LOCAL DINING

2 GUYS PIZZA PLANET FRIENDLY FOOD & BREWS

Same delicious pizza with new vegan & plant based meat options. 2 Guys Pizza serves planet-friendly pizzas and more made from scratch in familyfriendly joint located on 7th Avenue East in Hendersonville. Equipped with a video game area and hosting local event and entertainment, 2 Guys Pizza provides good food and fun for your whole family.

1307 7th Avenue E Hendersonville 828-693-6755 2GuysPizza.net

12 BONES SOUTH

Over the past fifteen years, 12 Bones has quickly grown into a local institution known for its rule-breaking take on barbecue classics. They make everything from scratch...and their meats are smoked long & slow over select hardwoods. 12 Bones’ recipes consist of old family favorites as well as new ones they just came up with. They believe that simple ingredients & lots of care in preparation make the best food.

2350 Hendersonville Road Arden 828-687-1395 12Bones.com

305 LOUNGE & EATERY

Plan a visit to the 305 Lounge and Eatery located at 305 North Main Street in Historic Downtown Hendersonville, right next door to Iconic Mike's on Main. Offering local hard cider, craft beer, regional wines, and coming soon a full-service liquor bar, all in a casual and rustic setting. Aubrey's Famous Wings and Sauces are just one highlight of the menu at the 305 Lounge and Eatery. Poke your head in the front door and explore a selection of local honey's, jam's, and jellies in the country store. Step inside and hear local musicians providing the soundtrack of your Main Street experience. Follow the sounds of music and laughter to the 305 Lounge and Eatery.

305 N Main Street | Hendersonville 828-513-5141 @305LoungeEatery

BAY BREEZE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

You’ll find all your favorite seafoods from popcorn and jumbo shrimp to clams, crab legs, lobster, calamari, and a variety of fish including salmon and catfish. Prime rib, steaks, chicken and ribs are also featured and all are served with your choice of fresh sides, including fresh daily cut vegetables. Choose from appetizers, salads and soups, sandwiches, fried platters or broiled. Save room for their tempting array of desserts. Eat in or carryout. Gift certificates available. Two private banquet rooms for your special events accommodate groups up to 110. Visit the website for hours, lunch specials and complete menus.

1830 Asheville Highway | Hendersonville 828-697-7107 BayBreezeSeafood.com

HANNAH FLANAGAN'S PUB AND EATERY

Hannah Flanagan's is a traditional Irish Pub serving all your traditional favorites, and well as the best wings and burgers in town. Located in historic downtown Hendersonville, at Hannah Flanagan's everybody is Irish!

300A N Main Street Hendersonville 828-329-4788 TheOriginalHannahFlanagans.com

MIKE'S ON MAIN

Visit Mike's On Main Street for a step back in time with old-fashioned food, treats and ambience that will take you back when days seemed fun and carefree. Located in downtown Hendersonville, the building has a rich history and maintains a unique 50's style. Known as housing the first soda fountain in Hendersonville, swing in today to enjoy a hearty breakfast, classic burger, sip on a soda or milkshake and take a trip back in time.

Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM Sat 7:30AM-4PM Sun 8AM-2PM 303 N Main Street | Hendersonville 828-698-1616 MikesOnMain.com

Mike’s on Main

Sandwich & Soda Shoppe

MOE’S ORIGINAL BAR B QUE

Enjoy Southern BBQ in downtown Hendersonville! Moe's Original Bar B Que features award-winning Bama-style pulled pork, ribs, wings, turkey and chicken smoked over hardwood daily. Paired with traditional, fresh southern sides, you can enjoy carry-out, catering, dining in or eating in their outdoor seating area in Historic Downtown.

114 N Main Street Hendersonville 828-595-9200 MoesOriginalBBQ.com

MOUNTAIN DELI

Mountain Deli is committed to serving the most delicious, best quality sandwiches they can provide. The entire menu features only fresh, natural ingredients from the best farmers and producers, and is available for dinein, take-out, delivery or lunch on the patio. There are absolutely no artificial ingredients, additives or chemicals. They emphasize domestic and especially locally grown, seasonally fresh ingredients. Most items are made from scratch in the Deli; meats are minimally processed or cooked from raw; soups, salads & sauces are made daily. All sandwiches are custom made to order for the freshest possible experience. It just tastes better! Visit the website for the full menu and catering information.

