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Apple Valley Model Railroad Museum – Historic Train Depot

Apple Valley Model Railroad Museum – Historic Train Depot
650 Maple Ave
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-890-8246
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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 at Melrose for additional power to push the train up the Saluda Mountain Grade, the steepest main-line standard gauge railroad in the United States. The Carolina Special ran between Charleston, South Carolina and Cincinnati, Ohio from 1911 until 1968. The restored Depot houses a HO scale railroad layout that is highly detailed and is prototypical of Hendersonville, Saluda, Asheville, and Western North Carolina.  The Deport features historical artifacts, a Southern Railway cabooser and a special children’s exhibit where they can operate a Thomas the Tank train in a scenic layout. See the 10ft x 80 ft Garden “G” scale layout.

  • Open Wednesdays & Saturdays
  • Admission is free.
  • Donations appreciated
  • Check web site for hours

Aquarium & Shark Lab by Team ECCO

Aquarium & Shark Lab by Team ECCO
511 N. Main St.
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-692 8386
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The Aquarium & Shark Lab by Team ECCO is the only public aquarium in Western North Carolina. It is recognized as the first inland aquarium in North Carolina.

  • The Aquarium houses 20+ displays of tropical fish, eels, stingrays, sea horses, turtles, a touch tank, a 2,000-gallon shark study tank with bamboo sharks and more!
  • Check web site for hours, they vary by season
  • Admission charged
  • Educational opportunities for schools are available

Art House Venue

Art House Venue
5 Highland Park Rd.
East Flat Rock, NC 28726
828-808-3594
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  • The Art House Venue is an affordable elegant 4,700 square foot facility
  • A venue for any special occasion or a group gathering
  • Call to make an appointment for your viewing.

Asheville Regional Airport

Asheville Regional Airport
61 Terminal Dr.
Fletcher, NC 28732
828-209-3660
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  • The Asheville Regional Airport is located on I-26 at exit 40, 9 miles north of Hendersonville and 15 miles south of Asheville.
  • The carriers serving the airport are Allegiant, American Airlines, Delta and United. 
  • The runway is 8,001-feet long and 150-feet wide.
  • The Airport’s Guest Services + Welcome Center are located in Baggage Claim area.

Barkwells

Barkwells
290 Lance Rd
Mills River, NC 28759
8 Houses
(828) 891-8288
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Amenities include:

  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Access
  • Credit Cards
  • Jacuzzi/Hot Tub
  • Pet Friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Internet Access
  • TV/Sat/Cable

 

Best Western

Best Western
105 Sugarloaf Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28792
100 Rooms
828-692-0521
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Amenities include:

  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Access
  • Pool/Hot Tub
  • Phones
  • Credit Cards
  • Breakfast
  • Pet Friendly
  • Internet Access
  • TV/Sat/Cable

 

Bold Rock Hard Cider

Bold Rock Hard Cider
72 School House Road
Mills River, NC 28759
828-595-9940
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  • Bold Rock Hard Cider is the biggest craft cider maker in the Carolinas.
  • The Mills River cidery uses apples sourced only from Henderson County.
  • The Cidery offers complimentary daily tours and tastings and features an expansive tasting room with overhead views of the bottling line.
  • Relax outside on the patio or inside the tasting room as you enjoy one of their award-winning varieties of Bold Rock Hard Cider.
  • Open 7 days per week, has a permanent food truck on-site, regularly has live music, movies on the big screen, and other special events.
  • Bold Rock Mills River Cidery offers complimentary tours Saturday and Sunday at 1, 3, & 5 pm.

Bonclarken Conference Center

Bonclarken Conference Center
500 Pine Dr.
Flat Rock, NC  , NC 28731
828-692-2223
 
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  • Christian Conference Center (Associate Reformed Presbyterian)
  • Accommodations for groups of 5 to 350 guests
  • Lodging and meeting spaces for adult, family & youth retreats
  • Group dining and recreation options
  • (Note:  *no longer offering catering service or lodging except to their own conferences)

Brookside Pavilion at Featherstone Creek

Brookside Pavilion at Featherstone Creek
18 Highlander Lane
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-697-8517
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Create the wedding of your dreams within the beauty of our outdoor Pavilion, which provides a rustic setting with a pond and waterfall, and gorgeous wooded surroundings. You have choices…as they provide the setting to help you create a beautiful and intimate day without the cost of a big wedding. Make your dream a reality…and say your vows within the beauty of Brookside Pavilion’s surroundings. 

