Whether it’s your honeymoon, anniversary or you’re just looking for the perfect romantic getaway, use this itinerary to set aside some active time for yourselves as a couple that’s sure to inspire your love connection.
You will burn thousands of calories, but this isn’t just about sweating and losing weight. This itinerary is about experiencing a connection with your special someone by breaking away from the usual and mundane to create lasting memories that can only be found in this corner of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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| Day 1 - Climb Your Way to the Sunset You can make it to the top of Chimney Rock, a 315-foot monolith, with great ease by riding an elevator to the top. Or, choose to get your heart pumping and impress your sweetheart with the ascent from the parking lot to the top of Chimney Rock -- up a flight of 416 stairs. Give yourself about 30 minutes to make it to the top. Add some romance by timing your climb right around sunset to marvel at the 75-mile views. Okay, you have permission to take the elevator back down. |
272 |
| Day 2 - Shake Your Groove Thang Losing yourself once in a while – whether it’s for a weekend or just one dance – can help you find what you’ve been looking for all along. Learn to go with the flow by taking a Salsa class with Salseros 828 Dance Company. Afterwards, try out your new moves every Friday evening at Club Eleven located at 11 Grove Street in downtown Asheville. Or, hit the dance floor at Salsa night at Z-Lounge at Old Europe on any Wednesday. Dance for at least 3 hours to feel the burn. |
612 |
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Day 3 - Rejuvenate with Massage |
272 |
| Day 4 - Kiss Under a Waterfall Asheville is full of smoochable spots. About 40 miles outside of Asheville, a 3-mile roundtrip hike will take you to three romantic falls at Dupont State Forest. Spend about 4 hours hiking the trails, suitable for all fitness levels. |
1,639 |
| Total calorie burn |
2,795 |
Calorie burn numbers are estimates based on a 150-pound adult. Before embarking on any activity, you should check first with your doctor.
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