Stay in a Cabin with an Outdoor Hot Tub ~ Want to make your trip into a weekend getaway? There are plenty of cabins to rent in the High Country with amazing Blue Ridge Mountain views, wood-burning fireplaces and outdoor hot tubs. There is nothing better than a warm soak while breathing in the crisp mountain air.   Click Here For 4 Seasons Vacation Rentals Hot Tub Cabins

Enjoy a Special Valentine's Day Dinner ~ No Valentine's Day would be complete without dinner! Many High Country restaurants offer special Valentine's Day menus and live entertainment.  Call the Ashe County Visitor's Center 336-246-9550 or the High Country Host 828-264-1299

(Not Your Usual) Valentine's Day Package ~ TBA, Mystery Hill, Blowing Rock ~ Ditch the usual heart-shaped box of chocolates for a Bull Riding, Axe Throwing, Gem Mining, Over The Top Milkshake, Dress up and take an Old Time Photo kind of Valentine’s Day! View details HERE

Valentine Paint Party’s  Let’s Be Artsy, Boone - Have fun celebrating the holiday while painting a keepsake to take home! View details HERE   

Go for a Drive and take in the Mountain Views - There are lots of winding roads in the North Carolina Mountains that afford glimpses of the mountain views.  Drive to the top of Mount Jefferson or stop at the overlooks on the Blue Ridge Parkway (Weather Permitting).  The crisp winter air and lack of humidity provide conditions for clear long range views.  Call the High Country Host for winter drive information at 828-264-1299

Go cross country skiing or snowshoeing - Rent some snowshoes or skis and visit one of the many trails at Moses Cone Park on the Blue Ridge Parkway or on the Emerald Outback on Beech Mountain (Weather Permitting). Pack a picnic lunch and make a day of it! Click Here for Details

Skiing & Ice Skating at Appalachian Ski Mountain  Click Here for Details

Have a Couples Massage at Westglow Spa - Yes, you can get a massage at a spa anywhere, but...Voted the #7 Destination Spa in the World by Conde Nast Traveler, Westglow provides breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and luxurious massages. Click Here

Go for a Hike - Visit one of the easy winter trails at Moses Cone Park on the Blue Ridge Parkway or take in a view from Elk Knob or Mountain Jefferson. 

Go on a Winery Crawl  - The NC High Country is home to a few award-winning wineries