Set the mood for your Blue Ridge mountain getaway with these five date night ideas
1. Venture Chocolate and Wine, Followed by a Show
Boone’s newest downtown watering hole is a great place to get cozy with your loved one. Venture Chocolate + Wine Co. has a huge selection of chocolates, handcrafted from “bean to bar.” Pair any with a bottle of wine from the cellar downstairs and you've got all the ingredients for the perfect dessert date. You can also add on grazing boards, light appetizers, and some seriously tasty desserts. Venture makes a sweet stop before or after a concert or a movie at the historic Appalachian Theatre of the High Country. Check the theatre's upcoming show schedule here!
2. Pottery Class & Intimate Dinner
Channel that famous scene in Ghost and try your hand(s) at shaping clay at The Pottery Lot. From beginner hand-building classes to advanced wheel throwing, you and your S/O's custom creation can be fired and shipped back to you for ultimate convenience. Afterward, head back into Boone for a dinner reservation at The Beacon to enjoy a romantic modern-Italian-inspired dinner with an upscale menu that changes seasonally. The massive stone fireplace crackling behind the live jazz band on select nights makes for unmatched ambience.
3. Couples Spa Day
One of the best ways to unwind on vacation and rekindle the romance with your beau in Boone is at any of the area’s relaxing day spas. Connect, relax, and restore Nordic-style with the wood-fired River Birch Sauna, complete with a refreshing cold plunge. Let your mind drift with a restorative foot soak and sauna session at The Care Collective, then book a couples massage there, too. Check out any of our other Spa and Wellness establishments for yoga studios, massage therapists, and more!
4. Strategize & Sample Craft Libations
Put your problem-solving skills to the test at a mentally and physically challenging ropes course tucked away in the Appalachian mountains. Daring couples will love High Gravity Adventures Aerial Park, which offers a zipline course, a giant swing, and a ropes course. Visiting during winter's chill? Mysterium Escape Adventure is Boone's only interactive escape room, offering multiple thrilling themes to choose from at various difficulty levels. levels. Unwind after the adventure at a scenic winery or craft brewery.
5. Soak in the Scenery
Simple pleasures can sometimes create the best memories with a loved one. The strikingly beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain range is regularly bathed in purples, oranges, and reds at sunrise and sunset. Grab coffee in town and head to Beacon Heights for a short hike about an hour before sunrise to enjoy a sprawling mountain vista bathed in color during sunrise. Many overlooks on the Blue Ridge Parkway create a dreamy atmosphere for a picnic at sunset. Stick around for some stellar stargazing opportunities, particularly in late April through July when the Milky Way is most visible with the naked eye.