If you’re lucky enough to have Monday off work for MLK Day, what better way to celebrate than a last-minute weekend getaway with someone you love, with the girls, guys or even all by yourself — no judgement from us.
Here are three great places to spend the weekend:
• Asheville.
It’s easy to get to and there’s no shortage of stuff to eat, drink, see and do in this lively town. Everyone from outdoorsmen to oenophiles can find something they love here. Visit our friends at RomanticAsheville.com to figure out where to stay and what to do. That’s where we learned that this weekend, the Omni Grove Park Inn is hosting a Big Band and Swing Dance concert series that will include Russ Wilson & His Famous Orchestra and The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra.
• Beech Mountain
Did you know the highest ski resort in eastern North America is less than three hours away? What better excuse to hit the slopes than a long winter weekend. Bonus: Beech Mountain Resort has brought back tubing for the 2015-2016 season. Winter sports not your thing? Check out everything else the highest town in eastern North America has to offer, like delicious restaurants with breathtaking views or even the Land of Oz former theme park that features its own Yellow Brick Road.
• The Fearrington House Inn
Lounge in pastoral luxury at the gorgeous Fearrington House Inn just about two hours away in Pittsboro. Featuring a delicious “farm-to-fork” restaurant and a sumptuous spa, the Fearrington is a one-stop shop for a luxurious mini-getaway. It gets better: Scoop Charlotte readers can get an exclusive discount by using code “WINTER20”. Click here for more info. Better move quickly, because they’re booking up fast!
