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Index to Attractions & Events Accommodations ................................19-23 Activities for all Ages............................32-36 Appalachian Trail .....................................15 Apple Orchards.........................................29 Apples and Fall Color...............................34 N.C. Apple Festival - Labor Day Weekend ....... 43 Area Attractions..........................................5 Area Map........................................... 24-25 Biltmore Estate ................................. 15, 35 Blue Ridge Parkway ......................... 15, 35 Brevard Music Center ........................15, 32 Bullington Center...................................... 5 Canoeing / Kayaking................................36 Carl Sandburg Home..........................10, 34 Cherokee Indian Reservation ............16, 35 Chimney Rock Park............................16, 34 Colburn Earth Science Museum............. 32 Cradle of Forestry.....................................16 Craft Heritage Trails of WNC....................16 Dupont State Recreational Forest .9, 32, 34 Farm City Day..................................... 28 Festivals.............................................. 28 Fishing................................................ 34 Flat Rock Historic District ........................10 Flat Rock Playhouse...........................10, 32 Fletcher, NC..............................................11 Fletcher Park & Greenway...................5, 33 Fletcher Feed & Seed .............................. 5 Folk Art Center .........................................15 Garden Jubilee Festival ...........................48 Gem Mining........................................16, 33 Golf Courses / Driving Ranges ................46 Grandfather Mountain ..............................16 Great Smoky Mountains Nat’l Park ...16, 35 Green River Game Lands & Trails ......... 14 Hands on Museum............................. 7, 32 Harrah’s Cherokee Casino ......................16 HC Historic Courthouse .......................6, 45 HC Genealogical & Historical Scty........... 6 HC Farmer’s Curb Market .......... 6, 28, 31 HC Heritage Museum...........................6, 32 Henderson County......................................4 Henderson Co. Tailgate Markets ........ 6, 28 Hiking & Trails...........................................14 Historic Johnson Farm ...........................5, 34 Historic Saluda, NC..................................17

Holmes Educational State Forest ...... 5, 32 Horseback Riding.....................................33 Jackson Park and Nature Trail .......... 5, 33 Jump Off Rock Park .......................... 5, 45 Kate’s Park...............................................33 Lake Julian Rec Area................................32 Lake Lure Tours, Marina & Beach........... 17, 23 McClintock Chime Clock .......................... 6 Mills River Area.........................................30 Mineral & Lapidary Museum.................... 32 Miniature Golf...........................................33 Mountain Farm & Home Museum.............32 Movie Theatres.........................................33 Music on Main Street Concerts..........43, 48 North Carolina Apple Festival...................28 North Carolina Arboretum ..................15, 35 North Mills River Recreational Area ... 5, 30, 32 Ol’ Timey Christmas-Curb Market ........... 6 Outdoor Recreation Listings................38-39 Patton Park ........................................ 5, 33 Pearson’s Falls ........................................17 Pisgah National Forest ................. 5, 17, 32 Regional Attractions.............................15-17 Restaurant Guide ...............................40-42 River Tubing.............................................36 St. John in the Wilderness Church ..........10 Sliding Rock- Pisgah Nat’l Forest.......17, 34 Snow Tubing.............................................36 Summer Camps for Girls & Boys..............26 The Old Homeplace .................................45 The Village of Flat Rock ..........................10 Thomas Wolfe Memorial ....................17, 45 Tours & Trails............................................14 Toy Museum.............................................32 Train Depot & Model Railroad .............6, 34 White Water Rafting.................................36 Wineries / Breweries.................................12 WNC Agricultural Center..............11, 17, 35 WNC Air Museum............................... 5, 32 WNC Farmers Market...............................17 WNC Nature Center...........................17, 35 Wolfe’s Angel ................................... 7, 45 YMCA.......................................................34

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Current information & additional links

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ALL ABOUT HENDERSON COUNTY The Beautiful Communities of Henderson County, North Carolina Fletcher, Flat Rock, Hendersonville, Mills River, Laurel Park, and Area Communities

Henderson County History Henderson County was part of the Cherokee Nation for 10,000 years. After treaties with the Cherokee in 1777 and 1785, the land was officially opened for settlement by early Appalachian Mountain pioneers. Early land grants date back to 1777, with most occurring after the Revolutionary War in 1783 and 1785. Early settlers included Revolutionary War Patriots, such as Andrew Miller, Matthew Maybin and Joseph Henry, along with many others. Some Tories, such as William Mills, also settled in the county in the 1780s.

Henderson County was named for Chief Justice of the State Supreme Court, Judge Leonard Henderson who died in 1833, five years before the county was created. Henderson County was created from Old Buncombe County and Rutherford County.

Hendersonville received its original charter in the 1840’s with a population of several hundred people.

The county of Henderson is called a typical mountain county, because it consists of these elements: mountain ranges, isolated peaks, a rolling plateau and level valley areas. Elevations range from 1400 feet near Bat Cave at the foot of the Blue Ridge, to 5000 feet on Little Pisgah.

Henderson County is located on a intermountain plateau and is almost circled by mountains. To the west, the county touches the Pisgah Ledge, and to the east and south borders the Blue Ridge and Saluda Mountains. The county is bordered on the north side by Buncombe county, to the east by Rutherford and Polk counties, to the west by Transylvania county and to the south by South Carolina.

The first source of revenue was agriculture for the people of Henderson County. The settlers grew corn, wheat, rye, potatoes and cabbage. As the self-sustaining pioneer settlers entered the county, they brought fruit trees with them.

Hendersonville had easy access from the lowlands and quickly became a vacation destination for tourists to spend the summer months to escape the sweltering heat, for a milder, cooler climate.

Historic Hendersonville has been welcoming guests for more than a century, thus creating a strong tourism based industry. This basic economy held up after World War II. Today’s economy is based on tourism, manufacturing, agriculture and retirement.

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Relocation A Relocation Packet is available for $25.00.

The packet includes: real estate brochures, a map, area attractions, accommodations, community information, Henderson County & area demographics & statistics, a local telephone book and shopping. call: 800.828.4244

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Transportation / Highways I- 26 is the major east/west interstate from the Tennessee state line near Mars Hill, NC to Charleston, SC and is located 2 miles from downtown Hendersonville. I-26 intersects with I-40 east & west in Asheville, NC and I-85 north & south in Spartanburg, SC. Asheville Regional Airport - The Asheville Regional Airport is located on I-26, 9 miles north of Hendersonville and 15 miles south of Asheville. The carriers serving the airport are Allegiant, Delta, US Airways, and United. 61 Terminal Drive Fletcher, NC www.flyavl.com Hendersonville Airport - The Hendersonville Airport with a 3,075-foot paved and lighted runway is capable of handling a variety of aircraft. The airport is located just a few miles from downtown Hendersonville.

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport -The GreenvilleSpartanburg International Airport also serves Western North Carolina and is located on I-85, approximately 40 miles from Hendersonville. The carriers serving the airport are Allegiant, American Eagle, Delta, Southwest, United, and US Airways. www.gspairport.com

Climate Climate - Average Monthly Highs and Lows January........................... 40°/ 20° February......................... 45°/ 25° March.............................. 55°/35° April................................. 65°/45° May................................. 70°/ 60° June................................ 80°/ 65° July................................. 85°/ 65° August............................ 80°/ 60° September...................... 75°/ 55° October........................... 70°/ 45° November....................... 60°/ 35° December....................... 50°/ 30°

Demographics

Location

Size-Henderson County.......................375 Square Miles Hendersonville Elevation.............................. 2,200 feet Population-Henderson County ........................108,340 City of Hendersonville..........................................13,294

Historic Hendersonville is located in the Western North Carolina Mountains between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Great Smokies, 22 miles south of Asheville, and 15 miles north of the North-South Carolina border.

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AREA ATTRACTIONS WNC Air Museum - The Western North Carolina Air Museum is the first air museum in North Carolina. It features restored, replica antique and vintage airplanes.

Operating Schedule: Year Round Wed.-Sat.-Sun. Apr.-Oct. Wed. & Sun. Noon-5:00 pm, Sat. 10:00 am5:00 pm; Nov.-Mar. Wed., Sat. & Sun. Noon-5:00 pm; 1340 Gilbert St. off Brooklyn Ave. Hendersonville Airport.

828.698.2482. www.wncairmuseum.com Bullington Gardens - is a non-profit horticultural education center offering programs, activities and workshops. Features a public botanical garden with individual herb, butterfly, mountain habitat, and perennial border gardens. Open weekdays from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Located on Upper Red Oak Trail off Zeb Corn Road. 828.698.6104. www.bullingtongardens.org DuPont State Recreational Forest - The forest is located between Hendersonville and Brevard. It is known for its many waterfalls and rolling land bordered by moderately steep hills and mountains. Open to the public for hiking and fishing (NC fishing license required), horseback riding, biking and hunting (by permit only). The forest is managed by the NC Division of Forest Resources. 828.877.6527. www.dupontforest.com Fletcher Park and Greenway-Walking, biking, greenway trails, disc golf, arboretum gardens, youth and adult softball fields, children’s playground, picnic shelter and dog park. Music on Friday & Saturday. 828.687.0751 www.fletcherparks.org Fletcher Feed & Seed - Blue Grass Performances A performance venue for Blue Grass and mountain heritage music. No admission fee; Donations welcomed.

3715 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher, NC 28732 Schedule of entertainers & performance times; 828.216.3492 www.feedandseednc.com Historic Johnson Farm - is an example of a late 19th and early 20th century farm and tourist retreat. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Call for hours and tour times. Fee charged. 828.891.6585. www.historicjohnsonfarm.org Holmes Educational State Forest - Offering a series of marked trails, exhibits and displays depicting the ecology of a managed forest. Picnic sites and a picnic shelter are available. Open Tuesday-Sunday from mid-March to mid November. Located about 9 miles from downtown Hendersonville on Crab Creek Road. 828.692.0100.

Programs available for schools, children and adult groups. www.ncesf.org

Jump Off Rock Park - offers a scenic panoramic view of the French Broad River Valley, the Blue Ridge and Pisgah mountain ranges and a great sunset view. Located about 5 miles from downtown at the end of Laurel Park Highway. Open daily from sunrise to sunset.

Jackson Park and Nature Trail - Picnic areas and shelters, tennis, baseball and softball fields, nature trails, bird watching amphitheatre, playground and sports programs. 828.697.4884. www.hendersoncountyrecreation.org North Mills River Recreational Area of the Pisgah National Forest - Mountain biking, equestrian trails, tubing (must supply own tube), picnic areas, RV, tent & primitive camping, fishing, bird watching, hiking & open spaces for group activities. North Mills River Road near the intersections of Highways 191 and 280.

Phone: 877.444.6777. www.recreation.gov Patton Park - Public swimming pool, picnic shelters and areas, tennis courts, basketball courts, skate park and walking trails. 1610 Asheville Hwy. US 25 North 828.697.3084 Pisgah National Forest - Davidson River Recreation Area Ranger Station & Visitors Center, Wildlife Education Center and Fish Hatchery, Sliding Rock, Pink Beds Azalea Gardens, Cradle of Forestry, Looking Glass Falls and Davidson River Campground. Hiking, mountain biking, nature trails, fishing, RV, primitive and tent camping. 828.877.3265 www.fs.usda.gov/nfsnc The Old Homeplace - Experience genuine music of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Housed in a big red barn, the Old Homeplace provides live country music in a familyfriendly venue. Friday and Saturday, 7 pm. - 10:30 pm.

Located on North Mills River Road. 4060 N. Mills River Rd. facebook.com/theoldhomeplacemillsriver.

828.891.7704.

Henderson County Athletics & Activity Center The indoor facility offers a gym, fitness center, programs and classes. The center is located at 708 South Grove St., 828.694.1611 Trails of the Green River Game Lands - Fourteen miles of trails located in the Green River Game Lands, a rugged tract of more than 14,000 acres along the Green River. Managed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission for wildlife conservation and public uses such and hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing and other outdoor recreation, this unique area is maintained to encourage foot travel only. Maps and brochures are available at the Hendersonville Visitor’s Center.

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HISTORIC

HENDERSONVILLE

Henderson County Heritage Museum

brings history alive as the story of Henderson County is told.

The Museum is housed in the Historic Henderson County Courthouse on Main Street. It offers public displays, artifacts, lectures, collections, archives, libraries, demonstrations, and other similar exhibitions relating to the history, culture, and heritage of Henderson County. The museum Historic Downtown Hendersonville was entered into the celebrates veterans of all wars, and has an especially National Register of Historic Places in March of 1988. informative Civil War Display. Current theme is the A family friendly street with specialty shops, antique stores, county’s Golden Age, which began with the coming and a variety of eateries to complement any palate. Several of the train in 1879. The hours are Wednesday museums, and galleries are scattered among the garden Saturday from 10am - 5pm and Sunday 1pm - 5pm. planters, trees and park benches along Main Street. Downtown For information call 828.694.1619. hosts the NC Apple Festival on Labor Day weekend, The Garden www.hendersoncountymuseum.com

Attractions-At-A-Glance

Jubilee Festival on Memorial Day weekend, art shows, car shows, holiday events and parades throughout the year.

Downtown offers free WI-FI for everyone to enjoy.

Henderson County Farmer’s Curb Market All items sold at the market are either hand-made or locally grown by vendors offering a variety of crafts, baked goods, jellies, plants, flowers, toys, and produce. Hours: AprilDecember; Tues. Thurs. & Sat. 8 am - 2 pm January - March Sat. 8 am - 2pm Check Web Site for exact dates.

