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“Look Homeward, Angel” Statue

“Look Homeward, Angel” Statue
Highway 64 West
Hendersonville, NC
 
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  • Author Thomas Wolfe’s first novel was Look Homeward, Angel. In the book there are constant references to an angel statue carved from Italian marble. This is the angel Wolfe placed in American literature. Thomas Wolfe’s father, W.O. Wolfe, sold the statue to the Johnson family to mark the family plot in Oakdale Cemetery. Oakdale Cemetery is located on Hwy. 64 W., just a short distance from downtown. A wrought iron fence protects the statue, and there is a historical marker located on Highway 64 West.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail
304-535-6331
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  • Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a public footpath across 2,155 miles of Appalachian Mountain ridges extending from Maine to Georgia.

Appalachian Pinball Museum

Appalachian Pinball Museum
538 North Main Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-702-9277
 
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The Appalachian Pinball Museum has a collection of both vintage & contemporary pinball machines as well as video games.
  • Play all day for a flat fee.
  • Hours vary by season, call for details.
  • Closed Tuesdays.

 

 

Appalachian Ridge Artisan Cidery

Appalachian Ridge Artisan Cidery
749 Chestnut Gap Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-699-7507
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  • Appalachian Ridge Artisan Cidery features artisan hard cider, fresh ciders, apple brandy and apple products.  The tasting room is housed in a rustic, restored barn, situated in the middle of a 29-acre apple orchard. The scenic back deck overlooks the orchard.

Apple Quest

Apple Quest
Main Street
Hendersonville, NC
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Apple Quest is a permanent scavenger hunt created by Henderson County Girl Scout Troop 1886.  Apple Quest is a fun free activity for families to explore downtown year-round. Stop by the Visitor Center, 201 S. Main St, to pick-up a brochure.

Apple Valley Model Railroad Museum
Historic Depot

Apple Valley Model Railroad Museum
Historic Depot
650 Maple Ave
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-890-8246
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The first steam engine puffed up the Saluda Grade to the Hendersonville Depot in 1879. The steam engine needed a “help engine” attached to the rear of the train at Melrose for additional power to push the train up the Saluda Mountain Grade, the steepest main-line standard gauge railroad in the United States. The Carolina Special ran between Charleston, South Carolina and Cincinnati, Ohio from 1911 until 1968. The restored Depot houses a HO scale railroad layout that is highly detailed and is prototypical of Hendersonville, Saluda, Asheville, and Western North Carolina.  The Deport features historical artifacts, a Southern Railway cabooser and a special children’s exhibit where they can operate a Thomas the Tank train in a scenic layout. See the 10ft x 80 ft Garden “G” scale layout.

 

  • Open Wednesdays & Saturdays
  • Admission is free.
  • Donations appreciated
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Aquarium & Shark Lab by Team ECCO

Aquarium & Shark Lab by Team ECCO
511 N. Main St.
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-692 8386
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The Aquarium & Shark Lab by Team ECCO is the only public aquarium in Western North Carolina, The Aquarium houses 20+ displays showcasing dozens of tropical fish, eels, sting rays, sea horses, turtles and fish, a touch tank, a 2,000-gallon shark study tank with bamboo sharks, and much more! It is recognized as the first inland aquarium in North Carolina.

  • Check web site for hours, they vary by season
  • Admission charged
  • Offers educational opportunities for schools

ArtScape

ArtScape
Main Street, Side Streets, & Seventh Avenue
Hendersonville, NC
828-693-8504
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The ArtScape Banners are works of art decorating the light posts of the Downtown area. The artwork is selected annually through a jury process and then reproduced on banners. Artscape banners can be found on Hendersonville’s Main Street, Seventh Avenue and side streets. The public art display offers a creative and unique twist on an outdoor gallery experience. Stop by the Visitor Center at 201 South Main Street to pick up an Artscape brochure.

Asheville Art Museum

Asheville Art Museum
2 South Pack Square
Asheville, NC 28801
828-253-3227
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  • The Asheville Art Museum is a state-of-the-art facility that house 54,000 square feet of American art of the 20th and 21st centuries.
  • The gallery space has the capacity to host extensive traveling exhibitions from well known national museums.
  • The museum is a community center that offers classes and workshops for all ages and interest.

 

 

Asheville Treetops Adventure Park

Asheville Treetops Adventure Park
1 Resort Dr.
Asheville, NC 28806
828-225-2921
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  • Comprised of 60 unique climbing, zipping, walking, jumping, swinging, biking and rappelling challenges tucked into a wooded park.
  • Kid Zip is America’s first zipline adventure designed for kids 4-10 years old.
  • There are approximately 4 miles of purpose-built mountain bike trail on rolling terrain designed for all levels of rider.
  • Located just minutes from downtown Asheville,

Asheville’s Fun Depot

Asheville’s Fun Depot
7 Roberts Road
Asheville, NC 28803
828-277-2386
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Offers great indoor and outdoor activities for kids of all ages, including a state-of-the-art arcade gallery, indoor mini-golf, indoor and outdoor go-karts, multi-level laser tag, aero-ball, bumper cars, mini-bowling, anti-gravity ropes course, soft play area, climbing wall, batting cages and more!

  • Check web site for hours
  • Admission charged

Bearfootin’ Public Art Walk

Bearfootin’ Public Art Walk
Main Street
Hendersonville, NC
828-233-3216
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Bearfootin’ Public Art Walk is a whimsical, playful public art display, with the much-loved Bearfootin’ bears of Downtown Hendersonville. For this ‘Bear Hunt,’ follow the map to locate each of the decorated bears along the sidewalks of Main Street from May – October, when they are auctioned off. Each year, a new set of bears line the street.

The Bearfootin’ program is supported by area businesses and individuals, and part of the proceeds of each bear benefits an area non-profit organization. The remainder of the proceeds go back into supporting the Bearfootin’ program. Bearfootin brochures are available at the Visitor Center, located at 201 South Main Street.  Click to download the 2019 Bearfootin’ brochure.

Biltmore Estate

Biltmore Estate
1 Lodge Street
Asheville, NC 28803
800-411-3812
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Biltmore is the largest privately owned home in America situated on 8,000 acres. It was built by George Vanderbilt and was completed in 1895. Vanderbilt’s 250-room mansion is modeled after a French château. The Estate encompasses the house, landscaped gardens, walking trails, woodlands, restaurants, shops, inn, and an award-winning winery. Located 15 miles north of miles north of Hendersonville.

  • Reservations required to tour the house
  • Reservations may be made online
  • Check web site for hours
  • Admission charged

Black Bear Snow Tubing

Black Bear Snow Tubing
373 Kerr Road
Hendersonville, NC
828-685-1155
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  • Open weekends from mid-December to early March
  • Open weather permitting
  • Call for conditions and updates

Blue Ghost Brewing Company

Blue Ghost Brewing Company
125 Underwood Rd
Fletcher, NC 28732
828-376-0159
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  • Blue Ghost Brewing Company is located near the Asheville Airport. It offers a variety of craft beers such as: IPA, a pale ale, a blonde and a stout.  The Brewery is family friendly and is well stocked with games and toys for youngsters. Blue Ghost also serves soft drinks and regularly has live music.

