Plan the perfect couples getaway to Blue Ridge

Blue Ridge provides the perfect backdrop for an amazing escape for busy couples. Relax in a mountain cabin and do as much -- or as little -- as you like. Here are ten ingredients for a great escape to Blue Ridge.

Rent a cozy cabin in the mountains

Search for your own perfect mountain cabin or luxury vacation home on blueridgemountains.com. What is your ideal cabin? You can choose a vacation rental home with breathtaking views of the mountains, beside Lake Blue Ridge or the Toccoa River, near town or in the woods. Most Blue Ridge cabins come with fully equipped kitchens, wifi, big screen tv, decks or screened porches, indoor and outdoor fireplaces or firepits, hot tubs, game rooms and more. Rent from a local property management company or online travel agency like Air BnB or VRBO; there are more than 2,000 in the area to choose from.

Take time to wind down

After checking in, take time to get familiar with your cabin and settle in. Unpack, take a walk and explore trails nearby. Or simply find a comfy spot on the porch or deck with a good book and a cold or warm drink.

Cook a meal together

Bring in a private chef or cook dinner together. Pick up fresh ingredients in town from markets like Mercier Orchards or source locally prepared food from shops and restaurants like the Pasta Market, Chester’s Provisions or Out of the Blue.

Cuddle up by the fireside

Cuddle up by the fireside with a glass of wine and a good book or a movie night! Or warm up with a bonfire or a soak in the hot tub. The mountain night sounds and dark skies will help you feel completely relaxed before turning in for a restful night’s sleep.

Explore the mountains

Get back to nature and explore!  Hike to the head of the Appalachian Trail, Aska Trails, a local waterfall or Swinging Bridge. Take a picnic to a local park or the rapids on the Toccoa River. Or hire a fishing guide and fish for rainbows in the Toccoa River or Fightingtown Creek. Blue Ridge is the Trout Capital of Georgia.

Book a guided fly fishing trip

Blue Ridge is known as the Trout Capital of Georgia. For a day of fun and adventure, book a couple's guided fishing trip with a professional fishing guide on the Toccoa River or locally stocked stream. Or plan a day at Noontootla Creek Farms fishing for trophy trout and shooting skeet.

Take a walk downtown

Save a morning for coffee at Mountain Mama’s or Das Kaffee Hause in downtown Blue Ridge, or brunch at The Black Sheep or Big Foot Biscuit at the Dogwood. Take a walk along Main Street and do some shopping at charming shops and galleries. Or have lunch in town and a wine tasting at The Vine and Eatery or 34^th Degree Wine Merchants.

Visit a local winery or brewery

Spend a relaxed afternoon tasting local brews at Mercier’s Tasting Room, Bear Claw or Serenberry Vineyards, or one of five local craft breweries.

Have a couple’s spa day

Treat yourself to a couple’s massage or other relaxation treatments at Serenity in the Mountains or Teatree Spa. Serenity offers a large range of services, including a salt cave and café for coffee or lunch. Teatree has amazing therapies, including Swedish, Ashiatsu and Thai Massage, energetic healing techniques and sound therapy.

Treat yourself to a romantic dinner

Last but definitely not least, experience a romantic dinner at one of Blue Ridge’s finest restaurants, like Ferraro, Harvest on Main, The General Ledger, Black Sheep or Grace.

Plan your perfect getaway now at https://www.blueridgemountains.com/.