Ol’ Timey Days - June & September www.curbmarket.com Ol’ Timey Christmas Open House - Nov. 828.692.8012

Henderson County Tailgate Market Local, organic & conventionally grown produce, bedding plants, items and canned goods as well as hand made arts & crafts. 100 North King Street. Open-Saturdays: 7 a.m. -12 Noon • 828.693.7265

Historic Hendersonville Train Depot The first steam engine puffed up the Saluda Grade to the Hendersonville Depot in 1879. The steam engine needed a “help engine” attached to the rear of the train additional power to push the train up the Saluda Mountain Grade, the steepest main-line standard gauge railroad in the United States. The restored Depot houses the Apple Valley Model Railroad Club.

The HO scale railroad extends 100 feet along the length of the Depot and has over 2,000 feet of track and more than 250 switches and turnouts. Open Holiday Tour year round, Saturday 10amof Inns & 2pm. Located Cookie Caper on Maple Street off 7th Ave East.

Hendersonville, NC’s Admission is seasonal tradition of free, donations decorations & treats. appreciated.open Wednesday 1pmDecember 14 3pm & Saturday Tickets $20 10am-2pm For more information, call 828.697.3088 or 828.890.8246. visit www.hendersonvillehpc.org www.avmrc.com

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Old Historic Henderson County Courthouse

Built in 1904, the courthouse is constructed of brick and displays a figure of an unmasked Lady Justice on the golden dome. Located between 1st and 2nd Avenue on Main Street.

Bearfootin’ Public Art Display The whimsical, playful, and much loved Bears of Historic Downtown Hendersonville have returned. Experience a ‘Bear Hunt’; follow the Bear Map to find the awesome Hendersonville Bears. Some years other subjects are chosen other than our fun loving Bears. May - October. 828.233.3216. www.downtownhendersonville.org

Mineral & Lapidary Museum of Henderson County Exhibits include the “T Rex”, Hendersonville Meteorite, North Carolina Minerals, magnificent display of Flourescent minerals, replicas of World Famous Diamonds, Lapidary Arts, Fossils and Mineral Specimens and Geode Cracking. Staff is available to answer your questions and share interesting facts and stories. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 1:00 - 5:00 pm & Sat. 10 am - 5 pm. Free admission. Located on the lower level of 400 North Main Street, Hendersonville. 828.698.1977. www.mineralmuseum.org

The McClintock Chime Clock Attached to the Old State Trust Co. building located on the corner of 4th & Main Street, this unique chime clock is about 75 years old and still chimes out the hour.

Henderson County Genealogical & Historical Society Extensive references on history and genealogy of North and South Carolina and surrounding states. Holdings include Henderson County deeds, estate records, early newspapers, early court minutes, maps, church and school histories, photographs, Bible records and family histories. Volunteers are available to assist researchers. Society publications and other books on local history are available for sale. 400 North Main Street. Open Mon.-Fri. 10am-4pm, Sat. by appointment only. 828.693.1531. www.hcghs.com

Hendersonville City Hall Built in 1928, City Hall contains many artifacts and historic items including large statues of General Andrew Jackson, James Knox Polk and Andrew Johnson. 145 5th Avenue East. Open Monday through Friday 828.697.3000

Hands on! - A Child’s Gallery Hands On! is a children’s museum located on Main Street in Hendersonville - it’s the place where LEARNING comes into PLAY. Hands On! provides educational exhibits that stimulate the imagination and motivate learning to children ages 1-10, along with their caregivers. Hands On! is open Tuesday - Saturday 10am- 5pm with a $5 per person admission, ages 1-100. Check the website or contact Hands On! for special holiday/summer hours. 318 N. Main Street, Hendersonville. For information call 828.697.8333. www.handsonwnc.org

French Broad e’N’pire NTRAK Club The Club offers a 25’x35’ operating “N” scale train layout, which is about 1/2 the size of HO scale. Open to the public on Saturday from 10:00am-2:00pm, as well as during selected community events. Located at 503 7th Avenue, across the railroad tracks from the Historic Depot in Downtown Hendersonville. 828.685.2726.

Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium Public aquarium with 20+ displays showcasing eels, sting rays, sea horses, and bamboo sharks. Open Wednesday through Saturday 1-5 pm., closed Sunday & Monday.

Admission is $3 per person for ages 4- 80 years and Wednesday special price for the young at heart (ages 60 – 80 yrs) 511 North Main Street, 828.692.8386 • www.teamecco.org

Wolfe’s Angel In Thomas Wolfe’s first novel, “Look Homeward, Angel,” there are references to an angel carved from Italian Carrara marble. Wolfe’s father, W.O. Wolfe, sold the statue to the Johnson family for a plot in Oakdale Cemetery.

A historical marker is located on Highway 64 West, 9/10 of a mile from downtown Hendersonville.

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Make Memories in

Hendersonville

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xperience the hospitality of the Historic Hendersonville area, known for its gentle climate, beautiful scenery, richness in culture & history and friendly people.

Hendersonville is located in Western North Carolina, 22 miles south of Asheville, in the Blue Ridge Mountains on a plateau, 2200 feet above sea level.

Historic downtown features interesting architecture, delightful shops, museums, and locally owned restaurants.

Historic Downtown Hendersonville was entered into the National Register of Historic Places in March in 1988. It has become a vital part of the community’s economic and cultural growth. The serpentine street features planter boxes brimming with seasonal flowers and trees. The historic district offers the visitor traditional southern hometown charm.

Downtown hosts many activities, as well as art shows, an antique show, car

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shows, and parades throughout the year.

Henderson County offers many diverse attractions, all located within a few blocks, to a few miles of downtown: these include the Henderson County Farmers Curb Market, Thomas Wolfe’s Angel, Mineral & Lapidary Museum of Henderson County, Jump Off Rock scenic overlook, Historic Johnson Farm, Holmes Educational State Forest, DuPont State Recreational Forest, the Western North Carolina Air Museum and the Historic Hendersonville Depot. The Historic Village of Flat Rock is home to these widely recognized attractions: the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site; the Flat Rock Playhouse, State Theatre of North Carolina, and St. John in the Wilderness Church.

www.HistoricHendersonville.org

Hendersonville is an ideal location to many wonderful attractions within a two-hour drive or less, such as: the world-famous Biltmore Estate, the NC Arboretum, Chimney Rock Park, Pisgah National Forest, Brevard Music Center, the Cherokee Indian Reservation & Harrah’s Casino, the Blue Ridge Parkway, whitewater rafting and Grandfather Mountain just to name a few. Make memories in this charming mountain town.

Dupont State Recreational Forest Hooker Falls - an easy ¼ mile walk from Hooker Falls access area, drops about 12 feet into Cascade Lake.

Hooker Falls has become a popular swimming hole, so (no life guards are on duty, so swimming is at one’s own risk).

The self-guided tour starts at the Visitors Center, 201 South Main Street. From the Visitors Center turn right onto Main Street to the second stop light and turn right onto Caswell Street. When crossing Church Street the road becomes Kanuga Road; follow Kanuga Road, which becomes Crab Creek Road, approximately 12 miles to Dupont State Recreational Forest. Turn left on Dupont Road just before the Transylvania county line.

Follow Dupont/Staton Road for 4.1 miles, to the visitor center at High Falls access area. From the High Falls parking lot, hike 15 minutes to High Falls or the covered bridge, 30 minutes to Triple Falls or take a longer hike to Bridal Veil Falls 2.5 miles away.

There are five other parking areas that provide closer access to other forest attractions, such as Hooker Falls, Wintergreen Falls, Cedar Rock, Fawn Lake, etc.

Dupont State Recreational Forest - The forest encompasses 10,600 acres in Henderson and Transylvania counties. It is situated in the Little River valley and includes waterfalls and 82 miles of roads and trails wandering through mountainous terrain. The forest is open year round for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Fishing is allowed with a valid NC fishing license. Hunting is by special permit only, issued by a permit agent of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. The North Carolina Forest Service manages the forest.

Triple Falls - has three distinct cascades, totaling about 120’ in vertical drop. Scenes from The Hunger Games and Last of the Mohicans were filmed here. Triple Falls is about a 30 minute walk from the High Falls parking area, and can also be reached from the Hooker Falls access area.

High Falls - is the tallest of the Little River falls cascading down 120 feet of solid granite. It s can be viewed from the High Fall t buil lter, Trail or from a picnic she on the site of the old Buck Forest Hunt Club lodge, High Falls is about a 15 minute walk from the High Falls access area. Follow the signs form the Visitor Center.

When leaving Dupont State Recreational Forest turn right onto Staton Road, at the stop sign turn right onto Crab Creek Road, travel approximately 12 miles to Historic Downtown Hendersonville.

For information call 828.877.6527. High Falls parking lot, 1300 Staton Rd, Cedar Mountain, NC. GPS Coordinates: 35.18856,-82.632936 ncforestservice.gov/Contacts/dsf.htm

The Hunger Games Filming of The Hunger Games Major Motion Picture Many scenes from the movie, The Hunger Games, were shot in Dupont State Recreational Forest. The Hunger Games were filmed entirely in North Carolina. Set in the not-too-distant future in which North America has collapsed, weakened by drought, fire, famine, and war to be replaced

by Panem, a country divided into the Capitol and 12 districts.

Each year two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games.

The games are part twisted entertainment, part government intimidation, with participants forced to fight to the death — with only one survivor.

The filming at Triple Falls in DuPont State Recreational Forest is the location of the lush forest, rivers and the trees shooting out fire during the games. DuPont State Recreational Forest is home to some of the most beautiful

Bridal Veil - is ab out one mile upstream from High Fa lls on the Little River, and is probably the mo st unique. It drops eight feet off an overh anging ledge, then the water sheets down a long inclined plane of granite. Scen es from The Hunger Game and Last of the Mohicans were also filmed here. Brida l Veil Falls is a longer hike, 2.3 miles from the Fawn Lake access area or 2.5 mi les from High Falls access area. See the trail map or visit the web link below for de tails.

waterfalls in Western North Carolina, including Triple Falls, High Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and Hooker Falls. Fans of The Hunger Games will flock to Dupont State Recreational Forest to see the lush forest and spectacular waterfalls. The film was also shot in other nearby cities of Asheville, Shelby and Charlotte.

Experience the movie by touring the scenes from the movie, which was shot on the Western part in North Carolina. Take the Hunger Games itinerary, see film locations and sites that connect to elements of the Suzanne Collins novel. www.historicalhendersonville.org/dupont-hunger-games-shops.pdf

The North Carolina Division of Forest Resources manages the forest. For additional information call 828.877.6527 High Falls parking lot, 1300 Staton Rd, Cedar Mountain, NC. GPS Coordinates: 35.18856,-82.632936 www.ncforestservice.gov

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The Village of Flat Rock

FLAT ROCK Historic District Attractions The Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site Carl Sandburg, American poet, historian, author, and lecturer spent the final 22 years of his long and productive life at his estate, Connemara, in Flat Rock, NC. The historic site retains the same peace and charm the Sandburg family experienced. The home, originally built in 1838, displays the Sandburg’s furnishing as they lived at Connemara from 1945-1968, including Carl Sandburg’s collection of 12,000 books.

A tour of the home shares Sandburg’s life as a writer, journalist, folk singer, social activist and Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and biographer.

Open year round visitors can take a tour of the house, visit the barn and meet the descendants of Mrs. Sandburg’s champion dairy goat herd and hike over five miles of trails, including a hike to the top of Glassy Mountain for an impressive view. Admission is charged only for guided tours of the home. Access to trails, grounds, barns and public areas is free. Special events are held throughout the year including summer plays at the amphitheater and a folk music festival on Memorial Day.

Beginning well over a century ago, a large number of families came to the Flat Rock area from South Carolina’s low country to escape the sweltering heat, yellow fever, and malaria. Large summer estates were built in the English style by the affluent Charlestonians, Europeans, and prominent plantation owners of the south’s coastal areas. So many arrived from the Charleston area that Flat Rock is called “The Little Charleston of the Mountains” by the gentry of South Carolina. The entire district of Flat Rock is included in the National Register of Historic Places and is home to many attractions: Flat Rock Playhouse–the State Theatre of NC, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church and cemetery, plus numerous historic homes, bed and breakfasts, estates and inns.

Today the Village of Flat Rock continues to preserve its history while offering the visitor a quaint community with attractions, theatre, shopping, dining, lodging and recreation. Enough history to make you long for days gone by mixed with the right amount of modern indulgences to make you want to stay a while and return again and again.

Flat Rock Historic District – The district of Flat Rock is included in the National Register of Historic Places and is home to many attractions: Flat Rock Playhouse, the State Theatre of NC; Carl Sandburg Home NHS; St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church and Cemetery, and numerous historic homes, bed and breakfasts and inns.

Summer Music In Flat Rock - is a free outdoor concert series held on the first Saturday of the month May through October on the Back Deck area of “Little Rainbow Row” in Flat Rock. Concerts are held from 6 pm. to 8 pm., weather permitting. www.flatrockonline.com

The Carl Sandburg Home and the Flat Rock Playhouse Vagabond School of Drama team up every summer to present Sandburg’s Rootabaga Stories and excerpts from the Broadway play, The World of Carl Sandburg. These free 30-minute performances are held at the park amphitheatre adjacent to the historic Sandburg home.

Admission is charged only for guided tours of the home. Access to the trails, grounds, barns and public areas are free of charge. The Park is open 9am – 5 pm, 7 days a week. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Days. Located 4 miles south of Hendersonville on Little River Road across from the Flat Rock Playhouse. www.nps.gov/carl or call 828.693.4178

St. John in the Wilderness Church Listed on the National Register of Historic Sites, the church was built in 1833 by Charles and Susan Baring. Many well-known members of southern aristocracy have family plots in the churchyard including Christopher Memminger, first secretary of the Confederate treasury; Rev. John Drayton, developer of Magnolia Gardens of Charleston; members of the families of three signers of the Declaration of Independence; Major General Edward P. King. Jr., of the United States Army who led the defense of the Bataan Peninsula in the Battle of Bataan against the Japanese invasion of the Philippines in World War II. The church and churchyard are open Tuesday-Sunday 9:00 am-4:00 pm.

