One of our favorite pastimes as a family is to travel around the state of North Carolina. We have enjoyed it so much that we actually started buying properties in all of the places that we love to visit. This has allowed us to share our love for NC with others. All of the places that we pick are versatile and suit the needs of many. Everyone from families, to friends or retreat groups can enjoy the places we love to explore. BUT…our favorite time away is always the “let’s get out of town without our kids” kind of trips! Here are some of our top 5 places to take off for some romantic alone time, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

If you’re like me and my better half, you’re always looking for a great date night away from the kids. Whether you’re a long-time resident like us or just visiting for a spell, Raleigh and its surrounding areas, have plenty of romantic, fun, and unique date night opportunities to choose from. Want to get out and try something new, but don’t know where to begin?

Here are my top 5 picks for perfect date nights to get you started: