This Small North Carolina Town Ranked Among The Most Romantic In The Nation
My husband and I celebrate our wedding anniversary in the winter. We are always looking for a romantic destination. This small North Carolina town ranked among the most romantic in the entire nation. Even better, it is close by.
New York Travel Guides just published a list of the 140 most romantic small towns in America. And lucky for us, one is very close to the Charlotte area. The team of travel experts looked for things like romantic coffee shops, hotels with beautiful views, luxurious spas, intimate dinner spots and maybe even and adorable ice skating rink.
The competition was fierce. 600 small towns across the United States were analyzed but only 140 made the cut. Several of them are from South Carolina too. Hilton Head, South Carolina made the list. They site beautiful sunsets at waterfront locations as one of the reasons why it is one of the most romantic small towns in America.
Coming in at number 48 on the list is a town about an hour from Charlotte. And it is a pretty place too. We are talking about Blowing Rock, North Carolina. New York Travel Guides says they picked Blowing Rock because of the luxurious spas there. Check out the cozy coffee shops or the adorable downtown area. The views are spectacular in Blowing Rock and it is oh so close to home.
This small North Carolina town ranked among the most romantic in the nation. To learn more get details from New York Travel Guides right here.
11 Must Dos When Visiting Blowing Rock, North Carolina
One of my favorite mountain towns to visit any time of year but especially in the summer months is the town of Blowing Rock. Just a short drive up 321 before you hit the college town of Boone, you’ll find the quaint village of Blowing Rock. The town boasts a rich history dating as far back as the 1700s. You’ll see some of that history reflected below. It’s also home to some charming mountain inns and the luxurious Chetola Resort. Blowing is close to the previously mentioned Boone, Linville Falls, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Banner Elk among other towns. So with so much to do in the general area what are the must-dos in Blowing Rock itself?
That’s where I come along. I grew up going to Blowing Rock with my parents as a kid every summer. In fact, my mom often reminds me that the first “vacation” I ever went on was a week in this North Carolina mountain town. So I’d say I have some qualifications to tell you the must-do activities. As a child, I would have told you about the playground in the park. They had the most fun slide I still remember to this day. The park has since been redone, and at this point, I’d look a little odd on a playground. But I bet it still brings the same joy to kids today as it did to me then. And while I didn’t include that park on my must-dos in Blowing Rock list, I did include another of my childhood favorites.
On this list, you’ll find activities, restaurants, shopping, places to grab a drink, and more. If hiking is your thing, you’ll have to do your own research. Outside of a leisurely stroll, I didn’t include any of that on this 11-item list. I’m not known for my outdoorsy spirit that’s for sure! So check out the collection of must dos and adventures in the town of Blowing Rock North Carolina.
Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.