Hwy. 225 South in Flat Rock. 828.693.9783. www.stjohnflatrock.org

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Flat Rock Playhouse North Carolina’s State Theatre has been entertaining audiences for over 60 years and hosts nearly 100,000 patrons annually. Flat Rock Playhouse offers Broadwayquality entertainment at a fraction of Broadway prices.

The Playhouse presents matinee and evening performances from February through December. For more information and a complete lineup of shows and concerts visit www.flatrockplayhouse.org or call 828.693.0731

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FLETCHER Gateway To Cool Mountain Destinations Fletcher, NC ... Gateway to cool mountain destinations and exciting attractions. The Asheville Regional Airport is conveniently located just west of Fletcher, NC on exit 40 off Interstate 26. Hotels and many other accommodations as well as restaurants, shopping and the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center are also in the immediate area of the Airport.

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Located about ten minutes drive west of the Airport via US 25 and Hwy 280, its’ communities, parks, greenways, bike and walking trails bring the vistor to a calm place for picnics, walks, shopping, restaurants and entertainment such as the ever popular blue grass and country music performance hall, Feed and Seed.

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The Western North Carolina Agricultural Center a multi-purpose entertainment venue that continues to distinguish itself as the host of top-ranked shows. It is state owned and operated and has become a model for a well-designed, multipurpose agricultural facility. The WNC Ag Center offers several exhibit halls for trade shows, conventions, corporate meetings, public expos and large-scale entertainment events. Most weekends the Ag Center offers equestrian shows, dog shows, rodeos, car shows and Cowboy Church on Sundays just to name a few. The Ag Center is home of the Mountain State Fair, a ten day celebration of mountain living featuring exhibits, animals, a midway and food. For additional information call 828. 687.1414.

1301 Fanning Bridge Rd., Fletcher, NC Visit their website for event listings www.wncagcenter.org

“The Feed and Seed is Fletcher’s acoustic concert hall. Housed in a historic 1919 General Store, the Feed and Seed specializes in Mountain Heritage music in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.

Notable bluegrass musicians such as Chicago’s Tangleweed, Ron Black, banjo player for Allison Kraus and Union Station, as well as Asheville’s Dehlia Low have performed here. Old-fashioned snacks such as RC Colas and Moon Pies and other refreshments are available. Performances on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm.

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Cheers to Hendersonville’s Wineries & Breweries Lavish your taste buds with locally brewed beer or flavorful exquisite wines – or do both! Hendersonville is home to some of the finest wines and brews in the Southeast.

All vineyards and breweries offer a tasting room which will allow you to try before you buy. Sample something daring!

Burntshirt Vineyards

Burntshirt Vineyards was named from mountain lore, that farmers would burn their fields to clear the land on Burntshirt Mountain for planting. They tossed their shirts in the fire for good luck, and the fields yielded a bountiful crop! The legend lives on to this day on the majestic land that is now Burntshirt Vineyards.

Burntshirt Vineyards occupies a unique position with two vineyards situated on both sides of the Eastern Continental Divide at some of highest elevations on the East Coast. A total of twenty-five acres of vineyards were first planted in 2009 in this magical area of the Blue Ridge Province of the Appalachian Mountains. The vineyards were planted with a combination of nineteen European varietals and French-American hybrids. What started primarily as a grape growing operation evolved into the idea of a winery when owners, Lemuel and Sandra Oates, recognizing the quality of their fruit and the opportunity to be a part of the thriving North Carolina wine industry, decided to embark on production of their own premium, estate wines. Open daily year-round. Sun.-Thurs. 12-6 pm, Fri. & Sat. 12-7 pm. Tours daily at 2 pm, 2695 Sugarloaf Rd, Hendersonville, NC 828.685.2402 www.burntshirtvineyards.com

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Saint Paul Mountain Vineyard Saint Paul Mountain Vineyard was the first commercial vineyard in Henderson County. The vineyard is a family owned winery, located on acreage that the family has farmed for more than nine generations. The tasting room includes both indoor and outdoor seating with spectacular views of the vineyards. Saint Paul wines are made from 14 varieties of grapes grown in two locations at elevations of 2,300 and 3,000 feet, the highest in Henderson County and some of the highest in the state. Saint Paul wines are produced and crafted by full-time winemaker, a graduate of California Polytechnic University with more than 14 years of experience in producing wine in Sonoma, California before coming to North Carolina. The tasting room is open year round. Hours are Sunday 12pm - 6pm, Monday - Thursday 11am - 6pm, Friday & Saturday 11am - 7pm.

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Southern Appalachian Brewery Southern Appalachian Brewery opened its permanent home in Hendersonville in the spring of 2011. Originally founded in Rosman, NC in 2003, the brewery has expanded its production facilities and added a public tasting room.

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The brewery also promotes the art and music scene with nightly live music and monthly art shows. The family and dog friendly tasting room is the perfect spot to enjoy Western North Carolina’s beautiful weather and burgeoning beer scene outdoors with a pint. 822 Locust St., Suite100, Hendersonville, NC 828.684.1235 www.sabrewery.com

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company Sierra Nevada Brewing Company is among America’s first craft breweries and remains highly regarded for using only whole-cone hops and the finest quality ingredients. The new brewery balances time-honored traditional brewing techniques and ultramodern systems for quality and consistency—a foot in two worlds, old and new.

Sierra Nevada has set the standard for artisan brewers worldwide as a winner of numerous awards for a wide variety of beers and ales, including the legendary Pale Ale. Sierra Nevada's east coast brewing, bottling and distribution operation in Mills River is located 10 miles from downtown Hendersonville in Henderson County. The brewery is being built on approximately 90 acres along the French Broad River. The new brewery doors will open to visitors in September, 2014. www.sierranevada.com

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Tours & Trails Apple Blossom / Apple Harvest Driving Tour Drive the rural countrysides mid April until May for a view of beautiful spring blossoms. During the fall of the year from late August through early November sample delicious apple products from our orchards and many roadside stands.

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Art & History - A Walk Through the Past– Historic Walking Tour - Discover interesting facts about the history of Historic Downtown Hendersonville. Historic Downtown Hendersonville was entered in the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. The National Register recognizes individual properties, districts and neighborhoods that are deemed significant in American history, architecture, and culture.

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Bicycling Henderson County -There are 184 miles of bicycle routes crisscrossing the county, showcasing the area’s best curvy and hilly routes with some challenging climbs.

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828.697.4178. www.nps.gov/carl City of Hendersonville Parks - Walking/nature trails, softball fields, greenway trail, swimming pool. 828.697.3000 www.cityofhendersonville.org Historic Johnson Farm - Walking trail on the grounds 828.891.6585 www.historicjohnsonfarm.org Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway – is the first National Forest Scenic Byway in North Carolina.

Traversing the Pisgah National Forest, the 79 mile loop winds its way through areas of outstanding natural beauty rich in forest history. There are many recreational opportunities along the byway. Ranger District USDA - Forest Service.

828.877.3265. byways.org/explore/byways/77229 Town of Fletcher Community Park & Kate’s Park - Walking, biking, greenway trails, disc golf, arboretum gardens, youth and adult softball fields, children’s playground, picnic shelter, dog park. 828.687.0751. www.fletcherparks.org

Holmes Educational State Forest - offers a series of well-marked trails, accented by exhibits and displays depicting ecology of a managed forest. Picnic sites with tables and a spacious picnic shelter (with grills) are also available. Located about 8 1/2 miles from downtown Hendersonville. Open TuesdaySunday from mid-March to late November. 828.692.0100, 1299 Crab Creek Rd, Hendersonville www.ncesf.org/HESF/home.htm

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North Mills River Recreational Area - Trails, camp grounds, picnic areas & fishing in season with NC fishing license. 828.890.3284 or 877.444.6777 DuPont State Recreational Forest - Beautiful waterflalls, hiking, biking and equestrian trails, picnic shelters.

Trail maps are available at Hendersonville Visitors Center and other locations. 828.877.6527. www.dupontforest.com Fall Color Trail Driving Tour – Drive the rural countryside mid October until late October for a view of beautiful fall leaves. The peak leaf season usually arrives around late October. Check the weekly leaf report during October for suggestions of where to find peak color.

The self-guided tour will take about two hours to complete. www.historichendersonville.org Henderson County Parks & Recreation Nature trails, ball parks, soccer, children playgounds, tennis courts, picnic shelters and open areas. 828.697.4884 Hendersoncountync.org/recreation Bullington Gardens - is a 12 acre, nonprofit horticultural education center. Visitors are welcome to visit and stroll the grounds and enjoy the gardens which include a therapy garden, shade garden, butterfly garden, perennial borders, native woodland garden, pumpkin patch and herb garden. The grounds also include a half-mile nature trail through the wooded area of the gardens. Open weekdays from 9am-4pm. Located on Upper Red Oak Trail off of Zeb Corn Road. For information call 828.698.6104. www.bullingtongardens.org Village of Flat Rock Walking Trail - Trail meanders through a small woodsy area. 828.697.8100 Trails of the Green River Game Lands Hiking, biking, boating, kyaking, canoeing, fishing, hunting.

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For the above outdoor recreational amenities please refer to pages 38 and 39 of this publication. Go to historichendersonville.org/trails.htm for a complete listing, trail maps and links.

You will find publications of interest available at the Visitors Information Center. Tour directions: historichendersonville.org/driving_tours.htm Handouts are available at the Visitors Information Center. Open seven days a week, 362 days a year.

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Regional Attractions Appalachian Trail - The

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Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a public footpath across 2,155 miles of Appalachian Mountain ridges extending from Maine to Georgia. The National Park Service is responsible for the Appalachian Trail Park Office. www.nps.gov/ appa 304.535.6278

The NC Arboretum - is a member of the University of NC system and located North Carolina Arboretum on 434 acres surrounded by 6,000 acres of research and demonstration forest of the Pisgah National Forest.

National Native Azalea Repository, public display gardens, unique horticultural exhibits, greenhouse Folk Art Center complex, hiking, education center, biking, and nature trails. Parking fee charged except on Tuesdays. 828.665.2492. www.ncarboretum.org

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The Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center milepost 384 (formerly known as the Blue Ridge Parkway Destination Center) is located between Asheville and Hendersonville, NC. It features a variety of exhibits which highlight the natural and cultural diversity, economic traditions, and recreational opportunities found in Western North Carolina and along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Visitor Center also houses a 70-seat theater, presenting spectacular large screen high definition presentation of the Parkway experience. Restroom facilities are available, a retail shop offering books, apparel, CDs, DVDs, collectibles, souvenirs, and children’s items. Volunteers and Park Rangers are there to greet visitors and provide Ranger Programs and Parkway information. 828.298.5330

Biltmore Estate - America’s largest home with 250 rooms on an 8,000 acre estate offering acres of landscaped gardens & walking trails, woodlands, restaurants, shops and winery. Special events throughout the year. Christmas at the Biltmore with day tours and candlelight tours. 800.411.3812. www.biltmore.com Brevard Music Center - Brevard Music Center presents a full range of concerts and operas with renowned artists.

Open June-August. The Center is located 18 miles west of Hendersonville. 888.384.8682 or 828.862.2100. www.brevardmusic.org Brevard-Land of the Waterfalls 250 waterfalls along with the Davidson River Area of Pisgah National Forest making this small mountain town an enjoyable area for outdoor enthusiasts. Located 18 miles west of Hendersonville. 800.648.4523.www.visitwaterfalls.com

Blue Ridge Parkway - Located 15 miles north of Hendersonville. Beginning at the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina.

The Parkway’s 469 toll free miles combine with awesome natural beauty, mountain forests, wildlife, wildflowers and magnificent views. There are numerous overlooks and parking areas to view some of America’s finest scenic vistas. Call the Park information line for road closing, the line is updated daily: 828.298.0398. It is highly recommended to call the information line often, both before and during your visit. 800.228.7275. www.blueridgeparkway.org Folk Art Center - Blue Ridge Parkway - at milepost 382 Home of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, the Folk Art Center was opened in 1980 as a cooperative effort between the Guild, the National Park Service and the Appalachian Regional Commission. The Folk Art Center is the most popular attraction on the Blue Ridge Parkway, welcoming 250,000 visitors each year. March through December, visitors can observe craftspeople in daily craft demonstrations as well as a series of educational events held year round. 828.298.7928. www.craftguild.org

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Regional Attractions Cradle of Forestry Spanning over 100 years of forest conservation history, the Cradle of Forestry offers Cradle of Forestry a snap shot of life at America’s first school of Forestry. Take a walk along the Forest Festival Trail complete with a restored 1915 logging locomotive, or take a ride with firefighters aboard a helicopter on their way to a roaring fire in the Forest at the Discovery Center Exhibit Hall. 828.877.3130. www.cradleofforestry.com

Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park Just 18 miles from Hendersonville, the park boasts 75 - mile views, nature trails to a 404 - foot waterfall, rare plant life, unique rock formations and a nature center.

These are all easily Chimney Rock accessible by a 26 story elevator located inside the mountain.

The park was one of the film locations for the movie “The Last of the Mohicans.” 828.625.9611 or 800.277.9611. www.chimneyrockpark.com

Cherokee Indian Reservation -

Gem Mining Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine - Chimney Rock, NC 828.625.5524 • www.chimneyrockgemmine.com Elijah Mountain Gem Mine - Covered flumes for rain or shine fun. Picnic area and antique/gift shop.

