Looking for ways to WOW your valentine? Here are 10 NC High Country Valentine's Dates in Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, West Jefferson, North Carolina.

• Ice Skating at Appalachian Ski Mountain
  Skate hand-in-hand on this open-air rink at sunset or under the stars.  After a few rounds, cuddle up with a cup of hot chocolate by the rink-side bonfire.  Click Here

• Rejuvenate and Invigorate at the Spa
  Enjoy tea and a treatment before unwinding at Blowing Rock's Chetola Resort or enjoy a "Couples Wellness Escape" at Art of Living Retreat Center.  Have a unique, secluded experience in an authentic wood-fired sauna on the farmlands of Valle Crucis with River Birch Nordic Sauna.  For amazing views, book a spa treatment at Travel + Leisures 2025 #1 Domestic Destination Spa at Westglow Luxury Resort & Spa. 

• Horseback Ride over the Mountaintops at Leatherwood Mountains
  One of the best ways to experience the privacy and views of the mountains is by horseback.  There are many different trails and types of rides to choose from. 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. Bonus points if you pack along some nibbles from Stick Boy Bread Co.! *Don't like to hike, but want a good view?  Head over to The Blowing Rock. Click Here

• Try Something Unusual
  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. Click Here

• Have a Cocktail at Elliott's Piano Bar
  Elliott’s Piano Bar at Daingerfield’s provides an intimate setting with handcrafted cocktails, an extensive wine selection, and views of Elliott Daingerfield’s artwork. Open Wednesday through Sunday, from 4 PM to 10 PM. Click Here

• Go on a Winery Crawl
  The NC High Country is home to a few award-winning wineries, some in the Banner Elk area are in easy driving distance of one another.  Click Here

• 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.  Click Here

• Enjoy a Show
  Weekly live music, theatre and more can be found every week.  View this week's calendar of events. Click Here
  
  
• Enjoy Drinks & a View
  Stop by Venture Chocolate in downtown Boone and pick up some house-made bon-bons. Then walk a few doors down to the Horton Hotel to enjoy drinks (and your bon-bons!) by the fire at the rooftop bar. Click Here

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. View High Country cabin rentals HERE