Places to Visit
The State Theatre of North Carolina produces a variety of comedies, musicals, farces, and dramas, which range from World Premieres, the latest from Broadway and London, to the Classics. The Flat Rock Playhouse has presented hundreds of productions for over sixty years and is open from February through December presenting matinees and evening performances Wednesday through Sunday. It is located at 2661 Greenville Hwy. (Hwy. 225 South) in Flat Rock, NC, 828-693-0731.
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Flat Rock Playhouse
2661 Greenville HwyThe State Theatre of North Carolina produces a variety of comedies, musicals, farces, and dramas, which range from World Premieres, the latest from Broadway and London, to the Classics. The Flat Rock Playhouse has presented hundreds of productions for over sixty years and is open from February through December presenting matinees and evening performances Wednesday through Sunday. It is located at 2661 Greenville Hwy. (Hwy. 225 South) in Flat Rock, NC, 828-693-0731.
Grandad's Apples N' Such offers the opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled summer or fall day on the farm. A maze carved out of five acres of corn fields is one of the major attractions, but you'll find a full range of activities, from games you've probably never heard of to feeding farm animals. Pick your own apples or purchase pre-picked apples and other local produce, like pumpkins! Also, be sure to check out the bakery, chock-full of all kinds of sweet treats. Closed for the winter months. 2951 Chimney Rock Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792. (828) 685-1685
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Grandad's Apples
2951 Chimney Rock RdGrandad's Apples N' Such offers the opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled summer or fall day on the farm. A maze carved out of five acres of corn fields is one of the major attractions, but you'll find a full range of activities, from games you've probably never heard of to feeding farm animals. Pick your own apples or purchase pre-picked apples and other local produce, like pumpkins! Also, be sure to check out the bakery, chock-full of all kinds of sweet treats. Closed for the winter months. 2951 Chimney Rock Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792. (828) 685-1685
The gardens are a 12-acre, nonprofit horticultural education center that offers programs, activities and workshops. The gardens and grounds include a popular fairy garden, a therapy garden, shade garden, butterfly garden, perennial borders, native woodland garden, pumpkin patch, and herb garden. Open Monday-Saturday. There is no fee to tour the garden, but donations are accepted. 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC 28792. (828) 698-6104.
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Bullington Gardens
95 Upper Red Oak TrailThe gardens are a 12-acre, nonprofit horticultural education center that offers programs, activities and workshops. The gardens and grounds include a popular fairy garden, a therapy garden, shade garden, butterfly garden, perennial borders, native woodland garden, pumpkin patch, and herb garden. Open Monday-Saturday. There is no fee to tour the garden, but donations are accepted. 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC 28792. (828) 698-6104.
The Mineral & Lapidary Museum of Henderson County was established in 1997, housing exhibits such as minerals, artifacts, a dinosaur egg nest, fossils, fluorescent minerals, gems, and faceted minerals. The Museum’s specialty is Geodes, which are sold, cracked and/or displayed, plus a large skeletal replica of a T-Rex Dinosaur Head. Open Monday – Saturday. Admission is free. 400 North Main Street, on the lower level of the Henderson County Genealogical & Historical Society building. 828-698-1977.
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Museu Mineral e Lapidário
400 N Main StThe Mineral & Lapidary Museum of Henderson County was established in 1997, housing exhibits such as minerals, artifacts, a dinosaur egg nest, fossils, fluorescent minerals, gems, and faceted minerals. The Museum’s specialty is Geodes, which are sold, cracked and/or displayed, plus a large skeletal replica of a T-Rex Dinosaur Head. Open Monday – Saturday. Admission is free. 400 North Main Street, on the lower level of the Henderson County Genealogical & Historical Society building. 828-698-1977.
The Pisgah National Forest’s 500,000+ acres stretch across the eastern edge of Western North Carolina’s mountains. Located just 15 miles from here, 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, and the Cradle of Forestry. Adventurous hikers should try John Rock, a 6 mile round trip to the top of a gorgeous lookout.1600 State St #151, Asheville, NC 28801. 828-877-3265.
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Pisgah Forest
The Pisgah National Forest’s 500,000+ acres stretch across the eastern edge of Western North Carolina’s mountains. Located just 15 miles from here, 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, and the Cradle of Forestry. Adventurous hikers should try John Rock, a 6 mile round trip to the top of a gorgeous lookout.1600 State St #151, Asheville, NC 28801. 828-877-3265.