Hwy. 64 West Hendersonville, 828.692.6560 www.elijahmountain.com Broad River Gems & Mining Co. - On site mining, gold and mineral buckets, and new fossil dig.

Rutherfordton. 828.286.1220 www.broadrivergemsandmining.com Old Pressley Sapphire Mine - Birthplace of the world’s largest Blue Star Sapphires: “The Star of the Carolinas” 1,445 carats and “The Southern Star” 1,035 carats. Canton, NC. off I-40 West 828.648.6320 www.oldpressleymine.com Thermal City Gold Mine - 5240 US 221 N Hwy. Union Mills, NC 28167 828.286.3016 Open March 15 November 15, www.huntforgold.com

Cherokee

Witness the history of the Cherokee, “Unto These Hills,” at the outdoor drama, visit the Museum of the Cherokee Indian and the Oconaluftee Indian Village. Authentic Native American crafts, events, and Pow-Wows at the Cherokee Ceremonial Grounds. 800.438.1601. www.visitcherokeenc.com

Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - Open 24 hours - 7 days a week. 828.497.7777

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Craft Heritage Trails of WNC & Farm, Garden and Countryside Trails of WNC - 145page guidebooks featuring driving tours with over 450 stops including craft shops, studios, galleries, historic inns and restaurants, farms, garden centers, and scenic trails. For more information on these publications call 828.252.0121 or visit www.handmadeinamerica.org

Great Smoky Mountains National Park This national park, the most popular in the nation, is situated along the North Carolina and Tennessee border. There are 700 miles of rivers & streams, 800 miles of trails, and 200,000 acres of forest. A mix of forest wildlife and outdoor museum of pioneer life. Visitors Center Mon-Fri., 8am - 4:30 pm. www.nps.gov/grsm 865.436.1200

Grandfather Mountain - For an encounter with nature on a whole different level - visit the Mile High Swinging Bridge, wildlife environmental habitats, interpretive nature museum, hiking Grandfather Mountain trails and picnic areas.

Open all year. 800.468.7325. www.grandfather.com

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Historic Saluda, NC - A town of old-fashion charm and beauty, the Historic District of Main Street offers restaurants, galleries and other shops. The first steam engine puffed up the Saluda Grade to the Hendersonville Depot in 1879. The steam engine needed a “help engine” to push the train up the Saluda Mountain Grade, the steepest mainline standard gauge railroad in the USA. 800.440.7848. www.nc-mountains.org

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Northeast of Asheville pass Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 360 on Hwy. 128. 828.675.4611. www.ncsparks.gov

Pearson’s Falls - A 250-acre nature preserve.

Hiking, picnic areas, bird watching, wildflowers, rushing river and a 90 ft. waterfall. Closed Mondays year round.

Closed Mondays and Tuesdays Nov.1 thru March. Hours: 10 am - 5:15 pm. Fee charged. 828.749.3031 www.pearsonsfalls.com

stretch across the eastern edge of Western North Carolina’s mountains. The Forest offers hiking trails, fishing, camping, picnic sites, and spectacular waterfalls. Some of Pisgah National Forest’s attractions include Looking Glass Falls, Sliding Rock, Pisgah Forest State Fish Hatchery, Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education, The Cradle of Forestry and the North Mills River Recreational Area and Campgrounds.

Visitors Center 828.877.3265. www.fs.usda.gov/nfsnc.

exploring the wonders of North Carolina’s wildlife. The Center’s attractions include: aquariums, hands-on exhibits, garden display, special programs, viewing and feeding of the hatchery trout. For additional information call 828.877.4423. www.ncwildlife.org

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828.687.1414 • www.wncagcenter.org

WNC Farmers Market - This state owned facility offers shopping at a 36-acre facility. Vendors offer farm fresh produce, canned goods, honey and handcrafted items. Retail buildings Hours: 7 days a week. 8 am-6 pm April-Oct; 8 am-5 pm, Nov-Mar. Wholesale section: Open 24 hours / 7 days a week. Located at 570 Brevard Road, Asheville. 828.253.1691. www.wncfarmersmarket.org WNC Nature Center The center offers environmental education with 42 acres of wildlife native to the Southern Appalachian region. Lots of fun for the entire family. Fee Charged - 75 Gashes Creek Road off US Hwy. 81 828.298.5600 www.wncnaturecenter.org

Sliding Rock - A Natural Water Slide - A 60-foot natural water slide down a slick slab of granite into one of the best known swimming holes in the mountains.

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Holiday Inn Express 111 Commercial Blvd Flat Rock 28731 Knights Inn - Airport 183 Underwood Rd Fletcher 28732 Mountain Inn & Suites 755 Upward Road Flat Rock 28731 Mountain Inn & Suites - Airport 447 Naples Road Hendersonville 28792 Mountain Lodge & Conference Center 755 Upward Rd Flat Rock 28731 Quality Inn & Suites 201 Sugarloaf Rd Hendersonville 28792 Ramada 150 Sugarloaf Rd Hendersonville 28792 Red Roof Inn 240 Mitchelle Dr Hendersonville 28792 A Cabin at Timber Lake 1051 Blythe St Hendersonville 28791 A Country Retreat at Clear Creek Cabins Wyatt Lane Hendersonville 28792 A Tranquil Blue Ridge Mountain Retreat 741 Flynn Branch Rd Fletcher 28732 Abbey Ridge Retreat 71 Abbey Lane Hendersonville 28739 Allen D. Charles' Log Cabin 63 Setting Sunset Lane Saluda 28773 Allure Mountain Retreats PO Box 392 Dana 28724 Apple Blossom Log Cabin 32 E Dream St Hendersonville 28792 Art Colony Cabins 542 Huckleberry Mountain Rd Hendersonville 28792 Barkwells 290 Lance Rd Mills River 28759 Bat Cave River Cottages 42 Lake Lure Hwy Bat Cave 28710 Beehive Cottages #1, 2 & 3 50 Sylvania Dr Hendersonville 28792 Branch 'n Berry 38 Branch 'n Berry Trail Mills River 28759 Buncombe Bungalow 311 Buncombe St. Hendersonville 28739 Burntshirt Vineyards Vintners Cottage 2695 Sugarloaf Rd Hendersonville 28792

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(828) 891-5007

www.vrbo.com/411257

GPS Coordinates: 35.388721, -82.572519 (828) 697-0174 877-824-9779

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Cabin Fever 7337 Spartanburg Hwy Saluda 28773 Cardinal Cottage 235 North Hills Dr Hendersonville 28791 Carolina Cottage Guest House 400 Big Raven Lane Saluda 28773 Carolina Cottages 116 N Main St Hendersonville 28739 Carolina Mornings, Inc 44 Merrimon Ave, Suite Two Asheville 28801 Chimney Rock Cottage 371 Gerton Hwy Bat Cave 28710 Classic Carolina Cabins PO Box 439 Edneyville 28727 Connections for Vacation Rentals 1095 Hendersonville Rd Asheville 28813 Cottage Inn Mills River 40 Old Turnpike Rd Mills River 28759 Crab Creek Bed & Bale 1519 Crab Creek Rd Hendersonville 28739 Cranmore Cottages 220 Millard J. Drive Hendersonville 28739 Dogwood Cabin 476 Owensby Rd Hendersonville 28792 Dowling Cabins P.O. Box 238 Bat Cave 28710 Eaglerock 2970 Hebron Rd Hendersonville 28791 Extreme Mountain Cabins 158 Turkey Knob Hendersonville 28792 Gardener's Cottage at Beckon Ridge Stonebridge Dr Flat Rock 28731 Green Mountain Lodge 2301 Terry's Gap Rd Hendersonville 28792 Grist Mill River Cottage 67 Gerton Hwy Bat Cave 28710 Guest House on Little Mountain 427 Eade Rd Etowah 28729 Havens Halo Retreat 312 Jack St Hendersonville 28792 Hendersonville Cottage 326 N Whitted St Hendersonville 28739 Hidden Treasures Cabins PO Box 313 Edneyville 28727 Highland Lake Properties, LLC PO Box 1348 Flat Rock 28731

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GPS Coordinates: 35.2299,-82.4134 (828) 243-0506

mossloghomes@bellsouth.net

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VACATION RENTALS

Joy Vacation Homes PO Box 2052 Hendersonville 28793 Lakemont Cottages 101 Lakemont Dr Flat Rock 28731 Laurel Cottage 1867 Hebron Rd Hendersonville 28739 Laurel Creek Cottage 196 Elson Ave Hendersonville 28739 Lazy Lake Cabins 2322 Sugarloaf Rd Hendersonville 28792 Linger Lake Lodge 369 Schumont Rd. Black Mountain 28711 Long Mountain Enterprises 1968 Bob's Creek Rd Zirconia 28790 Lucky 13 1330 Pine Spring Dr Hendersonville 28739 Mapleton Cottage 302 N Mapleton Dr E Flat Rock 28726 Misty Oak Farm 150 Forest Acres Dr Mills River 28759 Moonbeam Bungalows 92 Carolina Hills Dr Horse Shoe 28742 Moss Cabin 39 Moss Creek Lane Hendersonville 28792 Mother's Cottage 120 Smyre Rd Zirconia 28790 Mountain Lake Inn 801 N Lakeside Dr Hendersonville 28739 Mountain Ridge Cottage 559 Turkey Creek Dr Hendersonville 28739 Pisgah View 119 Preswick Dr Hendersonville 28791 Pleasant View Cabin 1100 Forest Hill Dr Hendersonville 28791 Red Gates Cottages & RV Park 314 Red Gates Lane Hendersonville 28792 Riverside Cottages 64 Rocky Broad River Rd Bat Cave 28710 River View Cabins 42 Rocky River Lane Bat Cave 28710 Rutledge Lake RV Park & Cabins 170 Rutledge Rd Fletcher 28732 Saluda Falls P.O. Box 488 Lake Lure 28746

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www.vrbo.com/411257

GPS Coordinates: 35.388721, -82.572519 828-696-9046

www.vrbo.com/564106

GPS Coordinates: 35.291541, -82.445052 828-693-8805

www.thecottagesofflatrock.com

GPS Coordinates: 35.29136, -82.44635 828-693-7937

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GPS Coordinates: 35.347524,-82.62097 (828) 808-0854

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Saluda Mountain House 795 Heatherly Heights Rd Saluda 28773 Saluda Sun Rentals 451 Corsica Lane Saluda 28773 The Blue Ridge Cabin 76 Corlin Dr Hendersonville 28739 The Cabin Ridge Shadow Run Road Hendersonville 28792 The Cottage 8818 Boylston Hwy Mills River 28759 The Cottage at Glen Galla 1003 Mergans Lane Hendersonville 28791 The Cottage Inn Mills River 40 Old Turnpike Rd Mills River 28759 The Cottage on Shepherd Street 104 Shepherd St Hendersonville 28792 The Cottages of Flat Rock 1511 Greenville Hwy Hendersonville 28792 The Round House 3079 Hebron Rd Hendersonville 28739 Town Mountain Travel Park 48 Town Mountain Rd Hendersonville 28792 Villa Capri Cottages 920 Greenville Hwy Hendersonville 28792 WNC Cabins 172 Hattie Osteen Rd Zirconia 28790 White Squirrel Hill 217 E Dogwood Lane Hendersonville 28792 Windy Hill 823 McMurray Rd Flat Rock 28731 Bonaire Motel 1201 Greenville Hwy Hendersonville 28792 Budget Motel 250 Underwood Rd Fletcher 28732 Cedarwood Inn 1510 Greenville Hwy Hendersonville 28792 Lakewood RV Resort & Apartments 15 Timmie Lane Flat Rock 28731 Peaceful Quest Retreats 5793 Gerton Hwy Gerton, NC 28735 Rainbow Motel 924 Greenville Hwy Hendersonville 28792 South Wind Motel 1640 Asheville Hiwy Hendersonville 28791 Southernaire Motel 2990 Chimney Rock Rd Hendersonville 28792

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The Summer Camp Experience...

Historic Hendersonville and the Flat Rock area are located in unsurpassed beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

This area is known for its large variety of quality summer camps, outstanding natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities.

Summer camps have given campers experiences and memories lasting a lifetime.

Often visitors who attended summer camps here return to relive the highlights of past summer camp adventures. Many times they are bringing their children to attend the same camp that they enjoyed. The camp experience in the beautiful, pristine mountains of Western North Carolina offers the beginnings of lifelong learning.

