Your honeymoon doesn't have to be exotic or expensive to provide a memorable and romantic getaway for your and your new mate. Staying close to home will help the budget, and if you live anywhere in the southeastern United States, you'll want to explore some of these unique locations to help you create memories that will last a lifetime.
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Galleries full of beautiful, imaginative pieces created by local artists set the atmosphere in this Ozark town. Eureka Springs earns its reputation as one of the top small towns for artists, and the quality you’ll see in the numerous shops shows why.
Just the layout of the town is a work of art, sidewalks and shops wind upward into the mountainside; town blocks are determined by levels in the mountain rather than distance.
The Great Passion Play is a “don’t miss” in Eureka Springs from April to October, and Opera in the Ozarks provides eight weeks of productions during the summer months.
Best time to visit: Spring and summer.
Tarpon Springs, Florida
The sidewalks of Tarpon Springs sweep you into another world; a world full of sights, sounds, and experiences to awaken all your senses. While strolling along the sidewalk at water’s edge, sniff the salty breeze from the Gulf of Mexico and admire the contrast of fishing boats and luxury yachts docked end-to-end. Sample Greek delicacies such as moussaka, grape-leaf dolmas, and the honey-drenched baklava; absorb the heavy Greek accents of the friendly, casual shop keepers and restaurant owners. Visit the Sponge Museum to squish a mountain of soft sponges to find the perfect souvenir and take a fun boat tour to learn the history and mechanics of sponge diving.
Best time to visit: Year-round, although planned events are less common in August because of the onslaught of tourists.
Danville, Kentucky
Farmers Markets, vineyards, orchards, and u-pick farms in this heart of Kentucky create a cozy Americana destination for your honeymoon. Bed and breakfasts, tea rooms, lakeside cabins, and museums welcome you to Danville with open arms and hearts. Be sure to pick up a walking tour map to explore the history of the town. Immerse yourself into the richness and beauty of Bluegrass Country with a driving tour through the rolling hills.
Best time to visit: June - the Brass Band Festival brings out the best the town has to offer each year.
Highlands, North Carolina
Perched in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Highlands is a quaint town full of art galleries, fine dining, and outdoor recreation. Open-air enthusiasts will find Highlands a dream-come-true with magnificent waterfalls, abundant fly-fishing holes, challenging golf courses, winding hiking trails, white-water rapids, and sheer cliffs made for rappelling; the activities are endless. For a bit of honeymoon romance, be sure to check out Bridal Veil Falls, drive-through waterfalls just two and a half miles from town.
Because of the town’s high elevation, temperatures stay relatively cool, even during Southern summers, so layered clothing is the key to staying comfortable.
Best time to visit: This depends on your interests; just remember if you visit during the winter months, there is a possibility of ice and snow so go prepared.
Exploring these destinations for what makes them unique will help create a one-of-a-kind honeymoon that you and your spouse will treasure forever - and possibly return to for a future anniversary. Just don't forget your camera!
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