Hendersonville Visitors Guide 2023

Pisgah National Forest Main Entrance (to waterfalls, use NC 280 or US 64)

*Only Henderson County portions of these parks are included on this map.

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.

welcome to hendersonville with Michelle Owens

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

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.

We look forward to seeing you!

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.

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.

Arts& Culture

Flat Rock Playhouse

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?

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.

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.

Scott's Top 5

Hendersonville recommendations:

» 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.

» Hike Big Glassy at Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site. It’s my favorite spot on earth.

Explore Our Craft Trails

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.

Scan this QR Code to create your own Craft Trails excursion.

Woodlands Gallery

McClintock Chime Clock

Silver Fox Gallery

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

147 First Ave. E., Ste. C Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-435-3300

ContinuumArtNC.com

THE GALLERY AT FLAT ROCK

2702-A Greenville Hwy.

Flat Rock, NC 28731

828-698-7000

GalleryFlatRock.com

JOAN LESIKIN GALLERY

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

508 N. Main St.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-698-0601

SilverFoxGallery.net

SMITTEN SMITHS

GALLERY

3636 Brevard Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28791

404-277-9000

SmittenSmiths.com

SWEET MAGNOLIA

GALLERY

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

A Little Bit Bear-Obsessed

theater & music venues

BREVARD MUSIC CENTER

349 Andante Ln. Brevard, NC 28712

828-862-2100

BrevardMusic.org

HENDERSONVILLE

THEATRE

229 S. Washington St. Hendersonville, NC 28739

828-692-1082

HendersonvilleTheatre.org

FLAT ROCK PLAYHOUSE

661 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

public art

ARTSCAPE

Main St., Side Streets, and Seventh Ave.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-693-8504

ACOFHC.org/artscape.html

BEARFOOTIN'

PUBLIC ART WALK

Main St., Side Streets, and Seventh Ave.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-233-3216

HendersonvilleNC.gov/ events/bearfootin-art-walk

MCCLINTOCK

CHIME CLOCK

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

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.

Art on 7th

Food & Beverage

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?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Kym's Top 5

Hendersonville recommendations:

» Honeysuckle Hollow for shopping and quirky gifts.

» Definitely Jump Off Rock for the views.

» 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.

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

wineries

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Burntshirt Vineyards

Craft Beverage LISTINGS

APPALACHIAN RIDGE ARTISAN HARD CIDER

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

891 Boylston Hwy. Mills River, NC 28759

828-595-9859

BurningBlush.com

BURNTSHIRT VINEYARDS

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

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

OKLAWAHA BREWING COMPANY

147 First Ave. E.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-595-9956

OklawahaBrewing.com

POINT LOOKOUT

VINEYARDS & WORLD'S EDGE MEADERY

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

828-595-4001

SidewaysFarm.com

SIERRA NEVADA BREWING CO.

100 Sierra Nevada Way Mills River, NC 28732

828-681-5300

SierraNevada.com

SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN BREWERY

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

TWO TREES DISTILLING CO.

17 Continuum Dr. Fletcher, NC 28732 828-419-0727

TwoTreesDistilling.com

Point Lookout Vineyards

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Dining LISTINGS

2 GUYS PIZZA PLANET FRIENDLY FOOD & BREWS

1307 Seventh Ave. E. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-693-6755

2GuysPizza.org

THE 2ND ACT COFFEE, WINE & CRAFT BEER BAR

101 Allen St. E. Ste. 101 Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-513-0045

The2ndActHendo.com

305 LOUNGE & EATERY

305 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-595-9656

Facebook.com/305LoungeEatery

ALYKAT SUBS & SANDWICHES

1201 Asheville Hwy.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-697-0311

Facebook.com/

AlykatSubsSandwiches

APPLEBEE'S

1635 Four Seasons Blvd.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-692-3006

Applebees.com

ARABELLA BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH

536 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-595-2449

ArabellaBreakfast andBrunch.com

ASAKUSA JAPANESE CUISINE

144 Highlands Square Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-698-7073

Asakusa-Japanese-Cuisine.Square.Site

BAABALS ICE CREAM SHOPPE & FAMILY GRILLE

188 St. John Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732

828-676-6449

Facebook.com/Baabals

THE BAKER'S BOX

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

BINION'S ROADHOUSE

1565 Four Seasons Blvd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-693-0492

BinionsRoadhouse.com

BLACK BEAR COFFEE CO.