GIRLS SUMMER CAMPS Camp Glen Arden 1261 Cabin Creek Rd., Tuxedo, NC 28784 828.692.8362 • Ages 6-17 • Casey Thurman, Director www.campglenarden.com

Camp Green Cove P.O. Box 38, Tuxedo, NC 28784 800.688.5789, 828.692.6355 Ages 6-17 • Nancy Bell, Director www.greencove.com

Camp Ton-A-Wandah 300 W. Ton-A-Wandah Rd., Hendersonville, NC 28739 800.322.0178, 828.692.4251 Ages 6-15 Garrett Graham, Director www.camptonawandah.com

Camp Greystone 21 Camp Greystone Lane, Zirconia, NC 28790 828.693.3182 • Ages 6-17 M/M James F. Miller, IV www.campgreystone.com

BOYS SUMMER CAMPS Camp Arrowhead for Boys Cabin Creek Rd. Tuxedo, NC 28784 828.692.1123 • Ages 6-16 Rick Sandman, Director www.camparrowhead.org

Falling Creek 816 Falling Creek Rd., Tuxedo, NC 28784 828.692.0262 • Grades: 1-10 Yates & Marisa Pharr, Directors www.fallingcreek.com

Camp Mondamin 413 Mondamin Rd., Tuxedo, NC 28784 800.688.5789, 828.693.7446 Fax: 828.696.8895 Ages 6-17 • Andrew Bell, Director www.mondamin.com

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BOYS & GIRLS SUMMER CAMPS

Blue Star Camps

Camp Judaea

Blue Star Way, Hendersonville, NC 28739 828.692.3591 • Ages 6-17 Seth & Lauren Herschthal, Directors www.bluestarcamps.com

48 Camp Judaea Dr., Hendersonville, NC 28792 828.685.8841 / 800.788.1567 Boys & Girls - Ages 7-15 Tom Rosenberg, Director www.campjudaea.org

Camp Bonclarken 500 Pine Dr, Flat Rock, NC 28731 828.692.2223 • Grades 2-8 Trip McGill, Director www.bonclarken.org

Camp Kanuga for Boys & Girls Kanuga Lake Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28739 828.692.9136 • Ages 7-15 David Schnitzer, Director www.kanuga.org/camps/index.asp

DAY CAMPS Team ECCO, Inc. Center of Ocean Awareness 511 Main St., Hendersonville, NC 28792 828.692.8386 Ages: 6-15 Director: B. J. Ramer www.team-ecco.com

YMCA Summer Day Camp 810 Sixth Ave. West, Hendersonville, NC 28739 828.210.2273 Ages: 6-12 yrs & childcare Director: Mary Holland; Camp Site www.ymcawnc.org

Camp Muddy Sneakers 44 West Jordan St., Brevard, NC 28712 828.862.5560 • Ages: 9-13 Director: Ryan Olson www.muddysneakers.org

SPECIAL CAMPS Camp Joy Bonclarken Conference Center 500 Pine Dr., Flat Rock, NC 28731 828.692.2223 Mentally & Physically Handicapped Ann Brice, Director www.bonclarken.org

Talisman Summer Programs 64 Gap Creek Rd, Zirconia, NC 28790 828.697.6313 • Ages 8-22 years ADHD, Asperger’s, and high functioning Autism

Camp Highlander 42 Dalton Rd., Mills River, NC 28759 828.891.7721 • Co-ed Ages - 6-16 Gaynell Tinsley, Director www.camphighlander.com

Camp Pinewood 300 Orr’s Camp Rd., Hendersonville, NC 28792 828.692.6239 Ages 7-16 Ron & Jack Levine, Directors www.camppinewood.net

Camp Pinnacle 1 Wolfe Lake Drive, Hendersonville 855.378.1928 • 828.692.2677 Ages 8-14 • Ben Lea, Director www.CampPinnacle.com

Camp Tekoa 24 Thomas Rd., Hendersonville, NC 28793 828.692.6516 Owned by WNC Conference United Methodist Church Kindergarten-H.S. Seniors; Adults James Johnson, Director www.camptekoa.org

Green River Preserve 301 Green River Rd., Cedar Mountain, NC 28718 828.698.8828 • Grades 2nd-9th & 9th - 12th.

Missy & Sandy Schenck, Directors www.greenriverpreserve.org

Camp Wayfarer Red Bird Song Rd., Flat Rock, NC 28731 828.696.9000 • Fax: 828.696.2900 Ages 5-16 Jim Bob & Nancy Wilson, Directors www.campwayfarer.com

Between Jane Asher and Hannah Flannagan’s on Main St. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner.

• Full bar • lounge • outdoor seating

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Driving Range Short Game Area Batting Cages 3 Target Greens Miniature Golf Short Game Area Team Rates Available www.championsgolflearningctr.com 485 Brookside Camp Rd., Hendersonville, NC Open 7 Days a Week!

828.698.1234

3 Mountain Cabins Rustic Chapel Small Retreats & Gatherings 9 acres conveniently located in the Mills River Area between Asheville, Brevard and Hendersonville!

Hampton Inn Hendersonville 155 Sugarloaf Road Hendersonville, NC 28792 (828) 697-2333 •100% Smoke-Free Hotel •Complimentary Hot Breakfast •Free WiFi •Indoor Heated Saltwater Pool •32” LCD HDTVs •Microwaves & Minifridges •Easy Access from I-26 http://hendersonville.hamptoninn.com/

828-890-8997 www.branchnberry.com

Email: branchnberry@mindspring.com

Inn on Church Boutique Hotel Restaurant Cocktail Bar Downtown Hendersonville, Corner of 3rd & Church 828-696-2001 www.innonchurch.com

HENDERSON COUNTY HERITAGE MUSEUM

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Civil War Exhibit, Modern Wars Exhibit, Scale Model Saluda Grade Train Exhibit, Early Architects, Late 1800s General Store and so much more

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828-694-1619 HendersonCountyMuseum.com www.HistoricHendersonville.org

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Harvest Time!

HENDERSON COUNTY

Tailgate & Curb Market Trail FLAT ROCK FARMER’S MARKET

HENDERSONVILLE CURB MARKET

HENDERSON COUNTY TAILGATE MARKET

MILLS RIVER FARM MARKET

Fresh local & regionally grown produce, herbs, flowers, annuals, perennial & native plantings. Also, mushrooms, baked goods, cheeses & meats.

2720 Greenville Hwy Flat Rock, NC flatrockfarmersmarket@gmail.com late April - late October Thursdays, 3-6pm

Fresh 3 days a week including plants, local fruits and vegetables, cut & dried flowers, baked breads, cakes, candy, soap & folk crafts.

221 Church St, Hendersonville, NC 828.692.8012 April-December: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 8am - 2pm January-March: Saturday Only 8am - 2pm

Fresh and local produce, cheeses, Local, organic & conventional produce, meats, jams & jellies, handmade arts bedding, plants, flowers, baked goods, & crafts and more; G&B Energy Plaza located at 5046 Boylston Highway, organic beef, eggs, and much more.

100 N. King Street, Hendersonville, NC Mills River, NC 828.891.3332 828.693.7265 Saturdays 8am-12Noon, mid April - mid November: May to mid-October Saturdays, 7am - 12 noon

FARM CITY DAY

N.C. APPLE FESTIVAL

This daylong event features both urban and rural displays, antique and modFirst ern farm Saturday in equipment, live music, October square dancing, clogging, arts and crafts, children’s activities, games, wagon rides, displays, demonstrations, tractor pull, and plenty of food. Animal lovers will enjoy the petting zoo and animal demonstrations.

The Festival highlights the dependency of farm people and city people on each other for products and services essential to modern living.

Whether you’re city folks or country folks, Farm City Day will fill your day with fun for the whole family.

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Labor Day Weekend

Downtown Hendersonville & Surrounding Area Historic Hendersonville is the official home of the 67th Annual North Carolina Apple Festival, a four-day celebration in honor of the North Carolina Apple. The NC Apple Festival features a street fair on Historic Main Street including continuous live musical entertainment, arts & crafts, apple growers selling apple products, children’s and youth activities, special exhibits & open houses, food, and, to top it all off, on Labor Day the King Apple Parade. Capture the spirit of a hometown celebration that has something for the whole family, with many individual events and entertainers throughout the festival. The festival is held annually, during the Labor Day weekend.

www.HistoricHendersonville.org

The Apple Festival’s Street Fair covers 9 blocks of Main Street with more than 150 vendors. Main Street is closed to traffic from 6th Avenue to Caswell Street. On Monday the Street Fair is scaled back to a mini-festival located between Second Avenue – Caswell Street. The highlight of Labor Day is the King Apple Parade filled with floats, bands, clowns, antique cars, fire engines and more travelling down Main Street from 5 Points to Caswell Street.

Largest Apple Producer in NC

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MILLS RIVER NORTH MILLS RIVER RECREATION AREA

About Mills River The Town of Mills River was incorporated in 2003. The Town is 22.5 square miles with a population of 6,897 people.

Historically, the community was predominately agriculture and this remains a key cultural element to the Town. The past decade has seen growth for the Town including residential, commercial and industrial development for the Town while also continuing to have a strong agriculture presence. During that same time, the Town purchased property and built a town hall and library facility along with the first phase of the Town park. Lodging establishments in the area range from bed and breakfasts, cabins and cottages and pet friendly environments.

Amenities such as shopping, specialty shops and restaurants are conveniently located within a short drive. The Asheville Regional Airport and access to Interstates I-26 and I-40 are nearby the Mills River Area.

North Mills River Campground North Mills River Recreational Area is located within close proximity to Sliding Rock, Looking Glass Falls and the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Mills River runs through the rustic campsites, which are organized into two loops on opposite sides of the river.

The Town of Mills River began development of the Mills River Town Complex in 2009 with construction of the first town hall and library building utilizing American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds. The Town received a grant as part of the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund that helped to begin Phase One of the park development.

In June of 2012, The Town opened Phase I of development for the Mills River Park including a 0.4 acre multi-use trail, a dog park, picnic shelter, tennis courts and playground. Future plans include ballfields, soccer fields, additional playground and picnic shelters, and utilizing the river frontage for fishing, tubing and kayaking. At this time, the rear fields remain in agriculture pending additional facilities.

Sierra Nevada’s east coast brewing, bottling and distribution operation in Mills River is located 10 miles from downtown Hendersonville in Henderson County. Sierra Nevada Brewing Company is among America’s first craft breweries and remains highly regarded for using only whole-cone hops and the finest quality ingredients. Sierra Nevada has set the standard for artisan brewers worldwide as a winner of numerous awards for a wide variety of beers and ales, including the legendary Pale Ale. The facility officially started brewing in June 2014 with the release of Rain Check Spiced Stout; a specialty beer brewed for western North Carolina and several surrounding states.

The brewey is located on approximately 90 acres along the French Broad River. www.sierranevada.com.

Lodging establishments in the area range from bed and breakfast to vacation rentals and some offer pet friendly environments.

Amenities such as shopping and restaurants are conveniently located within a short drive. The Asheville Regional Airport and access to Interstates I-26 and I-40 are nearby the Mills River area.

At a Glance Fees:

Camping cost is $13/site. $3 extra for river side sites. 32 sites available.

Open Season:

Early April - Late October

Located just outside of Asheville, NC in the Pisgah National Restrictions: Forest. North Mills River is a rustic with Mills River running through the campground. Nearby to the WNC Arboretum and the Blue Ridge Parkway. *Quiet hours from 10PM to 7AM *Modern Restrooms, no showers *First come / First Serve sites available Golden Age / Golden Access accepted, but cardholder MUST be present. : Limit 2 tents and 2 vehicles per site; additional vehicle fee collected on-site. Campground Open: Year round with limited services from November - March. Sites are available for Reservation from April 15 - October 31 through NRRS. Campground Phone Number: 828-890-3284

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www.recreation.gov

Reservations must be made 4 days in advance, 2 night minimum stay on weekends and 3 night minimum stay on Holiday weekends. Must occupy site within first 24 hours or forfeit. Fires only in fire rings provided. Pets must remain on leash. Additional vehicles beyond two vehicles maximum will be subject to a $3 fee. Limited services from November to March

FUN!

FOOD!

NORTH CAROLINA

“Harvest of Fun”

Historic Downtown Labor Day Weekend 828-697-4557

www.ncapplefestival.org

“Old Home Place Music Barn” Country music performed Friday & Saturday Nights 7pm to 10:30 pm

Family Friendly Place

Dancing & Listening Enjoyment in a Smoke & Alcohol free environment!

1440 North Mills River Rd. Mills River, NC

828.891.7704

A fun and friendly place

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Activities for All Ages N.C. STATE FORESTS

MUSEUMS

Holmes Educational State Forest - talking Tree Trail, hiking, picnic area, programs for school & children’s groups, helicopter, & displays; open mid-Mar thru Nov., Tuesday- Sunday, 1299 Crab Creek Road, Hendersonville, NC 828.692.0100. www.ncesf.org

Antique Toy Museum - houses decades of vintage toys, open Sat. & Sun. 1pm-4pm, Free admission. 154 White Street, Hendersonville, NC. 828.694.1480 or 828.702.1922. www.hendersonvilleantiquetoymuseum.com Colburn Earth Science Museum - offers exhibits, educational programs, specimens of mineral crystals and gemstones from North Carolina and around the world; 2 S. Pack Sq., Asheville, NC 828.254.7162 www.colburnmuseum.org

DuPont State Recreational Forest - The forest encompasses 10,600 acres in Henderson and Transylvania counties. It is situated in the Little River valley and includes waterfalls and 82 miles of roads and trails wandering through mountainous terrain. The forest is open year round for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Fishing is allowed with a valid NC fishing license. Hunting is by special permit only, issued by a permit agent of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. The North Carolina Forest Service manages the forest. For information call 828.877.6527. 1300 Staton Rd, Cedar Mountain, NC. GPS Coordinates: 35.18856,82.632936 ncforestservice.gov/Contacts/dsf.htm

NATIONAL FOREST Pisgah National Forest - encompasses 501,691 acres stretching across Western North Carolina, with hiking trails, fishing, camping, picnic sites, and waterfalls; attractions include: Looking Glass Falls, Sliding Rock, Pisgah Forest State Fish Hatchery, Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education, The Cradle of Forestry and the North Mills River Recreational Area; North Mills River Recreational Area is located in Henderson County 13 miles from Downtown Hendersonville, offering picnic sites, campsites, river fishing & tubing, Mills River, NC 828.877.3265 www.fs.usda.gov

RECREATIONAL AREAS

Henderson County Heritage Museum - brings history alive as the story of Henderson County is told. The Museum is housed in the Historic Henderson County Courthouse on Main Street. It offers public displays, artifacts, lectures, collections, archives, libraries, demonstrations, and other similar exhibitions relating to the history, culture, and heritage of Henderson County. The museum celebrates veterans of all wars, and has an especially informative Civil War Display.

