Hendersonville Visitors Guide - Updated Fall 2023 by HCTDA

OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE

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welcome to hendersonville with Michelle Owens Michelle Owens Executive Director

On behalf of our many wonderful partners in the tourism industry, I invite everyone to visit this welcoming place we call home. My wish for you is to experience the special feeling of Hendersonville, just like I did during my first visit to summer camp here.

My initial trip to Hendersonville had a lot in common with many first-time visitors. It took place in summer. It lasted exactly six days. It involved outdoor activities and sleeping in cabins. And it began a lifelong love affair with these Blue Ridge Mountains. This was summer camp in the 1980s, and I was a youngster seeking new adventures and discovering mountain moments. For as long as people can remember, Hendersonville has drawn visitors from near and far, and during that week, I learned why. It’s that simple feeling of being at home, even in a place you’ve never visited before. Eventually, my title went from camper to camp counselor. Then came life’s next phases: college, family and career. Right now, I’m particularly excited about that last part because you’re reading my first visitors guide as executive director of the Henderson County Tourism Development Authority. In this role, I’m privileged to share my passion for visiting Hendersonville, Flat Rock, Mills River, Etowah, Fletcher and the many friendly communities of Henderson County – it's a passion all of us share. I guess you could say my unofficial title is CIO: Chief Invitation Officer. I love inviting people to seek new adventures, to create mountain moments — those memories I’ve been fortunate to make here over the years: hiking mountain trails; sleeping in cozy cabins; picking sweet, crisp apples in autumn; enjoying

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favorite meals in restaurants; shopping for handmade treasures; and just listening: to poetry at the Carl Sandburg Home, to cool water rushing over river rocks, to the famous talking trees at Holmes Educational State Forest, to my children laughing on rides at the North Carolina Apple Festival, and to countless stories around the campfire. As you take time to read through this visitors guide, I truly hope it inspires you to visit the Hendersonville area. You will notice a few themes popping up again and again: family fun, outdoor adventure, handcrafted treasures, amazing views, farm-to-table goodness and one of the best main streets in America. No visit to the North Carolina mountains is complete without trails, and we have an abundance. Hiking trails, mountain biking trails, craft beverage trails, orchard trails and art trails. The Hendersonville Cheers! Trail showcases a collection of more than two dozen wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries located in Henderson County. We give a special shout-out to our vineyards for earning recognition as an American Viticultural Area (AVA). This federal designation is reserved for top wineproducing regions in the U.S., and the seven wineries (and growing) in our Crest of the Blue Ridge AVA consistently produce award-winning wines to be enjoyed amidst our spectacular scenery.

contents Map .. ........................................................................ 1-2 Downtown Hendersonville.. ................................. 5-6 Arts & Culture.......................................................7 Mountain Moment.................................................8 Blue Ridge Craft Trails. . ...........................................9 Listings..................................................................................10 Food and Beverage........................................................11 Mountain Moment..........................................................12 Wineries...............................................................................13 Craft Beverage Listings...................................................14 Listings............................................................................ 15-19 Farm Market Trail..............................................................19 Apple Orchard Trail........................................................20 Itinerary - Foodies..................................................... 21-22 Activities........................................................................ 23 Mountain Moment.........................................................24 Retail.....................................................................................25 Listings.......................................................................... 26-27 Unparalled Scenic Beauty............................................28 Itinerary - Families....................................................29-30 Annual Events.......................................................... 31-32 Accommodations.........................................................33 Mountain Moment.........................................................34 Listings..........................................................................35-40 Outdoor Adventure.....................................................41 Mountain Moment.........................................................42 Hiking & Biking........................................................... 43-44 Summer Camps................................................................45 Listings.................................................................................46 Itinerary - Outdoor................................................. 47-48 Outdoor Map............................................................49-50

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DOWNTOWN HENDERSONVILLE

main street hendersonville: best of the blue ridge The pedestrian-friendly Main Street that Hendersonville visitors enjoy today likely would have never come into existence if not for a quirky provision back in 1841. At that time, Judge Mitchell King donated land from his summer estate to establish the town, but he did so with a decree that Main Street be 100 feet wide. The reasoning for this was to allow a carriage pulled by four horses to turn around in the street without backing up. Nearly two centuries later, residents and tourists reap the benefits of that stipulation on a daily basis. The road’s abundant width allowed for the redesign of Main Street in 1977 into the curvilinear streetscape that now exists. Hendersonville’s downtown is a destination: spacious and roomy, filled with flowering brick planters, park benches, shade trees and wide sidewalks that accommodate outdoor dining and art installations like the Bearfootin’ Art Walk. Visitors are often surprised to find Aquarium & Shark Lab by Team ECCO. North Carolina’s first inland aquarium is home to a 2,000-gallon shark study tank where visitors watch daily shark feedings. More than 275 fish, invertebrates, reptiles and salamanders call the aquarium home. The aptly named Hands On! Children’s Museum on Main Street is an interactive attraction for learning. The museum embraces STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) and recently expanded to include the People’s Museum, which celebrates the history and culture of People of Color and is designed for both youth and adult learners. For a true Western North Carolina experience, stop by Mast General Store.

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The two-story retailer features clothing, outdoor gear, gift items, home decor and barrels filled with assorted candies. Mast General Store is a Carolina icon. Originally a small country store selling daily necessities, it has grown to several locations, always in historic buildings. The Hendersonville store lovingly occupies the 1905 Syndicate Building. Visitors fall “inn love” with downtown Hendersonville at a handful of historic and well-maintained bed-and-breakfast inns. On North Main Street, just steps from the central business district, a pair of three-story inns, the 1898 Waverly Inn and Charleston Inn, sit side by side. The Henderson offers guest rooms and fine dining one block west of Main Street. And a few blocks farther afield, the Elizabeth Leigh Inn, built in 1893, is tucked into a peaceful, residential street with flowering gardens.

DOWNTOWN PARKING There are plenty of downtown parking options, including street, surface lots and a deck, most of which, including on-street parking, is metered. Visitor parking is available at the Welcome Center. Be sure to keep the following in mind for a stressfree parking experience: • Parking spaces with a reserved sign or business name sign are NOT public parking. These spaces have been leased exclusively by individuals and are not available for public use at any time unless otherwise posted at the parking space. • If you find yourself in an area where parking requires payment, consider downloading the ParkMobile app in the App Store or Google Play.

Pedaling for Pints in Downtown On your next trip to Hendersonville, hop aboard the HVL Pedal & Brews pubcycle for a fun-filled cruise to downtown breweries and taprooms. The mobile pub has 10 pedaling seats, four non-pedaling seats and one conductor, who sits in the center. An electric motor ensures riders don’t have to pedal hard. The pubcycle’s roof allows for fun, rain or shine. Music is a must on the ride, and passersby often smile, wave and dance along. HVL Pedal & Brews is headquartered at Blue Ridge Beer Garden on South Church Street, one block off Main Street.

Battery Boost The city of Hendersonville has 12 public charging station ports (Level 2 and Level 3) within 10 miles. All of the ports are Level 2 charging ports, and 66% of the ports offer free charges for your electric car.

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mountain moment with scott treadway Performer/Producer at Flat Rock Playhouse, the State Theatre of North Carolina Scott Treadway grew up in Tennessee, but he began spending summers in Hendersonville as a child, visiting his Aunt Louise. His first introduction to Flat Rock Playhouse was an apprenticeship in 1984. Since then, Scott has performed in 145 productions across 39 seasons and directed 14 shows. Today, theater patrons scan the program to see which character will benefit from Scott’s quick wit and enthusiasm. Flat Rock Playhouse traces its roots to a traveling troupe of performers known as the Vagabond Players. In 1952, the troupe purchased a piece of property, and a rented big top tent became the first Flat Rock Playhouse. In 1961, the North Carolina General Assembly designated Flat Rock Playhouse as the State Theatre of North Carolina. The playhouse is now a year-round arts hub for Broadway musicals, comedy, drama and theater for young audiences, as well as the Music on the Rock concert series. Q: How did you first get interested in entertaining/theater? A: When I was 6, I got puppets for Christmas. I had a sister who had severe cerebral palsy. I did puppet shows for her. She couldn’t walk or talk, but she could laugh. Her laugh was beautiful, and I was addicted from that point on. I also spent my weeks waiting for Saturday night at 10 p.m. — “The Carol Burnett Show.” Q: What was your first role at the playhouse?

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A: I did ensemble roles prior, but my first “real” role was Eugene in “Look

Homeward, Angel” in 1985. It was and still is one of the most important roles for me. The playhouse performed the show annually for years. I was given the honor of playing the Thomas Wolfe role in the final production. Q: One thing many people don’t realize about the playhouse is that it creates every show from the ground up — sets, costumes, music, sometimes even the scripts/plays themselves. What is the benefit to you as a performer of this all-inclusive approach? What is the benefit to attendees? A: Theater is an art form where every production is blessed by each theater’s personal artistic interpretation and approach. When the entire team gets to formulate the role, environment, interpretation, we all feel as if we are building our own unique show. As for the audience, they benefit by seeing the same show in different venues and enjoying what could be a completely different interpretation from one theater’s production to another.

Scott's Top 5 Hendersonville recommendations: » Hike Big Glassy at Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site. It’s my favorite spot on earth. » Get a “sammich” at Three Chopt in downtown Hendersonville. » Stroll down our glorious Hendersonville Main Street. I just love it. » Partake of Rainbow Row in Flat Rock and get the best barbecue anywhere at Hubba Hubba Smokehouse. » Pick apples at one of our wonderful apple orchards.

Q: What has kept you at the playhouse instead of leaving for a bigger stage somewhere else? A: I’m disinterested in fame or “the big time.” I like my little life with my kid, my house and animals, and my yard. I admire Broadway performers so much, but I prefer these mountains, this lifestyle and most importantly this family. I’m a mountain boy, always have been, always will be.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Arts & Culture LISTINGS galleries THE ART PLACE 2021 Asheville Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-490-5639 ArtLeagueHVL.org

ART MOB STUDIOS & MARKETPLACE 124 Fourth Ave. E. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-693-4545 ArtMobStudios.com

ART ON 7TH 330 Seventh Ave. E. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-595-9232 Arton7th.com

CAROLINA MOUNTAIN ARTISTS GUILD 444 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-696-0707 CarolinaMountainArtists.com

CONTINUUM

Woodlands Gallery

147 First Ave. E., Ste. C Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-435-3300 ContinuumArtNC.com

Explore Our Craft Trails

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Hendersonville has long been a mecca for artists who draw inspiration from the region’s stunning landscapes and the flora and fauna. Learn more about this heritage by participating in the Blue Ridge Craft Trails of Henderson County. Three distinct trails guide visitors through the towns of Hendersonville and Flat Rock, and into the Blue Ridge Mountain countryside, showcasing nationally renowned artists in their studios and galleries.

2702-A Greenville Hwy. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-698-7000 GalleryFlatRock.com

McClintock Chime Clock

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415 N. Wall St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-384-6579 Lesikin.com

NARNIA STUDIOS

408 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-697-6393 NarniaStudios.com

SILVER FOX GALLERY

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theater & music venues

public art

BREVARD MUSIC CENTER

Main St., Side Streets, and Seventh Ave. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-693-8504 ACOFHC.org/Artscape

508 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-698-0601 SilverFoxGallery.net

349 Andante Ln. Brevard, NC 28712 828-862-2100 BrevardMusic.org

SMITTEN SMITHS GALLERY

HENDERSONVILLE THEATRE

3636 Brevard Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28791 404-277-9000 SmittenSmiths.com

229 S. Washington St. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-692-1082 HendersonvilleTheatre.org

SWEET MAGNOLIA GALLERY

FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE

1406 Greenville Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-697-2212 MelindaLawton.com

A WALK IN THE WOODS

423 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-577-6277 AWalkintheWoodsWNC.com

WOODLANDS GALLERY 419 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-230-9080 WoodlandsGalleryNC.com

2661 Greenville Hwy. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-693-0731 FlatRockPlayhouse.org

FEED & SEED

3715 Hendersonville Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732 828-216-3492 FeedandSeedNC.com

THE OLD HOME PLACE

4060 N. Mills River Rd. Mills River, NC 28759 828-891-7704 Facebook.com/ TheOldHomePlaceMillsRiver

ARTSCAPE

BEARFOOTIN' PUBLIC ART WALK Main St., Side Streets, and Seventh Ave. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-233-3216 HendersonvilleNC.gov/ Events/Bearfootin-Art-Walk

HENDERSONVILLE BEE MURAL Painted by Matt Willey 135 3rd Ave E Hendersonville, NC 28792 TheGoodOfTheHive.com

MCCLINTOCK CHIME CLOCK Located on the corner of 4th and Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792

A Little Bit Bear-Obsessed

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JOAN LESIKIN GALLERY

Silver Fox Gallery

Keep an eye out for the beautiful bear statues, which are part of downtown Hendersonville’s Bearfootin' Public Art Walk. Each spring, a new set of bears is created and revealed before being auctioned off in the fall. The proceeds benefit area nonprofits. This free, fun activity is a great way to explore downtown Hendersonville. Scan this QR Code for detailed information on each bear, along with its location.