Ideal for marriage proposals, elopements, intimate weddings, or vow renewal ceremonies. The beautiful surroundings are also the perfect setting for your professional engagement or senior photo sessions.

Amenities:

  • Pavilion
  • Scenic grounds (12 acres)
  • Open fields surrounded by forest for privacy
  • Scenic mountain stream with deck overlooking pond
  • Tent area

Bullington Gardens

Bullington Gardens
95 Upper Red Oak Trail
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-698-6104
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Bullington Gardens is a 12-acre, nonprofit horticultural education center offering programs, activities and workshops.The gardens and grounds 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.

  • Check web site for hours
  • No admission charged
  • Donations appreciated

Burntshirt Vineyards

Burntshirt Vineyards
2695 Sugarloaf Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-685-2402
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Burntshirt Vineyards offers award-winning wines that are expertly crafted from 100% estate grown fruit from two vineyards which are among the highest elevations on the East Coast.

  • The tasting room features several custom pours. 
  • Burntshirt Vineyards regularly has live music and special events, and has a permanent food trailer on-site.
  • Free winery tours are held daily at 2pm.

 

Cabin Fever

Cabin Fever
7337 Spartanburg Hwy.
Saluda , NC 28773
7 Units
828-749-9811
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Amenities include:

  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Access
  • Credit Cards
  • Pet Friendly
  • Fire Pit
  • Internet Access
  • TV/Sat/Cable

 

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
1800 Little River Rd
Flat Rock, NC 28731
828-693-4178
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Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site is where Carl Sandburg, American poet, historian, author, and lecturer spent the final 22 years of his long and productive life at his estate, Connemara. 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. Tour the home for a small fee, and learn about Sandburg’s life as a writer, journalist, folk singer, social activist and Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and biographer. Visit the barn and descendants of Mrs. Sandburg’s champion dairy goat herd and hike over five miles of trails. Access to trails, grounds, barns and public areas is free.

  • Open year-round. closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day
  • Admission charged for house tour

Days Inn

Days Inn
102 Mitchelle Dr
Hendersonville, NC 28792
46 Rooms
828-697-5999
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Amenities include:

  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Access
  • Phones
  • Credit Cards
  • Breakfast
  • Pet Friendly
  • Internet Access
  • TV/Sat/Cable

 

DB Bar D Outfitters

DB Bar D Outfitters
3333 N Mills River Rd, Suite B
Mills River, NC 28759
828-767-9568
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DB Bar D Outfitters is dedicated to promoting, preserving, and protecting our natural resources so that future generations may continue to enjoy the outdoors. Whether it’s hunting large game, fishing the pristine waters of our area, or just a weekend campout with family and friends, DB bar D can guide you on a customized outdoor experience!  

Services Offered:

  • Guided and semi-guided hunting, fishing, and other outdoor experiences in Mills River, North Carolina, and the South Carolina low country
  • Half-day or full-day fly fishing trips on private waters; catch and release with single hook flies only – rainbow trout, brown trout, and brookies 
  • Hunting opportunities include deer, bear, turkey, dove, and quail.
  • All equipment and licenses can be provided.
  • Friendly guides are available to assist with you learning or improving your skills.

Deep Woods Mushrooms

Deep Woods Mushrooms
70 Deep Woods Rd
Mills River, NC 28759
828-243-3589
 
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  • Deep Woods Mushrooms offers tours of the mushroom farm, classes on how to grow mushrooms on logs, mushroom foraging ID classes and hikes, and more.
  • Reservations are required for tours.

Etowah Valley Golf & Resort

Etowah Valley Golf & Resort
470 Brickyard Rd
Etowah, NC 28729
74 Rooms
828-891-7022
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Amenities include:

  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Access
  • Pool/Swimming
  • Phones
  • Credit Cards
  • Pet Friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Internet Access
  • Meeting Facilities
  • TV/Sat/Cable
  • Clubhouse
  • 27 Hole Championship Course
  • Driving Range
  • Putting Greens
  • Restaurant
  • Hydro-Clay Tennis Courts

 

Eventful Arches

Eventful Arches
828-489-6336
 
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Whether you are planning a grand opening, baby shower, bridal shower, wedding, or birthday party, let Eventful Arches decorate for your big celebration. Just show up and party, knowing that the decorating was done by professionals. Remain stress-free!