Current theme is the county’s Golden Age, which began with the coming of the train in 1879. The hours are Wednesday Saturday from 10am - 5pm and Sunday 1pm - 5pm.

For information call 828.694.1619. www.hendersoncountymuseum.com Henderson County Mineral & Lapidary Museum – displays of minerals, gemstones, displays, jewels cut by Gem & Mineral Society members; Geodes, Indian artifacts and fluorescents, open Monday-Friday 1pm-5pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, 400 N. Main St, Hendersonville, NC 828.698.1977 www.mineralmuseum.org

North Mills River Recreational Area of the Pisgah National Forest – river tubing (bring your own tube), picnic areas, camping, fishing, hiking, bicycle & horse riding trails; 5289 N. Mills River Rd, Mills River, NC 877.444.6777 or 828.890.3284. www.recreation.gov

Mountain Farm & Home Museum - antique farm equipment, antique steam engines, children’s toys, looms, threshers, and washing machines; hours of operation vary, call ahead for hours, admission is free, 828.697.8846, 101 Brookside Camp Rd, Hendersonville, NC www.mfhmuseum.homestead.com

Lake Lure Tours & Beach Water Works - guided boat tours, sandy beach, water activities at the Beach Water Works; 2930 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure, NC 877.386.4255 www.townoflakelure.com

Western North Carolina Air Museum - displays of restored airplanes, restored replicas & antique airplanes; open April-October & November-March / Wednesday 12Noon-5pm, Saturday 10:00AM-5:0PM, Sunday 12Noon-5:00PM; 1340 Gilbert Street, Hendersonville, NC 828.698.2482 www.wncairmuseum.com

Lake Julian Recreational Area – boat rentals, picnicking, playground area, fishing; off of Long Shoals Rd, Skyland, NC 828.684.0376 www.buncombecounty.org Lake Powhatan Recreation Area in Pisgah National Forest - swimming, hiking, fishing, camping; 375 Wesley Branch Rd., Asheville, NC 828.670.5627 or 877.444.6777

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Hands On! - A Child’s Gallery –Hands On! is a children’s museum located on Main Street in Hendersonville - it’s the place where LEARNING comes into PLAY. Hands On! provides educational exhibits that stimulate the imagination and motivate learning to children ages 1-10, along with their caregivers. Hands On! is open Tuesday Saturday 10am- 5pm with a $5 per person admission, ages 1-100. Check the website or contact Hands On! for special holiday/summer hours. 318 N. Main Street, Hendersonville.

For information call 828.697.8333. www.handsonwnc.org

Wheels Through Time Museum - collection of America’s vintage transportation from the past, Maggie Valley, NC 828.926.6266. Open Thursday-Monday www.wheelsthroughtime.com

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So Many Things to do!

CULTURAL ARTS

MOVIE THEATERS

Flat Rock Playhouse, State Theatre of North Carolina - quality entertainment rarely found so far from Broadway, open from earlyApril through mid-October, plus holiday productions, matinees & evening performances Wednesday through Sunday, 2661 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC 828.693.0731 or 866.732.8008 www.flatrockplayhouse.org Brevard Music Center - summer music festival and comprehensive music center, a full range of concerts and operas with renowned artists, located 18 miles west of Hendersonville, Brevard, NC 1-888.384.8682 or 828.862.2105. www.brevardmusic.org

LOCAL PARKS

Epic Theatres - 12 screens & stadium seating, 200 Thompson St., Hendersonville, NC 828.693.1146. www.epictheatres.com Flat Rock Cinema - 2700 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock.

828.697.2463. www.flatrockcinema.com

BOWLING Tarheel Lanes Bowling Center - 3275 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 828.513.2328 www.tarheellanesinc.com

GEM MINING

Jackson Park – 212 acres with 4 picnic shelters, 9 baseball fields, soccer fields, 8 tennis courts, playgrounds, bicycle trails, and many walking trails as well as a dog park; home to several species of birds, wildlife, and plants, 801 4th Ave E., Hendersonville, NC 828.697.4884. hendersoncountyrecreation.org Patton Park –19 acres with 2 baseball fields, basketball courts, 4 racquetball courts (open Memorial Day-Labor Day), 2 tennis courts, a football field, two pavilions with picnic tables and grills, 2 gazebos, playground, a one-half mile lighted walking trail, an Olympics-sized swimming pool (pool open 7 days during summer season), bathrooms and a skate park; Patton Park and Skate Park open 7:00am-11:00pm daily, Asheville Hwy. Hendersonville, NC 828.697.3084. www.cityofhendersonville.org Fletcher Community Park – nature trails, playground, picnic areas, soccer field, baseball fields, dog park, soccer fields, arboretum gardens, disc golf, and restrooms/concessions; 85 Howard Gap Rd., Fletcher, NC 828.687.0751 www.fletcherparks.org Kate’s Park – walking trail, playground, picnic shelter and tot lot; Library Rd., Fletcher, NC 828.687.0751 www.fletcherparks.org Laurel Green Park- offers a walking trail and playground, no public restrooms; located on the corner of Laurel Park Hwy. & White Pine Dr., Hendersonville, NC 828.693.4840 www.laurelpark.org Mills River Town Park - includes a 0.4 acre multi-use trail, a dog park, picnic shelter, tennis courts and playground. 828.890.2901 124 Town Center Dr, Mills River, NC www.millsriver.org

MINIATURE GOLF CENTERS Boyd Park –open Memorial Day - Labor Day, 7 days 3pm-9pm, Church Street, Hendersonville, NC 828.697.3084 Champions Golf Learning Center - lighted driving range, golf lessons, 18 hole miniature golf, batting cages, 485 Brookside Camp Rd., Hendersonville NC 828.698.1234 championsgolflearningctr.com

SKATING Sk8t Depot - offers roller skating, arcade games, free WIFI for parents and food, 1705 Spartanburg Hwy., Hendersonville, NC (828) 697-8754 www.sk8tdepot.com

Broad River Gems and Mining Company- On site mining, located on the gold bearing Broad River. Rutherfordton, NC 828.286.1220 www.broadrivergems.com Elijah Mountain Gem Mine - covered flumes for rain or shine mining, discount family rates, picnic by the stream & antique shopping; located 2 ½ miles west of Downtown Hendersonville on Hwy. 64, 2120 Brevard Road, Hendersonville, NC 828.692.6560. www.elijahmountain.com Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine – Chimney Rock, NC 828.625.5524 www.chimneyrockgemmine.com Thermal City – Thermal City Gold Mine offers gold and gem mining. Open March 15 – November 15. 5240 US Highway 221 North, Union Mills NC 828.286.3016

HORSEBACK RIDING Biltmore Estate, reservations suggested, Asheville, NC 800.411.3812 www.biltmore.com Cedar Creek Stables, Lake Lure, 828.625.2811 www.cedarcreekstables.com Pisgah Forest Riding Stables, Pisgah Forest, NC 828.883.8258. Guided trail rides by reservation, Monday-Saturday. www.pisgahstables.com Riverside Riding Stables, Lake Lure, NC 866.206.0235 or 828.288.1302 (open year round, weather permitted, call for reservations) www.riversideridingstables.com Saddle-Up Trail Rides, Mills River, NC 828.768.9025. (open April 1-Nov 15 weather permitted, call for reservations) saddleuptrailrides.homestead.com Shoal Creek Farm, Dupont State Forest Trail Rides - Sky Valley Rd., Hendersonville, NC (open year round, weather permitted, call for reservations) 828.551.2225. www.shoalcreeknc.com/trailrides.htm

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Additional Activities ANNUAL EVENTS Garden Jubilee, Main St, Memorial Day weekend, www.historichendersonville.org/garden_jubilee.htm North Carolina Apple Festival, Main St., Labor Day weekend, www.ncapplefestival.org Flat Rock Playhouse, mid-April thru late-December, www.flatrockplayhouse.org North Carolina Mountain State Fair, WNC Ag Center, first week of September, www.mountainfair.org Music On Main Street, summers, every Friday, Visitor Center, www.historichendersonville.org Street Dances, summers, every Monday, Visitor Center, www.historichendersonville.org Art On Main, first Saturday & Sunday in October, Main St., www.acofhc.org Farm City Day, Jackson Park, first Saturday in October Monday Night Live! Mondays in June, Visitor Center, www. HistoricHendersonville.org

FISHING AREAS

Lake Lure Tours & Beach Water Works - over 20 miles of shoreline, guided boat tours, a sandy beach, swimming, Water Works water park, boat rentals; Lake Lure, NC 828.625.1373 www.lakelure.com/activities Sliding Rock, a gentle natural sloping 60 foot smooth rock water slide, plugging into a pool of water at the bottom, open during the summer season with a lifeguard on duty from Memorial Day to Mid August from 10 AM to 5:30 PM, no alcohol, Pisgah Forest, NC 828.877.3350 www.ncnatural.com DuPont State Recreational Forest - Hooker Falls on Little River has become a popular swimming hole, dropping off a 13-foot high natural ledge before flowing into Cascade Lake, Cedar Mountain, NC. www.dupontforest.com Splashville - interactive dancing water fountains located in Pack Square in Downtown Asheville for children to play in and cool off; Asheville, NC

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Dupont State Recreational Forest, permit required, 1300 Staton Rd, Cedar Mountain, NC 828.877.6527 www.dupontforest.com

Apple Orchards - many orchards offer u-pick apples, activities, hayrides, for groups & individuals late August through midNovember, Hendersonville, NC 828.697.4891 www.ncapples.com

Davidson River Recreational Area, permit required, Pisgah National Forest, Pisgah Forest, NC, 828.862.5960, 1-877.444.6777 www.recreation.gov

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site - offers a goat farm, hiking trails, picnic area, in summer months Rootabaga Stories and World of Carl Sandburg performed at the outdoor amphitheater; and house tours. The Park is open 9am – 5 pm, 7 days a week.

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Days. Located 4 miles south of Hendersonville on Little River Road across from the Flat Rock Playhouse. 828.693.4178. www.nps.gov/carl

French Broad River, Western North Carolina, www.riverlink.org/riverguide.pdf Lake Julian, daily permit required, Skyland, NC 828.684.0376 www.buncombecounty.org Lake Lure, permit required, Town of Lake Lure, NC 828.625.9983 www.townoflakelure.com North Mills River Recreational Area in Pisgah National Forest, permit required, Mills River, NC 877.444.6777, 828.890.3284 Cascade Lake, permit required, Pisgah Forest, NC. 5289 N. Mills River Rd, Mills River, NC. 828.877.4475 www.recreation.gov

SWIMMING/WATERING HOLES Patton Park public swimming pool, picnic areas, tennis, basketball (pool open 7 days during summer season) Hendersonville, NC 828.697.3084 www.cityofhendersonville.org

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YMCA - activities, day camp, indoor pool, tennis, basketball, gym, fitness studio, weight room, youth center. 810 West 6th Ave., Hendersonville, NC 828.697.9622. www.ymcawnc.org/centers/hendersonville

Chimney Rock State Park - offers spectacular 75-mile views, hiking trails, a 404-foot waterfall, and special events, open 8:30am – 5:30pm (Daylight Saving Time) weekdays and weekends 8:30am – 4:30pm (Eastern Standard Time) weekdays and weekends. Chimney Rock, NC 828.625.9611 or toll-free 800.277.9611. www.chimneyrockpark.com Henderson County Public Library - an extensive collection of books, children’s library, storytelling, programs, research/reference materials, computer classes & public computers; 301 North Washington St, Hendersonville, NC 828.697.4725. www.henderson.lib.nc.us Historic Johnson Farm - childrens’ programs & school group tours, walking trails, Barn Loft Museum, special events and programs year ‘round; Open September-May, Tuesday-Friday 8:00am-2:30pm; June-August, Monday-Thursday 8:00am-2:30pm; guided tours are offered at 10:30am & 1:30pm, Adults $5, Students (K-12) $3, Preschool free, 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville, NC. 828.891.6585 www.historicjohnsonfarm.org Model Railroad at the Historic Depot – Apple Valley Model Railroad Clubs’ replicated HO scale railroad of Hendersonville and surrounding area, the Depot includes historical artifacts, a Southern Railway caboose and a special children’s exhibit, admission is free, donations appreciated, open year round, Wednesdays 1:00pm-3:00pm

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So Many Things to do! & Saturdays 10:00am-2:00pm.Located on Maple Street off of 7th Avenue East, Hendersonville, NC 828.890.8246 www.avmrc.com Mountain Play Lodge - an indoor play and party center, offering large inflatables, soft play and playhouses complete with toys and costumes; for children up to the age of 12, 3389 Sweeten Creek Rd, Arden, NC 828.676.2120 • www.mountainplaylodge.com North River Farms Tours, guided tours of a real working farm, other activities include a picnic by the river, fishing, you pick produce, guided tube floats, tent camping, corn maze and guided horseback rides, tours offered May -October by appointment, 3333 North Mills River Rd., Mills River, 828.890.5316 www.northriverfarms.co/support-local-agriculture Sycamore Farms Sheep Tours, guided tour of a real working sheep farm, Tuesdays – Saturdays 10am -4pm, other days & times available upon request, tours by appointment only, 764 S Mills River Rd., Mills River, 828.891.2487 or 828.388.1708 sycamorefarmsnc.com/farmtours.html STJ’s Inflation Station - an inflatable bouncing playground, indoor party zone and private parties, 710 Tracy Grove Rd. #C3.

Flat Rock, NC 828.696.0674 stjs.net/stationhome.html Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium - offers a public aquarium with 20+ displays showcasing eels, sting rays, sea horses, touch tank and bamboo sharks. Participate in creative ocean classes in the Ocean Learning Lab or as outreach.