 

Blue Ridge Hiking Company

Blue Ridge Hiking Company
70 College St
Asheville, NC
828-713-5451
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Blue Ridge Hiking Company offers guide service for day hikes and backpacking trips. Their guide team has over 60,000 miles of experience.
  • Hikes are available for a half-day to full-day.
  • Hikes are suitable for all fitness levels and ages.
  • The team can also customize hikes based on a clients location and schedule.

Blue Ridge Parkway

Blue Ridge Parkway
NC
800-228-7275 or 828-298-0398
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The Blue Ridge Parkway follows the mountain ridges from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee. The Parkway’s 469 toll-free miles combines natural beauty, mountain forests, wildlife, wildflowers and magnificent views. Located 15 miles north of Hendersonville.

  • Nature Trails
  • Dog Parks
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Picnic Area
  • Camping (seasonally)
  • Open year-round (weather permitting)
  • Check website for road conditions and closings

Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center

Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
195 Hemphill Knob Rd
Asheville, NC
828-298-5330
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Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center features an award-winning film, “The Blue Ridge Parkway—America’s Favorite Journey,” the exhibits highlight nature and the cultural heritage of the area, offers information services, and a gift shop. Located at Parkway milepost 384, about one mile south of the US 70 intersection (or one mile north of the US 74-A intersection).

Bold Rock Hard Cider

Bold Rock Hard Cider
72 School House Road
Mills River, NC 28759
828-595-9940
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Bold Rock Hard Cider is the biggest craft cider maker in the Carolinas. The Mills River cidery uses apples sourced only from Henderson County. The Cidery offers complimentary daily tours and tastings and features an expansive tasting room with overhead views of the bottling line. Relax outside on the patio or inside the tasting room as you enjoy one of their award-winning varieties of Bold Rock Hard Cider.

  • Open 7 days per week, has a permanent food truck on-site, regularly has live music, movies on the big screen, and other special events. Bold Rock Mills River Cidery offers complimentary tours Saturday and Sunday at 1, 3, & 5 pm.

Boyd Park (Miniature Golf)

Boyd Park (Miniature Golf)
Church Street
Hendersonville, NC
828-697-3084
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  • Mini Golf fee charged.
  • Open May – September

Brevard / Land of Waterfalls

Brevard / Land of Waterfalls
Brevard NC
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The small town of Brevard offers more than 250 scenic waterfalls.  Brevard is located between Pisgah National Forest and Gorges State Park, making this area popular for outdoor enthusiasts. One of the most popular waterfalls to access is the 60-foot Looking Glass Falls in Pisgah National Forest, located along side of Highway 276.

Transylvania county is home to a rare white squirrel population, that is said to be descended from an escaped carnival animal in 1949. They share a similar coloration with small dark patches on their heads and shoulders, but are otherwise white. The animals are not albino, which are totally free of pigmentation, the squirrels are considered an offshoot of the Eastern Gray Squirrel.

Located just 20 miles from Hendersonville.

Brevard Music Center

Brevard Music Center
349 Andante Lane
Brevard, NC
888-384-8682 or 828-862-2105
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Brevard Music Center provides intensive study for high school, college, and pre-professional musicians, ages 14 and older, and offers a full range of concerts and operas with renowned artists. Located 18 miles west of Hendersonville.

Broadmoor Golf Links

Broadmoor Golf Links
101 French Broad Lane
Fletcher, NC 28732
828-687-1500
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Broadmoor Golf Links is an 18-hole a links-style course that stretches to 7140 yards in length from the gold markers, but also offers three other tee options. From the Golf markers, this is a par 72 course.

Bullington Gardens

Bullington Gardens
95 Upper Red Oak Trail
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-698-6104
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Bullington Gardens is a 12-acre, nonprofit horticultural education center offering programs, activities and workshops.The gardens and grounds include a therapy garden, shade garden, butterfly garden, perennial borders, native woodland garden, pumpkin patch and herb garden. The grounds also include a half-mile nature trail through the wooded area of the gardens.

  • Check web site for hours
  • No admission charged
  • Donations appreciated

Burning Blush Brewery

Burning Blush Brewery
891 Boylston Hwy.
Mills River, NC 28759
828-595-9859
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  • Burning Blush Brewery offers a half-dozen beers on tap and food trucks all in a romantic Gothic atmosphere.

Burntshirt Vineyards

Burntshirt Vineyards
2695 Sugarloaf Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-685-2402
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Burntshirt Vineyards offers award-winning wines that are expertly crafted from 100% estate grown fruit from two vineyards which are among the highest elevations on the East Coast.

  • The tasting room features several custom pours. 
  • Burntshirt Vineyards regularly has live music and special events, and has a permanent food trailer on-site.
  • Free winery tours are held daily at 2pm.

 

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
1800 Little River Rd
Flat Rock, NC 28731
828-693-4178
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Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site is where Carl Sandburg, American poet, historian, author, and lecturer spent the final 22 years of his long and productive life at his estate, Connemara. The home, originally built in 1838, displays the Sandburg’s furnishing as they lived at Connemara from 1945-1968, including Carl Sandburg’s collection of 12,000 books. Tour the home for a small fee, and learn about Sandburg’s life as a writer, journalist, folk singer, social activist and Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and biographer. Visit the barn and descendants of Mrs. Sandburg’s champion dairy goat herd and hike over five miles of trails. Access to trails, grounds, barns and public areas is free.

  • Open year-round. closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day
  • Admission charged for house tour

Champions Golf Learning Center

Champions Golf Learning Center
485 Brookside Camp Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-698-1234
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  • Driving Range
  • Pro Shop
  • Short Game Area
  • Putting Green
  • Miniature Golf Course (18 holes)
  • Batting Cages (8)

Cherokee Indian Reservation

Cherokee Indian Reservation
800-438-1601
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Cherokee Indian Reservation in Cherokee, North Carolina, where Cherokee Indians have lived for centuries, is located on the border of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The 56,000 acre Reservation is still linked to ancient customs, culture, history, and traditions. Witnessthe history of the Cherokee at the outdoor drama, “Unto These Hills,” the Museum of the Cherokee Indian and the Oconaluftee Indian Village.

Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine

Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine
397 Main St. & 374 Main St.
Chimney Rock, NC 28720
828-625-5524 or 828-625-9885
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Flume Mining on the banks of the Rocky Broad River in historic Chimney Rock Village. Two locations to choose from, both located on Main Street in Chimney Rock. Open year-round, 7 days per week.

Chimney Rock Park at Chimney Rock State Park

Chimney Rock Park at Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main St
Chimney Rock, NC
828-695-9611
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  • Reservations or Fees
  • Nature Trails
  • Hiking
  • Picnic Area

Open Year-Round

Cradle of Forestry in America

Cradle of Forestry in America
11250 Pisgah Hwy
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
828-877-3130
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Open through October

The Cradle of Forestry in America is a 6,500-acre Historic Site within the Pisgah National Forest, set aside by Congress to commemorate the beginning of forestry conservation in the United States. Outdoor activities include two guided trails, which lead back in time to seven historical buildings, including a 1915 Climax locomotive and an old sawmill.

  • Reservations or Fees
  • Nature Trails
  • Dog Parks
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Picnic Area

You can call the Cradle of Forestry during their normal business hours at 828-877-3130, or when they are closed, please call the Pisgah Ranger Station at 828-877-3265.