318 N. Main St.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-692-6333

BlackBear.Coffee

BLACK ROSE PUBLIC HOUSE

222 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-698-2622

Facebook.com/ BlackRosePublicHouse

BLUE RIDGE PIZZA COMPANY

6336 Brevard Rd. Etowah, NC 28729

828-891-5648

BLUE SKY CAFÉ

3987 Hendersonville Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732

828-684-1247

ILoveBlueSkyCafe.com

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

111 S. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-513-1240

BrandysOnMain.net

BREEDLOVE'S FAMILY RESTAURANT

316 Chadwick Ave.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-290-5152

BreedlovesDeli.com

BROOKS TAVERN

142 Third Ave. W. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-595-9994

Facebook.com/ BrooksTavernHendersonvilleNC

CAMPFIRE GRILL

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

COCULA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

1751 Brevard Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28791

828-694-1178

CONO SUR 4195 Haywood Rd. Mills River, NC 28759

828-513-1731

Conosur.net

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE 105 Commercial Blvd. Flat Rock, NC 28731

828-692-5560

CrackerBarrel.com

DADDY D'S SUBER SOULFOOD

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

DANDELION

127 Fifth Ave. W. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-595-9365

Facebook.com/ DandelionEatery

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

828-693-0645

Dickeys.com

DIXIE DINER

1724 Brevard Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28791

828-697-5025

Facebook.com/ DixieDinerHendersonville

Daddy D's Suber Soulfood

DREADLIFE KITCHEN

3591 Chimney Rock Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-595-9528

DreadLifeKitchen. wixsite.com/mysite

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

EAGLE BAR & GRILL

925 Lakeledge Ct.

Hendersonville, NC 28739

828-702-3613

BlueRidgeHospitalityGroup.com/ eagle-bar-grill

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

807 Spartanburg Hwy.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-698-6040

ElPasoMexican.net

EL PASO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Best Western, 105 Sugarloaf Rd.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-694-0201

ElPasoMexican.net

FIREHOUSE SUBS

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

FLAT ROCK WOOD ROOM

1501 Greenville Hwy.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-435-1391

FlatRockWoodRoom.com

FLETCHER VILLAGE BAKERY

235 St. John Rd. Ste. 70

Fletcher, NC 28732

828-687-7999

VillageBakeryNC.com/ fletcher-village-bakery

GOLDEN CORRAL BUFFET & GRILL

2530 Chimney Rock Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-693-6445

GoldenCorral.com

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

102 Duncan Hill Rd.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-692-1995

HarrysandPiggys.com

HARVEY'S AL FRESCO

201 Third Ave. W.

Hendersonville, NC 28739

828-696-2001

TheHendersonNC.com/ harveys

HAUS HEIDELBERG GERMAN RESTAURANT

630 Greenville Hwy.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-693-8227

HausHeidelberg.com

HENDOUGH CHICKEN & DONUTS

532 Kanuga Rd.

Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-595-2885

HenDough.com

HOT DOG WORLD

226 Kanuga Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-697-0374

HotDogWorld.net

HUBBA HUBBA SMOKEHOUSE

2724 Greenville Hwy.

Flat Rock, NC 28731

828-694-3551

HubbaHubbaSmokehouse.com

JANITZIO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

1053 Spartanburg Hwy.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-692-2474

JOEY'S NEW YORK BAGELS

Multiple locations

JoeysNYBagels.com

JONNY MAC'S LOWCOUNTRY

GRILLE & BBQ

3885 Hendersonville Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732

828-367-3679

Facebook.com/JonnyMacsBBQ

Season's at Highland Lake

HenDough Chicken & Donuts

Dining

LISTINGS (CONTINUED)