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mountain moment with kym brown Owner of A Southern Cup Fine Teas Kym Brown opened A Southern Cup Fine Teas in 2016. She intended to open a tea shop to sell teas and accessories, but within the first week, Brown’s shop became a tearoom where friends gather to catch up, parents bring their children to teach them proper tea etiquette, and small groups celebrate birthdays and bridal showers. Brown fills her charming teal and pink cottage with elegant tea pots and cups, as well as a variety of loose-leaf tea blends. She is happy to help customers develop their palates for tea. Menus include a traditional cream tea with fruit and scones, as well as a children’s menu and a more robust afternoon tea menu. Q: If someone is unfamiliar with the tea tradition, how do you recommend they begin their experience? A: If they want to dip their toe in, they can come in and get a cream tea, which comes with scones, fruit and a pot of tea. If you’re not familiar with tea, I will ask questions: Do you drink coffee? How do you drink it? I recommend a black tea to start. China black is a smooth black tea. You can add milk and sugar. Next time they come in, they can try a green tea, maybe a fruity green tea or one with some spice in it. Q: Do you have any teas that are particularly popular?

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A: The one that jumps out the most is a rooibos tea. It’s called Red High Heels and Chocolate. It’s a South African tea that has no caffeine and is naturally sweet. It brings a hint of chocolate and ginger.

Q: Are these tea experiences good for all ages? A: All ages, absolutely. Kids have to learn, and the only way they’re going to learn is to expose them to the experience. I had a little girl start coming at 2, and she came for every birthday. The shop has been a first-time tea experience for a lot of little kids.

Kym's Top 5 Hendersonville recommendations:

Q: How do you blend the tea tradition of the American South with that of Britain?

» Honeysuckle Hollow for shopping and quirky gifts.

A: I called it A Southern Cup because I wanted to put a Southern tradition on a British tradition. I’m from Louisiana, so I bring Southern traditions that I grew up with. And it’s not stuffy here at all. A lady came in one day, and her heel broke. I said, “Take your shoes off.” Where I come from, you walk around barefoot. Where I grew up, the door was always open and everyone was always welcome.

» Definitely Jump Off Rock for the views.

Q: What do you enjoy about being a small-business owner in Hendersonville?

» Go get a doughnut at McFarlan Bakery, if you don’t do anything else.

» Just walking Main Street in Hendersonville is a treat in itself. » The Baker’s Box. The bakery and sandwich shop started in a smaller location, and now they have a big restaurant on Asheville Highway.

A: The camaraderie with other small businesses is the best part. When I get up in the morning, I look forward to going in and bringing this experience to other people. Customers have become friends. I’ve had customers come in as brides, and now they’re bringing their kids back. For me, it’s a way to contribute to the community. I wanted to live in an area where there’s a lot of community, and this is my way to bring something fruitful and become a part of it.

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Craft Beverage

wineries

LISTINGS

Uncork your passion for vintage travel and find amazing new flavors during a visit to Crest of the Blue Ridge, North Carolina’s newest wine region. Henderson County received the prestigious designation as an American Viticultural Area in 2019, becoming one of only six North Carolina communities to receive the honor. Here, you’ll find classic wines made from European and French-American hybrid grapes grown in Henderson County. You’ll also discover sweeter wines crafted from native grapes. Henderson County’s combination of distinctive soils, high-quality water, moderate climate and elevation creates the unforgettable flavors found in the Crest of the Blue Ridge. For full listing information, see the next page. Burntshirt Vineyards (3,400 feet): This sprawling property features two tasting bars, the Vintner's Table restaurant, a food truck and an events center for weddings and celebrations. A second tasting room near Chimney Rock doubles the fun.

APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN BREWERY 46 N. Mills River Rd. Mills River, NC 28759 828-393-5618 AMB.beer/Mills-River

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Burntshirt Vineyards

Marked Tree Vineyard (2,300 feet): Flat Rock’s first winery gives you the choice between an indoor tasting room and outdoor patio. Vineyard tours are available on Saturdays. Point Lookout Vineyards (3,000 feet): The open-air tasting room boasts sweeping 270-degree views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The tasting room can accommodate up to 300 guests for weddings and events. Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards (2,300 feet): Henderson County’s first winery opened in 2012 and planted the seeds for today’s success. Along with a second vineyard at 3,000 feet, the winery operates Appalachian Ridge Artisan Hard Cider.

Sawyer Springs Vineyard (2,100 feet): A small and purposeful family-run operation, this winery is on land that has been passed down through six generations. The offerings include wines made from blueberries and strawberries. Souther Williams Vineyard (2,100 feet): Hendersonville’s newest winery is on land that has been in the same family since 1800 and grows cooler climate varietals. Stone Ashe Vineyards (2,700 feet): The state-of-the-art tasting room sits on a mountain bluff wrapped in vineyards and brings a taste of Bordeaux to the Blue Ridge with its all-natural wines.

749 Chestnut Gap Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-699-7507 SaintPaulFarms.com

BEAR FALLS WINE COMPANY 432 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-393-0945 BearFallsWine.com

BLUE GHOST BREWING COMPANY 125 Underwood Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732 828-376-0159 BlueGhostBrewing.com

BOLD ROCK HARD CIDER 72 School House Rd. Mills River, NC 28759 828-595-9940 BoldRock.com

BURNING BLUSH BREWERY 4891 Boylston Hwy. Mills River, NC 28759 828-595-9859 BurningBlush.com

BURNTSHIRT VINEYARDS

Hit the Cheers! Trail Hendersonville’s wonderful wineries are part of the region’s Cheers! Trail, the only trail of its kind in North Carolina to feature five different types of craft beverages — beer, cider, mead, spirits and wine.

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Order a Cheers! Trail Passport to get the most out of your journey as you explore 25+ different tasting experiences. Be sure to download a Cheers! Trail map to view offline since cell phone service can be spotty in rural areas.

2695 Sugarloaf Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-685-2402 BurntshirtVineyards.com

BURNTSHIRT VINEYARDS: CHIMNEY ROCK TASTING ROOM & BISTRO 438 Main St. Chimney Rock, NC 28720 828-436-2490 BurntshirtVineyards.com/ Chimney-Rock

CLAYWOOD

317 7th Ave E. Hendersonville, 28792 828-471-7500 ClaywoodNC.com

Point Lookout Vineyards

D9 BREWING COMPANY 425 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-595-9995 D9Brewing.com

DRY FALLS BREWING CO. 425 Kanuga Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-696-0660 DryFallsBrewing.com

GUIDON BREWING COMPANY

415 Eighth Ave. E. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-595-7976 GuidonBrewing.com

GUIDON BREWING OUTPOST 1

2120 Brevard Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28791 GuidonBrewing.com

MARKED TREE VINEYARD 623 Deep Gap Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-513-3773 MarkedTreeVineyard.com

MILLS RIVER BREWING CO. 336 Banner Farm Rd. Mills River, NC 28759 828-513-5155 MillsRiverBrewingCo.com

M & T DISTILLING

711 Maple St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-393-4031 MTDistilling.com

JETER MOUNTAIN FARM 1126 Jeter Mountain Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-513-0404 JeterMountain.com

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

OKLAWAHA BREWING COMPANY

SIERRA NEVADA BREWING CO.

POINT LOOKOUT VINEYARDS & WORLD'S EDGE MEADERY

SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN BREWERY

147 First Ave. E. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-595-9956 OklawahaBrewing.com

408 Appleola Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-808-8923 PointLookoutVineyards.com

SAINT PAUL MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS 588 Chestnut Gap Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-685-4002 SaintPaulFarms.com

SAWYER SPRINGS VINEYARD

124 Sandy Hill Ln. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-698-4383 SawyerSpringsVineyard.com

SIDEWAYS FARM & BREWERY 62 Eade Rd. Etowah, NC 28729 828-595-3445 SidewaysFarm.com

100 Sierra Nevada Way Mills River, NC 28732 828-681-5300 SierraNevada.com

822 Locust St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-684-1235 SABrewery.com

SOUTHER WILLIAMS VINEYARD 655 Hoopers Creek Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732 828-483-6070 SoutherWilliams.com

STONE ASHE VINEYARDS

736 Green Mountain Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-551-5643 StoneAsheVineyards.com

TRAILSIDE BREWING CO 873 Lenox Park Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28739 TrailsideBrews.com

TWO TREES DISTILLING CO. 17 Continuum Dr. Fletcher, NC 28732 828-483-6755 TwoTreesDistilling.com

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Dining LISTINGS

BLUE SKY CAFÉ

DANDELION

3987 Hendersonville Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732 828-684-1247 ILoveBlueSkyCafe.com

127 Fifth Ave. W. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-595-9365 Facebook.com/ DandelionEatery

THE BOOK & BEE CAFE & TEA 795 Mountain Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-845-4242 TheBookandBee.com

BOONCHOO THAI EXPRESS 576 Upward Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-435-9077 BoonchooThai.com

BRANDY'S ON MAIN Daddy D's Suber Soulfood

305 LOUNGE & EATERY 305 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-513-5141 Facebook.com/305LoungeEatery

ALYKAT SUBS & SANDWICHES 1201 Asheville Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-697-0311 Facebook.com/ AlykatSubsSandwiches

APPLEBEE'S

BAABALS ICE CREAM SHOPPE & FAMILY GRILLE

142 Third Ave. W. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-595-9994 Facebook.com/ BrooksTavernHendersonvilleNC

THE BAKER'S BOX

CAMPFIRE GRILL

1508 Asheville Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-595-9983 TheBakersBox.net

BAY BREEZE SEAFOOD 1830 Asheville Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28793 828-697-7106 BayBreezeSeafood.com

ARABELLA BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH

BINION'S ROADHOUSE 1565 Four Seasons Blvd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-693-0492 BinionsRoadhouse.com

BLUE RIDGE PIZZA COMPANY

ASAKUSA JAPANESE CUISINE 6336 Brevard Rd. 144 Highlands Square Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-698-7073 Asakusa-Japanese-Cuisine.Square. Site For a few unique places to imbibe without dining, visit page 27.