Crooked Creek Golf Course

Crooked Creek Golf Course
764 Crooked Creek Road
Hendersonville, NC 28739
828-692-2011
 
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18 Holes / 6636 yds. Par 72

Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club

Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club
925 Lakeledge Court
Hendersonville, NC 28739
828-891-9412
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18 Holes / 6415 yds. Par 71

Deep Woods Mushrooms

Deep Woods Mushrooms
70 Deep Woods Rd
Mills River, NC 28759
828-243-3589
 
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Deep Woods Mushrooms offers tours of the mushroom farm, classes on how to grow mushrooms on logs, mushroom foraging ID classes and hikes, and more. Reservations are required for tours.

Dry Falls Brewing Company

Dry Falls Brewing Company
425 Kanuga Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28739
828-696-0660
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  • Dry Falls Brewing Company’s taproom serves beers that are brewed in house, which include a variety of traditional craft beer styles.  Open 7 days per week. Often has a food truck on-site. The brewery is pet friendly. Regularly has live music and special events.

 

 

DuPont State Recreational Forest

DuPont State Recreational Forest
High Falls parking lot, 1300 Staton Rd
Cedar Mountain, NC
828-877-6527
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DuPont State Recreational Forest encompasses 10,268 acres in Henderson and Transylvania counties that include waterfalls and 80 miles of roads and trails wandering through mountainous terrain. Open to the public for hiking, mountain biking, swimming, and horseback riding. Fishing is allowed with a valid NC fishing license. Hunting is by special permit only. Many scenes from the 2012 hit movie, The Hunger Games and the 1992 film, The Last of the Mohicans were shot in DuPont State Recreational Forest. The Hunger Games were filmed entirely in North Carolina. Download the Hunger Games film locations. dupont-hunger-games-shots.pdf

  • Bicycle Trails
  • Nature Trails
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Picnic Area

Open Year-Round

Elijah Mountain Gem Mine

Elijah Mountain Gem Mine
2120 Brevard Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28739
828-692-6560
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Indoor and outdoor covered flumes for rain or shine mining, open all year. Plus, you can visit and feed goats and chickens!

Epic Theatres

Epic Theatres
200 Thompson St.
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-693-1146
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Stadium seating with 12 Screens

Etowah Valley Golf & Resort

Etowah Valley Golf & Resort
470 Brickyard Rd
Etowah, NC 28729
74 Rooms
828-891-7022
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Amenities include:

  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Access
  • Pool/Swimming
  • Phones
  • Credit Cards
  • Pet Friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Internet Access
  • Meeting Facilities
  • TV/Sat/Cable

 

Golf Course info: 3 9-hole courses means you can choose from 6 varieties of 18-hole courses (27 total holes). More course info here.

 

Feed & Seed

Feed & Seed
3715 Hendersonville Rd.
Fletcher, NC 28732
828-216-1234
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Live bluegrass & country music on Friday & Saturday nights. No cover charge. Donations appreciated.

Flat Rock Cinema

Flat Rock Cinema
2700 Greenville Hwy.
Flat Rock, NC 28731
828-607-2463
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Offers current movies in a bistro-style cinema that serves food, cocktails & local brews. Check their website for current shows and showtimes. Closed on Monday.

Flat Rock Playhouse, State Theatre of North Carolina

Flat Rock Playhouse, State Theatre of North Carolina
661 Greenville Hwy. (Hwy. 225 South)
Flat Rock, NC 28731
828-693-0731
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The Flat Rock Playhouse has presented hundreds of productions for over eighty years. The Playhouse offers quality entertainment rarely found so far from Broadway. The Vagabond Players perform a variety of hits each year from comedy, American classics, musicals, farces and whodunits. The Playhouse features professional actors from across the country in major productions such as Mamma Mia, West Side Story, South Pacific and more.  The Playhouse is open mid-April through mid-October, plus a holiday production, presenting matinees and evening performances Wednesday through Sunday.

Folk Art Center

Folk Art Center
382 Blue Ridge Pkwy
Asheville, NC 28805
828-298-7928
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The Folk Art Center showcases the finest in traditional and contemporary crafts of the Southern Appalachians. The Folk Art Center is open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Located on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost #382.

Foothills Equestrian Nature Center

Foothills Equestrian Nature Center
3381 Hunting Country Rd
Tryon, NC 28782
828-859-9021
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Offers hiking and horseback riding trails, bird walks, nature center, pond with boardwalk and picnic area. 320-acre nature preserve. Equestrian events, concerts and more throughout the year. Free and open to the public.

Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain
2050 Blowing Rock Highway
Linville, NC 28646
800-468-7325
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Grandfather Mountain is one of the most environmentally significant mountains in the world. It features wildlife environmental habitats, interpretive nature museum, hiking trails and picnic areas. For over 100 years Grandfather Mountain has been a wildlife sanctuary and nature preserve, with an elevation 5,964 feet. Open all year.

Great Smoky Mountain National Park

Great Smoky Mountain National Park
NC/TN
865-436-1200 or 865-436-1230
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Great Smoky Mountain National Park covers seven counties in North Carolina, with the northern fringe of the Smokies in Tennessee. The 520,000-acre park is one of the largest wilderness areas in the Eastern United States, covering more than 88 square miles. The park contains some of the highest peaks in the East, with elevations in excess of 6,000 feet. Activities include hiking, horseback riding, campgrounds, nature trails, trout fishing and several visitor centers.

  • Bicycle Trails
  • Reservations or Fees
  • Nature Trails
  • Dog Parks
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Picnic Area
  • Camping

Open Year-Round

Green River Adventures

Green River Adventures
111 E Main St.
Saluda, NC 28773
828-749-2800
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  • Located in the n the beautiful Green River Gorge near Saluda.
  • Whitewater Adventures
  • Guided Hikes
  • Rappelling and Canoy Trips

Guidon Brewing Co.

Guidon Brewing Co.
415 8th Ave. E.
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-595-7976
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  • Guidon Brewing Co. is an American/German ex-military family-owned brewery and taproom, offering beer and Gemütlichkeit. Often has live music and special events, and has a permanent food truck on-site. Open Tuesday – Sunday.

Hands On! Children’s Museum

Hands On! Children’s Museum
318 N. Main Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-697-8333
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Hands On! Children’s Museum is a children’s museum located on Main Street in Hendersonville – it’s the place where LEARNING comes into PLAY.  Hands On! provides educational exhibits that stimulate the imagination and motivate learning. It is an affordable, educational and fun way to spend the day with your children, grandchildren, and students ages 1 – 10. Hands On! is open Tuesday – Saturday from 10:00am – 5:00pm. Admission charged.

 

Harrah’s Cherokee Casino

Harrah’s Cherokee Casino
777 Casino Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719
828-497-7777
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Harrah’s Cherokee Casino is owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and operated by Caesars Entertainment Corporation. Harrah’s Cherokee Casino is the only casino in the state of North Carolina. The Casino features non-stop casino action including: traditional games in video format, live table games like Blackjack, Roulette & Craps, live entertainment and restaurants.