343 N Main Street | Hendersonville 828-696-0093 MtnDeli.com

MOUNTAIN JUICERY

Mountain Juicery is a family owned business with two locations in Hendersonville and Asheville. They offer a variety of delicious raw coldpressed juices, gourmet smoothies, smoothie bowls, wellness shots and elixirs using quality ingredients. Each bottle of cold-pressed juice is pressed in house at the Asheville location and contains up to three pounds of vegetables and/or fruit. Juice cleanses are also available for order and can help boost energy and rejuvenate the body & mind. Most product offerings are vegan, soy free and gluten free. Mountain Juicery's Hendersonville location is next to Planet Fitness on Spartanburg Highway and has a drive through window for convenient service.

637 Spartanburg Highway, Suite 60 | Hendersonville 828-513-1898 MountainJuicery.com

THE POE HOUSE

The Poe House is a unique bar and restaurant located right off Main Street in Hendersonville featuring twelve craft beer taps, a well curated wine list and handmade cocktails that will keep you coming back. The food is simple and delicious with offerings of pizza, sandwiches and sharable plates. There is a reason the locals flock to The Poe House and once you step foot inside, you will understand its cozy feel. Reservations are accepted and the full menu, live music lineup and hours of operation can be found on their website. You can find them located under the patio of West-First Wood Fired facing the alley.

105 1st Avenue W Hendersonville 828-696-1838 ThePoeHouseHVL.com

POSTERO

Postero's New American Cuisine is a true melting pot of cultures, ingredients and techniques. They love the idea of applying modern-day sensibilities to traditional recipes. So they use great ingredients and treat them with respect for where they come from, how they are handled and who they are going to. There are few joys greater in life than sharing tasty, beautiful food with families, friends and community. Serving lunch Wednesday-Saturday from 11am-2pm. Dinner is served Tuesday to Thursday from 5pm-8:30pm and Friday & Saturday from 5pm-9:30pm.

401 N Main Street | Hendersonville 828-595-9676 Postero-HVL.com

WEST FIRST WOOD-FIRED

West First Wood-Fired creates handcrafted food with a Mediterranean aesthetic and features whole-wheat thin crust pizzas, organic pastas, rustic salads, soups, desserts and breads. They also offer gluten free pizzas and entrees. Enjoy a sophisticated, dynamic dining experience while watching your food freshly prepared in our open kitchen or dine alfresco on the deck. The full service bar offers martinis, local brews and eclectic wines. West First Wood-Fired grew out of their organic wood-fired bakery, The Flat Rock Village Bakery.

Serving Lunch and Dinner Mon-Sat 101a 1st Avenue W Hendersonville 828-693-1080 WestFirstWoodFired.co

Bullington Gardens is a horticultural education center that serves area residents of all ages.

Attractions & Family Fun

Henderson County offers attractions for all ages and a variety of interests and a good place to start exploring them is the Visitor Center.

VISITOR CENTER

Henderson County Tourism Development Authority 201 S Main Street, Hendersonville 828-693-9708 or 800-828-4244 VisitHendersonvilleNC.org

The Visitor Center is the gateway to discovering what Hendersonville has to offer. In addition to brochures and maps, the center’s free Visitor Guide offers the latest information on area accommodations, restaurants, outdoor recreation, family and children’s activities, attractions and events. The center offers assistance in planning reunions, weddings, corporate retreats and group tours. The center is open 362 days a year, only closing on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Weekend and holiday hours are 10 am to 5 pm.

AQUARIUM & SHARK LAB BY TeamECCO

511 N Main Street, Hendersonville 1-4PM Thurs-Sat Free for children under 2, $4.50 for ages 2-4 $6 for ages 5-65, $5 for ages 66 and older Special pricing for military, firefighters, EMT personnel, current teachers 828-692-8386 TeamECCO.org

The Aquarium & Shark Lab is the first inland aquarium in North Carolina, a true grassroots education site focused on marine science and ocean conservation. It is home to more than 26 exhibits housing close to 300 fish, invertebrates and reptiles, including geckos. Visitors can engage with student interns and docents who share their knowledge. The Aquarium & Shark Lab’s immersive presentations focus on raising baby sharks from eggs, animal imprinting and more. The Aquarium & Shark Lab features the only 2,000-gallon saltwater aquarium in Western North Carolina where shark and ray feeding takes place at 1:15pm.

