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Romantic Destinations in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina

For some, a romantic evening is one spent in front of a fire, perhaps at home, sipping red wine. For others, romance is adventure — an exotic land or daring activity. Amorous inspiration can occur in a luxury hotel suite in a city or in a pine forest under the stars.

Germany in Georgia at Alpine Helen

Sometimes, there is nothing more romantic than a holiday in a foreign land — the mystery, the culture, the food. And sometimes, such a holiday is impossible. After all, there is nothing romantic about airfare.

Fortunately, Helen, Ga., a mere 126 miles from Chattanooga, comes close to mimicking a trip to Germany. The quaint village will have you wondering whether you’ve been magically transported to Bavaria.

Stroll hand-in-hand or take a carriage ride down cobblestone streets, taking in the colorful gingerbread houses.