Henderson County Athletic & Activity Center

Henderson County Athletic & Activity Center
708 South Grove St.
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-697-4884
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  • Athletic Field
  • Basketball Court
  • Gymnasium
  • Athletic & Activity Programs

Open Year Round

Henderson County Curb Market

Henderson County Curb Market
221 N. Church St
Hendersonville, NC
828-692-8012
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  • Henderson County Curb Market is a unique farmers market requiring sellers to be residents of Henderson County.
  • All items sold at the market must be either hand-made or locally grown.
  • The vendors offer a variety of goods such as: crafts, baked goods, jellies, plants, flowers, toys, and produce.
  • The market has been in continuous operation since 1924.
  • The Curb Market is located on the corner of 2nd Avenue and Church Street.
  • Open:  Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 8am-2pm from April-December
  • Tuesday & Saturday 8am-2pm from January – March

Henderson County Genealogical & Historical Society

Henderson County Genealogical & Historical Society
400 North Main St
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-693-1531
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Henderson County Genealogical & Historical Society has an extensive library on history and genealogy of North and South Carolina and surrounding states. Holdings include Henderson County deeds, estate records, early newspapers, early court minutes, maps, church and school histories, photographs, Bible records and family histories. Volunteers are available to assist researchers.

Henderson County Heritage Museum

Henderson County Heritage Museum
1 Historic Courthouse Square #4
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-694-1619
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Henderson County Heritage Museum is housed in the Historic Henderson County Courthouse on Main Street. It offers public displays, artifacts, lectures, collections, archives, libraries, demonstrations, a replica of a turn of the century county store and other similar exhibitions relating to the history, culture, heritage of Henderson County. The museum celebrates veterans of all wars, and has an Civil War Display.

  • Open Wednesday-Saturday from 10:00am – 5:00pm & Sunday from 1:00 – 5:00pm
  • Admission is Free

Henderson County Public Library Main Library

Henderson County Public Library Main Library
301 N. Washington St.
Hnedersonville, NC 28739
828-697-4725
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Offers great classes and programs through the 6 branches for people of all ages 6 days per week!

Hendersonville City Hall

Hendersonville City Hall
160 6th Avenue East
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-697-3000
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Hendersonville City Hall was built in 1928, and contains many artifacts and historic items, including large statues of of the three Presidents from North Carolina, General Andrew Jackson, James Knox Polk and Andrew Johnson. The statue is actually the ceramic model used for making the molds to cast the bronze statue on display at Capital Square in Raleigh, NC. City Hall was designed by well-known North Carolina architect Erle G. Stilwell.

Hendersonville Community Theatre

Hendersonville Community Theatre
229 S Washington St
Hendersonville, NC 28739
828-692-1082
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The Hendersonville Community Theatre, Inc. is a non-profit, non-professional, wholly volunteer organization of theater-lovers that was formed in 1996 and is located in Hendersonville, NC.

Their season runs from May through early-November, plus special events during the off-season.

Tickets are available for a single show or season tickets.

High Vista Country Club

High Vista Country Club
88 Country Club Road
Mills River, NC 28759
828-891-1986
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18 holes / 6831 Yards Par 72

Historic Downtown Hendersonville

Historic Downtown Hendersonville
Main Street
Hendersonville, NC
828-233-3216
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Historic Downtown Hendersonville was entered into the National Register of Historic Places in March of 1988. The serpentine street features planter boxes brimming with, benches, seasonal flowers and trees. Downtown boasts a wide array of shopping, antique stores, galleries, museums, an aquarium and a variety of restaurants. Downtown offers free Wi-Fi for everyone to enjoy. Downtown hosts many activities including the NC Apple Festival held during Labor Day weekend, as well as, art shows, an antique show, car shows, and parades throughout the year. For additional information call the Main Street Program.

Historic Flat Rock Cultural Center Museum

Historic Flat Rock Cultural Center Museum
118 Village Center Drive
Flat Rock, NC 28731
828-698-0030
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The Cultural Center of Historic Flat Rock is a museum and cultural center located in the “Old Flat Rock Post Office” building, operated by Historic Flat Rock, Inc. The Center contains relics of Flat Rock from locals and tourists, and has a lot of the original furniture from the post office as well as antique furniture manufactured in Flat Rock.

  • Open on Saturdays from 11am – 3pm, May – September
  • Call to schedule an appointment on other days
  • Closed October – April
  • Has space for meetings, lectures, book groups, and discussions

Historic Henderson County Courthouse

Historic Henderson County Courthouse
1 Historic Courthouse Square
Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Historic Henderson County Courthouse (1905) was designed by Richard Sharp Smith, the “resident architect” of Biltmore House. The focal point of the Courthouse is atop of the copper dome, a 6-foot statue of “Lady Justice.” The statue is the Greek goddess Themis (“The Greek Goddess of Divine Justice and Law”) who is without a blindfold, holding a sword in her right hand and scales in her left. It is believed to be only one of only three in the United States without a blindfold, statues of Themis/Justice are blindfolded to typify that Justice should be impartial. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Historic Johnson Farm

Historic Johnson Farm
3346 Haywood Rd.
Hendersonville, NC 28791
828-891-6585
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Historic Johnson Farm is a fine example of a late 19th and early 20th century farm & tourist retreat. The entire structure was handmade from bricks that were fired on site from French Broad River mud. Over the years many outbuildings were constructed, including a tool shed/blacksmith shop, barn, boarding house, and a cottage. The property offers historic home tours, nature trails, picnic tables, animals and 10 historic structures on 15 acres filled with trees in a natural setting.

The Heritage Weavers and Fiber Artists have transformed the boarding house into a fiber arts center, which includes weaving, rug hooking, bobbin lace, spinning or knitting.

Historic Village of Flat Rock

Historic Village of Flat Rock
Entire district is included in the National Register of Historic Places
Flat Rock, NC 28731
 
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Historic Village of Flat Rock began when affluent Charlestonians, Europeans and prominent plantation owners of the South’s low country built large summer estates in the English manner. The families of South Carolina’s Low Country came to Flat Rock to escape the sweltering heat and the epidemic of yellow fever and malaria. South Carolina’s Low Country gentry affectionately called Flat Rock The Little Charleston of the Mountains. The entire district of Flat Rock is included in the National Register of Historic Places. Historic Flat Rock is home to several attractions such as: The Flat Rock Playhouse, State Theatre of NC; the Carl Sandburg Home NHS; and St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church as well as many unique specialty shops, restaurants, and enterprises.  The buildings along Greenville Highway are painted in lively pastel colors, very similar to the famous Rainbow Row in downtown Charleston.  Many of Flat Rock’s attractions may be found along Greenville Highway (Hwy. 225), approximately 3 miles from Downtown Hendersonville.

Holmes Educational State Forest

Holmes Educational State Forest
1299 Crab Creek Road
Hendersonville, NC
828-692-0100
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Holmes Educational State Forest offers a series of well-marked trails, firefighting equipment, accented by exhibits and displays depicting ecology of a managed forest. Picnic sites with tables and a spacious picnic shelter (with grills) are also available. Located about 8 1/2 miles from downtown Hendersonville.

  • Nature Trails
  • Playground
  • Hiking
  • Picnic Area

Open March – November

HVL Pedal & Brews

HVL Pedal & Brews
110 2nd Ave E
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-233-5606
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  • HVL Pedal & Brews is a 14-person pedal powered (electric motor assisted) vehicle that accommodates 10 Peddlers and 4 Non-Peddlers, as well as your conductor, who navigates downtown Hendersonville with a healthy dose of humor, style and entertainment. Tour options include tours between the downtown breweries, non-alcoholic history tours, and private bookings.  All options are BYOB.