Open Wednesday through Saturday 1-5 pm., closed on Sunday and Monday. Admission is $3.00 p/p for ages 4- 80 yrs and Wednesday special price for the young at heart (ages 60 – 80 yrs) . Located at 511 North Main Street, 828.692.8386 www.teamecco.org Western North Carolina Agricultural Center - equestrian shows, tractor pulls, antique car shows, dog shows, ten day Mountain State Fair held each September, a variety of events held through the year, Fletcher, NC 828.687.1414 www.agr.state.nc.us YMCA - organized activities, day camp, indoor pool, tennis, basketball, gym, fitness studio, weight room, youth center. : 810 West 6th Ave., Hendersonville, NC 828.697.9622 www.ymcawnc.org/centers/hendersonville Blue Ridge Corn Maze - six acres of cornfusion, open AugustOctober (weather permitting) call for hours of operation. 570 Everett Rd., Brevard, NC 828.226.0508 www.blueridgecornmaze.com Asheville’s Fun Depot - a state-of-the-art arcade gallery, 18 hole indoor mini-golf, outdoor go-kart track, multi-level laser tag, soft play area, climbing wall and batting cages; 7 Roberts Rd., Asheville, NC 828-277-2FUN or 866-303-4FUN www.ashevillesfundepot.com Biltmore Estate - largest private home in America containing 250 rooms, home, winery and grounds open daily for touring, walking trails, shopping & restaurants on the property; January-March 9am-4pm daily, April-December 8:30am-5pm daily, Asheville, NC 800.649.3831. www.biltmore.com Blue Ridge Parkway – scenic byway, hiking, picnicking, scenic overlooks, historic areas, www.blueridgeparkway.org

North Carolina Arboretum - nature trails, gardens, and programs; located off Hwy. 191 (adjoins Blue Ridge Parkway) Asheville, NC 828.665.2492. www.ncarboretum.org Western North Carolina Nature Center - 42 Acres of wildlife and native animals and interpretive programs, open 7 days a week, 10 am-5 pm. Asheville, NC 828.298.5600 www.wncnaturecenter.org

Zebulon B. Vance Birthplace

Zebulon B. Vance Birthplace Appalachian Mountain Home of North Carolina’s Civil War Governor (1862-1865) and United States Senator located in Weaverville, NC 828.645.6706. www.nchistoricsites.org/Vance

REGIONAL ACTIVITIES Craggy Gardens - Craggy Gardens Visitor Center is located at mile marker 364 on the Blue Ridge Parkway offering information, exhibits, publications and self-guided trails, & picnic area; June and July are usually prime times to view the rhododendron.

828.298.0398. www.blueridgeparkway.org Cherokee Indian Reservation - Oconaluftee Indian Village, an authentic replica of an 18th century Cherokee community, The Museum of the Cherokee Indian, “Unto These Hills” Outdoor Drama of the Cherokee Indians, Cherokee, NC 800.438.1601 visitcherokeenc.com Great Smoky Mountain Railroad - mountain railroad excursions year ‘round, several routes and plans available, Bryson City, NC 800.872.4681 www.gsmr.com Mount Mitchell State Park - highest peak in Eastern U.S.A., observation tower, tent camping, trails, nature study, picnic area, natural history museum, restaurant; May-Oct. Mile marker 355.4 on the Blue Ridge Parkway 828.657.4611. www. ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/momi/main.php Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 800 square miles of natural beauty, nature trails, hiking, picnicking, waterfalls, wildlife, flora & fauna, and all manner of outdoor activities, 865.436.1200 www.nps.gov/grsm

THEME PARKS Ghost Town in the Sky - family theme park that offers an authentic western town and wild west with shows between good guys and bad guys; open spring thru late fall, 16 Fie Top Rd., Maggie Valley, NC 828.926.1130 www.ghostowninthesky.com Santa’s Land Family Theme Park & Zoo – family theme park with a Christmas theme, rides, zoo, entertainment, Santa, shops, food, & playgrounds; open spring thru late fall, Cherokee, NC 828.497.9191 www.santaslandnc.com Tweetsie Railroad - a wild west theme park featuring a threemile ride on a historic steam railroad, live entertainment, rides, and a petting zoo, Blowing Rock, NC 800.526.5740. Open spring thru late fall. www.tweetsie.com Continued on page 36

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WHITEWATER RAFTING/ RIVER TUBING/CANOEING/KAYAKING

SNOW TUBING/SKIING Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing - open on weekends from mid-December - early-March (weather permitting), call ahead for current conditions and updates, Willow Road, Hendersonville, NC 828.696.0333 or 800.849.7553. www.moonshinemountain.com Snow Skiing - two slopes located within an hour’s drive of Hendersonville, other slopes are located in the Northern Mountains. Please check availability and snow conditions in advance, general information 800.438.7500 or check sites: www.onthesnow.com/north-carolina/skireport.html www.skicentral.com/northcarolina.html

Asheville Outdoor Center - 521 Amboy Rd., Asheville, NC canoeing, tubing, kayaking and rafting. 800.849.1970 or 828.232.1970 www.paddlewithus.com Headwaters Outfitters - canoeing, tubing, kayaking, & fishing; 25 Parkway Road, Rosman, NC, 828.877.3106 www.headwatersoutfitters.com Nantahala Outdoor Center - offers family friendly adventures rafting and paddling the Nantahala River, mountain bike rentals & lake kayaking 13077 Hwy 19 W, Bryson City, NC 828.488.6900 or 800.232.7238 noc.com

Let Out the Kid in You at Hands On! — A Child’s Gallery

We provide educational exhibits that stimulate the imagination and motivate learning

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ZenTubing 1648 Brevard Rd., Asheville, NC tubing located on the French Broad River 1/4 mile from the Blue Ridge Parkway and the NC Arboretum on Hwy. 191 1-855.936.8823 www.zentubing.com Canopy Ridge Farm - offers a day full of zipline tours and kayaking. Located in Lake Lure, just minutes from Chimney Rock State Park. 7115 US Hwy 64/74A, Lake Lure, NC Call for for rates and reservations 828.625.4500. www. canopyridgefarm. com

Zip ‘n Slip - features snow tubing runs and a 800 foot zip line, a solarium with fireplace and full views of the tubing runs. The slope is lit for night tubing till 9pm, a variety of snacks & hot chocolate are available; open Friday-Sunday (during the season), daily Christmas, MLK Day & Presidents’s Day, weekedays by appointment only; 10725 US Hwy. 23 N., Mars Hill, NC (828) 689-8444 zipnslip.com

ZIP LINES Asheville Treetops Adventure Park - is comprised of 60 unique climbing, zipping, walking, jumping, swinging, and rappelling challenges anchored to over 30 trees and towering poles tucked into a wooded park just minutes from downtown Asheville, 1 Resort Dr., Asheville, NC 828.225.2921. www.ashevilletreetopsadventurepark.com The Gorge - offers a 3½ hour trip perched on the rim of the Green River Gorge, featuring 11 zip lines, 2 huge rappels and a sky bridge with breathtaking views of 10,000 acres of protected forest, 166 Honey Bee Dr., Saluda, NC 855.749.2500 www.thegorgezipline.com Canopy Ridge Farm - zipline tours, tubing and kayaking, located in Lake Lure, just minutes from Chimney Rock State Park, call for for rates and reservations, Lake Lure, NC 828.625.4500. www.canopyridgefarm.com Navitat Canopy Adventures- zip lines, sky bridges, and short hikes; 242 Poverty Branch Rd., Barnardsville NC • 828.626.3700 • www.navitat.com

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History at a Glance

Exploring, Hiking, Camping & Learning!

• Mineral & Lapidary Museum of Henderson County • Henderson County He ritage Museum • Jump Off Road Scenic Overlook • Historic Johnson Farm & Barn Loft Museum • Muddy Sneakers Kids Program at Dupont St ate Recreational Forest • Historic Train Depot & Model Railroad • Hendersonville City Hall • Historic Flat Rock Villa ge & Attractions • Henderson County Fa rmer’s Curb Market • Apple Orchard Tours in Fall Season • Pisgah National Fore st Recreational Areas • Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown • Wolfe’s Angel • Henderson County Ge nealogical & Historica l Society • Team ECCO Center fo r Ocean Awareness Aq uarium • Western North Caro lina Air Museum

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Hendersonville Western North Carolina’s Field Trip Connection

Visitor’s Center - 201 South Main St • Hendersonville, NC 28792 www.HistoricHendersonville.org

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865-436-1200 / 865-436-1230

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800-277-9611 / 828-625-9611

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Explore the State and National Forests located in Henderson County.

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316 Chadwick Ave, Hendersonville

828-595-9218

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Alykat Deli

635 Spartanburg Hwy, Hendersonville

828-697-0311

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1635 Four Seasons Blvd, Hendersonville

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411 Kanuga Rd, Hendersonville

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Binion's Roadhouse

1565 Four Seasons Blvd, Hendersonville

828-693-0492

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Black Bear Coffee

318 N. Main St, Hendersonville

828-692-6333

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Black Rose Public House

222 N Main St, Hendersonville

828-698-2622

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Blackberry Mountain Café

1908 Haywood Rd, Hendersonville

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715 S Grove St, Hendersonville

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3987 Hendersonville Rd, Fletcher

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1901 Four Seasons Blvd, Hendersonville

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1815 Four Seasons Blvd, Hendersonville

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130 Sugarloaf Rd, Hendersonville

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Champa Sushi & Thai Cuisine

437 N Main St, Hendersonville

828-696-9800

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Chick-Fil-A

52 Highland Square Dr, Hendersonville

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114 Henderson Crossing Plaza, Hendersonville

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3754 Brevard Rd, Horse Shoe

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825 Spartanburg Hwy, Hendersonville

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1751 Brevard Rd, Laurel Park

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1197 Greenville Hwy, Hendersonville

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Daddy D's Suber Soulfood

411 7th Ave E, Hendersonville

828-698-7408

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Dandelion

127 5th Ave W, Hendersonville

828-595-9365

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Denny's

1550 Four Seasons Blvd, Hendersonville

828-693-8754

BLD 7 days

Dixie Diner

1724 Brevard Rd, Hendersonville

828-697-5025

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Domino's Pizza

825 Spartanburg Hwy, Hendersonville

828-696-4113

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5445 Asheville Hwy, Suite 10, Hendersonville

828-654-9594

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6500 Brevard Rd, Etowah

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619 Greenville Hwy, Hendersonville

828-698-6040

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112 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville

828-697-8630

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110 Henderson Crossing, Hendersonville

828-696-9965

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828-697-8344

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Fireside Restaurant & Pancake Inn

295 Sugarloaf Rd, Hendersonville

828-697-1004

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2710 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock

828-693-1313

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Flat Rock Wood Room

1501 Greenville Hwy, Hendersonville

828-435-1391

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Fortune Asian

1730 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville

828-692-9882

LD 7 days

Golden Corral

2530 Chimney Rock Rd, Hendersonville

828-693-6445

B Fri, Sat & Sun / LD 7 days

Hannah Flanagan's Pub

300 N Main St, Hendersonville

828-696-1665

LD 7 days

Hardee's

1807 Four Seasons Blvd, Hendersonville

828-697-8881

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Harry's Grill & Piggy's Ice Cream

102 Duncan Hill Rd, Hendersonville

828-692-1995

LD Mon-Sat

Haus Heidelburg German Restaurant

630 Greenville Hwy, Hendersonville

828-693-8227

LD 7 days

Honeybaked Ham Co

165 Four Seasons Mall, Hendersonville

828-698-8300

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Hot Dog World

226 Kanuga Rd, Hendersonville

828-697-0374

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Greenville Hwy, behind Wrinkled Egg, Flat Rock 828-694-3551

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1508 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville

828-693-4300

LD 7 days

J & S Cafeteria

30 Airport Park Rd, Fletcher

828-684-3418

LD 7 days / B Sat & Sun

Jack in the Box

76 Highland Square Dr, Hendersonville

828-697-0390

LD 7 days

Janitzio Mexican Restaurant

636 Spartanburg Hwy, Hendersonville

828-692-2474

LD 7 days

Joey's New York Bagels

1500 Haywood Rd, Hendersonville

828-692-1220

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117 S Main St, Hendersonville

828-696-9052

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840 Spartanburg Hwy, Hendersonville

828-693-9393

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1903 Four Seasons Blvd, Hendersonville

828-697-6288

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2560 Chimney Rock Rd #C , Hendersonville

828-698-5585

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1800 Four Seasons Blvd, Hendersonville

828-692-9669

LD 7 days

Kosta’s Kitchen

4055 Hendersonville Rd, Fletcher

828-684-0279

BLD Mon-Sat / BL Sun

Lime Leaf Thai Cuisine

342 N Main St, Hendersonville

828-692-3300

LD 7 days

Lon Sen Chinese Restaurant

230 Thompson St, Hendersonville

828-697-2498

LD 7 days

Long John Silver Seafood Shoppe

1614 Four Seasons Blvd, Hendersonville

828-693-3474

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1909 Four Seasons Blvd, Hendersonville

828-697-6493

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Mean Mr. Mustard's Express

605 Kanuga Rd, Hendersonville

828-698-8584

BL Tues-Sun

Melange Inn & Gardens

1230 5th Ave W, Hendersonville

828-697-5253

By Reservation Only

Mezzaluna

226 N Main St, Hendersonville

828-697-6575

LD 7 days

Mike's Chuckwagon

Green River Rd, Tuxedo

828-698-2333

BLD Mon-Sat

Mike's On Main Street

303 N. Main St, Hendersonville

828-698-1616

BL 7 days

Mike's Pizza & Pasta

803 Spartanburg Hwy, Hendersonville

828-692-2002

LD 7 days

Mills River Restaurant

4467 Boylston Hwy, Mills River

828-891-4039

BLD 7 days

Moe's Orginal Bar B Que

114 N Main St Hendersonville

828- 595-9200

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Mona Lisa Italian Restaurant

