Size
Henderson County – 375 Square Miles
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Henderson County Towns
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Bat Cave
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Flat Rock
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Mills River | |
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Balfour
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Fletcher
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Mountain Home | |
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East Flat Rock
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Gerton
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Naples | |
| Edneyville |
Hendersonville
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Tuxedo | |
| Etowah |
Horse Shoe
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Zirconia | |
| Dana |
Laurel Park
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Location
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. The elevation of Hendersonville is approximately 2,200 feet above sea level.
Population
Henderson County – 114,385
City of Hendersonville – 14,035
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Climate – Average Monthly Highs and Lows
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January – 45 / 25
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July – 85 / 65
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February – 50 / 30
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August – 80 / 65
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March – 55 / 35
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September – 75 / 55
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| April – 60 / 40 |
October – 70 / 45
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| May- 70 / 60 |
November – 60 / 35
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| June – 80 / 65 |
December – 50 / 30
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Hendersonville Area Accommodations Market
Approximately 1,900 rooms are available with properties ranging from franchises, to luxury Historic Bed & Breakfast and Inns.
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, American Airlines, and United. The runway is 8,001-feet long and 150-feet wide. 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 Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport also serves Western North Carolina and is located on I-85, approximately on 40 miles from Hendersonville. The carriers serving the airport are Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, and United. The runway is 11,001-feet, which can accommodate any aircraft currently in operation. 2000 GSP Drive Suite 1, Greer SC www.gspairport.com
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Car Rentals
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Alamo
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Avis
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Budget
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Enterprise
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Hertz
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National
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| Annual Events | |
| Garden Jubilee – Memorial Day weekend | Music On Main Street – June thru late-August, every Friday |
| North Carolina Apple Festival – Labor Day weekend |
Street Dances – early-July thru mid-August, every Monday
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| Flat Rock Playhouse – mid April thru late-December | Art On Main – last Saturday & Sunday in September |
| North Carolina Mountain State Fair – first week of September |
Farm City Day – first Saturday in October
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| Cultural Pursuits | |
| Art League of Henderson County | Hendersonville Community Band |
| The Arts Council of Henderson County, Inc. |
Hendersonville Chorale
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| Flat Rock Playhouse, State Theatre of North Carolina | Carolina Concert Choir |
| Hendersonville Community Theatre | Brevard Music Center |
| Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra |
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