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

MARY'S BURRITOS

2560 Asheville Hwy. Ste. 10

Hendersonville, NC 28791

828-696-9888

MarysBurritos.com

MEZZALUNA

226 N. Main St.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-697-6575

Mezzaluna-Hendersonville.com

MIKE'S PIZZA & PASTA

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

NEVER BLUE 119 S. Main St.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-693-4646

TheNeverBlue.com

NORA'S NEW YORK STYLE PIZZERIA

2111 Asheville Hwy. Ste. 9 Hendersonville, NC 28791

828-595-9243

NorasNYPizzeria.com

O'CHARLEY'S RESTAURANT

65 Highland Square Dr.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-692-4224

OCharleys.com

OLD ORCHARD TAVERN

201 Sugarloaf Rd.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-595-8157

CascadesMountainResort.com/ old-orchard-tavern

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

PAPA'S & BEER MEXICAN RESTAURANT

1821 Asheville Hwy.

Hendersonville, NC 28791

828-692-9915

PapasandBeerHendo.com

P B & JAY'S CAFÉ

3445 Hendersonville Rd.

Fletcher, NC 28732

828-376-3711

PBJaysCafe.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

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

RENZO'S SPEAKEASY

504 N. Main St.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-551-7766

Renzos.us/speakeasy

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

A SOUTHERN CUP FINE TEAS

1529 Greenville Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28792

844-596-7832

ASouthernCup.com

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

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

TEQUILAS BAR & GRILL

300 Freeman St. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-693-0450

ElPasoMexican.net

THAI SPICE

220 S. King St. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-693-7323

ThaiSpiceHendersonville.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.

The Silo Cookhouse at Horse Shoe Farm

Mike's on Main

Pi-Squared Pizza

Dining

LISTINGS (CONTINUED)

THREE CHOPT SANDWICH SHOPPE

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

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

THE VINTNER'S TABLE

2695 Sugarloaf Rd.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-685-2402

BurntshirtVineyards.com/ hendersonville/ vintners-table-menus

WAFFLE HOUSE Multiple locations WaffleHouse.com

WEST FIRST WOOD-FIRED

101-B First Ave. W. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-693-1080

WestFirstWoodfired.com

farm market trail

WHIT'S FROZEN CUSTARD

602 Kanuga Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28739

828-595-2118

WhitsCustard.com/locations/ hendersonville

WHITE DUCK

TACO SHOP

500 Seventh Ave. E. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-595-9871

WhiteDuckTacoShop.com

WOODY'S CHEESESTEAKS

431 N. Church St. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-595-2991

Facebook.com/ WoodysCheesesteaksHendo

ZEKE'S GREENSIDE TAVERN AT ETOWAH VALLEY GOLF & RESORT

470 Brickyard Rd. Etowah, NC 28729

828-891-7022

EtowahValley.com/ dining/zekes-tavern

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

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:

Tuesday, Thursday, 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

ETOWAH LIONS FARMERS MARKET

447 Etowah School Rd.

Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-891-3071

May–October:

Wednesday (3pm-6pm)

Facebook.com/EtowahLions-Farmers-Market

FLAT ROCK FARMERS MARKET

1790 Greenville Hwy.

Flat Rock, NC 28731

May–October: Thursday (3pm-6pm)

FlatRockFarmersMarket.com

MILLS RIVER FARM MARKET

New location in 2023 TBD 828-891-3332

May–October: Saturday (8am-noon) Facebook.com/ MillsRiverFarmMarket

Whit's Frozen Custard

henderson county apple orchard trail

North Carolina is the seventh-largest apple-producing state in the nation, and Henderson County is the largest appleproducing county in North Carolina. 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).

