9. Asheville, North Carolina
If you and your lover disagree on a tete-a-tete in the city or the outdoors, Asheville is one of your best options. City dwellers will love the Biltmore Estate, the exceptional craft beer scene, the street art, and the distinctive dining options. Adventurers will likewise love hiking to Craggy Pinnacle, or taking nature walks in the popular Pisgah National Forest and the great Great Smoky Mountain National Park as well.
10. The North Carolina Coast, North Carolina
Here you will discover memorable small towns, historic lighthouses, wild horses, exceptional eateries, and other popular points of interest. There are the Outer Banks beach towns of Nags Head, Kitty Hawk, and Duck. Take a scenic drive on the Outer Banks Scenic Byway. Climb to the very top of Cape Lookout and take in the view. See Atlantic Beach and Beaufort. Dine at Vivian Howard’s Chef and the Farmer restaurant too.
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