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BROOKS TAVERN

188 St. John Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732 828-676-6449 Facebook.com/Baabals

1635 Four Seasons Blvd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-692-3006 Applebees.com

536 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-595-2449 ArabellaBreakfast andBrunch.com

111 S. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-513-1240 BrandysOnMain.net

2770 Greenville Hwy. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-595-9849 CampFireGrillNC.com

CHAMPA 437 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-696-9800 ChampaNC.com

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE 105 Commercial Blvd. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-692-5560 CrackerBarrel.com

DADDY D'S SUBER SOULFOOD

Etowah, NC 28729 828-891-5648

411 Seventh Ave. E. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-698-7408

BLUE RUBY KITCHEN

DAIRI-O

2702 Greenville Hwy. Ste. D Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-595-9353 TheBlueRuby.com

140 Upward Rd. East Flat Rock, NC 28726 828-388-7342 Dairio.com

A DAY IN THE COUNTRY 130 Sugarloaf Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-692-7914 ADITC.com/Cafe

DENNY'S 1550 Four Seasons Blvd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-693-8754 Dennys.com

DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT 576 Upward Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-290-9957 Dickeys.com

DIXIE DINER 1724 Brevard Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-697-5025 Facebook.com/ DixieDinerHendersonville

THE DUGOUT BAR & TAPHOUSE 430 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-692-9262

DUTCH CUPBOARD 6500 Brevard Rd. Etowah, NC 28729 828-891-9050 Facebook.com/ TheDutchCupboard

EGGS UP GRILL 637 Spartanburg Hwy. Ste. 40 Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-560-3447 EggsUpGrill.com/Locations/ Hendersonville-NC

EL BRONCO MEXICAN RESTAURANT 6488 Brevard Rd. Etowah, NC 28729 828-891-2737

ELEVATIONS CHOPHOUSE AT SKYLARANNA HOTEL & RESORT 2075 N. Rugby Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-919-7000 Skylaranna.com/ ElevationsChophouse

EL PASO MARISCOS & TAQUERÍA

112 Sugarloaf Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-697-8630 ElPasoMexican.net

EL PASO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

THE GREAT AMERICAN DOG 808 Greenville Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-697-2266 TheGreatAmerican HotdogandSeafood.com

HANNAH FLANAGAN'S PUB 300 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-696-1665 TheOriginalHannahFlanagans.com

HARRY'S GRILL & PIGGY'S ICE CREAM

807 Spartanburg Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-698-6040 ElPasoMexican.net

102 Duncan Hill Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-692-1995 HarrysandPiggys.com

EL PASO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

HARVEY'S AL FRESCO

FIREHOUSE SUBS

HAUS HEIDELBERG GERMAN RESTAURANT

Best Western, 105 Sugarloaf Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-694-0201 ElPasoMexican.net 825 Spartanburg Hwy. Ste. 18 Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-697-8344 FireHouseSubs.com

FLAT ROCK VILLAGE BAKERY

2710 Greenville Hwy. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-693-1313 VillageBakeryNC.com/ Flat-Rock-Menu

201 Third Ave. W. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-696-2001 TheHendersonNC.com/Harveys

532 Kanuga Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-595-2885 HenDough.com

1501 Greenville Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-435-1391 FlatRockWoodRoom.com

226 Kanuga Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-697-0374 HotDogWorld.net

FLETCHER VILLAGE BAKERY

HUBBA HUBBA SMOKEHOUSE

2530 Chimney Rock Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-693-6445 GoldenCorral.com

JANITZIO MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1053 Spartanburg Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-692-2474

JOEY'S NEW YORK BAGELS Multiple locations JoeysNYBagels.com

K'S NY PIZZA & SOFLO FOOD 301 Upward Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28726 828-513-1104 Facebook.com/ KsNYPizzaNSoFloFood

KOSTA'S FIRESIDE RESTAURANT & PANCAKE INN

295 Sugarloaf Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-697-1004 KostasFiresidePancakeInn.com

KOSTA'S KITCHEN 4055 Hendersonville Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732 828-684-0279 Kostas.kitchen

THE LOFT CAFE & PUB

111 Joel Wright Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-595-9997 Facebook.com/TheLoftCafePub

MARINOS PIZZA HOUSE 228 Kanuga Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-595-2545 MarinosPizzaHouse.com

HENDOUGH CHICKEN & DONUTS

HOT DOG WORLD

GOLDEN CORRAL BUFFET & GRILL

502 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-393-5501 IndianAromaBistro.com

630 Greenville Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-693-8227 HausHeidelberg.com

FLAT ROCK WOOD ROOM

235 St. John Rd. Ste. 70 Fletcher, NC 28732 828-687-7999 VillageBakeryNC.com/ Fletcher-Village-Bakery

INDIAN AROMA BISTRO

HenDough Chicken & Donuts

2724 Greenville Hwy. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-694-3551 HubbaHubbaSmokehouse.com

HUSTLE WING CO. 3754 Brevard Rd. #117 Horse Shoe, NC 28742 828-435-3055

Season's at Highland Lake

Facebook.com/HustleWingCo

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Dining LISTINGS MARY'S BURRITOS

NEVER BLUE

2560 Asheville Hwy. Ste. 10 Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-696-9888 MarysBurritos.com

119 S. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-693-4646 TheNeverBlue.com

MEZZALUNA

NORA’S OFF MAIN

226 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-697-6575 Mezzaluna-Hendersonville.com

121 W. Barnwell St. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-595-9243 NorasOffMain.com

MIKE'S PIZZA & PASTA

OLD ORCHARD TAVERN

803 Spartanburg Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-692-2002 MikesPizzaandPasta.com

MIKE'S ON MAIN 303 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-698-1616 MikesonMain.com

MILLS RIVER RESTAURANT 4467 Boylston Hwy. Mills River, NC 28759 828-891-4039 MillsRiverRestaurant.net

MOE'S ORIGINAL BBQ 114 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-595-9200 MoesOriginalBBQ.com

MONTE'S SUB SHOP 2024 Asheville Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-693-3112 MontesSubShop.com

MOUNTAIN DELI 343 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-693-0093 MountainDeliNC.com

MUSTANG CAFE 140 Tracy Grove Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-693-8444 Facebook.com/ MustangCafeHendo

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201 Sugarloaf Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-595-8157 VisitHendersonvilleNC.org/ Businesses/Old-Orchard-Tavern

ORCHARD BAR & GRILL 110 Henderson Crossing Plaza Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-290-9948 Facebook.com/People/OrchardBar-Grill/100090519981421

ORR'S FAMILY RESTAURANT 3228 Spartanburg Hwy. East Flat Rock, NC 28726 828-693-8000

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE 250 Mitchelle Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-692-1109 Outback.com

THE POE HOUSE

105 First Ave. W. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-696-1838 ThePoeHouseHVL.com

POP'S DINER

860 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-693-1035 Pops-Diner.business.site

POSTERO

401 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-595-9676 Postero-HVL.com

RUBY TUESDAY

260 Underwood Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732 828-684-5201 RubyTuesday.com

THE SALTY LANDING 6577 Brevard Rd. Etowah, NC 28729 828-595-9925 TheSaltyLanding.com

SIERRA NEVADA TAPROOM & RESTAURANT 100 Sierra Nevada Way Mills River, NC 28732 828-708-6242 SierraNevada.com/Brewery/ North-Carolina/Taproom

SAKURA JAPANESE CUISINE

825 Spartanburg Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-697-1700

SEASON'S AT HIGHLAND LAKE 86 Lily Pad Ln. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-696-9094 HLIResort.com/Seasons

SHINE 202 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-692-0062 ShineHVL.com

THE SILO COOKHOUSE AT HORSE SHOE FARM 205 Horse Shoe Farm Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-393-3034 TheHorseShoeFarm.com/ TheSiloCookhouse

SOL Y LUNA CALI-MEX BAR & GRILL 1715 Brevard Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-692-4888

SOUTH ROCK SPORTS GRILL 830 Greenville Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-698-2490 SouthRockSportsGrill.com

SP JAMAICAN JERK KITCHEN 1971 Asheville Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-595-6869 SPJamaicanJerkKitchen.com

PAPA'S & BEER MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1821 Asheville Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-692-9915 PapasandBeerHendo.com

PI-SQUARED PIZZA

1972 Haywood Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-693-0799 Pi-SquaredPizza.com

PITA EXPRESS

1034 Greenville Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-696-9818 PitaExpressHville.com

SURF N BREW OYSTER BAR & GRILL 235 St. John Rd. Ste. 10 Fletcher, NC 28732 828-376-3705 SurfnBrew.com

TACO FIESTA MEXICAN KITCHEN

3754 Brevard Rd. Horse Shoe, NC 28742 828-595-9092 Facebook.com/TacoFiestaMex

TARTANS SPORTS BAR 321 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-388-7907 TartansSportsBar.com

TEQUILAS BAR & GRILL 300 Freeman St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-693-0450 ElPasoMexican.net

We have churned up a mouthwatering experience that highlights the best frozen treats Henderson County has to offer.

2695 Sugarloaf Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-685-2402 BurntshirtVineyards.com/ Hendersonville/ Vintners-Table-Menus

WAFFLE HOUSE Multiple locations WaffleHouse.com Mike's on Main

WEST FIRST WOOD-FIRED 101-B First Ave. W. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-693-1080 WestFirstWoodfired.com

WHITE DUCK TACO SHOP

THAI SPICE

500 Seventh Ave. E. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-595-9871 WhiteDuckTacoShop.com

THREE CHOPT SANDWICH SHOPPE

WOODY'S CHEESESTEAKS

220 S. King St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-693-7323 ThaiSpiceHendersonville.com

103 Third Ave. E. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-692-0228

TOOLEY'S CAFE

1729 Brevard Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-693-1373

UMI JAPANESE FINE DINING

633 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-698-8048 UmiSushiNC.com

Ice Cream Trail

THE VINTNER'S TABLE

UNCLE SCOTT'S PIZZA 1735 Brevard Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-513-1220 UncleScottsPizza.com

VERRI'S ITALIAN RISTORANTE

785 N. Church St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-696-7858 Facebook.com/VerrisItalian

431 N. Church St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-595-2991 Facebook.com/ WoodysCheesesteaksHendo

Pi-Squared Pizza

ZEKE'S GREENSIDE TAVERN AT ETOWAH VALLEY GOLF & RESORT 470 Brickyard Rd. Etowah, NC 28729 828-891-7022 EtowahValley.com/Dining

ZAPATA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 888 Spartanburg Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-693-7110

ZEN HEN CAFE 1794 Asheville Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-552-4585 ZenHenCafe.com

Satisfying Sweet Tooths Since 1930 Quite possibly the most popular place in downtown Hendersonville is McFarlan Bakery. Locals and visitors flock to the old-school bakery for an amazing array of doughnuts, pastries, confections, cakes and more. McFarlanBakery.com

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Coffee & Tea LISTINGS ART & COFFEE BAR

COGNATIVE BREW HOUSE

118 Fifth Ave. E. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-513-4008

3771 Brevard Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-272-1222 CognativeBrewHouse.com

BLACK BEAR COFFEE CO. – DOWNTOWN

HIDDEN TRAILS COFFEEHOUSE

318 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-692-6333 BlackBear.Coffee

BLACK BEAR COFFEE CO. – HOOPER’S CREEK 144 Hoopers Creek Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732 828-844-2327 BlackBear.coffee

THE BUZZ 225 S. Grove St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-388-7979 TheBuzzHendo.com

henderson county apple orchard trail

3630 Brevard Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28791 954-650-0385 HiddenTrailsCoffeehouse.com

Henderson County leads North Carolina in apple production and consistently ranks among the top 20 counties nationally. The apple harvest season runs from August through October. Fresh apples, cider and many other items may be purchased at the many roadside apple markets and produce stands located throughout the county. Some orchards offer tours and allow you to pick your own apples (noted as U-Pick below). Hidden Trails Coffeehouse

INDEPENDENT BEANS

346 Seventh Ave. E. Hendersonville, NC 28792 IndependentRoasters.com

THE LOCAL BREW

1724 Brevard Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-989-6768

SHAREWELL COFFEE CO. 2698C Greenville Hwy. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-595-2085 SharewellCoffee.com

A SOUTHERN CUP FINE TEAS

1529 Greenville Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28792 844-596-7832 ASouthernCup.com

SOUTHERN STREAMS COFFEEHOUSE

1628 Fifth Ave. W. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-595-2273 SouthernStreamsCoffee.com

SPICE OF LIFE & VARIETY TEA 240 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-692-6363 SpiceOfLifeInc.com

THE UGLY MUG 2024 Asheville Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-693-9999 Facebook.com/TheUglyMugNC

farm market trail Grab a basket and fill it with bright red, green and orange peppers, fresh herbs, berries and fruit — all available at the peak of ripeness. Sample homemade baked goods, artisan cheeses, jams and jellies. Follow the Henderson County Farm Market Trail and visit a local farmers market; it’s guaranteed to make your mouth water. HENDERSONVILLE CURB MARKET 221 N. Church St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-692-8012 January–March: Saturday (8am-2pm) April–December: Thursday and Saturday (8am-2pm) HendersonCounty CurbMarket.com

HENDERSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET 650 Maple St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-233-3205 May–October: Saturday (8am-1pm) HendersonvilleNC.gov/Events/ Hendersonville-Farmers-Market

HENDERSON COUNTY TAILGATE MARKET 100 N. King St. Hendersonville, NC 28739 Mid April–October: Saturday (8am-noon) Facebook.com/Henderson CountyTailgateMarket

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Facebook.com/ MillsRiverFarmMarket

JandMFarmsNC.com

JETER MOUNTAIN FARM (U-PICK) 1126 Jeter Mountain Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-513-0404

CostonFarm.com

JeterMountainFarm.com

CREASMAN FARMS (U-PICK) 280 Bent Arrow Ln. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-685-7728

JIMMY NIX & SONS APPLE HOUSE 3642 Chimney Rock Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-685-7222

GrandadsApples.com

MILLS RIVER FARM MARKET 94 School House Rd. Mills River, NC 28759 828-891-3332 May–October: Saturday (8am-noon)

J&M FARMS 3016 Chimney Rock Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-685-3311

COSTON FARM & APPLE HOUSE (U-PICK) 3748 Chimney Rock Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-685-8352

GRANDAD’S APPLES N’ SUCH (U-PICK) 2951 Chimney Rock Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-685-1685

Facebook.com/EtowahLions-Farmers-Market

FlatRockFarmersMarket.com

OwenbysAppleHouse.com

CreasmanFarmsNC.com

ETOWAH LIONS FARMERS MARKET 447 Etowah School Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-891-3071 May–October: Wednesday (3pm-6pm)

FLAT ROCK FARMERS MARKET 1790 Greenville Hwy. Flat Rock, NC 28731 May–October: Thursday (3pm-6pm)

APPLE HOUSE & OWENBY ORCHARDS 3807 Chimney Rock Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-685-9917

HENDERSON FARMS 705 Tracy Grove Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-676-7675 HOLT ORCHARDS 17 Holt Pond Dr. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-685-9080 HoltOrchards.com

JimmyNixandSons.wixsite.com/ Apples

JUSTUS ORCHARD (U-PICK) 187 Garren Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-974-1232 JustusOrchard.com

LIVELY ORCHARDS 1115 Upward Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-691-9889

Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard

MCCONNELL FARMS 177 Old Dana Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-692-2819

SKY TOP ORCHARD (U-PICK) 1193 Pinnacle Mountain Rd. Zirconia, NC 28731 828-692-7930

McConnellFarms.net

SkyTopOrchard.com

MOUNTAIN FRESH ORCHARDS 2887 Chimney Rock Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-435-0020

STEPP’S HILLCREST ORCHARD (U-PICK) 170 Stepp Orchard Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-685-9083

MtnFreshOrchards.com

BARNWELL & SONS 2900 Chimney Rock Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-685-7300 BarnwellsAppleHouse.com

SteppApples.com

TWISTED APPLE 4039 Chimney Rock Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-712-1919 Facebook.com/TwistedAppleLLC

OWENBY’S FRUIT STAND 4500 Chimney Rock Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-685-9917

Facebook.com/Lively-

PILOT MOUNTAIN PEARS (U-PICK) Circle L Farm Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-685-2605

Orchards-597251397131034

PilotMountainPears.com

For more information on seasonality and to view a map of the orchards, scan the QR Code. For U-Pick Berries, visit page 26.

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an itinerary for the culinary aficionado THE NIGHT BEFORE / BREAKFAST

DINNER

Begin your day in the rolling horse country of rural Mills River at the elegant Bed & Breakfast on Tiffany Hill. At this purpose-built inn—the first B&B inducted into the Southern Living Hotel Collection—luxury feels effortless and hospitality awaits at every turn. Each day begins in the sunlit dining room with a three-course “breakfast at Tiffany’s.” In the belief that every day is a celebration, even breakfast ends with dessert. A guest favorite is the inn’s signature pineapple pudding.

Make reservations at Postero, located in a former bank building. The smartly designed space features an open kitchen as its centerpiece. The restaurant maintains strong relationships with area farmers, calling them out on the menu when possible. Menu items honor Appalachian food traditions, while incorporating unexpected ingredients and elevating the presentation to something that resembles artwork on a plate.

Bed & Breakfast on Tiffany Hill

3-Day Foodie Itinerary View the 3-Day Foodie Itinerary for a longer, more filling experience.

MIDDAY After a leisurely morning, venture over to Bold Rock Hard Cider. In late 2015, Bold Rock opened its second production facility in Mills River, along with an apple-pressing barn, tasting room and cider garden. Take a tour to learn how apples are pressed into juice, which goes through a fermentation process similar to winemaking and is kegged or bottled on-site. Then, participate in a tasting to try several of the dozen ciders on tap, from the original Carolina Apple to ciders flavored with blackberry, pineapple, herbs and spices. Bold Bites mobile kitchen serves a menu of burgers, wings, nachos, sandwiches and wraps on-site.

AFTERNOON Head to downtown Hendersonville for the afternoon and pop into Wine Sage & Gourmet on Main Street. The wine shop and bar focuses on vintages from smaller wineries and also sells culinaryrelated gadgets and gifts. Postero

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mountain moment with john french Owner of Appalachian Pinball Museum In the heart of downtown Hendersonville, you’ll find an attraction brimming with nostalgia and intrigue. Here, you can not only view treasures from a bygone analog era, but also play more than 80 pinball machines and video games, for only $12 a person. A prime example of the unique activities that make Hendersonville so special, the Appalachian Pinball Museum offers outstanding entertainment for visitors of every age. We sat down with owner John French to learn more about the museum. Q: When did you open the Appalachian Pinball Museum? A: My wife and I opened it in 2018, and I’m having the time of my life. I have a jobby: not a job; not a hobby. Q: Name some of your more interesting pinball machines, and do you allow people to play those? A: Oh yes. All the games except for the super old ones are on the floor to play. We’ve got a good old-fashioned Theater of Magic from 1995, and it’s everybody’s favorite. We’ve got Addams Family and Twilight Zone from 1993 or 1994. We have an Incredible Hulk from 1979, Police Force from 1989, Harlem Globetrotters from 1978, and a lot of electro-mechanical games from the 1970s.

we’ve got 24 video games and seven shooters. Altogether, it exceeds 80, but that number comes and goes. I’m always pulling things off the floor and putting things on. Q: What is your business philosophy? A: Just make people happy. When people come in here, they’re not coming to talk to somebody about their taxes, they’re coming in to have fun. They’re smiling when they come in, and I want to make sure they are smiling when they leave. Q: You have a snack bar and recently added beer. Is that going well? A: My philosophy is you can’t play pinball without beer. I like having beer for the adults, and we have sodas for the kids, plus chips and crackers.

Hand's On! Children's Museum - Pollinator Mural by painted by artist Matt Willey

John's Top 5 Hendersonville recommendations: » Hands On! Children's Museum Cool place where kids — and adults — learn by doing. Lots of space and educational, fun activities. » Arabella Breakfast & Brunch Great fresh-made food and cocktails at a reasonable price. The loaded waffles are wonderful! » Aquarium & Shark Lab by Team ECCO Educational and fun. Lots of displays and shark feedings! » Mast General Store OK, so I just go for the bulk candy. » The Kingmaker's Draft Board games and beer. Who could ask for more?

Q: How many machines are on the floor? Appalachian Pinball Museum

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A: There are 53 pinball machines on the floor right now. In the arcade section,

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retail therapy Where to Shop in Henderson County Retail therapy is alive and well in the Hendersonville area. The question is not whether there are enough shops, but whether there is enough time to visit them all. The best strategy is geographic – pick an area of the county and have at it. Here's a brief overview of shopping hotspots, including some newcomers and longtime favorites.

FLAT ROCK This friendly village, known as the “Little Charleston of the Mountains,” has offered shopping for visitors since the 1800s. Melinda Lawton, owner of Sweet Magnolia Gallery, got her start in the film industry before her jewelry business took off when Carrie Underwood wore her designs on “American Idol.” Another popular spot is Feather Your Nest, a consignment treasure trove of home decor, artwork, furniture and accessories. The Gallery at Flat Rock exhibits highquality works of art in a beautiful setting across the side street from Flat Rock’s famed Little Rainbow Row, where no Flat Rock visit is complete without stopping in The Wrinkled Egg gift shop.

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WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA AIR MUSEUM

Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-545-3179 MaryJoPadgett.com

1340 E. Gilbert St. Hendersonville, NC 28793 828-698-2482 WNCAirMuseum.com

HAUNTS OF HENDO

WOLFE'S ANGEL STATUE

HENDERSON COUNTY GENEALOGICAL & HISTORICAL SOCIETY

400 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-693-1531 HCGHS.org

HENDERSON COUNTY HERITAGE MUSEUM The Wrinkled Egg gift shop

HORSE SHOE An enclave of cottage shops named Horse Shoe Gap Village has emerged in this rural area west of Hendersonville. It is anchored by The Little Corner Shop (antiques, home goods); Smitten Smiths Gallery (jewelry crafted from metals); and Woodhaven Glass, which sells handblown glass items and offers classes in studio glass. Another popular stop in the village is Hidden Trails Coffeehouse.

The Garage on 25

history

Hendersonville, NC 28792 HauntsofHendo.com

MAIN STREET Galleries, clothing boutiques, home goods stores and specialty shops are plentiful along both sides of this eight-block stretch. Pretty much all options are here: upscale, eclectic, artsy, thrifty, pet-centric and kids’ stores. For a neat diversion, head over to the Historic Seventh Avenue District, the hip area adjacent to downtown that’s home to top-notch gallery Art on 7th.

LISTINGS

1895 Greenville Hwy. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-693-9783 StJohnFlatRock.org

GUIDED HISTORY WALKS

The Gallery at Flat Rock

Horse Shoe Gap Village, Woodhaven Glass

Shopping for Reminders of Yesteryear Vintage shopping is definitely having a moment. Find your yesteryear treasures at a trio of top-notch antiques stores. The largest is Needful Things, where comfortable shoes are a must. It features roughly 200 vendor displays across two huge showroom floors. Furniture and home goods are the focus at The Marketplace on Locust, home to 12 vendors who carefully curate their collections and often participate in open houses on-site. Vintage blends with artsy at The Garage on 25 in Fletcher, an artisan community of more than 80 local makers, creators, up-cyclers, vintage lovers and pickers.

