8/9/2019 5 Romantic Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the Smoky Mountains

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5 Romantic Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the Smoky Mountains

It’s the time of year when love is in the air. Make it a memorable Valentine’s Day for your special someone with a romantic getaway to the Great Smoky Mountains. You’ll find everything from breathtaking scenery and friendly local culture tooutdoor adventures and eclectic shopping. How can you go wrong?

Here are five sure fire ways to show your Valentine just how much you care:

1. Rent a romantic cabin retreat! Surround yourself with nature’s wonders, plus all the amenities you desire, in your own private mountain hideaway. Witnessa majestic mountain sunrise through your cabin bedroom window or count the star

s in the evening sky while relaxing in your own private hot tub. The opportunities for romance are unlimited!

2. Stroll hand-in-hand through Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies! Where elsecan you climb a mountain, wander through a tropical rainforest, visit a coral reef, and (yikes!) explore a shark lagoon all on the same day? A visit to the Ripley Aquarium brings together the natural beauty of both the ocean and the mountains in a single weekend. Together you can explore an undersea wonderland featuri

ng some of nature’s most intriguing aquatic creatures including a giant Pacificoctopus, dartfrogs, stingrays, and trumpetfish. It’s a one-of-a-kind way to say“Be my Valentine!”

3. Remember the moment with local arts and crafts! Don’t just give your Valentine candy or flowers. Remember the day with unique treasures that will last for years to come. Did you know that The Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community isthe nation’s largest concentration of independent artists and craftsmen? You donow, so take advantage of the opportunity for romance. Along an eight-mile loopin Gatlinburg, you’ll find everything from hand-thrown pottery and hand-woven baskets to jewelry, artwork, quilts and so much more.

4. Frolic in the snow! It’s February and peak season for that great winter white stuff! A clean blanket of snow across the landscape can inspire the romantic in each of us, especially when paired with a roaring fire or a warm comforter

for two. But first, make time for a bevy of the fun outdoor activities like skiing, sledding, skating, and snowboarding. And, okay, while some of the snow on the slopes may be artificial, the romance you share with your Valentine is sure tobe the real deal! Don’t forget to make snow angels together!

5. Enjoy a romantic meal for two! Food and romance go together like, well, you and your Valentine! The region’s collection of local eateries offers a cascade of culinary choices ranging from home cooking to fine dining. Whether you celebrate with a scrumptious breakfast at sunrise, a picnic lunch on the go, or dinner by candlelight, your passionate palate is sure to be pleased.

You can start a tradition of mountain-top romance this Valentine’s Day. You’llwant to celebrate for years to come with a lovers’ vacation in the Great Smoky M

ountains!