BULLINGTON GARDENS

95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville 9AM-4:30PM, Mon-Fri year-round; 9AM-4:30PM, Sat, March-Nov 828-698-6104 BullingtonGardens.org

Bullington Gardens is a 12-acre public nonprofit garden and horticultural education center with a number

of themed gardens featuring perennials, herbs, native azaleas and imported and rare plants. It includes a distinctive collection of Japanese maples, a fairy garden (open June through Labor Day) and an extensive dahlia garden. The property also features a therapy garden for those with physical limitations and a nature trail with indigenous woodland plants. Classes and workshops are offered yearround. Programs for school children and horticultural therapy for special-needs high school students are available as well. Operated by a partnership of Henderson County Public Schools and NC Cooperative Extension, Bullington Gardens was bequeathed by Bob Bullington, a New York City policeman who established a nursery on the site. Visitors are welcome in all seasons. There is no charge for admission but donations are welcome. Tours and programs for groups can be arranged.

CARL SANDBURG HOME NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

Administered by the National Park Service Little River Road, Flat Rock 9AM-5PM daily Guided tours 9:30AM-4:30PM No charge for visiting the grounds, hiking or picnicking House tours: $10 adults, $6 seniors, children under 15 free 828-693-4178 NPS.gov/Carl

This picturesque home and 264acre farm called Connemara was the residence of Carl Sandburg – Pulitzer-prize winning poet and author, biographer of Abraham Lincoln, journalist and social activist – and his family from 1945 to 1967. Against the backdrop of Glassy Mountain, the home’s peaceful setting and interior remains as it was when the Sandburg family lived there. On the grounds, the park maintains a small goat herd descended from Mrs. Sandburg’s world-renowned herd of dairy goats. There also are more than five miles of trails that lead to wonderful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Throughout the year, special festivals and ranger programs are offered. Carl Sandburg Home NHS is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

HANDS ON! CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

318 N Main Street, Hendersonville Check website for hours Children under 1 free, $8 for others 828-697-8333 HandsOnWNC.org

Hands On! Children’s Museum is the place where learning comes into play. Catering to children ages one to 10 and their caregivers, this children’s museum provides educational exhibits and programs that stimulate the imagination and motivate learning. Traveling programs, space rental for events and birthday parties and memberships are also available.

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HENDERSON COUNTY HERITAGE MUSEUM

1 Historic Courthouse Square, Suite 4 Inside the 1905 Historic Courthouse on Main Street, Hendersonville 10AM-5PM, Wed-Sat; 1-5PM, Sun 828-694-1619 HendersonCountyMuseum.com

From the Revolutionary War to the coming of the train to the area’s Golden Age (1879–1929) to modern day, this museum celebrates the rich history of Henderson County. Its six exhibit rooms contain artifacts and multimedia presentations that inform visitors about the milestone events that shaped this area. Highlights include an interactive scale model of the Saluda Grade railway and a working telegraph system, the Courthouse room, an exhibit featuring the history and heritage of the Historic Seventh Avenue District, an exhibit on the many summer camps in the area, a quilt exhibit showcasing the art of mountain quilting, an exhibit featuring Shepherd’s Store items and the Ridge exhibit that tells the story of communities along the Eastern Continental Divide and includes a working still.

HENDERSONVILLE TRAIN DEPOT

650 Maple Avenue, Hendersonville 1-3PM, Wed; 10AM-2PM, Sat; 10AM-4PM the Friday after Thanksgiving 828-595-0446 AVMRC.com

Built in 1902, the historic depot has been restored to its original state. Today it houses the Apple Valley Model Railroad Club’s HO Scale model railroad. With more than 2,000 feet of track and 225 switches, its layout represents Henderson County, the Saluda Grade (the steepest railroad grade in the US) and the towns of Western North Carolina. The Depot has a working telegraph guests can use, a camera car to see the layout from the engineer’s perspective and a touchscreen display with information about historical items in the building. Visitors can also enjoy running “Thomas” on his track, climbing aboard the restored Southern Railway caboose and touring the G-scale outdoor garden railroad featuring the logging railroads that existed throughout the region more than 100 years ago.

A vintage airplane at the Western North Carolina Air Museum.