ST. JOHN IN THE WILDERNESS

1 Historic Courthouse Square, Ste. 4 Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-694-1619 HendersonCounty Museum.com

HISTORIC FLAT ROCK CULTURAL CENTER MUSEUM

118 Village Center Dr. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-974-4242 HistoricFlatRockInc.com/ Cultural-Center

HISTORIC JOHNSON FARM

3346 Haywood Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-891-6585 HistoricJohnsonFarm.org

SALUDA HISTORIC DEPOT 32 W. Main St. Saluda, NC 28773 828-769-9016 SaludaHistoricDepot.com

Oakdale Cemetery U.S. Hwy. 64 W. Hendersonville, NC 28739

u-pick berries ETOWAH BLUEBERRY PATCH 6647 Brevard Rd. Etowah, NC 28729 828-577-9508

FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT ORCHARD 756 Dalton Trail Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-685-9102

JETER MOUNTAIN FARM 1126 Jeter Mountain Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-513-0404 JeterMountainFarm.com

JUSTUS ORCHARD 187 Garren Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-685-8033 JustusOrchard.com

family friendly APPALACHIAN PINBALL MUSEUM

538 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-702-9277 AppalachianPinballMuseum.com

APPLE QUEST

Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 VisitHendersonvilleNC.org/ Wp-Content/Uploads/ Apple-Quest.pdf

APPLE VALLEY MODEL RAILROAD MUSEUM HISTORIC TRAIN DEPOT 650 Maple Ave. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-270-0858 AVMRC.com

AQUARIUM & SHARK LAB BY TEAM ECCO 511 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-692-8386 TeamEcco.org

ELIJAH MOUNTAIN GEM MINE 2120 Brevard Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-692-6560 ElijahMountain.com

ELLABERRY LLAMA FARM 4178 Old Clear Creek Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-606-3577 EllaberryLlamaFarm.com

THE FRENCH BROAD E'N'PIRE MODEL RAILROAD CLUB 503 Seventh Ave. E. Hendersonville, NC 28792 Fbe-Nscale.org

HANDS ON! CHILDREN'S MUSEUM 318 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-697-8333 HandsOnWNC.org

HENDERSONVILLE HONEYCRISPS

BULLINGTON GARDENS

Berkeley Mills Park 69 Balfour Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 336-491-0491 Hendersonville Honeycrisps.com

CARL SANDBURG HOME NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

MINERAL & LAPIDARY MUSEUM OF HENDERSON COUNTY

95 Upper Red Oak Trl. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-698-6104 BullingtonGardens.org

1800 Little River Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-693-4178 NPS.gov/Carl

400 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-698-1977 MineralMuseum.org

OBERMILLER'S STRAWBERRY FARM 621 Allstar Ln. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-891-8841

PRESSLEY FARMS 436 Pressley Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-674-5080 Bullington Gardens

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BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY

3726 Chimney Rock Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-808-7346

Asheville, NC 828-298-0398 BlueRidgeParkway.org

PISGAH FOREST GEM MINE & GIFTS

HOMEMADE PASTA NOODLES (CLASSES)

507 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-367-8330 PFGems.com

TARHEEL LANES 3275 Asheville Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-692-5039 TarheelLanesNC.com

imbibe Jeter Mountain Farm

BLUE RIDGE BEER GARDEN 402 S. Church St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-692-2844 BlueRidgeBeerGarden.com

THE BRANDY BAR 504 Seventh Ave. E. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-513-1336 TheBrandyBar.com

HVL PEDAL & BREWS 402 S. Church St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-233-5606 HVLPedalBrews.com Packa's Place

THE KINGMAKER'S DRAFT 101 S. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-595-2014 TheKingMakersDraft.com

PACKA'S PLACE 4210 Brevard Rd. Horse Shoe, NC 28742 623-221-3164 PackasPlace.com

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Western North Carolina Air Museum

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719 Maple St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-989-0858 HomemadePastaNoodles.com

JUMP OFF ROCK 4501 Laurel Park Hwy. Laurel Park, NC 28739 828-693-4840

LINDA'S PLANTS & SHRUBS 308 Stepp Acres Ln. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-685-0738 LindasPlants.com

MAST GENERAL STORE 527 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-696-1883 MastGeneralStore.com

THE PEOPLE'S MUSEUM AND WALK OF FAME 318 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-697-8333 HandsOnWNC.org

THE RIVETER 701 Old Fanning Bridge Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732 828-676-2566 RiveterNC.com

THE STABLE SPA AT THE HORSE SHOE FARM 155 Horse Shoe Farm Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-393-3034 TheHorseshoeFarm.com/ TheStableSpa

BILTMORE ESTATE

TIMBER AXE THROWING

1 Lodge St. Asheville, NC 28803 800-411-3812 Biltmore.com

218 Duncan Hill Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-595-9909 TimberAxeThrowing.com

destination: unparalleled scenic beauty With the scenic beauty of lush apple orchards, rolling mountains, and vast, green forests as your backdrop, lose yourself driving around Hendersonville and the surrounding area. Weave your way through Apple Country to see the blooms in the spring or the heavily laden boughs in the fall. Meander around the stately and historic homes of Flat Rock. Cruise along the famous Blue Ridge Parkway — within the quiet beauty of the area’s state and national parks — and find yourself right back in the heart of things: downtown Hendersonville!

DELIGHTFUL DAY TRIPS Hendersonville sits within easy reach of many other great experiences in Western North Carolina. Make it your home base for day trips to explore all the region has to offer. Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park (45 minutes): This park combines breathtaking vistas and unique biodiversity with a variety of hiking trails and one of the tallest waterfalls on the East Coast. The 26-story elevator ride through the mountain to the observation deck at the top is worth the ride. Biltmore Estate (45 minutes): One of the largest and most famous houses in the United States, this historic mansion was built by George and Edith Vanderbilt. The most popular times to visit are in the spring for the tulip bloom and at Christmastime. The 8,000-acre estate provides visitors with the chance to explore the grounds and gardens, join a wine tasting or marvel at the home’s design and decor during a self-guided tour.

The Gorge Zipline (16 minutes): Skim through the treetops on America’s steepest, fastest zipline canopy tour, starting at the rim of the Green River Gorge and plunging through 18,000 acres of protected wilderness on 11 ziplines, multiple platforms and a sky bridge. Sliding Rock (40 minutes): Located in Pisgah National Forest, this is a water slide as only Mother Nature could create. Nearly 11,000 gallons of water every minute send visitors sliding 60 feet along the rock face into an eight-foot-deep plunge pool below. Lifeguards are on hand from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Open seven days a week, weather permitting. Lake Lure & the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge (30 minutes): The town of Lake Lure has a large lake with a beach that is popular for swimming, boat tours and boat rentals. The town's Flowering Bridge is a roadway-turned pedestrian garden, containing more than 2,000 species of plants that bloom yearround, surrounded by expansive views of Chimney Rock & the Hickory Nut Gorge. Tryon International Equestrian Center (30 minutes): The ultimate destination for people who love horses, the outdoors and active living, the equestrian center offers first-class facilities for equestrian events at all levels.

Gratitude at Altitude A wonderful thing happens when visitors come to the Hendersonville area. The longer they spend up here in the Blue Ridge Mountains – above endless rolling hills, among the clouds – the more they feel it: An unmistakable sense of gratitude. Gratitude for these inspiring views. This overwhelming sense of peace. And for everything in their life that has brought them to this place and this moment. That’s why our visitors are pleasantly surprised to find themselves experiencing an almost unexpected level of appreciation for every sight, every sound, every craft beer and every warm “hello” from a friendly resident. It’s what makes Hendersonville a destination unlike any other. And it’s what we proudly refer to as Gratitude at Altitude.

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an itinerary for family-friendly fun FRIDAY NIGHT Kick off your weekend with dinner at Campfire Grill in the quaint Village of Flat Rock. The restaurant recreates the summer camp experience in its dining room. Hendersonville is the camp capital of the Southeast, with approximately 20 youth summer camps. Standout menu items include the towering counselor burger and s’mores skillet served with graham crackers for dipping. Walk to an evening show at Flat Rock Playhouse. The State Theatre of North Carolina specializes in musicals, comedies and shows for young audiences. The professional theater merges top talent with an approachable, laid-back vibe for a bit of Broadway in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Allow everyone in the family to unplug at Kanuga Conference and Retreat Center. Located on 1,400 acres, the resort encourages outdoor exploration and quality time with loved ones. Book a hotel-style room in the main inn, or choose from multi-bedroom historic cottages and guest houses with various amenities, such as fireplaces, screened porches and kitchens.

SATURDAY MORNING If you’re in Hendersonville from late August through October, spend Saturday morning at an apple orchard. Hendersonville leads North Carolina in apple production, and many orchards invite customers to pick their own fruit. Other farm adventures include hayrides, apple cannons, corn mazes, pumpkin patches and bakeries with fresh apple treats. Hendersonville Train Depot

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If apples aren’t in season, head to Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and search for

gemstones and gold. Covered outdoor flumes are open seven days a week yearround. In addition to mining, visitors can pet and feed the goats and admire colorful peacocks and pheasants in the aviary.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON Spend the afternoon in the Seventh Avenue Historic District. Apple Valley Model Railroad Club is located in the former train depot. The museum has a working HO-scale model train that depicts Western North Carolina circa the 1950s. A larger, all-weather G-scale display runs outside with plants and water features.

SATURDAY EVENING White Duck Taco Shop makes taco night an easy dinner choice. Adults will like the variety with everything from jerk chicken, lump crab, Korean beef bulgogi and lamb gyro filling tortillas. And kids will like the familiarity of chicken or cheese quesadillas.

As you navigate downtown, participate in the Apple Quest scavenger hunt. Designed by a local Girl Scout troop, the search involves a dozen brass apples hidden at landmark locations. A brochure with clues is available for download online, or you can pick up a printed copy at the Welcome Center on Main Street.

End the night with ice cream at nearby Celtic Creamery. The shop uses an Irish recipe and local ingredients to create an exceptionally creamy ice cream that is made, churned and frozen daily in-house.

SUNDAY MORNING After checking out on Sunday, make a final jaunt to Holmes Educational State Forest for a hike around the Talking Trees Trail. Along the half-mile loop, different species of trees share a bit about themselves, including their distinct characteristics and helpful uses. Making a quick trip? Check out our 1-day family-friendly itinerary!

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ANNUAL EVENTS

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North Carolina Apple Festival

Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend Sip wine and cider, savor delicious food pairings and explore the Blue Ridge Mountain countryside during Hendersonville’s Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend. Held annually on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday in mid-April, the celebration welcomes people to vineyards and orchards where artisan craft beverages are produced in this thriving agricultural region. The event often coincides with budbreak in the vineyards and apple blossom season in the orchards — both signifying hope for a prosperous fall harvest. A variety of events take place throughout the weekend, including specialty tastings, dinners, tours, property hikes and lots of live music. The weekend highlights the seven wineries of the Crest of the Blue Ridge AVA, a federally designated wine region, and several area cideries that produce hard cider using fresh apples from local orchards. Events are both free and ticketed. Scan the code to discover more online Garden Jubilee Garden enthusiasts converge in downtown Hendersonville on Memorial Day weekend for Garden Jubilee. Held Saturday and Sunday, the event is one of the largest gardening shows in the Southeast. The two-day celebration of all things green fills Main Street with plants, yard tools and outdoor accessories. Approximately 150 vendors set up along seven blocks of Main Street. Local and regional nurseries sell thousands of plants, including annuals, perennials, vegetable and fruit plants, herbs, and unusual varieties.

Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend

Every Labor Day weekend for nearly 80 years, the North Carolina Apple Festival has filled Main Street with merriment to celebrate the Hendersonville apple harvest. Hendersonville leads the state in apple production and consistently ranks within the top 10 producers nationwide. Beginning Friday and continuing through Labor Day, festivities include a street fair, live music, a parade, a kids’ carnival, pancake breakfasts, a recipe contest, apple taste testing, foot races, aircraft rides, and a gem and mineral show. North Carolina Mountain State Fair

Garden Jubilee

SUMMER CONCERTS Hendersonville loves live music. Check out these fun, free concerts that take place downtown throughout the summer. Music on Main takes place one evening per week and features a diverse lineup of pop, oldies, rock and contemporary music – all of your old favorites, the tunes that make you want to get up and dance. This family-friendly event often happens in conjunction with food trucks and classic car shows. For more than 100 years, Hendersonville has hosted its iconic Street Dances throughout the summer. They began in 1918, at the end of World War I, when the town welcomed home local soldiers by celebrating in the streets with impromptu music and dancing. The tradition is still alive and well.

Music on Main

Rhythm & Brews brings together live music, a variety of food trucks, and locally produced beer, wine and cider on the third Thursday of each month from May through September. Entertainers include established acts as well as up-and-coming artists from around the nation playing a wide variety of tunes.

In mid-September, the North Carolina Mountain State Fair runs for 10 days at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center. It celebrates the hallmarks of Blue Ridge Mountain heritage, including agriculture, music, and arts and crafts. More than 4,000 animals — from dairy and beef cattle to sheep, pigs, goats, chickens, rabbits, and llamas — strut

their stuff for blue ribbons. Enjoy live demonstrations of molasses making, blacksmithing, pottery turning, and basket weaving. The centerpiece of the fair is a midway with more than 40 carnival rides and games, festival food, and live entertainment nightly on the Heritage Stage. Art on Main Hendersonville’s Main Street creates an ideal backdrop for more than 70 artisans to display and sell their works the last weekend of September. Art on Main is a juried event that attracts artists from throughout the Southeast and is regarded as one of the finest outdoor art shows in the region. A variety of media are represented, including oil and acrylic painting, clay, metal, wood, fiber, photography and jewelry. Fiesta Hendersonville Bright colors, savory aromas and rhythmic music fill Hendersonville’s Main Street for Fiesta Hendersonville.