Jump Off Rock

Jump Off Rock
4433 Laurel Park Highway
Laurel Park, NC 28739
828-693-4840
 
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Jump Off Rock is a scenic overlook, which provides a panoramic view of rolling pastures, the Blue Ridge and Pisgah mountain ranges.  Jump Off Rock also holds an Indian legend that has been passed down for many, many years. Over 300 years ago a young Cherokee Indian maiden received word that her young Indian Chief had been killed in battle, so she climbed to the edge of the rock and jumped off.  Indian legend has it that on moonlit nights you can see the ghost of the maiden on Jump Off Rock. Jump Off is located about 5 miles from downtown at the end of Laurel Park Hwy.  The park is open daily, sunrise to sunset. No admission charge.

There are three hiking trials at Jump Off Rock, varying in length and difficulty. Blue Trail – easy trail, takes about 8 minutes, Yellow Trail – moderate trail, takes around 15 minutes & Red Trail – is the most difficult and the longest. See the sign at the entrance to the walkway leading to Jump Off Rock.

  • Nature Trails
  • Hiking
  • Scenic Overlook
  • Open Year Round

Lake Julian Park & Recreation Area

Lake Julian Park & Recreation Area
406 Overlook Rd Ext
Arden, NC 28704
828-684-0376
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Lake Julian Park is a family recreational facility located on the banks of 300-acre Lake Julian in Arden, off of Long Shoals Road. The park offers picnicking, boating, fishing, a playground, outdoor games and special events.

  • Reservations or Fees
  • Nature Trails
  • Playground
  • Boating, Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Picnic Area
  • Open Year-round

Lake Lure Beach, Marina & Water Park

Lake Lure Beach, Marina & Water Park
2724 Memorial Hwy
Lake Lure, NC 28746
828-625-1373
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The Lake Lure 27 miles of shoreline was selected by National Geographic as one of the Ten Most Spectacular man-made lakes in the World. The lake offers a marina, boat tours and a sandy beach. Located 14 miles east of Hendersonville

  • Reservation or Fees
  • Dog Parks
  • Swimming
  • Basketball Court
  • Playground
  • Tennis
  • Boating, Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Picnic Area
  • Open May – September

Lake Lure Flowering Bridge

Lake Lure Flowering Bridge
3068 Memorial Hwy
Lake Lure, NC 28746
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The Flowering Bridge was established when the 1925 Rocky Broad bridge on US 64/US 74-A/NC Hwy 9 was closed to traffic in 2011, after a new one was constructed. It is a flowering pedestrian bridge that crosses the Rocky Broad River with walkways at both ends of the bridge. The Town of Lake Lure took over the bridge to preserve this historic landmark. The scenery from the bridge is a breathtaking view of Chimney Rock and the Blue Ridge Mountains surrounding the Hickory Nut Gorge area. 

  • Always Open
  • No Admission Charge
  • Located 18 miles from downtown Hendersonville.

Lake Powhatan Recreation Area & Campground

Lake Powhatan Recreation Area & Campground
375 Wesley Branch Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
877-444-6777
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Lake Powhatan offers a sandy beach, swimming, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, picnic area, campground, trails, and educational programs. Lake Powhatan is located just minutes from Asheville.

  • Bicycle Trails
  • Reservations or Fees
  • Nature Trails
  • Swimming
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Picnic Area
  • Camping
  • Glamping

Open year-round

Lakeview Putt and Play

Lakeview Putt and Play
2245 Hendersonville Rd.
Arden, NC 28704
828-676-1746
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Lakeview Putt and Play featues18 holes of challenging mini golf overlooking Lake Julian with cutting edge Virtual Reality booths offering over 30 games or experiences.

Launch Trampoline Park

Launch Trampoline Park
24 Walden Drive
Arden, NC 28704
828-651-0280
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A 25,000 sq. ft. indoor sports and family entertainment facility that has, trampoline courts, dodge ball, basketball, an arcade, a climbing wall, foam pits, a ninja course, toddler time and much more!

Open Tuesday – Sunday.

 

Lazy Otter Outfitters

Lazy Otter Outfitters
10 Banner Farm Rd.
Mills River, NC 28759
828-756-1386
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Lazy Otter headquarters is located at the end of Horse Shoe bend along French Broad River. Lazy Otter offers commercial-quality tubes with back rests, a cup holder and handles, a variety of kayaks, and canoes. Reservations are suggested.

Line of Fire Paintball

Line of Fire Paintball
923 Gilreath Loop Road
Mills River, NC 28759
828-891-2399
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Line of Fire is a professional paintball center.

  • Hours and days vary by season
  • Great for groups
  • Must be age 10+
  • Offers many theme days

Liquid Logic

Liquid Logic
210 Old Airport Rd
Fletcher, NC 28732
828-771-9405
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Liquid Logic makes and sells performance kayaks for all types of paddlers. Guided tours of the Fletcher, NC factory are available for free on the third Thursday of each month at 2pm, but reservations are required.

McClintock Chime Clock

McClintock Chime Clock
located on the corner of 4th and Main Street
Hendersonville, NC
 
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  • The McClintock Chime Clock is located on the Old State Trust Co. building, now the Henderson County Genealogical & Historical Society, located on the corner of Main Street and 4th Avenue East. This distinctive landmark was made by the O.B. McClintock Co. of Minneapolis, dating back to 1927. The clock has been restored several times over the years, most recently in 1993 and again in 2013. The clock’s original chimes were tubes that were removed and replaced by an electronic quartz mechanism to provide a Westminster chime to strike on the hour.
  • The building was designed by the well-known architect, Erle G. Stillwell. The a self-guided brochure is available at the Visitor Center or download it:
    https://visithendersonvillenc-staging.v38mw8dg-liquidwebsites.com/…/…/Heritage-Trail.pdf

Mills River Brewing Co.

Mills River Brewing Co.
336 Banner Farm Rd.
Mills River, NC 28759
828-513-5155
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  • Mills River Brewing Co. features Big Creek amber ale, Middle Fork Mosaic IPA and Laurel Creek ESB, that honor the local trails and natural landmarks.
  • The brewery also serves wine, cider and food. 
  • Dog friendly.

Mineral & Lapidary Museum
of Henderson County

Mineral & Lapidary Museum
of Henderson County
400 North Main St
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-698-1977
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The Mineral & Lapidary Museum features the natural beauty of minerals, gems, fossils and artifacts found in North Carolina, in the United States and around the world. Displays include North Carolina minerals, dinosaur egg cluster, English minerals, fluorescent minerals, geodes, petrified wood & large logs, coral, artfully crafted jewelry, gem stones, Cullinan Diamond replicas and a Henderson County Meteorite, on loan from the Smithsonian, are featured displays. Gift shop is open daily. Geode cracking. Free admission!

  • Open Monday-Friday 1pm-5pm and Saturday 10am-5pm (Winter Hours: open Wednesday – Saturday).
  • Admission is free.
  • Located on the lower level of the Henderson County Genealogical & Historical Society building.

Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing

Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing
5865 Willow road
Hendersonville, NC 28739
828-696-0333
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Open weekends from mid-December to early March (weather permitting). Call for conditions and updates

Mount Mitchell State Park

Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128
Burnsville, NC 28714
828-675-4611
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Mount Mitchell State Park is the highest point East of the Mississippi at 6,684 feet offering breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Northeast of Asheville off Blue Ridge Parkway on NC 128

  • Nature Trails
  • Hiking
  • Picnic Area
  • Camping

Open Weather Permitting

Mountain Play Lodge

Mountain Play Lodge
3389 Sweeten Creek Rd.
Arden, NC 28704
828-676-2120
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An indoor play, jungle gym and party center

Hours:

  • Monday-Thursday: 10am-5pm
  • Friday-Sunday: 10am-6pm
  • Closed major holidays
  • Hours subject to change based on private events, weather, etc.

North Carolina Arboretum

North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way
Asheville, NC 28806
828-665-2492
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North Carolina Arboretum is a member of the University of North Carolina System and spans 434 acres. The Arboretum offers curated gardens, horticultural exhibits, education center, hiking, biking, indoor exhibits, educational events and nature trails are a few of the attractions available to the public. Located 15 miles north of Hendersonville.

North Mills River Recreation Area & Campground

North Mills River Recreation Area & Campground
5289 N Mills River Road
Mills River, NC 28759
828-890-3284
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North Mills River Recreational Area is located in Henderson County, just 13 miles from Downtown Hendersonville.

  • Bicycle Trails
  • Reservation or Fees
  • Nature Trails
  • Swimming
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Picnic Areas
  • Camping (reservations required)
  • Tubing (bring your own tube)
  • Horseback riding trails

Open Year Round

North River Farm Tours

North River Farm Tours
3333 North Mills River Rd.
Mills River, NC
828-890-5316
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Guided tours of a real working farm, activities include a picnic by the river, fishing, you pick produce, guided tube floats, tent caming, corn maze and guided horseback rides. Tours offered May – October by appointment.

Oklawaha Greenway Trail

Oklawaha Greenway Trail
Connects: Jackson, Patton, Berkley, Sullivan & William H. King Parks
Hendersonville, NC
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The Oklawaha Greenway Trail stretches 3.25 miles, connecting Jackson Park, Patton Park, Berkley Park, Sullivan Park & William H. King Memorial Park.  It is a relatively flat paved trail and is handicap accessible. The Greenway is a 10-foot-wide asphalt path for cyclists and pedestrians. Mileage signs have been installed every quarter of a mile along the trail to help trail users know how far they have traveled and how much farther it is to their destination. Benches, water fountains, and three bicycle FixIt Stations are available along the trail. Blue light phones have been installed along the greenway using grant money from the state Department of Transportation.

Orchard Trace Golf Club

Orchard Trace Golf Club
3389 Sugarloaf Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-685-1006
 
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18 Holes Par-3 Course, Fully Lighted, open 7 days per week

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education & Fish Hatchery

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education & Fish Hatchery
1401 Fish Hatchery Rd
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
828-877-4423
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Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education is located in Pisgah National Forest. The Center’s indoor and outdoor attractions include: aquariums, hands-on exhibits, garden display, special programs, viewing and feeding of the hatchery trout. Free admission.

Open year-round:
December – March: Open Monday – Friday 8 am – 4:45 pm
April – November: Open Monday – Saturday 8 am – 4:45 pm

Pisgah Forest Gem Mine & Gifts

Pisgah Forest Gem Mine & Gifts
507 N. Main St
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-367-8330
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  • 60 feet of indoor mining space
  • Exclusive Black Light Mining- Find special gems and minerals that glow in the black lights
  • Gemstone cutting while you wait on select days
  • Open year-round
  • Two locations to visit, 507 N. Main St., Hendersonville; and 3338 Asheville Hwy., Pisgah Forest.

Pisgah National Forest

Pisgah National Forest
1600 Pisgah Hwy
Pisgah Forest, NC
828-877-3265
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The Pisgah National Forest’s 501,691 acres stretches across the eastern edge of Western North Carolina’s mountains. The Forest offers hiking trails, fishing, camping, picnic sites, and spectacular waterfalls. The closest section to Hendersonville is the Pisgah Ranger District, which includes attractions such as Looking Glass Falls, Sliding Rock, Pisgah Forest State Fish Hatchery, Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education, The Cradle of Forestry and the North Mills River Recreational Area.

Point Lookout Vineyards

Point Lookout Vineyards
408 Appleola Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-808-8923
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Point Lookout Vineyards is situated at 3,000-feet above sea level, with a panoramic views of mountains, vineyards and farmland.  The ten wines offered include six reds and four whites. The reds are Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rosé, Petit Verdot, Cliffield (a red blend), and Javine, a coffee and chocolate infused red that is a nod to the owner’s Jackson’s Java coffee shops in Charlotte. Plus, enjoy their great selection of mead!

The tasting room includes Jackson’s espresso and coffee paired with food items. The facility includes a 4,000-square-foot open-air pavilion that serves as both a tasting room and event space. Point Lookout has been nationally recognized for their award winning wines.

Open 7 days per week. Regularly has live music, special events and food trucks.

Polk County (Saluda, Tryon and Columbus)

Polk County (Saluda, Tryon and Columbus)
800-440-7848
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Polk County (Saluda, Tryon and Columbus) quiet back roads offer a unique glimpse of life – scenic overlooks, crafts and antique shopping, nature adventures, equestrian events and pure relaxation.

Rhododendron Lake Nature Park

Rhododendron Lake Nature Park
321 Primrose Lane
Hendersonville, NC 28739
828-693-4840
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A 10-acre park in Laurel Park with almost a mile of walking paths, fitness stations, a catch-and-release fishing pond, picnic area with charcoal grill, and more.

  • Nature Trails

Open Year Round

Riveter

Riveter
701 Old Fanning Bridge Rd.
Fletcher, NC 28732
828-676-2566
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  • The Riveter Climbing Gym boasts over 16,000 sq ft of climbing terrain.
  • The dedicated kids climbing cove offers 2 massive geometrix climbing routes, 11 rope stations, and a boulder area that tops out to the world’s coolest slide.
  • State-of-the-art hangboard and pulley systems to support recreation and competitive fitness.
  • Covered area with terrain for all types of bikes and skill levels.
  • The outdoor riding area offers a wide range features of a hillside.
  • Bike rentals are available. See pricing for more information.

Saint Paul Mountain Vineyard

Saint Paul Mountain Vineyard
588 Chestnut Gap Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-685-4002
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  • Saint Paul Mountain Vineyard is located on 10 acres, with panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Vineyard grows 14 varieties of wine-grapes. The winery’s tasting room serves Reisling blends, red Cabernets and Chardonnays, each with dry and semi-sweet versions.
  • Open 7 days per week. Regularly has live music and special events.

Sanctuary Brewing Company

Sanctuary Brewing Company
147 First Avenue East
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-595-9956
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  • Sanctuary Brewing Company is a nano brewery and taproom dedicated to making small batch, high quality artisanal ales. The Brewery features classic styles like Belgian farmhouse ales, American stouts and West Coast IPAs. Friendly leashed pets are welcome. Regularly has live music, trivia nights and much more.

Serpentarium Magic

Serpentarium Magic
57 Hunters Ridge Rd
Mills River, NC 28759
828-776-4477
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Serpentarium Magic offers educational tours with over 200 snakes, a two-headed Corn Snake as well as an albino collection of snakes, turtles, toads and frogs. Plus, lots of other unique interactive exhibits. Contact business for their hours as they change by season.