HISTORIC JOHNSON FARM

3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville Call for guided tour times. Tour prices: $10 adults, $8 students and people 65 and older, free for ages under 5 Grounds open 8AM-4PM, Mon-Fri No charge for visiting grounds 828-891-6585 HistoricJohnsonFarm.org

A late-19th-century/early-20thcentury farm and summer tourist retreat, Historic Johnson Farm covered 500 acres in its prime. The main house was constructed from 1876 to 1880 with handmade bricks and is believed to be Henderson County’s first brick house. Sallie, Vernon and Leander Johnson opened up the house to summer guests in 1913 to bring in additional income. Vernon and Leander Johnson willed the house to the Henderson County Board of Education, and In 1987, the farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today the farm serves as a hands-on museum and heritage education center. Guided tours of the historic house and grounds are offered year-round. Field trips and group tours are also offered. The farm hosts numerous events each year, including two festivals. The Heritage Weavers and Fiber Artists now occupy the former boarding house and offer a variety of classes throughout the year as well as a gift shop featuring handmade items.

MINERAL AND LAPIDARY MUSEUM OF HENDERSON COUNTY

400 N Main Street, Hendersonville 1-5PM, Mon-Fri, March-Dec (opens at 11AM during summer) 11AM-5PM, Sat Closed Sun, Mon and Tue, Jan-Feb 828-698-1977 MineralMuseum.org

Home of the Hendersonville Meteorite, the museum also features North Carolina minerals, fluorescent minerals, replicas of world famous diamonds, a display of the lapidary arts, geode cracking, fossils and a T. rex skull replica. The museum offers free tours for schools and other groups.

SELF-GUIDED HISTORY, ART AND SCENIC TOURS

828-693-9708 or 800-828-4244 Download guides at VisitHendersonvilleNC.org/ Tours-And-Itineraries

Downtown Hendersonville and its surrounding areas are museums unto themselves and the Visitor Center has several online self-guided tours to allow visitors to see all that the area holds, including self-guided tours of historic sites, unique architecture, art, breweries, cideries, wineries, natural landmarks and more.

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL CENTER

1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher 828-687-1414 WNCAgCenter.org

The Western North Carolina Agricultural Center is an entertainment venue that hosts a variety of community events, expos, workshops, musical performances, horse shows and more year-round. Since 1994, the WNC Agricultural Center has been home to the annual NC Mountain State Fair beginning the first Friday after Labor Day to celebrate the region’s people, agriculture, art and tradition.

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA AIR MUSEUM

Follow blue road signs on US 176/ Spartanburg Hwy and Shepherd Street to 1340 E Gilbert Street Open year-round, weather permitting Closed Christmas and New Year’s Day Noon-5PM, Sat, May-Oct Noon-5PM, Sat and Sun, Nov-April 828-698-2482 WNCAirMuseum.com

Known as the first air museum in the “First-In-Flight” state, the Western North Carolina Air Museum displays restored vintage airplanes as well as replica antique planes and aviation memorabilia. The collection includes a two-thirds scale model of the 1903 Wright Flyer and a full-scale 1915 Sopwith Baby replica. Schools and other groups are welcome and tours can be arranged. Rides in a

Apple Valley Model Railroad Club at the Historic Train Depot in Hendersonville

Become a Local at Hendersonville Country Club

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vintage PT-17 Stearman Trainer are available by appointment and during the year during the North Carolina Apple Festival.

FARMERS MARKETS

THE CURB MARKET

221 N Church Street, Hendersonville 8AM-2PM, Sat, Jan-March 8AM-2PM, Tue, Thu and Sat, April-Dec 828-692-8012 CurbMarket.com

The Henderson County Curb Market is a farmers market that provides locally grown produce and hand crafted items. Shoppers enjoy visiting with the friendly vendors as they choose from fresh fruits and vegetables, free range eggs, home baked items, soups, preserves, salsas and relishes, and a variety of unique hand crafted items. The Curb Market began on Main Street in 1924 with eight families and has grown to more than 70 vendors. The Market hosts special annual events including Ol’ Timey Days and an Ol’ Timey Christmas which is held the first Saturday after Thanksgiving.