APPLE HOUSE & OWENBY ORCHARDS

3807 Chimney Rock Rd.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-685-9917

OwenbysAppleHouse.com

COSTON FARM & APPLE HOUSE (U-PICK)

3748 Chimney Rock Rd.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-685-8352

CostonFarm.com

CREASMAN FARMS (U-PICK)

280 Bent Arrow Ln.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-685-7728

CreasmanFarmsNC.com

FREEMAN ORCHARDS

3016 Chimney Rock Rd.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-685-3311 or 828-674-9733

Facebook.com/FreemanOrchards-111734132224220

GRANDAD’S APPLES

N’ SUCH (U-PICK)

2951 Chimney Rock Rd.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-685-1685

GrandadsApples.com

HENDERSON FARMS

705 Tracy Grove Rd.

Flat Rock, NC 28731

828-698-7416

HOLT ORCHARDS

17 Holt Pond Dr.

Flat Rock, NC 28731

828-685-9080

HoltOrchards.com

JETER MOUNTAIN FARM (U-PICK)

1126 Jeter Mountain Rd.

Hendersonville, NC 28739

828-513-0404

JeterMountainFarm.com

JIMMY NIX & SONS APPLE HOUSE

3642 Chimney Rock Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-685-7222

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

Facebook.com/LivelyOrchards-597251397131034

MCCONNELL FARMS

177 Old Dana Rd.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-692-2819

McConnellFarms.net

MOUNTAIN FRESH ORCHARDS

2887 Chimney Rock Rd.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-435-0020

MtnFreshOrchards.com

ODELL BARNWELL & SONS

2900 Chimney Rock Rd.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-685-7300

BarnwellsAppleHouse.com

OWENBY’S FRUIT STAND

4500 Chimney Rock Rd.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-685-9917

PILOT MOUNTAIN PEARS (U-PICK)

Circle L Farm Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-685-2605

PilotMountainPears.com

SKY TOP ORCHARD (U-PICK)

1193 Pinnacle Mountain Rd. Zirconia, NC 28731

828-692-7930

SkyTopOrchard.com

STEPP’S HILLCREST ORCHARD (U-PICK)

170 Stepp Orchard Dr.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-685-9083

SteppApples.com

TWISTED APPLE (ORGANIC)

4039 Chimney Rock Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-712-1919

Facebook.com/TwistedAppleLLC

For more information on seasonality and to view a map of the orchards, scan the QR Code.

Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard

For U-Pick Berries, visit page 26.

Foodie’s Delight

an itinerary for the culinary aficionado

THE NIGHT BEFORE / BREAKFAST

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.

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.

DINNER

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.

3-Day Foodie Itinerary

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

Bold Rock Hard Cider

Bed & Breakfast on Tiffany Hill

Activities

Appalachian Pinball Museum

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.

Q: How many machines are on the floor?

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

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.

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?

Hand's On! Children's Museum

- Pollinator Mural by painted by artist Matt Willey

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.

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.

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.

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

Shopping Remindersfor 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.

The Gallery at Flat Rock

The Wrinkled Egg gift shop

Horse Shoe Gap Village, Woodhaven Glass

The Garage on 25

Activities LISTINGS

history

GUIDED HISTORY WALKS

Hendersonville, NC 28739

828-545-3179

MaryJoPadgett.com

HAUNTS OF HENDO

First Citizens Bank

539 N. Main St.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

HauntsofHendo.com

HENDERSON COUNTY GENEALOGICAL & HISTORICAL SOCIETY

400 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-693-1531

HCGHS.org

HENDERSON COUNTY HERITAGE MUSEUM

1 Historic Courthouse Square, Ste. 4 Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-694-1619

HendersonCounty Museum.com/hchm

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

ST. JOHN IN THE WILDERNESS

1895 Greenville Hwy. Flat Rock, NC 28731

828-693-9783

StJohnFlatRock.org

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA AIR MUSEUM

1340 E. Gilbert St.

Hendersonville, NC 28793

828-698-2482

WNCAirMuseum.com

WOLFE'S ANGEL STATUE

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

TheFruitoftheSpiritOrchard.webs. com

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

OBERMILLER'S STRAWBERRY FARM

621 Allstar Ln.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-891-8841

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 MUSEUMHISTORIC 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