The forest encompasses more than 10,000 acres in Henderson and Transylvania counties. It is situated in the Little River valley and includes waterfalls and 80 miles of roads and trails wandering through mountainous terrain. It is open to the public for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Fishing is allowed with a valid NC fishing license. Triple Falls, Hooker Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls are favorites or ours. Station Rd, Cedar Mountain, NC 28718. 828-877-6527.
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Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadThe forest encompasses more than 10,000 acres in Henderson and Transylvania counties. It is situated in the Little River valley and includes waterfalls and 80 miles of roads and trails wandering through mountainous terrain. It is open to the public for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Fishing is allowed with a valid NC fishing license. Triple Falls, Hooker Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls are favorites or ours. Station Rd, Cedar Mountain, NC 28718. 828-877-6527.
Carl Sandburg, American poet, historian, author, and lecturer spent the final 22 years of his long and productive life at his estate in Flat Rock, NC. Today this National Historic Site offers keen insight on Mr. Sandburg, his family, and their 264-acre working farm. The home offers daily tours and the grounds are covered in hiking trails, our favorite is Big Glassy, a 2.5 mile round trip that offers stunning views at the top. A functional goat barn offers petting as well as education, and, if you’re lucky, you’ll meet the barn cat, Oscar. Admission charged for the home tour, access to grounds and goat barn is free. 81 Carl Sandburg Lane, Flat Rock, NC. 828-693-4178.
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Sítio Histórico Nacional da Casa de Carl Sandburg
1800 Little River RdCarl Sandburg, American poet, historian, author, and lecturer spent the final 22 years of his long and productive life at his estate in Flat Rock, NC. Today this National Historic Site offers keen insight on Mr. Sandburg, his family, and their 264-acre working farm. The home offers daily tours and the grounds are covered in hiking trails, our favorite is Big Glassy, a 2.5 mile round trip that offers stunning views at the top. A functional goat barn offers petting as well as education, and, if you’re lucky, you’ll meet the barn cat, Oscar. Admission charged for the home tour, access to grounds and goat barn is free. 81 Carl Sandburg Lane, Flat Rock, NC. 828-693-4178.
The gorge is known as America's Steepest and Fastest zipline canopy tour. It offers a thrilling tree-based aerial adventure located in Saluda, NC, just 6.7 miles to the south. As you descend an unprecedented 1,100 vertical feet, you overlook a stunning 18,000 acres of protected Green River game land.166 Honey Bee Dr. Saluda, NC 28773. (828) 749-2500.
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The Gorge - A Zipline Canopy Tour
166 Honey Bee DrThe gorge is known as America's Steepest and Fastest zipline canopy tour. It offers a thrilling tree-based aerial adventure located in Saluda, NC, just 6.7 miles to the south. As you descend an unprecedented 1,100 vertical feet, you overlook a stunning 18,000 acres of protected Green River game land.166 Honey Bee Dr. Saluda, NC 28773. (828) 749-2500.
For the Kids
Expansive park with a large playground, this site was once a golf course that has since been converted to beautiful recreation spaces with a creek, ponds, and loops of walking trails around it's entirety. Our kids love it! 55 Highland Lake Golf Dr. Flat Rock, NC. 828-697-8100
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The Park at Flat Rock
55 Highland Golf DrExpansive park with a large playground, this site was once a golf course that has since been converted to beautiful recreation spaces with a creek, ponds, and loops of walking trails around it's entirety. Our kids love it! 55 Highland Lake Golf Dr. Flat Rock, NC. 828-697-8100
Our local aquarium offers 20+ displays showcasing eels, stingrays, sea horses, bamboo sharks, a touch tank and more. Open Wednesday through Saturday. Other times for special events by request, group rates and programs are available. 511 North Main Street in Downtown Hendersonville, NC, 828-692-8386.
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Team ECCO Aquarium & Shark Lab
511 N Main StOur local aquarium offers 20+ displays showcasing eels, stingrays, sea horses, bamboo sharks, a touch tank and more. Open Wednesday through Saturday. Other times for special events by request, group rates and programs are available. 511 North Main Street in Downtown Hendersonville, NC, 828-692-8386.
Holmes Educational State Forest offers a series of well-marked trails, accented by trees that actually talk! Exhibits teach visitors about ecology and forest management during your scenic tour of the forest. Covered picnic sites offer tables and & grills. The forest is open Tuesday – Sunday from mid-March to late November and Tuesday – Friday during the winter months. 1299 Crab Creek Road, Hendersonville, NC. 828-692-0100.
