic French cuisine at RendezVous in Asheville. Choose from two Valentine's Day dinner specials: Escalope de Veau Sauce Picante— Pan fried veal, pounded thin and breaded, with whipped potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, and veal demi glace reduction; or Quail a la Sauce Supreme— Roast quail, lemon-scented farro, rainbow chard, and butter sauce. Learn more and make reservations here.
Bouchon French Restaurant
Valentine's Day Dinner: Enjoy authentic, farm-to-table French cuisine at Bouchon in Asheville. Valentine's Day dinner specials include: Potato Pave: crispy layered potatoes, dressed crab, bearnaise; Joyce Farms Poulet Rouge: roasted local chicken, Yukon gold mash, radicchio, oyster mushroom, truffle madeira jus; and Parisienne Gnocchi: Maine lobster, sauce Américaine, mascarpone, fennel, fine herbs. Learn more and make reservations here.
Top 10 Romantic Things to Do in 2024
Biltmore Estate (pic at top): Touring Asheville's own castle always makes a romantic date. See Biltmore winter ticket specials. While you're there, indulge in a wine and chocolate-tasting experience at the Biltmore Winery. Find information on tours and tastings here.
Bed & Breakfasts: Stay in a grand mansion or historic home and enjoy gourmet breakfasts, gracious innkeepers, and luxury amenities. See our Top Asheville Bed and Breakfasts & Specials/packages.
Cabins: Snuggle up in a log cabin or cozy cottage. Browse through our Vacation Rentals Directory, which features 500+ choices in and near Asheville. See specials and packages, too!
Spas: Relax with a couple's massage, soak in hot mineral springs, or invest in wellness techniques that will benefit you for a long time. See our Top 20 Spas. Photo: Spa at Grove Park Inn.
Hiking: Take a hike for epic winter views. See our favorite 20 Winter Hikes, along with some helpful tips.
Waterfalls: Enjoy the sounds and solitude of a waterfall. Hike to see several or find one roadside. Take a picnic. See our Top 20 Winter Waterfalls. A top winter waterfall hike is DuPont State Forest (Triple Falls in pic).
Snow Fun: Ski, snowboard, or tube at one of several resorts near Asheville. Our top pick is Beech Mountain, the highest ski town in the eastern United States. See our list of ski resorts in the North Carolina mountains.
Downtown Asheville: Exploring the winding streets is so much fun, with so many unique shops and art galleries to browse. See our Downtown Asheville Guide. Warm up at a coffee shop or tea house. End the day with a cocktail or glass of wine on a rooftop bar. And don't forget to pick up some hand-crafted chocolates! A creative way to explore downtown is walking the Urban Trail.
Dine: Asheville is a food lover's dream with a big variety of innovative independent restaurants that love to cook with the freshest local ingredients. Find something for every palette and budget. See our Top 40 Restaurants Guide for dine-in and take-out options. Also, check out our favorite places for breakfast and weekend brunch. Make dining reservations well in advance!
Beer: Raise your glass for a romantic toast with a local beer at one of our many breweries. Find many within walking distance in the South Slope Brewing District near downtown Asheville. See our Asheville Brewery & Pub Guide.
Also: See our Top 25 Guided Tours & Experiences that will create special memories with your honey.
Valentine Packages & Events
LaZoom Tours
Take the most fun city tour ever in a bright purple bus full of laughter! Through captivating stories, comedy skits, and an enthralling musical soundscape, experience Asheville's history, current… read more
Take the most fun city tour ever in a bright purple bus full of laughter! Through captivating stories, comedy skits, and an enthralling musical soundscape, experience Asheville's history, current culture, and counterculture with their 90-minute interactive bus tours that depart from downtown. Haunted and beer tours, too!
Packages & Specials for Asheville & Mountains
Pick a package or special perfect for your vacation, with discounts and travel deals for hotels, resorts, bed and breakfasts, country inns and cabin rentals in the North Carolina mountains.
Pick a package or special perfect for your vacation, with discounts and travel deals for hotels, resorts, bed and breakfasts, country inns and cabin rentals in the North Carolina mountains.
Buddah's Best Package, Shoji Spa
Your 3.5-hour escape begins with a one-hour private outdoor salt hydrotherapy tub soak, a 90-minute massage that includes a Thai Foot Massage, and a comforting conclusion in the Savasana Retreat… read more
Your 3.5-hour escape begins with a one-hour private outdoor salt hydrotherapy tub soak, a 90-minute massage that includes a Thai Foot Massage, and a comforting conclusion in the Savasana Retreat with cushy tatami mats with heated infrared gemstone therapy and negative ions. The cost is $680/couple.
Winter Events & Outings
January, February, March: These months are the most serene time of the year in Asheville and the Blue Ridge Mountains, so it's the perfect time for a romantic North Carolina mountain getaway - … read more
January, February, March: These months are the most serene time of the year in Asheville and the Blue Ridge Mountains, so it's the perfect time for a romantic North Carolina mountain getaway - maybe a Valentine's escape. See our Top 12 Asheville winter things to do and the best events.
