1 Lodge Street
Asheville, NC 28803
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Biltmore is the largest privately owned home in America situated on 8,000 acres. It was built by George Vanderbilt and was completed in 1895. Vanderbilt’s 250-room mansion is modeled after a French château. The Estate encompasses the house, landscaped gardens, walking trails, woodlands, restaurants, shops, inn, and an award-winning winery. Located 22 miles north of Hendersonville.
- Reservations required to tour the house.
- Reservations may be made online.
- Check web site for hours.
- Admission charged.
- Outdoor Adventure Center – hiking, biking carriage rides, horse back riding, fly-fishing, river floats, sporting clays and more. Call for details and reservations.
120 Grove Bridge Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28739
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- Blantyre Park, a river-access park, is managed by the NC Wild Life Resource Commission
- Parking
- Canoe port into the French Broad River
- Blantyre Park is located on the border of Henderson and Transylvania Counties
- The park covers a total area of 3.46 acres
527 Kerr Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28792
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- Offers 2 different ponds.
- Fresh water Rainbow Trout, Bass and Catfish.
- Fishing Rod Rental Available.
- Primitive campsites.
9 Pisgah Hwy, Suite 6
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
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- Offers guided fishing trips.
3333 N Mills River Rd, Suite B
Mills River, NC 28759
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- Offers guided and semi-guided fishing, hunting, and other outdoor experiences.
- Weekend camp outs.
High Falls parking lot, 1300 Staton Rd
Cedar Mountain, NC
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DuPont State Recreational Forest encompasses 10,268 acres in Henderson and Transylvania counties that include waterfalls and 80 miles of roads and trails wandering through mountainous terrain. Open to the public for hiking, mountain biking, swimming, and horseback riding. Fishing is allowed with a valid NC fishing license. Hunting is by special permit only. Many scenes from the 2012 hit movie, The Hunger Games and the 1992 film, The Last of the Mohicans were shot in DuPont State Recreational Forest. The Hunger Games were filmed entirely in North Carolina. Download the Hunger Games film locations.
Hooker Falls on Little River has become a popular swimming hole, dropping off a 13-foot high natural ledge before flowing into Cascade Lake.
- Bicycle Trails
- Nature Trails
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Picnic Area
Open Year-Round
25 Parkway Road
Rosman, NC 28772
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- Fishing Trips
- Paddling
- Tubing
- Guided Tours
US-64 near intersection of Cummings Road
Hendersonville, NC 28739
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- Parking
- Boat Ramp
- Floating Pier
406 Overlook Road Ext
Arden, NC 28704
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Lake Julian Park is a family recreational facility located on the banks of 300-acre Lake Julian in Arden, off of Long Shoals Road.
- Reservations or Fees
- Nature Trails
- Playground
- Boating, Canoeing
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
- Open Year-round
2724 Memorial Hwy
Lake Lure, NC 28746
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The Lake Lure 27 miles of shoreline was selected by National Geographic as one of the Ten Most Spectacular man-made lakes in the World. The lake offers a marina, boat rentals & tours and a sandy beach. Located 14 miles east of Hendersonville
- Reservation or Fees
- Dog Parks
- Swimming
- Basketball Court
- Playground
- Tennis
- Boating, Canoeing
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
- Open May – September
375 Wesley Branch Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
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Lake Powhatan offers a sandy beach, swimming, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, picnic area, campground, trails, and educational programs. Lake Powhatan is located just minutes from Asheville.
- Open year-round
- Bicycle Trails
- Reservations or Fees
- Nature Trails
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Picnic Area
- Tent Camping
- Glamping
- 96 Sites
- Maximum Size RV Any
13077 Hwy 19 W
Bryson City, NC 28713
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- Whitewater Rafting
- Paddling
- Kayaking
- Fishing
- Guided Tours
- Bike Rentals
5289 N Mills River Road
Horse Shoe, NC 28742
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North Mills River Recreational Area is located in Henderson County, just 13 miles from Downtown Hendersonville.
- Bicycle Trails
- Reservation or Fees
- Nature Trails
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Picnic Areas
- Camping (reservations required)
- Tubing (bring your own tube)
- Horseback riding trails
- 26 Sites
- Maximum size of RV 38′
Open Year Round
In Season Facilities Open April 1 – October 31
Connects: Jackson, Patton, Berkley, Sullivan & William H. King Parks
Hendersonville, NC
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The Oklawaha Greenway stretches 3.25 miles, connecting Jackson Park, Patton Park, Berkley Park, Sullivan Park & William H. King Memorial Park. It is a relatively flat paved trail and is handicap accessible. The Greenway is a 10-foot-wide asphalt path for cyclists and pedestrians. Mileage signs have been installed every quarter of a mile along the trail to help trail users know how far they have traveled and how much farther it is to their destination. Benches, water fountains, and three bicycle FixIt Stations are available along the trail. Blue light phones have been installed along the greenway using grant money from the state Department of Transportation.
- Paved Walking / Bicycle Path
- Fishing Access
- Open year-round
1600 Pisgah Hwy
Pisgah Forest, NC
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The Pisgah National Forest’s 501,691 acres stretches across the eastern edge of Western North Carolina’s mountains. he closest section to Hendersonville is the Pisgah Ranger District, which includes attractions such as 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.
- Hiking Trails
- Fishing
- Camping
- Picnic Sites
- Waterfalls.
321 Primrose Lane
Hendersonville, NC 28739
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A 10-acre park in Laurel Park with almost a mile of walking paths, fitness stations, a catch-and-release fishing pond, picnic area with charcoal grill, and more.
- Nature Trails
- Fishing (catch-and-release for children under age 12)
Open Year Round
124 Town Center Drive
Mills River, NC
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- Bicycle Trails
- Reservation or Fees
- Nature Trails
- Dog Parks
- Playground
- Tennis
- Boating, Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Picnic Area
Open Year Round
Hwy. 280 and Fanning Bridge Rd.
Fletcher, NC
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- Nature Trails
- Boating / Canoeing
- Hiking
- Picnic Area
Open Year Round