Sideways Farm & Brewery

Sideways Farm & Brewery
62 Eade Rd.
Etowah, NC 28729
828-595-3445
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  • Sideways Farm & Brewery is one of only a handful of farm breweries in Western North Carolina. It features small batch artisan farm ales using seasonal specialty locally grown ingredients. Unique hand-crafted weekly ales are all bottle conditioned using local wildflower honey which produces a softer carbonation and more complex flavor. The farm tasting room offers no taps, instead pouring directly from our bottles for guided tastings and real ale by the glass or purchase 750ml bottles to be enjoyed on the property or taken home.
  • Open Friday & Saturday, call for hours.

Sierra Nevada Brewing

Sierra Nevada Brewing
100 Sierra Nevada Way
Mills River, NC 28732
828-681-5300 
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Sierra Nevada Brewing Company has set the standard for artisan brewers worldwide as a winner of numerous awards for a wide variety of beers and ales, including the legendary Pale Ale. Sierra Nevada’s east coast brewing, bottling and distribution operation in Mills River is located 10 miles from downtown Hendersonville, south of Asheville. The Taproom offers 20 beers on tap. The restaurant serves farm-to-table dishes that are mainly supplied locally. Located in Henderson County on approximately 90 acres along the French Broad River.

 

  • Free, guided tours of the brewery are offered 7days a week, reservations must be booked online (tours fill up quickly)
  • Self-guided tours are also available (no reservations required)
  • Taproom and Restaurant – open 7 days a week
  • Regularly has live music

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Sky Zone Trampoline Park
1836 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
828-338-8630
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Sky Zone is fun for the whole family, with open trampolines, foam pits, climbing walls, jousting, dodgeball, a ninja warrior course, pace for birthday parties, trampoline workout classes, special family and glow in the dark nights, and a toddler zone for the littles.

  • Open 7 days per week

Sliding Rock – Pisgah National Forest

Sliding Rock – Pisgah National Forest
7851 Pisgah Highway
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
828-885-7625
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  • Parking fees during summer season (Memorial Day – Labor Day), and on weekends until end of October
  • Restrooms available when park is staffed (see above)
  • Located 7.6 miles from the junction of US Highways 64 and 276
  • 60-foot smooth rock face natural water slide that leads down into a 7-foot deep pool
  • Lifeguard on duty May – September, as well as Saturdays & Sundays until the end of October from 10am – 6pm
  • Personal Flotation Devices available when park is staffed ($5)

See website for rules and regulations!

Snow Skiing

Snow Skiing
NC Mountains
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Two slopes are within an hour’s drive of Hendersonville. Check availability and snow conditions in advance and a directory of resorts: GoSki.com

 

 

Southern Appalachian Brewery

Southern Appalachian Brewery
822 Locust St., Suite100
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-684-1235
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  • Southern Appalachian Brewery is a local micro brewery located, one block from downtown Hendersonville. The tasting room is family and dog friendly serving beer, wine, soda and bottled water for non-drinkers and the under 21′s. They offer craft brewed ales including: Copperhead Amber, Black Bear Stout, and an IPA s well as a variety of seasonal, barrel-aged, and Belgian inspired wild and sour ales. The brewery hosts nightly live music, monthly art shows, special events and often has a food truck on-site.

St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church

St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church
1895 Greenville Hwy. (Hwy. 225 South)
Flat Rock, NC
828-693-9783
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St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. St. John in the Wilderness was built as a private chapel in 1833, on the grounds of Charles and Susan Barings’ home, Mountain Lodge. The church was deeded to the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina in 1936. Many well-known members of southern aristocracy have family plots in the churchyard; those names include: Christopher Memminger, first secretary of the Confederate treasury; Rev. John Drayton, developer of the world-famous Magnolia Gardens of Charleston; members of the families of three signers of the Declaration of Independence; Major General Edward P. King, Jr., of the United States Army who led the defense of the Bataan Peninsula in the Battle of Bataan against the Japanese invasion of the Philippines in World War II.

Summer Concerts

Summer Concerts
South Main Street in Downtown Hendersonville
Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock
828-693-9708
 
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Escape to the Blue Ridge Mountains this summer and enjoy live music in the cool evening air. Every year, starting in May and running through September, Hendersonville is home to five different concert series offering a variety of music for most every taste.

Rock and roll and beach music are the focus of the Friday evening Music on Main series, which takes place from 7-9 p.m. at the Hendersonville Visitors Center on South Main Street. Bring a lawn chair and listen to the best dance bands in Western North Carolina. Bring a chair, admission if free. For more info, click for a Music On Main schedule.

Weekends start early in Hendersonville with the Thursday night Rhythm & Brews series, held the third Thursday of each month from May through September. Enjoy opening acts, great headliner bands and plenty of local craft beer, wine and cider during this popular Main Street festival from 5-9 p.m. Click for additional Rhythm & Brews information.

Mondays are fun days in Hendersonville all summer long. Each Monday evening in June from 7-9pm, the Monday Night Live! series features acts ranging from Americana to swing to classic country and rock & soul. Bring a chair, admission if free. Click for a schedule: Monday Night Live!

After a break for the Fourth of July, Monday fun continues with the return of one the longest-running street dance series in the country The Hendersonville Street Dances have been a tradition for over 100 years in downtown Hendersonville. Enjoy the sounds of fiddles and banjos as people of all ages journey to downtown Hendersonville to enjoy mountain heritage music and dancing on Monday evening from July – August from 7-9pm. Bring a chair, admission if free. Click for Street Dance schedule.

And if all that isn’t enough, the Music by the Lake series is held on the campus of Blue Ridge Community College one Sunday evening a month from May through August.

Download a copy of the 2019 Summer Music Brochure.

Tarheel Lanes

Tarheel Lanes
3275 Asheville Hwy.
Hendersonville, NC 28791
828-692-5039
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  • Offers modern alleys set in a smoke-free facility
  • Snack bar
  • Pro Shop
  • Open 7 days per week

The Brewery Experience

The Brewery Experience
Hendersonville, NC
828-216-1343
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  • The Brewery Experience offers walking tours of Historic Downtown Hendersonville and driving tours to Sierra Nevada, Bold Rock Hard Cider and Blue Ghost Brewing. The tours are hosted by a Certified Cierone – that’s the beer equivalent of a sommelier.

The Center for Art & Entertainment

The Center for Art & Entertainment
125 South Main Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-697-8547
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The Center for Art & Entertainment offers interactive dinner murder mysteries, touring shows, repertory theatre, tribute music series, storytelling events, classes, and more. The Center is also home of The Artful Cup coffee shop and the Hendersonville location of Malaprop Books. The Artful Cup and Malaprop Books are open Tuesday – Sunday.

Check their website for info on hours, shows, showtimes, classes, etc.

The Gorge Zipline

The Gorge Zipline
166 Honey Bee Drive
Saluda, NC 28773
855-749-2500
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The Gorge is perched on the rim of the Green River Gorge, the steepest & fastest canopy tour in the USA, 11 ziplines and a sky bridge with breathtaking 90-mile panoramic view. Located a short drive from Hendersonville.

 

The Learning Center at PARI

The Learning Center at PARI
1 PARI Dr.
Rosman, NC 28772
828-862-5554
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The Learning Center at PARI is located at a former NASA facility. The 200-acre historic campus includes hiking trails, hands-on space and earth science exhibit galleries, scenic mountain views and 2-hour private campus tours.  It showcases a collection of gems, minerals, rare meteorites and samples from Mars and the Moon. Located about an hour west of downtown Hendersonville.