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Holmes Educational State Forest
1299 Crab Creek RdHolmes Educational State Forest offers a series of well-marked trails, accented by trees that actually talk! Exhibits teach visitors about ecology and forest management during your scenic tour of the forest. Covered picnic sites offer tables and & grills. The forest is open Tuesday – Sunday from mid-March to late November and Tuesday – Friday during the winter months. 1299 Crab Creek Road, Hendersonville, NC. 828-692-0100.
Relive the games of your youth at the Pinball Museum on Main Street. If you were ever a fan of these machines, you won't be disappointed. A very reasonable flat fee allows you access to 35 pinball machines and 25 video games. 538 N Main St, Hendersonville, NC 28792. (828) 702-9277.
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Appalachian Pinball Museum
538 N Main StRelive the games of your youth at the Pinball Museum on Main Street. If you were ever a fan of these machines, you won't be disappointed. A very reasonable flat fee allows you access to 35 pinball machines and 25 video games. 538 N Main St, Hendersonville, NC 28792. (828) 702-9277.
Colorful and engaging displays provide opportunities for fun and learning at the Hands On! Museum. Exhibits range from art and nature to experiences of every day life, like the Post Office, Pet Hospital, and Grocery Store. Children are also invited to get creative and express themselves with exhibits like the Play Stage and the Art and Sensory Studio.
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Hands On! Children's Museum
318 N Main StColorful and engaging displays provide opportunities for fun and learning at the Hands On! Museum. Exhibits range from art and nature to experiences of every day life, like the Post Office, Pet Hospital, and Grocery Store. Children are also invited to get creative and express themselves with exhibits like the Play Stage and the Art and Sensory Studio.
Breakfast and Brunch
Breakfast and Lunch
101B 1st Ave W, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Honey and Salt
2730 Greenville HwyBreakfast and Lunch
101B 1st Ave W, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Breakfast and Lunch
605 Kanuga Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28739
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Mean Mr. Mustard Cafe
605 Kanuga RdBreakfast and Lunch
605 Kanuga Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Breakfast and Lunch
536 N Main St, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Arabella - Breakfast and Brunch
536 N Main StBreakfast and Lunch
536 N Main St, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Breakfast and Lunch
1500 Haywood Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Joey's New York Bagels
1500 Haywood RdBreakfast and Lunch
1500 Haywood Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Black Bear Coffee Co
318 N Main St202 N Main St, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Appalachian Coffee Company
1628 5th Ave W111 S Main St, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Breakfast and Lunch
532 Kanuga Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28739
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HenDough Chicken & Donuts
532 Kanuga RdBreakfast and Lunch
532 Kanuga Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Harvey's @ The Henderson
201 3rd Ave WSunday Brunch 10am - 1pm
201 3rd Ave W, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Flat Rock Village Bakery
2710 Greenville HwyUnderground Baking Co.
348 7th Ave EPlaces for Dinner
Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayWest First Wood-Fired
101B 1st Ave WUmi
633 N Main StWould recommend making a reservation at least two weeks in advance. The menu is *chef's kiss*
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Postero
401 N Main StWould recommend making a reservation at least two weeks in advance. The menu is *chef's kiss*
Shine
202 N Main StBrandy's on Main
111 S Main StNever Blue
119 S Main StWhite Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrBoon Choo Thai Express
576 Upward RdEl Paso #1 Mexican Restaurant
807 Spartanburg HwyCampfire Grill
2770 Greenville HwyDaddy D's Suber Soulfood
411 7th Ave EHot Dog World
226 Kanuga RdPlaces for a Drink
The Poe House
105 1st Ave WOklawaha Brewing Company
147 1st Ave ETriskelion Brewing Company
340 7th Ave ESouthern Appalachian Brewery
822 Locust StThe Brandy Bar
504 7th Ave EThe 2nd Act
101 E Allen StGuidon Brewing Company
415 8th Ave EThe Kingmaker's Draft
101 S Main StThe Blue Door Bottleshop & Beer Hall
146 3rd Ave EVinícolas Overmountain
2012 Sandy Plains RdMarked Tree Vineyard
623 Deep Gap RdVinícolas da Montanha Saint Paul
588 Chestnut Gap RdPoint Lookout Vineyards
408 Appleola RdCity/town information
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Wonderful downtown full of food, shops and entertainment.
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