Service Offered:

  • Wedding decorating includes but not limited to bridal and groom floral needs, reception hall decor, balloons and floral, ceremony decor, and more!
  • Bridal showers, baby showers, grand openings, birthday parties, and more!
  • Services Hendersonville, Asheville, Greenville, and surrounding areas

Flat Rock Playhouse, State Theatre of North Carolina

Flat Rock Playhouse, State Theatre of North Carolina
661 Greenville Hwy. (Hwy. 225 South)
Flat Rock, NC 28731
828-693-0731
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The Flat Rock Playhouse has presented hundreds of productions for over eighty years. The Playhouse offers quality entertainment rarely found so far from Broadway. The Vagabond Players perform a variety of hits each year from comedy, American classics, musicals, farces and whodunits. The Playhouse features professional actors from across the country in major productions such as Mamma Mia, West Side Story, South Pacific and more.  The Playhouse is open mid-April through mid-October, plus a holiday production, presenting matinees and evening performances Wednesday through Sunday.

Golden Corral

Golden Corral
2530 Chimney Rock Rd
Hendersonville, NC
828-693-6445
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  • Offers a buffet with items such as: pot roast, fried chicken, meatloaf, mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, salads, breads, desserts and more
  • Serves Lunch & Dinner /  Breakfast – Saturday & Sunday.
  • Open 7 days a week.

Harvey’s Restaurant & Bar

Harvey’s Restaurant & Bar
201 3rd Ave W
Hendersonville, NC 28739
828-696-2001
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  • Harvey’s @ The Henderson offers a menu of gourmet small plate options, featured in Carolina Epicurean, prepared fresh daily by an award winning Executive Chef formerly of the Ritz Carlton, W Hotels and Director of Culinary for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.
  • Serves Dinner Thursday – Saturday
  • Sunday Brunch
  • Outdoor dining available

Henderson

Henderson
201 3rd Ave W
Hendersonville, NC 28739
17 Rooms
828-696-2001
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Amenities include:

  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Access
  • Credit Cards
  • Jacuzzi/Hot Tub
  • Breakfast
  • Pet Friendly
  • Internet Access
  • Meeting Facilities
  • TV/Sat/Cable

 

Henderson County Heritage Museum

Henderson County Heritage Museum
1 Historic Courthouse Square #4
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-694-1619
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  • Henderson County Heritage Museum is housed in the Historic Henderson County Courthouse on Main Street.
  • It offers public displays, artifacts, lectures, collections, archives, libraries, demonstrations, a replica of a turn of the century county store and other similar exhibitions relating to the history, culture, heritage of Henderson County.
  • The museum celebrates veterans of all wars, and has an Civil War Display.
  • Open Wednesday-Saturday from 10:00am – 5:00pm & Sunday from 1:00 – 5:00pm
  • Admission is Free

Henderson County Public Library Main Library

Henderson County Public Library Main Library
301 N. Washington St.
Hnedersonville, NC 28739
828-697-4725
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  • The Henderson County Public Library system is among the top mid-size county libraries in North Carolina. There are 6 branch libraries located throughout Henderson County. 
  • The Library offers a wonderful selection of reading materials, story time, events, classes and programs.
  • Computer use is available free for library card holders (patrons must have their library card number). Guests may purchase a computer use pass.
  • The Kaplan Auditorium is located in the Main Library on Washington Street. 

 

 

Hendersonville Community Theatre

Hendersonville Community Theatre
229 S Washington St
Hendersonville, NC 28739
828-692-1082
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The Hendersonville Community Theatre, Inc. is a non-profit, non-professional, volunteer based organization of theater-lovers, was formed in 1966. The theater was known as the Hendersonville Little Theatre for more than 50 years. The season runs from May through early-November and special events during the off-season. Tickets are available for a single show or season tickets.

Hendersonville Visitor Center

Hendersonville Visitor Center
201 South Main Street
Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Come by the Hendersonville Visitor Center

  1. Conveniently located in historic downtown Hendersonville, on the corner of Main Street and Allen Street.
  2. Friendly staff and volunteers who are knowledgeable and excited to tell you about the diverse communities in Henderson County
  3. Hundreds of brochures, guides, maps, dining and lodging information.
  4. Clean Public Restrooms
  5. Free parking
  6. Pet Friendly
  7. A great place to shop for Hendersonville souvenirs and unique gifts
  8. Relocation Resources
  9. Free WiFi
  10. Free Cell Phone Charging Station

Step-On Guide Service available by appointment.

  • Specially-trained local guides are available by appointment.
  • A free bus “meet & greet” at Visitor Center is available by appointment. 
  • Tours ranging from ½ hour to all day available for a modest fee.
  • Customized itineraries free upon request:apple blossom & harvest tours, outdoor recreation, local history, spring & fall tours, museums and more.