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Home for the Holidays Your days will be merry and bright during Hendersonville's Home for the Holidays event, held from early November through New Year’s Day. Enjoy carriage rides, visits with Santa, greenery markets, a festive Christmas parade, holiday-themed performances at the Flat Rock Playhouse and much, much more! Main Street’s shops, galleries and boutiques are decorated in holiday splendor, while large wreaths with big red bows hang from streetlights. Add in the lights and decorations along the serpentine street, and you get a scene straight out of a Hallmark movie. Scan the code to read more online

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Hendersonville Honeycrisps Baseball The Honeycrisps are a summer collegiate baseball team playing in The Old North State League at the historic Berkeley Park – former home of the Berkeley Spinners, the local post-WWII textile mill team. Division Champions in 2022, the Honeycrisps’ ever-changing lineup offers a fun, energetic atmosphere at an affordable, family-friendly activity.

North Carolina Apple Festival

North Carolina Mountain State Fair

The one-day street festival — held in late September or early October — celebrates Latin American culture. More than 20 Latin American countries are represented.

Home for the Holidays

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mountain moment with michele and elisabeth Owners of Brightwaters Vacation Rentals In 2007, Michele Azan and Elisabeth Perez made their first visit to Hendersonville for a four-day weekend with friends. The New York City dwellers were so charmed by Hendersonville’s warm and friendly residents, they called a real estate agent on a whim and wound up putting an offer on a house during their vacation. “The mountains worked their magic, and we never looked back,” Michele says. “This is the place we were meant to settle.” Not able to replicate their NYC careers here, they opted for a new take on something they dabbled in years earlier in Florida — vacation rentals. With keen eyes and a love of history, they came across a group of cottages and cabins surrounding an old stone guest house in an area known as Brightwaters. And Brightwaters Vacation Rentals was born. Q: You immersed yourselves in the history of Brightwaters. Can you share a shortened version of its history? A: In the early 1920s, a former shoe salesman from Pennsylvania named Samuel Childs purchased 400 acres west of Hendersonville, from which he carved a 100-acre resort. He named it Brightwaters after an area near Tampa and promoted the resort to Floridians seeking to vacation in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The resort consisted of 25 cabins, an eight-bedroom hotel, plus lodge and dining hall. Today, the two-story, 1938 former hotel is the centerpiece of our property. Q: Guests often compliment you on the interior design of your rentals. What philosophy drives the designs?

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A: Each home has its own personality, designed to be warm, comfortable and inviting. Our style has several

components: thoughtful attention to detail; uncluttered spaces; texture and layering that delight the senses; decorative accents and large-scale artwork to add flair and drama; and mixing high/low, modern and vintage furniture to create interest and make the spaces feel like home. Q: What are your guests’ biggest reasons for vacationing in Hendersonville and Henderson County? A: Our guests frequently tell us they come here for the plethora of outdoor activities our area offers — from pristine lakes, rivers and waterfalls to forests that welcome hikers, bikers and nature lovers. In particular, they also choose Henderson County for U-pick apple orchards and charming, family-friendly downtown Hendersonville full of art galleries, unique boutiques, restaurants, coffee shops and breweries. Q: Is there a “secret season” visitors might not be aware of that you recommend? A: Yes! We tell guests September is one of the best times to visit. In September, it still feels like summer, with a hint of fall, and it’s easier to get reservations at popular destinations in our area. Q: What has been the key to becoming such a big part of the local community in a relatively short amount of time? A: We love meeting new people and offering help where we can. Over the years, many guests have become Henderson County residents and we’ve helped them get settled. We support and share advice with local business owners, and partner with them to provide memorable visitor experiences.

Elisabeth and Michele’s Top 5 Hendersonville recommendations: » Jump Off Rock One of the few peaks from which visitors can experience amazing views and sunsets without having to hike. » Umi Japanese Restaurant Offers consistently delicious food and great service seven days a week. » Horse Shoe Farm Provides guests with luxury accommodations, a restaurant and spa, on an 85-acre riverfront estate. » Marked Tree Vineyard Serves award-winning wines in a thoughtfully designed setting, including spectacular views from every angle. » Packa’s Place – A beer garden that welcomes everyone like family, offering music, food trucks and agritourism on their beefalo farm.

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THE BARN AT SLICK ROCK

BRIGHTWATERS VACATION RENTALS

177 Slick Rock Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 919-576-0173 Airbnb.com/Rooms/29235885

202 Tioga Trl. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-513-0528 BrightWaters VacationRentals.com

BAT CAVE RIVER COTTAGES

BUDGET MOTEL

52 Lake Lure Hwy. Bat Cave, NC 28710 828-625-9300 BatCaveRiverCottages.com

BEARWALLOW MOUNTAIN RANCH 5016 Bearwallow Mountain Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-651-8550 Vrbo.com/1135030

BEAVER LODGE 1898 Waverly Inn

1898 WAVERLY INN

AMEZQUITA ESTATE

783 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-693-9193 WaverlyInn.com

410 Lamp Post Dr. Zirconia, NC 28790 828-513-3280 Trivago.com/Flat-Rock-69013/ Hotel/Mountain-View-AmezquitaEstate-Hendersonville-NC-11341126

3B'S INN BED, BREAKFAST AND BISCUIT 5793 Gerton Hwy. Gerton, NC 28735 828-625-4926 3bsInn.com

ABOVE ASHEVILLE 8380 Pinnacle Mountain Rd. Zirconia, NC 28790 303-220-0183 Airbnb.com/Rooms/ 17773417

ACORN CABIN 1161 Crab Creek Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-808-7280 Yonderways.com

ALLURE MOUNTAIN RETREATS Dana, NC 28724 828-620-1450 AllureMtnRetreats.com

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APPLE COUNTRY RETREAT

2466 Deep Gap Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-685-7832

BED & BREAKFAST ON TIFFANY HILL 400 Ray Hill Rd. Mills River, NC 28759 828-290-6080 Tiffany-Hill.com

BEST WESTERN

623 Owensby Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 832-518-0560 Airbnb.com/Rooms/29731256

105 Sugarloaf Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-692-0521 BestWestern.com

APPLE TREE COTTAGE

BLUE RIDGE CABIN

514 Third Ave. W. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-329-6105 Airbnb.com/Rooms/ 26427546

76 Corlin Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28739 803-603-6370 Vrbo.com/342302ha#

BARKWELLS 290 Lance Rd. Mills River, NC 28759 828-891-8288 Barkwells.com

THE BARN

340 Frankie Ln. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-691-7052 Vrbo.com/2229032

BONAIRE MOTEL 1201 Greenville Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-693-4007 BonaireMotel.com

250 Underwood Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732 828-684-2200

BULLWINKLE BUNGALOW 1368 Mount Olivet Rd. Zirconia, NC 28790 321-723-4800 or 954-683-9000

BURNTSHIRT VINEYARDS VINTERS COTTAGE 2695 Sugarloaf Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-685-2402 Vrbo.com/570063

CABIN FEVER 7337 Spartanburg Hwy. Saluda, NC 28773 828-749-9811 CabinFeverNC.com

CARDINAL COTTAGE 235 North Hills Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-891-9507 Vrbo.com/102718

CAROLINA COTTAGE GUEST HOUSE 400 Big Raven Ln. Saluda, NC 28773 828-243-7553 TheCarolinaCottage.com

CAROLINA COTTAGES 528 Fifth Ave. W. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-692-7939 CarolinaCottages.net/ Vacation-Rentals

BRAEBURN BUNGALOW

CAROLINA MORNINGS, INC.

1003 Highland Ave. Hendersonville, NC 28792 770-561-3423 Airbnb.com/Rooms/29133305

44 Merrimon Ave. Ste. 2 Asheville, NC 28801 877-735-3133 CarolinaMornings.com

CAROLINA WILDWOOD 14 Wildwood Cir. Fletcher, NC 28739 828-595-4405 CarolinaWildwood.com

CASCADES MOUNTAIN RESORT

201 Sugarloaf Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-595-8155 CascadesMountainResort.com

CEDARWOOD INN

1510 Greenville Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-692-8284 Cedarwood-Inn.com

THE CHARLESTON INN 755 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-693-6737 TheCharleston.net

CLASSIC CAROLINA CABINS

8 Grand Canyon Dr., Hendersonville, NC 28792 941-539-6780 ClassicCarolinaCabins.com

CLEMONTINE'S

134 Beddingfield Ln. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-308-2722 Vrbo.com/2554314

COLD SPRING BASECAMP 125 Cold Spring Base Rd. Zirconia, NC 28790 828-817-5258 ColdSpringBasecamp.com

COLDWELL BANKER KING VACATION RENTALS 130 S. Main St. Ste. C Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-398-5724 CBKVacationRentals.com

COMFORT INN ASHEVILLE AIRPORT 15 Rockwood Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732 828-687-9199 ChoiceHotels.com

CORI DRIVE HOME

50 Cori Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-215-8731 Airbnb.com/Rooms/29512600

THE COTTAGE AT GLEN GALLA

1003 Mergans Ln. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-808-0854 Airbnb.com/Rooms/1017800

THE COTTAGES OF FLAT ROCK

1511 Greenville Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-693-8805 TheCottagesofFlatRock.com

A COUNTRY RETREAT AT CLEAR CREEK CABINS Wyatt Ln. Hendersonville, NC 28792 877-715-2783 ClearCreekCabins.com

Bed & Breakfast on Tiffany Hill

DAYS INN

102 Mitchelle Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-697-5999 WyndhamHotels.com

THE DEPOT

568 Toms Hill Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28739 Evolve.com/ Vacation-Rentals/442644

DIAMOND FALLS PRESERVE

1608 Edney Inn Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-595-4089 DiamondFallsPreserve.com

The Charleston Inn

DOVETAILS

107 Boyd Dr. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-393-5799 Vrbo.com/4695293ha

EAGLE VIEW

103 Fairground Ave. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-674-4807 Airbnb.com/Rooms/ 50130209

EAGLEROCK

2970 Hebron Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28791 407-830-1400 Vrbo.com/485786

ECHO MOUNTAIN INN 2849 Laurel Park Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-693-9626 EchoMountainInn.com

Cascades Mountain Resort

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ECONO LODGE ASHEVILLE AIRPORT

196 Underwood Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732 828-684-1200 ChoiceHotels.com/ North-Carolina/Fletcher/ Econo-Lodge-Hotels

ECONO LODGE HENDERSONVILLE

206 Mitchelle Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-693-8800 ChoiceHotels.com

ELIZABETH LEIGH INN 908 Fifth Ave. W. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-808-5305 ElizabethLeighInn.com

EMERALD TREEHOUSE 199 Mitchell View Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-551-5314 Vrbo.com/2342955

ETOWAH VALLEY GOLF & RESORT 470 Brickyard Rd. Etowah, NC 28729 828-891-7022 EtowahValley.com

FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES - AIRPORT 155 Underwood Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732 828-684-1144 Marriott.com

FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES HENDERSONVILLE/ FLAT ROCK 836 Upward Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-513-5100 Marriott.com

FALLING WATERS

140 Bonnies Cove Trl. Mills River, NC 28759 855-866-9574 GreyBeardRentals.com/ Vacation-Rentals/ Falling-Waters

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FIVE OAKS AT FLAT ROCK 2810 Greenville Hwy. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-743-4228 FiveOaksFlatRock.com

GARDEN COTTAGES

2003 Hebron Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-808-2035 Airbnb.com/Users/ 16290006/Listings

GARDENER'S COTTAGE AT BECKON RIDGE Stonebridge Dr. Flat Rock, NC 28731 845-430-8003 Vrbo.com/437548

GASLIGHT COTTAGE

1130 Hyman Ave. Hendersonville, NC 28792 404-735-9544 Airbnb.com/Rooms/ 20453066

GB 60 VACATION RENTAL 60 Melinda G. Ln. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-699-0631 Vrbo.com/4814450ha