BULLINGTON GARDENS

95 Upper Red Oak Trl. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-698-6104

BullingtonGardens.org

CARL SANDBURG HOME NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

1800 Little River Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731

828-693-4178

NPS.gov/carl

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

Berkeley Mills Park

69 Balfour Rd.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

336-491-0491

Hendersonville

Honeycrisps.com

MINERAL & LAPIDARY MUSEUM OF HENDERSON COUNTY

400 N. Main St. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-698-1977

MineralMuseum.org

Bullington Gardens

Activities LISTINGS

THE NIX PUMPKIN PATCH

3726 Chimney Rock Rd.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-808-7346

PISGAH FOREST GEM MINE & GIFTS

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

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

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

other

BILTMORE ESTATE

1 Lodge St.

Asheville, NC 28803

800-411-3812

Biltmore.com

BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY

Asheville, NC

828-298-0398

BlueRidgeParkway.org

HOMEMADE PASTA NOODLES (CLASSES)

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/ ?url=peoples-museum

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/ wellness-spa

TIMBER AXE THROWING 218 Duncan Hill Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-595-9909

TimberAxeThrowing.com

Packa's Place

Jeter Mountain Farm

Western North Carolina Air Museum

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.

Family Fun Itinerary

Hendersonville Train Depot

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.

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.

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.

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.

annual events

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.

SUMMER CONCERTS

Hendersonville loves live music. Check out these fun, free concerts that take place downtown throughout the summer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cider, Wine & Dine Weekend

Garden Jubilee

Music on Main

North Carolina Apple Festival

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

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.

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

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.

North Carolina Mountain State Fair

North Carolina Apple Festival

Home for the Holidays

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?

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.

Accommodations

LISTINGS

1898 WAVERLY INN

783 N. Main St.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-693-9193

WaverlyInn.com

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

P.O. Box 392

Dana, NC 28724

828-620-1450

AllureMtnRetreats.com

AMEZQUITA ESTATE

410 Lamp Post Dr. Zirconia, NC 28790

828-513-3280

Trivago.com/flat-rock-69013/hotel/ mountain-view-amezquita-estatehendersonville-nc-11341126

APPLE COUNTRY RETREAT

623 Owensby Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792

832-518-0560

Airbnb.com/rooms/29731256

APPLE TREE COTTAGE

514 Third Ave. W. Hendersonville, NC 28739

828-329-6105

Airbnb.com/rooms/ 26427546

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

THE BARN AT SLICK ROCK

177 Slick Rock Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792

919-576-0173

Airbnb.com/h/ thebarnatslickrock

BAT CAVE RIVER COTTAGES

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

BED & BREAKFAST ON TIFFANY HILL

400 Ray Hill Rd. Mills River, NC 28759

828-290-6080

Tiffany-Hill.com

BEST WESTERN

105 Sugarloaf Rd.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-692-0521

BestWestern.com

BLUE RIDGE CABIN

76 Corlin Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28739

803-603-6370

Vrbo.com/342302ha#

BONAIRE MOTEL

1201 Greenville Hwy.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-693-4007

Loc8NearMe.com/ north-carolina/hendersonville/ bonaire-motel/6417577

BRAEBURN BUNGALOW

1003 Highland Ave.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

770-561-3423

Airbnb.com/rooms/29133305

BRIGHTWATERS VACATION RENTALS

202 Tioga Trl. Hendersonville, NC 28791

828-513-0528

BrightWaters

VacationRentals.com

BUDGET MOTEL

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

CAROLINA MORNINGS, INC.

44 Merrimon Ave. Ste. 2 Asheville, NC 28801

877-735-3133

CarolinaMornings.com?

