10 Ways to Get the Most out of Asheville this Valentine’s Day

So, you’ve planned your trip. A romantic weekend away in the mountains of North Carolina just the two of you and you know exactly how it will go...in your head at least. But what if there were some incredible deals you didn’t know about? This is where we come in! We want you to have angreat Valentine’s Day and we have some insider knowledge to make sure that happens.

Chocolate, Flowers and Gifts, Oh My!

1. The Perfect Gift for Everyone

If you have time to do some online shopping, we have some great coupons with your name on them! If you’re ok with giving a slightly belated gift, get one of the pictures from your trip printed on canvas or metal! If your lady friend is fashion forward, look into some of these custom smartphone case. If your boyfriend is a sports fanatic, a subscription to ESPN Magazine may be a great gift idea for him. Jewelry is always a solid gift, including sophisticated monogrammed cufflinks for him. Of course, feel free to wander the shops downtown for a truly one of a kind gift to remember your trip by!

2. FlowersThere are several local shops to consider when deciding where to get your traditional offering of flowers and chocolates. Merrimon Florists and Kaylynne’s Briar Patch Florist are local florists that have a special everyday for a custom design with fresh flowers. Middlemount Flowers, Flower Gallery of Asheville, Grudgers Flowers, and The Extended Garden are all local shops that would be more than happy to work with you to create whatever arrangement you know will catch your significant other’s eye and tickle her fancy.

3. Chocolates

To satisfy that craving that women, nearly universally, suffer from Asheville also has a couple gourmet chocolate shops for you to choose from. The Chocolate Fetish will gladly serve you anything from a traditional mixed box to more extravagant creations. If you know that an entire tour would go over well, look into French Broad Chocolates which offers guided and self guided tours in addition to incredible chocolate creations.

Some Down Time...

4. A Little Rest…

If you need a little time to sneak in some extra shopping, you know your significant other just needs some scheduled

down time, or if you want to relax as a couple, there are great bargains waiting for you. Take your pick from Reiki, orAromatherapy massages, Oxygen masks or manicures. Or pick from this huge list

of great deals!

Photo Courtesy of romanticasheville.com

Tour Biltmore

5.Step Into the Past...The Biltmore Estate has several very exciting events to consider going to this Valentine’s Day. The first of which is Dressing Downton. More than 45 costumes from the smash T.V. show will be displayed in Biltmore for visitors to peruse as they walk through America’s largest home. They also have Orchid Talks in the Conservatory every weekday morning til March 19th. Finally, Biltmore Village has a special Valentine’s Day Dinner. If you’re interested in going, make sure you call in your reservations today!

Running off Some Energy

6. The Couple that Runs Together, Stays Together…The Wedlock 5k is a competitive race at the Biltmore Estate. The event is meant to inspire unity and teamwork within marriages and is a fun way for couples who love running to incorporate it into

their date night! The Charity supported bythis run is Helpmate Inc... - a domestic violence advocacyagency. Feel free to check out theirwebsite, listed above, or their facebook page for more details!Even if you can’t run this year, you

can still donate to this worthy cause and help women whose futures didn’t turn out the way they thought it would.

Share a drink

7. Talk over a pint...or a glassIf you like the freedom of taking your time and meandering around downtown, our self-guided pub crawl is the perfect way for you to while away a few hours trying local brews. If you like something a bit more formal, look into reservations on Creative Mountain Tours in Black Mountain. In this tour, you will not only get to sample some delicious microbrews, but also local dishes!

Experience Art Together

8. “This is Art”Asheveille is started to be taken seriously as a place for artists who are serious about their craft to come and express themselves. For this reason the art culture in Asheville is vibrant and exciting - buzzing with energy, life and new ideas. Fortunately there are a few unique opportunities coming up for you to experience art and share it with your significant other on Valentine’s Day. If you enjoy the opportunity to know the inspiration and drive behind their art, the Celebrate Valentine’s with HER even is the one for you! If you prefer to watch art actually be created, book your ticket for Jonas Gerard Paint Performance today. And Finally, if you are a lover of music, you won’t want to miss Denk Plays Asheville Concerto.

Dine Together

Asheville is becoming more and more well known for it’s dining scene and there are some incredible restaurants in downtown Asheville that certainly merit a visit. Some of these were highlighted in a previous post. However, for this special weekend, the stops are being pulled out. Call immediately to book your very exclusive seat the Sunday after Valentine’s day to the Downton Abby Costume Banquet Another unique dining experience can be found at the White Horse with live poetry and music while you eat.

9. Eat, Drink, Be Merry!

Spend Every Minute Together

What better way to end your Valentine’s Day than by sitting together under the vastness of the universe and knowing that no matter how big it is, today mattered and you are loved? Using special night vision materials Star Watch Night Vision Tour is an incredible and unique opportunity to see the night sky.

See the Night Sky as You Never Have Before...

Closing Thought:Be Yourself

No matter what it looks like for you, hanging out just the two of you without a schedule, or finding the hottest spots and partying the night away. Remember to look into features of the city that are always there, like the Civic Theatre, Diana Wortham Theatre, Lazoom Comedy Bus Tours and Hiking in the mountains.