785 N Church St, Hendersonville

828-696-7858

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Monte's Sub Shop

2024 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville

828-693-3112

L Mon-Sat

Moose Café

59 Highland Square Dr, Hendersonville

828-595-9650

BLD Mon-Sat / BL Sun

Mountain Deli

343 N Main St, Hendersonville

828-693-0093

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Mountain Pie Company

3400 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville

828-693-0501

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Nancy Lynn's Diner & Pizzeria

4195 Haywood Rd, Mills River

828-891-7888

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Negozio's Italian Deli

2000 Spartanburg Hwy, Ste 100, Hendersonville 828-692-0380

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Never Blue

119 S Main St, Hendersonville

828-693-4646

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O'Charley's Restaurant

65 Highland Square Dr, Hendersonville

828-692-4224

LD 7 days

Orr's Family Restaurant

3228 Spartanburg Hwy, E Flat Rock

828-693-8000

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Outback Steakhouse

250 Mitchelle Dr, Hendersonville

828-692-1109

D 7 days

Pampered Palate

728 6th Ave W, Hendersonville

828-696-0828

BL Mon-Fri

Papa John's Pizza

150 First Ave E, Hendersonville

828-698-3535

LD 7 days

Papa's & Beer Mexican Restaurant

1821 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville

828-692-9915

LD 7 days

Pita Express

1034-C Greenville Hwy, Hendersonville

828-696-9818

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1800 Four Seasons Blvd, Hendersonville

828-693-4188

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Pizza Inn

712 Upward Rd, Hendersonville

828-697-6465

Pop's Diner

860 N Main St, Hendersonville

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828-684-5201

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825 Spartanburg Hwy, Hendersonville

828-697-1700

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Seasons at Highland Lake Inn

86 Lily Pad Lane, Flat Rock

828-696-9094

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Sol Y Luna Cal-Mex Grill & Bar

1715 Brevard Rd, Hendersonville

828-692-4888

LD 7 days

Sonic Drive-In

2547 Chimney Rock Rd, Hendersonville

828-698-6983

BLD 7 days

South Rock Grille

830 Greenville Hwy, Hendersonville

828-698-2490

LD 7 days

Strawberry Hill Yogurt & Vegetarian Café

1161 Naples Rd, Hendersonville

828-209-6980

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Subway

1794 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville

828-696-8553

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1819 Four Seasons Blvd, Hendersonville

828-697-2029

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888 Spartanburg Hwy, Hendersonville

828-693-7110

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Tequilas Bar & Grill

300 Freeman Street

828-693-0450

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Thai Spice

220 S King St, Hendersonville

828-693-7323

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430 N Main St, Hendersonville

828-692-9262

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The Great American Dog

808 Greenville Hwy, Hendersonville

828-697-2266

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536 N Main St, Hendersonville

828-692-6335

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111 S Main St, Hendersonville

828-693-7758

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103 3rd Ave E, Hendersonville

828-692-0228

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1729 Brevard Rd, Hendersonville

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121 W Barnwell St, Hendersonville

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1730 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville

828-692-9882

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633 N Main St, Hendersonville

828-698-8048

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3754 Brevard Rd, Horse Shoe

828-890-5833

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Village Café & Pub

2770 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock

828-692-5770

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Waffle House

100 Sugarloaf Rd, Hendersonville

828-697-1994

BLD - 7 days - Open 24 Hours

Wendy's

607 Spartanburg Hwy, Hendersonville

828-693-5935

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West First Wood-Fired Pizza

101 1st Ave W, Hendersonville

828- 693-1080

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Zaxby's

30 McMurray Rd, Flat Rock

828-697-7277

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Hendersonville Concert Series Festivals and Events take place every month of the year!

HENDERSONVILLE MUSIC ON MAIN STREET

RHYTHM AND BREWS

Audiences will once again be treated June - August, to one of Hendersonville’s favorite Every Friday Night summertime events! Music On Main 7 - 9 PM Street presents an outstanding concert every Friday evening from June through August at the Visitors Information Center, located at 201 South Main Street.

Music On Main Street showcases a diverse lineup of musical talents, from pop, oldies, rock, to contemporary music. Put on your dancing shoes and head to Music On Main Street for some good toe tapping music, where there is a dance area in front of the stage.

Third Thursday of the month, MaySeptember

The Rhythm and Brews concert series in Historic Downtown Hendersonville has gained state recognition as a top event.

This a must-attend event of the summer season! There’s a concert on the 3rd Thursday of each month, May through September, with great music, “brews” from local craft breweries and wineries, on-site food vendors and fun for the whole family.

FLAT ROCK MUSIC SERIES

Bring a chair and sit back, relax and enjoy the music from 7:00-9:00PM. Parking lot seating area opens after 5:30, early admission is prohibited. Please leave your pets comfortably at home, Hendersonville City ordinance prohibits animals in the event area. Admission is free. No alcoholic beverages, backpack or coolers allowed.

MONDAY NIGHT LIVE! Experience an exciting variety of talented music artists at Monday Night Live! concert series. The series features a diverse line-up of Latin, folk, country, and blues artists on the Visitor Center stage. The eclectic line-up of free, live shows happens every Monday night from June 9-20 at the Visitors Center, 201 South Main Street, from 7pm-9pm. Bring a chair, enjoy the fresh air, and delight in the one-of–a-kind experience you’ll have at this unique outdoor music venue.

Summer Music in Flat Rock series is a free outdoor concert series held on the first Saturday of the months May through October, from 6-8 pm on Little Rainbow Row’s back deck on the corner of Greenville Highway and West Blue Ridge Road. Presented by the Flat Rock Merchants Association, the series features local and regional musical artists, duos and groups presenting original songs and some covers.

828.697.7719

Hendersonville Heritage Street Dances July through August Every Monday Night - 7:009:00PM

The sounds of fiddles and banjos playing at the Street Dance have been a part of Henderson County’s heritage for over 90 years. People of all ages journey to downtown Hendersonville to enjoy mountain heritage music and dancing. Put on your dancing shoes for some good toe tapping music, where there is a dance area in front of the stage.The dances will be held every Monday evening from July through August at Visitors Information Center, 201 South Main Street. Lively instructions are given to the dancers by a local caller.

To view an up-to-date listing visit: www.historichendersonville.org/calendar.htm www.HistoricHendersonville.org

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In every issue, you’ll find:

• Ideas for travel planning and events across the state • Stunning scenic photography • Features on people, music, art, and culture • Recipes and restaurant profiles

To subscribe, call (800) 948-1409 or go to ourstate.com

Unique Sights You Can’t Miss!

Jump Off Rock Jump Off Rock offers spectacular scenic mountain views and photographic opportunities during all four seasons of the year.

Jump Off Rock is a scenic overlook which provides a panoramic view of rolling pastures, the Blue Ridge and Pisgah mountain ranges. Jump Off Rock also holds an Indian legend that has been passed down for many, many years.

Over 300 years ago a young Cherokee Indian Chief fell in love with a fair Indian maiden. They often met on top of the rock ledge overlooking the valley below. When the young Chief was called to war, the maiden promised him that she would wait for his return from their favorite rock ledge. When the maiden received word that her young Indian Chief had been killed in battle, she climbed to the edge of the rock and jumped off, tribal hunters found her broken body below. Indian legend has it that on moonlit nights you can see the ghost of the maiden on Jump Off Rock.

Jump Off is located about 5 miles from downtown at the end of Laurel Park Hwy in the Town of Laurel Park. Directions from downtown Hendersonville take Fifth Avenue West, it becomes Laurel Park Highway, the road dead ends at Jump Off Rock. The park is open daily, sunrise to sunset. No admission charge.

The Old Home Place - Music Barn A fun and friendly venue where country music is performed Friday & Saturday nights, 7:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. Various bands perform weekly and there is a large dance floor that is enjoyed by many country music enthusiasts. You’re invited to a night of local culture and enjoyment in a smoke and alcohol free environment. The Old Homeplace is fun for the entire family. Put on your “yeehaw” shoes and come on down.

Location: 4060 North Mills River Rd., Mills River • 828.891.7704

Bearfootin’ Bears on Main Street Every year, animal statues, usually bears, have been painted by local artists and set out along Main Street. The bears are on display until they are auctioned off in October to benefit area charities.

Don’t miss it!

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Thomas Wolfe’s Angel Author Thomas Wolfe’s first novel was Look Homeward, Angel. In the book there are constant references to an angel statue carved from Italian marble. This is the angel Wolfe placed in American literature. Thomas Wolfe’s father, W.O. Wolfe, sold the statue to the Johnson family to mark the family plot in Oakdale Cemetery. The angel is holding a lily in her left hand and extending her right hand upward. Oakdale Cemetery is located on Hwy. 64 W., just a short distance from downtown. The statue is protected by a wrought iron fence, and there is a historical marker located on the highway.

Historic Henderson County Courthouse The Courthouse was built in 1904 to replace to first courthouse, which was built on the same site in 1842. The Historic Henderson County Courthouse, (1905) was designed

by Richard Sharp Smith, the supervising architect of Biltmore House. The Historic Henderson County Courthouse was built of brick in a neoclassical revival style featuring six Corinthian columns on the front and four columns for each of the two side porticos. The focal point of the Courthouse is atop of the copper dome, a 6-foot statue of “Lady Justice.” The statue is the Greek goddess Themis (“The Greek Goddess of Divine Justice and Law”) who is without a blindfold, holding a sword in her right hand and scales in her left. It is believed to be only one of only three in the United States without a blindfold, statues of Themis/Justice are blindfolded to typify that Justice should be impartial.

The Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 10, 1979.

The Historic Henderson County Courthouse is located on Main Street between First & Second Avenues.

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The Links to the Mountains Area Public Golf Courses

Broadmoor Golf Links

Orchard Trace Golf Club

101 French Broad Lane 18 Holes / 6921 yds. Par 72 Fletcher, NC 28732 828.687.1500 www.broadmoorlinks.com

Fully Lighted 942 Sugarloaf Road Hendersonville, NC 28792 18 Holes Par-3 Course 828.685.1006

Crooked Creek Golf Course

Southern Tee Golf Course

764 Crooked Creek Road 18 Holes / 6636 yds. Par 72 Hendersonville, NC 28739 828.692.2011

111 Howard Gap Rd. Fletcher, NC 28732 Executive Course 18 Holes / 2843 yds.

Par-3 Course 828.687.7273

Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club

Driving Ranges

Cummings Road at Golf Gate Drive Hendersonville, NC 28739 18 Holes / 6415 yds. Par 71 828.891.9412 / 800.958.2905 www.cummingscove.com

Champions Golf & Learning Center 485 Brookside Camp Rd. Hendersonville, NC 28792 828.698.1234 www.championsgolflearningctr.com

Etowah Valley Golf Club & Lodge 470 Brickyard Rd • Etowah, NC 28729 828.891.7022 • 800.451.8174 www.etowahvalley.com South Course 9 Holes / 3507 yds. Par 36 West Course 9 Holes / 3601 yds. Par 36 North Course 9 Holes / 3404 yds. Par 37

Etowah Valley Golf Club & Lodge 470 Brickyard Road, Etowah, NC 28729 828.891.7022 or 800.451.8174 www.etowahvalley.com

High Vista Country Club

Southern Tee Golf Course

88 Country Club Rd Mills River, NC 28759 18 holes / 6907 Yards Par 72 828.891.1986 www.highvistagolf.com

ETOWAH VALLEY

CLaSSiC MouNTaiN GoLF aT iTS FiNEST. A s Western Nor th Carolina’s premier championship 27-hole golf resor t, we inv ite you to come and experience ever y thing we have to of fer. From golf ing to dining to lodging, Etowah Valley of fers exceptional hospitalit y to our members and the general public. Call today to book your nex t mountain golf vacation.

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There’s ALWAYS Something to do in Hendersonville!

MUSIC ON MAIN

Garden Jubilee

HENDERSONVILLE STREET DANCES

• over 250 vendors selling 1000’s of plants • arts & crafts • lawn/garden accessories, • garden talks & experts, • children’s hands-on clinic • plenty of food

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

NC APPLE FESTIVAL LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Lowe’s Kid’s Clinic

ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR SHOWS

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Festivals and Events take place every month of the year! To view an up-to-date listing visit

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A Relocation Packet is available for $25.00.

The packet includes: real estate brochures, a map, area attractions, accommodations, community information, Henderson County & area demographics & statistics, a local telephone book and shopping.

Send a check or money order made payable to: Henderson County TDA • 201 South Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792 For more information call: 800.828.4244 www.historichendersonville.org

Hendersonville Visitor Center 201 South Main Street Hendersonville, NC 28792

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Historic Hendersonville is ideally located for exploring town and country with varied attractions, festivals, cultural & recreational activities, historical sites, golf courses, family activities, a historic downtown with unique shops, excellent restaurants, and quality antique stores.

Henderson County Farmers Curb Market Jump Off Rock scenic overlook Historic Johnson Farm, The labyrinth in Holmes Educational State Forest waterfalls in Dupont State Recreational Forest Western North Carolina Air Museum

We have Fun for Everyone!

Hendersonville is

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APPLE! Dont Miss the Apple Festival during Labor Day weekend, grab a jug of cider, pick your own apples, enjoy a hayride or apple tour and so much more!