The North Carolina mountains have always been a place to view amazing Fall colors. This year a North Carolina town has been named one of the ‘Top 10 Underrated Places For Fall Foliage.’
Banner Elk is a short drive from pretty much anywhere in the Carolinas. It offers plenty to do and spectacular views. This year the town made the list of places you need to visit to see the Fall colors. The list was published by Trips To Discover.
Here is how they described the underrated Carolina town.
Banner Elk is one of the most quaint destinations in North Carolina, with local theater and authentic restaurants fueling the social scene. Surrounding mountains meld with beautifully colored trees throughout the one-stoplight town, and industrial buildings are completely absent. Banner Elk Winery is the perfect place to soak it in and drink unbelievable seasonal selections paired with local chocolate and other snacks. Beech Mountain Resort is mere minutes away and offers views and local brews.
Banner Elk is one of just a couple of towns mentioned that is located in the Eastern part of the United States. Take the short drive to see this Fall explosion of color. I promise you won’t be disappointed.
These Four Small South Carolina Towns Were Named The Most Romantic In The US This Fall And Winter
There is just something so romantic about the fall and winter seasons. When the weather gets cold it’s the perfect time for curling up by the fire under a blanket with the one you love. Those dark early evenings provide the perfect ambiance for date night. And is there anything more romantic than walking under twinkling Christmas lights? Fall and winter are the perfect times for a romantic getaway. America has a lot of small towns that are perfect for a romantic getaway. And while sure a big city can certainly be romantic. Sometimes a small town can offer a little more in the way of privacy and romance. Which is why it’s a good thing that four South Carolina towns were named the most romantic in the US.
The Most Romantic Small Towns
Small towns feature a slower pace of life, smaller crowds, and with that more privacy and charm. This is why the travel experts at New York Travel Guides conducted a study to find the 140 most romantic small towns in America. So you can know and take advantage of them. And just because 140 is a lot doesn’t mean, states are equally represented. Far from it in fact. North Carolina (home to many renowned small towns) only had one included on this list. Compared to the four South Carolina towns deemed romantic.
These small towns included on this list are home to cozy coffee shops, beautiful hotels and spas, and romantic waterfront restaurants. They also offer that holiday romance mentioned previously. So if you are planning that romantic fall or winter getaway look no further than these four South Carolina towns. Towns on this list were determined by New York Travel Guides from a total of 600 small towns. Towns were graded on the following metrics: romantic places to stay, romantic activities, historic architecture and scenery, and cozy coffee shops and restaurants.
Keep reading to see the four South Carolina towns that made the most romantic list. As well as a few others nearby to consider for you next getaway! You can view the full New York Travel Guides list here.
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