10 Hot Staycations to Celebrate Your Love
We get it—vacations are hard, especially when planning for a loved one. Staycations offer a convenient and memorable alternative. Here are 10 unique staycation ideas, so you can focus on celebrating your love without sweating the details.
- Nashville — Experience live music, visit the Country Music Hall of Fame, and explore the vibrant food scene. Visit a honky tonk on Broadway or take in a show at the world-renowned Ryman Auditorium.
- Memphis — Immerse yourself in the rich musical history at Graceland, Sun Studio, and Beale Street. Take in the daily Duck March at the Peabody Hotel, and don’t forget to indulge in some legendary pulled pork barbeque.
- Lynchburg — If you and your special someone are whiskey lovers, visit the Jack Daniels Distillery, but if wine is more your style, aim for the Lynchburg Winery.
- Cave City, Kentucky — Get out in nature and explore Mammoth Cave National Park to discover some of the most unusual ecosystems in the world. The national park also features a campground.
- Knoxville — Splurge on a stay at Blackberry Farm, named one of the most romantic resorts in the world. Experience the Smoky Mountains on this 5,200-acre property and indulge in the incredible food, drinks, and activities.
- Chattanooga — Visit the nature-based triple threat of Ruby Falls, Rock City, and the Incline Railway. Finish the evening with a dinner date aboard the 1924 train car on the Tennessee Valley Railroad.
- Louisville, Kentucky — Visit attractions like the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, Kentucky Derby Museum, and Churchill Downs, explore the vibrant dining and nightlife scene on Bardstown Road, and stroll along the Waterfront Park.
- Blue Ridge Mountains in Georgia — Experience the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, go hiking on scenic trails like the Appalachian Trail, and explore charming downtown shops and restaurants.
- Asheville, North Carolina — Book a weekend getaway at the Biltmore, tour the grounds, the shopping village, and the restaurants. For extraordinary sweets, try the “Through the Glass” tour of The Chocolate Fetish for luscious samples.
- Cumberland Falls State Resort Park in Kentucky — Witness the majestic Cumberland Falls, known as the “Niagara of the South,” go hiking, horseback riding, or birdwatching in the surrounding area, and enjoy camping and cabin rentals in the park.