Highland Lake Inn & Resort

Highland Lake Inn & Resort
86 Lily Pad Lane
Flat Rock, NC 28731
53 Rooms
828-693-6812
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Poised atop 26 scenic acres, that includes a 40-acre private lake that offers kayaks, canoes, and paddleboats. The property’s activities include tennis courts, bicycles, volleyball, badminton, horseshoes, corn hole, and walking trails. The game room is equipped with billiards, ping-pong, and foosball tables.

Amenities:

  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Access
  • Pool/Swimming
  • Phones
  • Credit Cards
  • Jacuzzi/Hot Tub
  • Pet Friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Internet Access
  • Meeting Facilities / Conference Space
  • TV/Sat/Cable

 

Historic Henderson County Courthouse

Historic Henderson County Courthouse
1 Historic Courthouse Square
Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Historic Henderson County Courthouse (1905) was designed by Richard Sharp Smith, the “resident architect” of Biltmore House. 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. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Historic Johnson Farm

Historic Johnson Farm
3346 Haywood Rd.
Hendersonville, NC 28791
828-891-6585
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Historic Johnson Farm is a fine example of a late 19th and early 20th-century farm & tourist retreat. The entire structure was handmade from bricks that were fired on-site from French Broad River mud. Over the years many outbuildings were constructed, including a tool shed/blacksmith shop, barn, boarding house, and a cottage. The property offers historic home tours, nature trails, picnic tables, animals, and 10 historic structures on 15 acres filled with trees in a natural setting. Guided tours of the historic house are available Monday-Friday, call for times.

The Heritage Weavers and Fiber Artists have transformed the boarding house into a fiber arts center, which includes weaving, rug hooking, bobbin lace, spinning, or knitting.

Holmes Educational State Forest

Holmes Educational State Forest
1299 Crab Creek Road
Hendersonville, NC
828-692-0100
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Holmes Educational State Forest offers a series of well-marked trails, firefighting equipment, 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.

  • Nature Trails
  • Playground
  • Hiking
  • Picnic Area

Open March – November

HVL Pedal & Brews

HVL Pedal & Brews
110 2nd Avenue E
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-233-5606
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  • HVL Pedal & Brews is a 14-person pedal powered (electric motor assisted) vehicle that accommodates 10 Peddlers and 4 Non-Peddlers, as well as your conductor, who navigates downtown Hendersonville with a healthy dose of humor, style and entertainment.
  • Tour options include tours between the downtown breweries, non-alcoholic history tours, and private bookings. 
  • All options are BYOB.

Jennie Jones Giles

Jennie Jones Giles
P.O. Box 802
E. Flat Rock, NC 28726
828-713-9677
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  • Jennie Jones Giles is a descendant of at least 30 of the earliest pioneer settlers in Henderson and Polk counties.
  • She teaches the history of Henderson County at Blue Ridge Community College.
  • She is a former reporter and community news editor for the local newspaper.

McConnell Farms

McConnell Farms
177 Old Dana Rd.
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-692-2819
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  • Offer strawberries, asparagus, blackberries, figs, fresh ginger, vegetables, apples, greenhouse & nursery plants, preserves, ciders, pumpkins, baked goods and homemade ice cream, and crafts.
  • Field trips and tours available.
  • Open 7 days a week.

Mille Fleur

Mille Fleur
828-676-7715
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Mille Fleur offers one of a kind forever flowers of exceptional quality for brides and can incorporate special items or family heirlooms into the bouquets.  They also offer huge savings over fresh flowers with silk flower rentals for any occasion that are so realistic we even fool the bees!  Why buy what’s going to die?

Services:

  • Custom creations include silk bridal bouquets, bridal party flowers, flower girl baskets, and hair accessories.
  • Rental silk flowers and arrangements for weddings and special events are available.

Mineral & Lapidary Museum
of Henderson County

Mineral & Lapidary Museum
of Henderson County
400 North Main St
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-698-1977
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The Mineral & Lapidary Museum features the natural beauty of minerals, gems, fossils and artifacts found in North Carolina, in the United States and around the world. Displays include North Carolina minerals, dinosaur egg cluster, English minerals, fluorescent minerals, geodes, petrified wood & large logs, coral, artfully crafted jewelry, gem stones, Cullinan Diamond replicas and a Henderson County Meteorite, on loan from the Smithsonian, are featured displays. Gift shop is open daily. Geode cracking. Free admission!