NCK=hendersonville

CASCADES MOUNTAIN RESORT

201 Sugarloaf Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-595-8155

CascadesMountainResort.com

1898 Waverly Inn

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

P.O. Box 439

Edneyville, NC 28727

941-539-6780

ClassicCarolinaCabins.com

CLEMONTINE'S

134 Beddingfield Ln.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-308-2722

Vrbo.com/2554314

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

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

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

DAYS INN

102 Mitchelle Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-697-5999

WyndhamHotels.com

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

ECONO LODGE

ASHEVILLE AIRPORT

196 Underwood Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732 828-684-1200

ChoiceHotels.com/ north-carolina/fletcher/ econo-lodge-hotels

The Charleston Inn

Bed & Breakfast on Tiffany Hill

Cascades Mountain Resort

KEY = Pet Friendly

Accommodations

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

HorwoodHomes. staydirectly.com/ listing?a=47729049

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

GARDEN COTTAGES

2003 Hebron Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28739

828-808-2035

Airbnb.com/users/ 16290006/listings

LISTINGS (CONTINUED)

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

GRIST MILL RIVER COTTAGE

67 Gerton Hwy. Bat Cave, NC 28710 828-625-9500

877-371-5100

DistinctiveMtnLodging.com/ rentals/grist-mill-river.html

HAMPTON INN

HENDERSONVILLE

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

Hilton.com

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

86 Lily Pad Ln. Flat Rock, NC 28731

828-693-6812

HLIResort.com

HIGHLAND LAKE

PROPERTIES, LLC

21 Halftimber Ln. Flat Rock, NC 28731

828-692-1359

HighlandLake.net

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES

107 Upward Crossing Dr. Flat Rock, NC 28731

828-698-8899

IHG.com/holidayinnexpress

HOMESTEAD CABIN

319 Brookside Camp Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-774-8135

HVilleCabinRental.com

THE HORSE SHOE FARM

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

936 Ballenger Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731

828-243-1840

Airbnb.com/h/ kingfamilyfarmstead

LAKE SUMMIT NEST, DOCK AND BOATHOUSE

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

LAKEWOOD RV RESORT 15 Timmie Ln. Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-697-9523

LakewoodRVResort.com

LAUGHING WATERS

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

Airbnb.ca/rooms/ 584839815228517466

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

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

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

MOUNTAIN PINES

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

Mountain-Pines.com

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

Etowah Valley Golf & Resort

Echo Mountain Inn

Elizabeth Leigh Inn

KEY = Pet Friendly

Accommodations

MOUNT PISGAH CAMPGROUND

408 Blue Ridge Pkwy. Canton, NC 28716

828-648-2644

Recreation.gov/camping/ campgrounds/234182

NATURE'S HARMONY

2506 Anders Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28791

828-595-2284 or 262-391-7281

Vrbo.com/811231

NC VISTA RENTALS

54 Sequoia Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-606-1452

NCVistaRentals.com

PARK PLACE RV PARK & CAMPING

501 S. Allen Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731

828-693-3831

ParkPlaceRVPark.com

THE PEREGRINE NEST

837 Peregrine Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28739

828-551-5314

HorwoodHomes. staydirectly.com/ listing?a=15941534

PINEBROOK MANOR

2701 Kanuga Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28739

828-698-2707

PineBrookManor.com

QUALITY INN

111 Commercial Blvd. Flat Rock, NC 28731

828-697-1085

ChoiceHotels.com

QUIET COTTAGE IN THE MOUNTAINS

1490 Little Creek Rd.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-393-9209

Vrbo.com/726063

RAINBOW MOTEL

924 Greenville Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-692-4781

RAMADA

150 Sugarloaf Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-697-0006

WyndhamHotels.com

RED FOX DEN

180 Hall Rd. Horse Shoe, NC 28742 828-674-5655

Vrbo.com/632951

RED GATE RV PARK & CAMPING

148 Red Gates Ln. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-685-8787

RedGatesRV.com

RED ROOF COTTAGE

812 Orr's Camp Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 941-223-5905

Airbnb.com/rooms/22957331

RED ROOF INN

240 Mitchelle Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828-697-1223

RedRoof.com

RENT 828 82 Oxford Valley Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28791 828-779-9802

Airbnb.com/rooms/38698082

THE RETREAT ON WILLOW 1308 Willow Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28739 305-335-1664