GREEN MOUNTAIN LODGE & CABINS

2301 Terry's Gap Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 404-277-9000 GreenMountainLodge.net

HAMPTON INN & SUITES ASHEVILLE AIRPORT 18 Rockwood Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732 828-687-0806 HamptonInn3.hilton.com

"HAPPY PLACE" MOUNTAIN VIEW HOME 308 Forest Bend Dr. Horse Shoe, NC 28742 828-808-6775 Airbnb.com/Rooms/ 684621244985192104

THE HENDERSON

201 Third Ave. W. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-696-2001 TheHendersonNC.com

HENDERSONVILLA

307 Eighth Ave. E. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-290-9560 HendersonVilla.com

HENDERSONVILLE COTTAGE 326 N. Whitted St. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-551-8932 Vrbo.com/429019

HENDERSONVILLE VACATION RENTALS

16 Moss Creek Ln. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-243-0506 HendersonvilleVacation Cabins.com

HIGHLAND LAKE INN & RESORT

HOMESTEAD CABIN

LAKEWOOD RV RESORT

THE HORSE SHOE FARM

LAUGHING WATERS

319 Brookside Camp Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-774-8135 HVilleCabinRental.com 155 Horse Shoe Farm Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-393-3034 TheHorseShoeFarm.com

HUMPHREY'S HIDEAWAY 865 Middle Fork Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-443-2943 Vrbo.com/815476

JAZZEE'S DIAMOND

523 Glenview Ave. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-674-9121 Airbnb.com/Rooms/35975612

KANUGA

130 Kanuga Chapel Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-692-9136 StayKanuga.org

KANUGA PLACE CONDO 320 Huff St. Hendersonville, NC 28739 919-397-7773 Evolve.com/ Vacation-Rentals/425552

KENMURE

100 Clubhouse Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-693-8481 Kenmure.com/ Properties/Rentals

KING FAMILY FARMSTEAD

86 Lily Pad Ln. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-693-6812 HLIResort.com

936 Ballenger Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-243-1840 Airbnb.com/H/ KingFamilyFarmstead

67 Gerton Hwy. Bat Cave, NC 28710 828-625-9500 877-371-5100 DistinctiveMtnLodging.com/ Rentals/Grist-Mill-River.html

HIGHLAND LAKE PROPERTIES, LLC

LAKE SUMMIT NEST, DOCK AND BOATHOUSE

HAMPTON INN HENDERSONVILLE

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES

GRIST MILL RIVER COTTAGE

155 Sugarloaf Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-697-2333 Hilton.com

21 Halftimber Ln. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-692-1359 HighlandLake.net

107 Upward Crossing Dr. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-698-8899 IHG.com/HolidayInnExpress

103 Montgomery Dr. Saluda, NC 28773 804-389-0318 Airbnb.com/Rooms/6354165

LAKEMONT COTTAGES 101 Lakemont Dr. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-844-0204 Facebook.com/ LakemontCottage

15 Timmie Ln. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-697-9523 LakewoodRVResort.com

3963 Gerton Hwy. Gerton, NC 28735 828-774-9838 Vrbo.com/3565781ha

LAUREL COTTAGE

1867 Hebron Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-231-7769 Vrbo.com/36362

LAUREL CREEK COTTAGE 196 Elson Ave. Hendersonville, NC 28739 864-238-0437 Vrbo.com/503756

LAZY LAKE CABINS

2322 Sugarloaf Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-674-5775 or 828-674-8302 LazyLakeCabins.com

LEAF ME ALONE LUXURY LOG CABIN

273 Hutch Mountain Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732 Airbnb.com/Rooms/35186725

LINGER LAKE LODGE

369 Shumont Rd. Black Mountain, NC 28711 919-302-7536 VisitHendersonvilleNC.org/ Businesses/Linger-Lake-Lodge

THE LODGE AT FLAT ROCK

42 McMurray Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-693-9910 MountainLodgeFlatRock.com

MAGNOLIA DRIVE REFUGE 3201 Magnolia Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-290-7942 Airbnb.com/Rooms/11714782

MAXWELL HOUSE

4017 Howard Gap Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-692-7914 Vacasa.com/Unit/74888

MAYBERRY

217 Mansfield St. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-553-7900 Airbnb.com/H/ Mayberry-Hendersonville

MEADOWSONG COTTAGE 464 Mark Freeman Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-553-7900 Airbnb.com/Rooms/45950343

MILL HOUSE LODGE 1150 W. Blue Ridge Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-693-6077 MillHouseLodge.com

Echo Mountain Inn

MILLS RIVER HOUSE 76 Clement Dr. Mills River, NC 28759 919-208-5500

MOONBEAM BUNGALOWS 92 Carolina Hills Dr. Horse Shoe, NC 28742 828-458-0627 MoonBeamBungalows.com

MOUNTAIN LAKE COTTAGES 801 N. Lakeside Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-692-6269 MountainLakeCottages.com

Etowah Valley Golf & Resort

MOUNTAIN INN & SUITES 755 Upward Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-692-7772 MountainInnFlatRock.com

MOUNTAIN INN & SUITES ASHEVILLE AIRPORT 447 Naples Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-684-0040 MountainInnAirport.com Elizabeth Leigh Inn

MOUNTAIN PINES 160 Pine Dr. Flat Rock, NC 28731 803-633-0611

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MOUNTAIN RIDGE COTTAGE 559 Turkey Creek Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28739 318-872-2807 or 318-453-0221 WNCMountainRentals.com/ Vacation-Rental-Home.asp? PageDataID=179198

MOUNT PISGAH CAMPGROUND

The Henderson

RED GATES RV PARK & CAMPING

2506 Anders Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-595-2284 or 262-391-7281 Vrbo.com/811231

501 S. Allen Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-693-3831 ParkPlaceRVPark.com

180 Hall Rd. Horse Shoe, NC 28742 828-674-5655 Vrbo.com/632951

RED ROOF INN 240 Mitchelle Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-697-1223 RedRoof.com

82 Oxford Valley Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-779-9802 Airbnb.com/Rooms/38698082

PINEBROOK MANOR

THE RETREAT ON WILLOW

QUIET COTTAGE IN THE MOUNTAINS 1490 Little Creek Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-393-9209 Vrbo.com/726063

RIVER ROCK CABIN

SOUTHERNAIRE MOTEL

162 River Rock Rd Horse Shoe, NC 28742 800-456-3083 EcustaGetaways.com

2990 Chimney Rock Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-685-7711

RIVERSIDE COTTAGES 64 Rocky Broad River Rd. Bat Cave, NC 28710 828-625-4479

125 L J Freeman Farm Rd. Gerton, NC 28735 828-243-8448 Vrbo.com/1257442

ROCK CREEK CAMPGROUND

STONE'S THROW COTTAGE

THE ROUND HOUSE

837 Peregrine Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-551-5314 Airbnb.com/Rooms/15941534

111 Commercial Blvd. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-697-1085 ChoiceHotels.com

1411 Cabin Creek Rd. Zirconia, NC 28790 Airbnb.com/Rooms/29626653

RED ROOF COTTAGE 812 Orr's Camp Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 941-223-5905 Airbnb.com/Rooms/22957331

1308 Willow Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28739 305-335-1664 Airbnb.com/Rooms/45202567

RIVER BLUFF CABIN 138 River Rock Rd. Horse Shoe, NC 28742 800-456-3083 EcustaGetaways.com

THE RIVER'S CALL INN 2278 Deep Gap Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-237-1111 Airbnb.com/Rooms/ 34064049

SNAGGY KNOB

127 Summit Landing Dr. Zirconia, NC 28790 843-364-0798

148 Red Gates Ln. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-685-8787 RedGatesRV.com

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THE RIVER HOUSE

122 W. Rock Creek Rd. Zirconia, NC 28790 828-698-2581 RockCreekCampgroundNC. homestead.com

THE PEREGRINE NEST

2701 Kanuga Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-698-2707 PineBrookManor.com

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150 Sugarloaf Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-697-0006 WyndhamHotels.com

NATURE'S HARMONY

PARK PLACE RV PARK & CAMPING

RAMADA

RED FOX DEN

54 Sequoia Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-606-1452 NCVistaRentals.com

Kanuga

924 Greenville Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-692-4781

408 Blue Ridge Pkwy. Canton, NC 28716 828-648-2644 Recreation.gov/Camping/ Campgrounds/234182

NC VISTA RENTALS

The Horse Shoe Farm

RAINBOW MOTEL

2079 Hebron Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-693-7937 or 828-551-0870 Vrbo.com/117074ha

RUTLEDGE LAKE RV PARK

125 Jilllian Trl. Fletcher, NC 28732 828-785-2866 or 828-654-7873 AshevilleRVPark.co

SALUDA LAKE HOUSE

689 Haven Dr. Saluda, NC 28773 Airbnb.com/Rooms/45956975

SALUDA MOUNTAIN HOUSE

795 Heatherly Heights Rd. Saluda, NC 28773 843-437-1944 Vrbo.com/161329

SHADOW RIDGE RETREAT

STONE COTTAGE

4 Holly Berry Ln. Hendersonville, NC 28739 305-582-6571 Vrbo.com/671755

THE VILLAGE HOUSE 2614 Greenville Hwy. Flat Rock, NC 28731 Airbnb.com/Rooms/ 31901958

THE WHITE HARE

1025 Patton St. Hendersonville, NC 28792 407-927-4119 Airbnb.com/Rooms/37389743

319 Pennsylvania Rd. Arden, NC 28704 828-712-5925 Airbnb.com/Rooms/ 30348180

WHITE SQUIRREL CABINS

SUPER 8 ASHEVILLE AIRPORT

WHITE SQUIRREL HILL

183 Underwood Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732 828-684-2281 WyndhamHotels.com

SYLVAN TOWN COTTAGE 916 Sylvan Blvd. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-301-6460 Vrbo.com/1783963

515 Brookside Camp Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-989-3293 WhiteSquirrelCabins.com 217 E. Dogwood Ln. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-551-1846 Vrbo.com/251933ha

WINDSONG

200 Granite Bridge Ct. Bat Cave, NC 28710 336-409-5843 Vrbo.com/705070

WINGATE BY WYNDHAM ASHEVILLE AIRPORT 31 Airport Park Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732 828-684-4311 WyndhamHotels.com

WINGHAVEN 663 Winghaven Dr. Fletcher, NC 28732 828-338-8238 AshevilleLogHomeRental.com

WNC MOUNTAIN RENTALS, LLC

638 Spartanburg Hwy. Ste. 70 Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-393-3035 WNCMountainRentals.com

WNC VACATIONS RENTALS 15 Norton Ln. Ste. 1A Arden, NC 28704 231-557-8284 WNCVacationGuide.com

YONDER LUXURY VACATION RENTALS 778 Fairview Rd. Asheville, NC 28803 828-699-2987 YonderVacationRentals.com

TIMBERLAKE CABIN

1051 Blythe St. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-458-5301 Vrbo.com/457962

TOWN MOUNTAIN TRAVEL PARK

48 Town Mountain Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-697-6692 TownMountainTravelPark.com

97 Shadow Ridge Dr. Fletcher, NC 28732 855-866-9574 GreyBeardRentals.com/ Vacation-Rentals/ Shadow-Ridge-Retreat

TRANQUIL BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN RETREAT

SKYLARANNA HOTEL & RESORT

URBAN RETREAT

2705 N. Rugby Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-919-7777 Skylaranna.com

VILLA NIRVANA

741 Flynn Branch Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732 828-891-8050 Vrbo.com/16232

551 Courtwood Ln., #6 Hendersonville, NC 28739 417-664-0076 Airbnb.com/Rooms/ 43763611

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mountain moment with elizabeth jackson Founder & General Manager at The Riveter Avid climber and outdoor enthusiast Elizabeth Jackson has never been one to back down from a challenge. Instead, she pursues it with an “all in'' mentality. A few years ago, her skill sets and inner drive served as the perfect force to create a combination climbing gym/ mountain bike park near Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Mills River. In early 2020, Jackson’s vision came to life with the opening of The Riveter. The final product included not just a climbing gym and a covered and open-air bike park, but also a yoga studio, a fitness studio, a retail shop, community work spaces, and a taproom and snack bar. Q: The Riveter is a unique attraction for outdoor enthusiasts. If you had to describe it in two sentences, what would you say? A: The Riveter is a place for all humans to find community and connection. The facility offers opportunities to climb, ride, practice yoga, strength train, grab a beer, and enjoy all that Western North Carolina is about. Q: What is the significance of the name?