  • Open Monday-Friday 1pm-5pm and Saturday 10am-5pm (Winter Hours: open Wednesday – Saturday).
  • Admission is free.
  • Located on the lower level of the Henderson County Genealogical & Historical Society building.

North River Farm

North River Farm
3333 North Mills River Rd.
Mills River, NC
828-890-5316
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North River Farms is a locally owned and operated family business. The 1,400-acre farm strives to produce the highest quality products.

Activities:

  • Guided tours of a real working farm.
  • Tours may be customized for groups ranging from families to schools, churches, clubs, Scouts, and social groups.
  • Groups can enjoy a riverside picnic, a farm shed party, or outdoor games of Laser Tag and GellyBall (NEW for 2021)
  • U-Pick produce is available in season.

Olive or Twist

Olive or Twist
121 W. Barnwell St.
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-513-5130
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Serves cuisine from around the world, including weekly specials, and often has live entertainment.

  • Open Monday – Saturday
  • Serves lunch & dinner
  • Can accommodate groups

Point Lookout Vineyards

Point Lookout Vineyards
408 Appleola Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-808-8923
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Point Lookout Vineyards is situated at 3,000-feet above sea level, with a panoramic views of mountains, vineyards and farmland.  The ten wines offered include six reds and four whites. The reds are Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rosé, Petit Verdot, Cliffield (a red blend), and Javine, a coffee and chocolate infused red that is a nod to the owner’s Jackson’s Java coffee shops in Charlotte. Plus, enjoy their great selection of mead!

The tasting room includes Jackson’s espresso and coffee paired with food items. The facility includes a 4,000-square-foot open-air pavilion that serves as both a tasting room and event space. Point Lookout has been nationally recognized for their award winning wines.

Open 7 days per week. Regularly has live music, special events and food trucks.

Quality Inn

Quality Inn
111 Commercial Blvd
Flat Rock, NC 28731
65 Rooms
828-697-1085
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Amenities include:

  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Access
  • Pool/Swimming
  • Phones
  • Credit Cards
  • Jacuzzi/Hot Tub
  • Breakfast
  • Internet Access
  • TV/Sat/Cable

 

Ramada

Ramada
150 Sugarloaf Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28792
56 Rooms
828-697-0006
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Amenities include:

  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Access
  • Phones
  • Credit Cards
  • Jacuzzi/Hot Tub
  • Breakfast
  • Pet Friendly
  • Internet Access
  • Meeting Facilities
  • TV/Sat/Cable

 

Red Roof Inn

Red Roof Inn
240 Mitchelle Dr
Hendersonville, NC 28792
49 Rooms
(828) 697-1223
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Amenities Include:

  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Access
  • Phones
  • Credit Cards
  • Jacuzzi/Hot Tub
  • Breakfast
  • Pet Friendly
  • Internet Access
  • TV/Sat/Cable

 

Saint Paul Mountain Vineyard

Saint Paul Mountain Vineyard
588 Chestnut Gap Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-685-4002
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  • Saint Paul Mountain Vineyard is located on 10 acres, with panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Vineyard grows 14 varieties of wine-grapes. The winery’s tasting room serves Reisling blends, red Cabernets and Chardonnays, each with dry and semi-sweet versions.
  • Open 7 days per week. Regularly has live music and special events.

Saluda Historic Depot

Saluda Historic Depot
32 W. Main St.
Saluda, NC 28773
828-674-5958
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  • Saluda’s 1903 train station houses a heritage museum highlighting the vital role of the railroad in this mountain town’s history. 
  • Exhibits include a diorama of the famous Saluda Grade – the steepest mainline standard gauge railroad grade in the United States – and a diorama depicting Saluda’s various railroading eras. 
  • Railroad artifacts.
  • Videos of trains climbing the Saluda Grade.
  • Admission is free. 
  • Scheduled tours are available.
  • Open Thursday-Sunday (call for hours)

 

 

 

 

 

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Sierra Nevada Brewing

Sierra Nevada Brewing
100 Sierra Nevada Way
Mills River, NC 28732
828-681-5300 
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Sierra Nevada Brewing Company 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, south of Asheville. The Taproom offers 20 beers on tap. The restaurant serves farm-to-table dishes that are mainly supplied locally. Located in Henderson County on approximately 90 acres along the French Broad River.

