Unconventional Romantic Adventures for Your One-of-a-Kind Sweetie

Skip the chocolate! Give your fun-loving, adventure-seeking sweetheart a spectacularly stellar experience instead! Surprise him/her with a getaway to Waynesboro, and the two of you will be talking about this adventure for years to come.

Day 1

Waynesboro is smack in the middle of Virginia’s most wild and beautiful playground. There’s no better place to find solitude and to spend quality time together. And that’s really what your sweetie wants from you, isn’t it?

For “wow!” factor there’s nothing like a picnic along Skyline Drive and Hiking in Shenandoah National Park. The Park offers over 500 miles of trails with varying difficulties and distance. With waterfalls, vistas, wildlife viewing, and rock formations, there is an outdoor adventure for all tastes. To get you started, take a look at Blackrock Loop with its panoramic views or Falls Loop from Browns Gap with its cascades and canyons. Of course before you go, check out the latest weather notices and park updates so you two don’t find yourselves stuck somewhere with too much solitude!

After a day on the mountains, savor the comfort of a luxurious night at Belle Hearth Bed & Breakfast or Iris Inn Bed & Breakfast.

Day 2

After yesterday’s rock climbing, pamper your sweetheart with a relaxing day on a different sort of trail - the Shenandoah Beerwerks Trail. Start at one of our three Waynesboro breweries. From growlers and pints to party igloos and locally sourced menus, our breweries are all about the flavor and the experience. While there, pick up your Shenandoah Beerwerks Trail Passports, and you’re on your way to a tasty adventure and winning cool swag.

Wrap up your day exploring the shops along our historic downtown. For those who appreciate a good “Knitflix” binge, Stitch Amour is the perfect solution/accomplice. Bring your sweetheart here to stock up on commercial and unique, locally hand-painted yarns, patterns, tools of the trade, or to sign up for a private lesson.

When it comes to one-of-a-kind physical gifts, you can’t beat the giving or the receiving of locally crafted art. So swing by the gift shop of local artisan goods at the Shenandoah Valley Art Center or the P. Buckley Moss Gallery for an extensive collection of prints, signed artwork, ornaments, and collectibles.

Day 3

If your honey is an outdoor lover, give them the ultimate, unforgettable surprise - a guided fly fishing adventure within Shenandoah National Park! South River Fly Shop Guide Service is your go-to for gear and guided trips throughout the region, including Waynesboro’s own downtown urban fishery.

Wind down your getaway with a photo with your sweetie beside the LOVEwork in Waynesboro. Located on the banks of the South River in Constitution Park, the sculpture celebrates the city’s river sports, fishing traditions, and urban fishery.

Show your sweetheart firsthand why “Virginia is for Lovers”! The memories you create in Waynesboro will far outlast that box of chocolates!