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A: The Riveter was built to bring together the outdoor community in a safe, supportive environment, so the name fit because rivets are the strongest bolt to join two things together. As a female founder, the name is also a nod to the iconic Rosie the Riveter who symbolizes workforce equality and female empowerment. My hope is that other women will find strength in pursuing their dreams.

Q: By having all the necessary equipment available for rent, how have you shaped the experience for Hendersonville visitors? A: Our rental options and the orientations with our awesome crew make it easy for anyone to come in and try out the activities. You can even hop off a plane and come straight here with no equipment and we will set you up for riding, climbing or yoga. It’s also great for groups because everyone can rent whatever gear is needed to join in and have a good time! Q: Young kids seem to love the covered mountain bike pump track. Why is it popular with them? A: The canopy area is what we dubbed the covered dirt jumps and pump track. It’s an approachable space because you see exactly what you’re getting into. You can watch other riders work through the lines, and you can start on the green line (easiest) and work your way through the harder lines with similar styles. Q: Nobody likes to encounter rain on vacation, but it happens. What “outdoor” activities can people enjoy at The Riveter on rainy days without getting wet? A: We have the 15,000-square-foot climbing gym for bouldering and rope climbing, as well as the “canopy” portion of the bike park, which is covered to allow riding while it’s raining.

Elizabeth's Top 5 Hendersonville recommendations: » West First Wood-Fired is hands down the best place to eat and grab a good beer in downtown Hendersonville. » Carl Sandburg Home – I’ve always loved visiting the home and farm, especially with my three girls. » Ride Kanuga – if you mountain bike, definitely check it out for some of the region’s best trails. They also rent e-bikes, so you can get in all the laps! » Sierra Nevada is one of my go-tos. Always high-quality food and the best brewery in Henderson County! » Apple orchards – Sky Top and Grandad’s are both great options for U-Pick and amazing apple cider.

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hiking & biking With miles of trails and some of North Carolina’s most beautiful views, Hendersonville is a paradise for lovers of the outdoors. Visitors can choose hiking and biking trails for any experience or fitness level. Whether you hit the trail on foot or on wheels, you’ll find unforgettable adventures waiting for you.

TOP HIKING OPTIONS Bearwallow Mountain: The easy-tomoderate trail takes you one mile to the mountain’s summit, where you’ll find breathtaking 360-degree views of Hendersonville, Mt. Pisgah, Mt. Mitchell and Hickory Nut Gorge. For more adventure, connect with the five-mile Wildcat Rock Trail and its three stunning waterfalls or return to the Bearwallow parking area and explore 2.4-mile Trombatore Trail’s spectacular views of the Hickory Nut Gorge and Bearwallow Mountain. DuPont State Recreational Forest: Encompassing more than 10,000 acres and 84 trails, this forest has something for everyone, from hikers to bikers to horseback riders. Popular trails include the Triple Falls and High Falls loop for hiking, and the Ridgeline Trail for biking, and the Cedar Rock Trail for both, however, you are encouraged to check out any of the park’s trails, not just its most popular ones. Fun fact: DuPont State Recreational Forest was the location for filming many scenes in The Hunger Games. For a full list of trails in Henderson County, view the Outdoor Map on page 49.

DuPont State Recreational Forest

BIKING OPTIONS The Oklawaha Greenway: This 3.25-mile paved trail is perfect for a leisurely bike ride linking five of Hendersonville’s public parks. The 10-foot-wide path is accessible to visitors with physical limitations. Benches, water fountains and bike repair stations are also available. The Riveter: This one-of-a-kind gathering place serves both bikers and climbers, offering a covered outdoor pump track to practice bike skills, an indoor climbing gym, yoga studio, fitness gym, and a “libation station” – for after your sweat session. Equipment rentals are available. Ride Kanuga: Mountain bikers looking for a challenge will find it on this course designed by riders, for riders. Eight downhill trails of different difficulty levels are available by reservation. The on-site adventure center offers bike rentals and craft beers.

The Oklawaha Greenway

Leave No Trace When you hit our trails, be sure to tread lightly and #LeaveNoTrace.

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summer camps Since 1910, the Hendersonville area’s abundant open spaces and fresh air have made it a magnet for young people and their parents seeking outdoor adventure at the region's many summer camps. More than a century later, Hendersonville and the surrounding communities offer the largest assortment of summer camps in the United States. Camp Greystone and Camp Mondamin, both established around 1920, are some of the country’s oldest continually operating summer camps. Nearly two dozen camps call the region home today, offering both religious-based

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and secular experiences that teach children valuable life skills while having fun in a safe, natural environment. Hendersonville’s summer camps preserve vast amounts of forests, lakes and other natural resources while offering generations of visitors invaluable lessons in enjoying the great outdoors and caring for our country’s natural heritage.

With the kids enjoying summer camp, take time for some parents-only exploring of Hendersonville’s wonderful wineries, fantastic food and amazing adventures. The region abounds in accommodations, from lavish resorts to vacation rentals to quaint bed-and-breakfast operations, all of them overflowing with Southern hospitality. Make your reservation and experience the best North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains have to offer.

Many parents add a long weekend to the front or back end of their children’s summer camp experience, creating an extended family vacation among the beauty and adventure of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Outdoor Adventure LISTINGS

BEARWALLOW MOUNTAIN 4854 Bearwallow Mountain Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 ConservingCarolina.org/ Bearwallow-Mountain

BILL MOORE COMMUNITY PARK

85 Howard Gap Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732 828-687-0751 FletcherNC.org/Departments/ Parks-and-Recreation

BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY Asheville, NC 28802 828-298-0398 BlueRidgeParkway.org

CARL SANDBURG HOME NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 1800 Little River Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-693-4178 NPS.gov/Carl

DUPONT STATE RECREATIONAL FOREST 1300 Staton Rd. Cedar Mountain, NC 28718 828-877-6527 DuPontForest.com

ECUSTA TRAIL (COMING IN 2024!)

Rail-trail that connects Hendersonville and Brevard EcustaTrail.org Falling Creek Camp

FLORENCE NATURE PRESERVE

3836 Gerton Hwy. Gerton, NC 28735 828-697-5777 ConservingCarolina.org/ Florence-Nature-Preserve

GREEN RIVER GAMELANDS (BIG HUNGRY TRAILHEAD - FOR ADVANCED HIKERS) Camp Highlander

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2193 Co Rd. 1802 Flat Rock, NC 28731

HOLMES EDUCATIONAL STATE FOREST 1299 Crab Creek Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-692-0100 NCESF.org/Holmes

JACKSON PARK

801 Fourth Ave. E. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-697-4884 HendersonCountyNC.gov

LAZY OTTER OUTFITTERS 10 Banner Farm Rd. Mills River, NC 28759 828-756-1386 LazyOtterOutfitters.com

MILLS RIVER PARK 124 Town Center Dr. Mills River, NC 28759 828-890-2901 MillsRiver.org/245/ Mills-River-Park

OKLAWAHA GREENWAY

Connects to parking at: Jackson, Patton, Berkeley parks Hendersonville, NC 28792 FriendsOfOklawaha.org

PALMETTO TRAIL (SALUDA MOUNTAINS PASSAGE TRAILHEAD)

Anders Rd. Zirconia, NC 28790 PalmettoConservation.org/ Passage/Saluda-MountainsPassage

THE PARK AT FLAT ROCK 55 Highland Golf Dr. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-435-0397 FlatRockParkFoundation.org

PERRY N. RUDNICK ART AND NATURE TRAIL 362 S. Rugby Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28791

PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST (NORTH MILLS RIVER RECREATION AREA) 5289 N. Mills River Rd. Horse Shoe, NC 28742

PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST (TURKEY PEN GAP TRAILHEAD) Turkey Pen Rd. Horse Shoe, NC 28742

RHODODENDRON LAKE NATURE PARK 321 Primrose Ln. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-693-4840 LaurelPark.org/RLNP

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RIDE KANUGA

221 Camp Kanuga Cir. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-513-0002 RideKanuga.com

RIDE ROCK CREEK

298 W. Rock Creek Rd. Zirconia, NC 28790 RideRockCreek.com

STRAWBERRY GAP TRAIL Gerton Hwy. Gerton, NC 28735 ConservingCarolina.org/ Strawberry-Gap

DuPont State Recreational Forest

TROMBATORE TRAIL

4854 Bearwallow Mountain Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 ConservingCarolina.org/ Trombatore-Trail

Green River Gamelands

WILDCAT ROCK TRAIL 3823 Gerton Hwy. Gerton, NC 28735 ConservingCarolina.org/ Wildcat-Rock-Trail

PATTON PARK

114 E. Clairmont Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-697-3084 HendersonvilleNC.gov/ Parks-Recreation

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an itinerary to make the most of your time in nature Surrounded by conserved or public lands, and only a short drive from the Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah National Forest, Hendersonville welcomes travelers seeking to disconnect from daily worries and reconnect with the natural world. The Blue Ridge Mountain terrain creates an ideal setting for hiking, mountain biking, paddling, ziplining and overall enjoyment of the great outdoors.

FRIDAY AFTERNOON Get into the flow of an outdoor weekend with a visit to Ride Kanuga, a downhill mountain biking park that’s a good fit for both beginners and advanced riders. The park has everything needed to outfit inexperienced riders, including instruction. Veteran riders can mount their bikes and go.

FRIDAY EVENING Check into a Mill House Lodge lakefront condo in Flat Rock, managed by WNC Mountain Rentals, then head to Hendersonville’s Main Street for your choice of restaurants and breweries.

SATURDAY MORNING After breakfast, go rafting with Green River Adventures. Or, if everyone is up for it, check out their sister attraction: The Gorge Zipline. It is one of the steepest and fastest zipline adventures in the nation.

smoked Carolina barbecue, accompanied by an impressive array of sauces and sides. Work off that barbecue with a visit to DuPont State Recreational Forest. Park at the Hooker Falls access area for a three-mile hike to three scenic waterfalls along Little River. Highlights include a swimming area below Hooker Falls and great views of Triple Falls. Falls throughout the forest may look familiar; scenes from The Hunger Games and The Last of the Mohicans were shot here. Mountain bikers should also consider the slick rock trails at DuPont, some of the best of their kind on the East Coast.

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SATURDAY EVENING Take in a gorgeous sunset at Jump Off Rock, a small mountaintop park just 15 minutes from downtown Hendersonville. Go casual with outdoor dining at Guidon Brewing in the Historic 7th Avenue District. Guidon is within walking distance of a second brewery, a distillery and NC's first brandy bar.

SUNDAY MORNING Get going early for a half-day guided fly-fishing trip with DB bar D Outfitters in Mills River. Enjoy access to private waters where the average size of the trout caught is 17 inches. DB bar D accommodates anglers of all skill levels and offers shorter, two-hour guided lessons for beginners.

Hubba Hubba Smokehouse

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Back in Flat Rock, do lunch outdoors at Hubba Hubba Smokehouse. This courtyard eatery is right around the corner from Mill House Lodge and wows patrons with slow-cooked, hickory-

Short Trip? Try our 1-day outdoor itinerary for a condensed adventure.

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Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

DuPont State Recreational Forest

Florence Nature Preserve

Broadmoor Golf and Event Center

Holmes Educational State Forest

Crooked Creek Golf Course

Jackson Park

Perry N. Rudnick Art & Nature Trail

Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club

Fireside Golf Range

Mills River Park

Orchard Trace Golf Club

Pisgah National Forest (North Mills River Recreation Area)

Chestnut Mountain Golf Club

Oklawaha Greenway

Patton Park

Pisgah National Forest (Turkey Pen Gap Trailhead)

1 hr. from Spartanburg 30 min. from Columbus

Rhododendron Lake Nature Park

35 min. from Tryon 20 min. from Saluda

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Palmetto Trail (Saluda Mountains Passage trailhead)

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