  • Free, guided tours of the brewery are offered 7days a week, reservations must be booked online (tours fill up quickly)
  • Self-guided tours are also available (no reservations required)
  • Taproom and Restaurant – open 7 days a week
  • Regularly has live music

Sierra Nevada is temporarily closed to the public, due to Covid-19.  Curb-side to-go orders are available.

Souther Williams Vineyard & Event Center

Souther Williams Vineyard & Event Center
Fletcher , NC 28732
704-905-8796
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Souther Williams Vineyard & Event Center is a stunning modern post-and-beam open-sided pavilion that overlooks eight acres of beautifully manicured vineyards with a nearby pond, rustic barn, and a mountain backdrop. The pavilion can be used for a number of different types of events: weddings, corporate events, reunions, birthday parties, wine tastings, dinners and more.

Amenities:

  • 3 air-conditioned bathrooms
  • Warming kitchen
  • Mobile bar
  • State of the art sound system & wireless microphone
  • 6-seater railroad tram shuttle
  • Ample parking w/ 2 handicap parking spaces near the event center

St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church

St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church
1895 Greenville Hwy. (Hwy. 225 South)
Flat Rock, NC
828-693-9783
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St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. St. John in the Wilderness was built as a private chapel in 1833, on the grounds of Charles and Susan Barings’ home, Mountain Lodge. The church was deeded to the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina in 1936. Many well-known members of southern aristocracy have family plots in the churchyard; those names include: Christopher Memminger, first secretary of the Confederate treasury; Rev. John Drayton, developer of the world-famous 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 Horse Shoe Farm

The Horse Shoe Farm
155 Horse Shoe Farm Dr.
Hendersonville, NC 28791
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828-393-3034
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The Horse Shoe Farm is an 85+ acre riverfront estate that offers a day spa, performance & event venue, vacation home rental, yoga & retreat center, and a wedding venue.

Amenities include:

  • Air Conditioned
  • Pool/Swimming
  • Credit Cards
  • Pet Friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Internet Access
  • Meeting Facilities
  • TV/Sat/Cable
 

The Old Home Place

The Old Home Place
4060 North Mills River Rd.
Mills River, NC 28759
828-891-7704
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  • The Old Home Place features a large dance floor, live entertainment in a family atmosphere with no alcohol or smoking.
  • The bands play country or bluegrass music for a toe tapping evening.
  • Fridays & Saturdays  7:00pm – 10:30pm

The Regal Ride

The Regal Ride
401 Crescent Ave.
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-808-3429
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  • The Regal Ride offers personalized outings to Western North Carolina’s vineyards, breweries and distilleries.
  • Relax in the comfort of a new Mercedes Sprinter van while touring the beautiful scenery in the local area.
  • Call for information and rates
  • Customized tours available from 2 – 11 persons

The Trolley Company

The Trolley Company
1928 Brevard Road
Hendersonville, NC 28791
828-606-8606
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  • The Trolley Company offers guided tours of Historic Hendersonville, Wine Tours, and special events.
  • Call for dates & times. Holiday tours are offered from late November through December, and shuttles are offered on weekends to/from the NC Arboretum’s Winter Lights show.
  • Groups may be arranged year-round.
  • Offering transportation for 1 to 200 passengers.

Timber Axe Throwing

Timber Axe Throwing
218 Duncan Hill Rd.
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-595-9909
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Axe throwing is similar to a combination of darts and bowling. It is an indoor recreational range set up like a bowling alley with a bullseye target at the end of the lane. The lanes are divided by steel fencing with rubberized floors. Great fun for groups.

  • Walk-ins are welcome but reservations are suggested and maybe made online
  • For ages 13+, but anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian
  • Beer and Wine Available
  • No experience necessary
  • Admission Charged
  • Coaching Provided

 

Van in Black

Van in Black
800-903-2503
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Custom transportation services for wine tours, pub crawls, airport shuttles, guided scenic drives, and weddings.

  • Fleet of large and comfortable Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans and Cadillac Escalades
  • Online pricing and availability
  • Convenient online booking

 

 

 

Western North Carolina Air Museum

Western North Carolina Air Museum
1340 East Gilbert Street
Hendersonville, NC 28793
828-698-2482
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  • North Carolina’s first air museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting the flying heritage of the Western North Carolina.
  • It features an impressive collection of restored, replica and vintage airplanes, models, engines, and flying memorabilia.
  • The museum is housed in two large hangers, where you will find passionate volunteer pilots that are eager to show you around. 
  • The museum is located adjacent to the Hendersonville Airport.
  • No admission charge.
  • Call for days and times museum is open.
  • Advance reservations for groups requested.