FLAT ROCK FARMERS MARKET

On the green behind the Pinecrest ARP Church 1790 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock 3-6PM, Thursdays, April 29-Oct 28 FlatRockFarmersMarket.com

The market offers locally grown seasonal fruits and vegetables, garden starts, herbs, mushrooms, artisan breads and baked goods, local honey, jams, jellies, peaches, blueberries and apples – all direct from a local producer – plus fresh seafood from the Carolina Coast. Market-goers also will find selected crafts from local artisans.

HENDERSON COUNTY TAILGATE MARKET

100 N King Street, Hendersonville (parking lot of County office building) 8AM-noon, Sat, April-Oct 828-329-4027 or 828-891-3561 Facebook.com/ HendersonCountyTailgateMarket

Established in 1979, the Henderson County Tailgate Market is one of the oldest open air markets in Western North Carolina. This unique Saturday morning market has a festival feel in the heart of Hendersonville. The market is filled with local growers who operate small family farms in Henderson County who have developed a reputation for quality and high-value specialty crops and nursery stock. Throughout the season, the market offers plants, fresh-cut flowers, in-season fruits, vegetables, local wildflower and sourwood honey and baked goods.

Hands On! Children's Museum’s For the Good of the Hive pollinator mural.

HENDERSONVILLE FARMERS MARKET

Hendersonville Train Depot, 650 Maple Street, Hendersonville 8AM-1PM, Sat, May 8-Oct 30 Holiday markets 8 am-1 pm, Nov 20 and Dec 4, 2021 828-233-3205 HendersonvilleFarmersMarket.com

The Hendersonville Farmers Market features an array of producers and growers with an emphasis on Henderson County-made items. Shoppers can expect food trucks and entertainment from local artists as well as themed events such as a Pollinator Day and Tomato Festival. The market offers a Double SNAP program, where SNAP/EBT benefits are matched for purchase of locally grown foods.

MILLS RIVER FARMERS MARKET

Mills River Elementary School Parking Lot 94 School House Road, Mills River 8AM-noon, Saturdays, May-Oct 828-891-3332 Facebook.com/MillsRiverFarmersMarket

Mills River Farmers Market is a producer-only market, selling only fruits and vegetables, plants, honey, crafts, meat products and other products grown and made within a 50-mile radius of the Town of Mills River. The Market accepts SNAP/EBT benefits as well as debit and credit cards and participates in the Double SNAP Program. Visitors can listen to local musicians while shopping. Educating the entire family is a major push for the market with a fun-filled Kid’s Zone and a Demonstration Kitchen for the adults.

Local produce at the Henderson County Tailgate Market.

KANUGA INN & LODGING

For nearly 100 years, Kanuga’s mountain getaways have provided a muchneeded respite from everyday life. Enjoy activities ranging from hiking to taking in a scenic overlook, swimming in the lake, playing a tennis match, or spending an evening catching fireflies. If you’re longing to reclaim family time, unplug, and immerse yourself in nature, then Kanuga is your perfect retreat. Your stay with Kanuga is an investment in the future of Kanuga. Proceeds from your stay go directly towards Kanuga’s youth camps, educational programs, and campus improvements to ensure the next generation is able to come together and experience this gathering place for all.

471 Kanuga Chapel Drive Hendersonville 828-692-9136 Kanuga.org/Stay

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES

Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Hendersonville SE -Flat Rock hotel! Their modern, beautifully designed, and comfortable hotel located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains allows guests to reap all of the benefits of staying in touch with all of the cutting edge conveniences of a high tech world while still enjoying the breathtaking beauty of the Western North Carolina Mountains. The hotel is conveniently located just off of I-26 at the intersection of Upward Road, just minutes from Historic Downtown Hendersonville and the Village of Flat Rock.

107 Upward Crossing Drive Flat Rock 828-698-8899 HIExpress.com/FlatRockNC

MOUNTAIN INN & SUITES

Locally owned and operated, Mountain Inn & Suites is the place to experience genuine hospitality when you visit the mountains. You’ll enjoy a higher standard with a lower rate. Choose from two convenient locations in Henderson County, one only minutes from the airport, the other in Flat Rock. Both are top-rated by their guests online and both offer easy access to everything the area has to offer. Continental breakfast and free WiFi are included with you choice of Queen, King, or King Suite accommodations. Call or visit the website to book your room. 447 Naples Road | Hendersonville 828-684-0040 MountainInnAirport.com

755 Upward Road | Flat Rock 828-692-7772 MountainInnFlatRock.com