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5 Most Romantic North Carolina Hotels for Fall

Fall is a beautiful season in North Carolina, with the crisp air and colorful leaf displays, and is a perfect time for a romantic weekend getaway with your special someone.  Whether you head for the mountains or the coast or stop somewhere in between, North Carolina is filled with places for romance to blossom.

Chetola Resort & Spa - Blowing Rock Chetola Resort
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Chetola Resort & Spa - Blowing Rock

A top couples resort in North Carolina, Chetola Resort & Spa in Blowing Rock is a romantic retreat. Spread across 87 acres, Chetola offers first-class accommodations, fine dining, relaxing spa services, and a variety of recreational activities, all with breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Chetola Lodge overlooks the lake and grounds, while the historic Bob Timberlake Inn and spacious Chetola condominiums are also available. You can share a romantic meal at Timberlake’s Restaurant or treat yourselves to a couples massage at The Spa and enjoy the heated indoor pool, Jacuzzi tub, and sauna. 

Key Amenities:

  • Views of Blue Ridge Mountains and national park

  • Spa with indoor pool, Jacuzzi and sauna

  • Sporting reserve on-site

The Omni Grove Park Inn - Asheville Omni Grove Park Inn
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The Omni Grove Park Inn - Asheville

A top hotel in Asheville, the Omni Grove Park Inn is a perfect retreat for two.  Having served guests for over a century, this romantic inn is set in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Pick from traditionally decorated rooms in the historic inn, more modern-styled rooms overlooking the spa gardens, mountain view rooms, corner rooms featuring huge, panoramic views, oversized junior suites, or club floor rooms. Dining options include the farm-to-table Blue Ridge restaurant and upscale seafood and steak at the Sunset Terrace, French and American dishes at Vue 1913, and casual, Southern comfort food and craft beers at the Edison restaurant. And don’t forget the Great Hall Bar, Presidents Lounge Wine Bar, Cocktail Terrace, and Elaine’s Dueling Piano Bar are all open to you for an after-dinner drink with your special someone.

Key Amenities:

  • Historic rooms in Main Inn

  • Spa gardens with natural caves and waterfalls

  • Donald Ross-designed golf course

Fuquay Mineral Spring Inn & Garden - Fuquay Varina Fuquay Mineral Springs Inn & Garden
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Fuquay Mineral Spring Inn & Garden - Fuquay Varina

Fuquay Mineral Springs Inn & Garden is a romantic and unique spot to visit, listed in the National Register Historic District. The inn offers five bed-and-breakfast-style accommodations, from small bedrooms to larger suites with adjoining sitting areas. The gazebo and gardens that surround the inn offer a quiet, peaceful space to relax with a coffee or a glass of wine or sign up to have a relaxing and nurturing massage treatment in the comfort of your guest room.  But of course, no visit to the inn would be complete without visiting the famous Fuquay Mineral Spring, located directly across the street. The spring was discovered by Davy Crockett in 1858 and is believed to have healing powers in its waters.

Key Amenities:

  • Suites with sitting areas

  • Gazebo and gardens

  • Mineral springs with healing powers

Duke Mansion - Charlotte Duke Mansion
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Duke Mansion - Charlotte

Only two miles away from the center of uptown Charlotte, Duke Mansion has beautiful grounds. Surrounded by four and a half acres of meticulously landscaped grounds and gardens, the historic mansion that was built in 1915 offers individually decorated guest rooms that combine Southern charm with modern luxury. Each of the rooms features fine furnishings that capture the home’s history, as well as modern conveniences like a flat-screen TV, luxurious bathrobes and pampering toiletries.  A full breakfast each day is also included in your room rate. 

Key Amenities:

  • Full breakfast included

  • Historic mansion with Southern charm

  • Grounds and gardens

The Castle Bed & Breakfast and Courtyard Villas - Ocracoke Island The Castle on Silver Lake
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The Castle Bed & Breakfast and Courtyard Villas - Ocracoke Island

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Castle Bed and Breakfast is one of the most treasured landmarks on Ocracoke Island. The classic, three-story inn overlooks Silver Lake and offers beautifully quaint guest rooms filled with antique furniture, an outdoor pool, steam room and sauna, and delicious food. Or, if you want more of a modern feel, try the Courtyard Villas – a collection of upscale condominiums with large kitchens, decks, and private hot tubs.

Key Amenities:

  • Outdoor pool and hot tubs

  • Steam room and sauna

  • Listed on National Register of Historic Places

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