Airbnb.com/rooms/45202567

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

Airbnb.com/rooms/ 34064049

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

RIVERSIDE COTTAGES

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

The Horse Shoe Farm

The Henderson

Kanuga

ROCK CREEK CAMPGROUND

122 W. Rock Creek Rd. Zirconia, NC 28790

828-698-2581

RockCreekCampgroundNC. homestead.com

THE ROUND HOUSE

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

97 Shadow Ridge Dr. Fletcher, NC 28732

855-866-9574

GreyBeardRentals.com/ vacation-rentals/ shadow-ridge-retreat

SKYLARANNA HOTEL & RESORT

2705 N. Rugby Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28791

828-919-7777

Skylaranna.com

SOUTHERNAIRE MOTEL

2990 Chimney Rock Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-685-7711

STONE COTTAGE

125 L J Freeman Farm Rd.

Gerton, NC 28735

828-243-8448

Vrbo.com/1257442

STONE'S THROW COTTAGE

319 Pennsylvania Rd. Arden, NC 28704

828-712-5925

Airbnb.com/rooms/ 30348180

SUPER 8 ASHEVILLE AIRPORT

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

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

TRANQUIL BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN RETREAT

741 Flynn Branch Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732

828-891-8050

Vrbo.com/16232

URBAN RETREAT

551 Courtwood Ln., #6

Hendersonville, NC 28739 417-664-0076

Airbnb.com/rooms/ 43763611

VILLA NIRVANA

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

WHITE SQUIRREL CABINS

515 Brookside Camp Rd.

Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-989-3293

WhiteSquirrelCabins.com

WHITE SQUIRREL HILL

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, Box 154

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

Happy Place

Save time planning

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KEY = Pet Friendly

Outdoor Adventure

The Riveter

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?

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!

» Conosur is my favorite place to eat in Henderson County. It's authentic and delicious, and a regular stop for me.

» Apple orchards – Sky Top and Grandad’s are both great options for U-Pick and amazing apple cider.

HikingBiking&

Bearwallow Mountain Trail

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. DuPont State Recreational Forest was the location for filming The Hunger Games

2023 NC Year of the Trail celebrates North Carolina's vast network of trails, greenways and blueways, which showcase our diverse landscapes. Join the fun by hiking one of our great trails.

For a full list of trails in Henderson County, view the Outdoor Map on page 49.

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.

Weevil Outdoor Guided Rides: Explore DuPont State Recreational Forest or Pisgah National Forest with knowledgeable guides who will match your ride to your skill level. Group and individual rides typically last about four hours and require you to bring your own equipment and supplies.

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.

When you hit our trails, be sure to tread lightly and #LeaveNoTrace

DuPont State Recreational Forest

The Oklawaha Greenway

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

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.

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.

While the Kids are At Camp

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.

Camp Highlander

Falling Creek Camp

Camp Kanuga

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

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)

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.html

JACKSON PARK

801 Fourth Ave. E. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-697-4884

HendersonCountyNC.gov/ recreation

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

828-697-8100

FlatRockParkFoundation.org

PATTON PARK

114 E. Clairmont Dr. Hendersonville, NC 28792

828-697-3084

HendersonvilleNC.gov/ parks-recreation

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

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

TROMBATORE TRAIL

4854 Bearwallow Mountain Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792

ConservingCarolina.org/ trombatore-trail

WEEVIL OUTDOOR GUIDED RIDES

7200 Crab Creek Rd. Penrose, NC 28766

828-518-0005

WeevilOutdoor.com/ pages/ride-with-weevil

WILDCAT ROCK TRAIL

3823 Gerton Hwy. Gerton, NC 28735

ConservingCarolina.org/ wildcat-rock-trail

DuPont State Recreational Forest

Ride Kanuga

Green River Gamelands

Outdoor Itinerary

Hooker Falls, Dupont State Recreational Forest

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.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON

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-

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.

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.

Jump Off Rock

Hubba Hubba Smokehouse

Green River Adventures

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*Only Henderson County portions of these parks are included on this map.

outdoor points of interest