If you’re looking for some couple time in Asheville – whether it’s Valentine’s Day, or any day – the options are endless. From a relaxing hot-stone couple’s massage, to a spirited pinball-playing afternoon, to an evening spent sipping cocktails while drinking in the expansive mountain views, romantic outings in Asheville are singularly special. Following are a few favorites:
Spa stars
Asheville spas often incorporate stellar views and unique ambiance into the experience. Nestled on a mountainside minutes from downtown Asheville, Shoji Spa, a completely private, Japanese-style outdoor hot tub spa, offers contrast therapies including wet cedar sauna, open-air double cold showers, private salt hydrotherapy tubs, and massage therapy, focusing on couple’s treatments. The spa also offers overnight stays in four distinctive, rustic rooms. https://shojiretreats.com
The Spa at The Omni Grove Park Inn provides guests with 20 water features, including numerous mineral-based pools, to complement the subterranean spa with cavernous rock walls, arches and tunnels. You and your love can enjoy 43,000 square feet of peace and quiet along with two therapeutic waterfall pools as well as a lap pool blanketed with 6,500 fiber-optic stars and underwater music. Visit private men’s and women’s contrast pools, inhalation rooms, saunas and eucalyptus-infused steam rooms, then reunite with a light snack and hot organic tea at three fireside lounges with comfortable, oversized chairs and views to match your exhilarating experience.https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park/spa
From pinball to a sky-highball
Want to add a little friendly competition to your date? Make a plan to play pinball at downtown’s Pinball Museum. The museum, with over 80 pinball and classic video games, offers all-you-can-play fun for a flat entry fee.
http://ashevillepinball.com. After you’ve declared a winner, head to one of the many rooftop bars dotting downtown to drink in the sunset. Cozy up by the outdoor firepits at Hemingway’s Cuba Restaurant & Bar, on the fourth floor of the Cambria Hotel https://www.hemingwayscuba.com; or the AC Hotel’s Capella on 9, with views of Pack Square Park and City Hall https://www.capellaon9.com.
Get carriage-d away
Maybe you’ve seen the Biltmore Estate from the inside, but have you ever taken in its 8,000-acre backyard? Relax with that special someone in an elegant carriage drawn by Belgian draft horses as you enjoy a new perspective of the famed house and grounds. Blankets are provided, meaning you can keep warm even on brisk afternoons. A brief stop along the 30-minute ride allows for stunning, long-range views and an opportunity to meet the horses. https://www.biltmore.com/things-to-do/activities/outdoors/carriage-rides/
Dance classes
Consider taking a couple’s dance lesson from one of the many private instructors around Asheville. Or if you want to incorporate a social element into the date, try a tango class offered by Ashevillian Tango, at various venues around Asheville. All levels are welcome, with no previous experience necessary. Beginners’ classes, followed by a welcoming milonga(social dance) that’s often accompanied by live music, will keep you and your partner joyfully on your toes. https://www.ashevilliantango.org
For information about Asheville Area Real Estate, contact Mosaic Realty owner Mike Figura at Mike@MyMosaicRealty.com, or call him anytime at 828-337-8190.
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