Reservations are required for any size group, but this is great for larger groups. Call for for public hours and to make a reservation 828-862-5554.

The Old Home Place

The Old Home Place
4060 North Mills River Rd.
Mills River, NC 28759
828-891-7704
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The Old Home Place features a large dance floor, live entertainment in a family atmosphere with no alcohol or smoking. The bands play country or bluegrass music for a toe tapping evening. Fridays & Saturdays  7:00pm – 10:30pm

The Oriole Mill

The Oriole Mill
701 Oriole Drive
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-693-5500
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The Oriole Mill creates luxury quality, Jacquard and Dobby woven textiles. Their own line of products, sold at their factory store, lines includes coverlets, duvets, shams, throws, decorative pillows, window covering, yardage, and more. Everything they sell at their store is made on-site.

Free factory tours are available most Fridays at 1pm, for groups of 12-16 people, however reservations for this tour are required. Must be at least 12-years-old and wear closed-toe and closed-heel shoes to enter factory. Private group tours are available as well. To make a tour reservation, call 828-693-5500 or email tours@theoriolemill.com.

 

 

The Park at Flat Rock

The Park at Flat Rock
55 Highland Lake Golf Dr.
Flat Rock, NC
828-697-8100
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  • Reservations or Fees
  • Nature / Walking Trails
  • Playground
  • Picnic Area
  • Dates Open – Year Round

The Trolley Company

The Trolley Company
1928 Brevard Rd,
Hendersonville, NC 28791
828-606-8606
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  • The Trolley Company, offers guided tours of Historic Hendersonville, Wine Tours, and special events. Call for dates & times. Holiday tours are offered late November through December, and shuttles are offered on weekends to/from the NC Arboretum’s Winter Lights show. Groups may be arranged year round.

Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site

Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site
52 North Market St
Asheville, NC 28801
828-253-8304
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The Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site is the childhood home of author, Thomas Wolfe. Wolfe immortalized his childhood home in his epic autobiographical novel, Look Homeward, Angel. This historic site is devoted to interpreting the life, literature and times of Thomas Wolfe through the use of his mother’s boardinghouse and Look Homeward, Angel. Located 25 miles north of Hendersonville in downtown Asheville.

Hendersonville’s Oakdale Cemetery is the location of the statue that Thomas Wolfe made famous in his epic autobiographical novel,  Look Homeward Angel.

Open Tuesday – Saturday. House tours are offered daily at half past each hour for a small fee. Group tours available by reservation.

Timber Axe Throwing

Timber Axe Throwing
218 Duncan Hill Rd.
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-595-9909
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Axe throwing is similar to a combination of darts and bowling. It is an indoor recreational range set up like a bowling alley with a bullseye target at the end of the lane. The lanes are divided by steel fencing with rubberized floors.

  • Walk-ins are welcome but reservations are suggested and maybe made online
  • For ages 13+, but anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian
  • Alcohol served at facility
  • No experience necessary
  • Admission Charged

 

Triskelion Brewing Company

Triskelion Brewing Company
340 7th Avenue East
Hendersonville, NC 28739
828-388-7051
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  • Triskelion Brewing Company’s is located in the Historic 7th Avenue district. Triskelion is Greek word meaning “three legs.” Selections include traditional farmhouse ales and lagers to fruit beers and sour ales. Regularly hosts live music.

 

Tryon International Equestrian Center

Tryon International Equestrian Center
25 International Blvd.
Mill Springs, NC
828-863-1000
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The Tryon International Equestrian Center is a 1,400-acre destination equestrian lifestyle destination, hosting international-level equestrian competitions across numerous classes. The venue provides outstanding facilities for hunter/jumper, dressage, and eventing competitions. Located 30 miles from Hendersonville. The 2018 edition of the FEI World Equestrian Games™ will be held in Mill Spring, NC, over thirteen days from September 11-23rd, 2018 at Tryon International Equestrian Center.

Tweetsie Railroad

Tweetsie Railroad
Blowing Rock, NC
800-526-5740
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A wild west theme park featuring a 3 mile ride on a historic steam railroad, live entertainment, rides and a petting zoo. Open Spring thru late Fall.

Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas

Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas
21 E Main St
Brevard, NC 28712
828-884-2141
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The purpose of this veterans museum is to honor the men and women from North and South Carolina, and North Georgia who served in all branches of the armed forces. On display, the museum has artifacts, uniforms, weaponry, original newspapers, personal letters, etc. from WWI to current times. There are both permanent and temporary displays on exhibit.

  • Open Wednesday – Sunday
  • Free Admission

 

Western North Carolina Agricultural Center

Western North Carolina Agricultural Center
1301 Fanning Bridge Rd
Fletcher, NC
828-687-1414
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Western North Carolina Agricultural Center offers several exhibit halls featuring equestrian shows, dog shows, rodeos, car shows, just to name a few. The Ag Center is home to the Mountain State Fair, a ten day celebration of mountain living featuring exhibits, animals, a midway and food. Located 11 miles from downtown Hendersonville.

Western North Carolina Air Museum

Western North Carolina Air Museum
1340 East Gilbert Street
Hendersonville, NC 28793
828-698-2482
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North Carolina’s first air museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting the flying heritage of the Western North Carolina. It features an impressive collection of restored, replica and vintage airplanes, models, engines, and flying memorabilia. The museum is housed in two large hangers, where you will find passionate volunteer pilots that are eager to show you around.  The museum is located adjacent to the Hendersonville Airport . No admission charge. Advance reservations for groups requested.

WNC Nature Center

WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek Rd
Asheville, NC
828-298-5600
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The Western North Carolina Nature Center connects people with the animals and plants of the Southern Appalachian Mountain region by inspiring appreciation, nurturing understanding, and advancing conservation of the region’s rich biodiversity. The property is comprised of 42 acres of plants and animals native to the region. Open 7 days per week, year-round with indoor and outdoor exhibits, and many educational and events throughout the year. Located approximately 25 miles from Hendersonville.

Facilities include:

  • Reservations or Fees
  • Nature Trails
  • Picnic Area
  • Playground

Wolverine Paintball

Wolverine Paintball
487 Brookside Camp Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-697-4263
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Wolverine Paintball is a commercial paintball field.

  • Hours and days vary by season
  • Great for groups

YMCA

YMCA
810 6th Ave. W.
Hendersonville, NC 28739
828-692-5774
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Organized activities, day camp, indoor pool, tennis, basketball, gym, fitness studio, weight room, youth center

Zebulon B. Vance Birthplace

Zebulon B. Vance Birthplace
911 Reems Creek Rd
Weaverville, NC 28787
828-645-6706
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Zebulon Baird Vance Birthplace is a State Historic Site. It preserves the pioneer farmstead where Vance, a Civil War officer, North Carolina Governor (1862-1865 and again 1877-1879), and United States Senator was born and raised. The Vance Birthplace is open for self-guided tours and is furnished with items from the period from 1790 to 1840. The farmstead is located approximately 35-miles north of Hendersonville in Weaverville, NC. Reservations are requested for group tours.

 

Open Tuesday – Saturday, closed most major holidays. Admission is free.

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