Local Attraction
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Attractions:
- Historic Downtown District: Entered into the National Register of Historic Places in March of 1998. While downtown don't miss the Old Historic Henderson County Courthouse, The McClintock Chime Clock, The Mineral & Lapidary Museum, the Hendersonville City Hall, and the Hendersonville Depot.
- Flat Rock Playhouse, State Theater of North Carolina: Considered one of the ten best theaters in the country. Open late May through mid December presenting matinees and evening performances Wednesday through Sunday.
- Carl Sandburg Home - National Historic Site: Carl Sandburg, American Poet, historian, author, and lecturer spent his final 22 years at the estate, Commemara, in Flat Rock. Daily tours, except Christmas Day.
- Western North Carolina Air Museum: The museum features award winning restored and replica antique and vintage airplanes.
- Andy Petree Racing: A 100,000 square foot facility in Flat Rock featuring race car displays, trophies, and memorabilia of racing history. Tours available by appointment only.
- The North Carolina Arboretum: Situated on 426 acres with National Native Azalea Repository, public display gardens, unique horticultural exhibits, education center, greenhouse complex, nature trails, and trails for hiking, biking.
- Biltmore Estate: George Vanderbilt created Biltmore Estate, America's largest privately owned home with 250 rooms on an 8,000 acre estate. Closed only on Thanksgiving and Christmas Days.
- Chimney Rock Park: Offers 75 mile views, nature trails to a 404 foot waterfall, rare plant life, unique rock formations, and easy access by a 26 story elevator inside the mountain.
- Cradle of Forestry: Features the first Forestry School in North America. (1898 - 1913) Guided walks, craftsman, interpretive movie, historic cabins, logging locomotive, helicopter simulator, Forest Discovery Center and hands-on exhibits. Open mid April through early November.
- Brevard-Land of the Waterfalls: 250 waterfalls are located in Transylvania County. Some you can see from the road, other that you must hike to.
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Activities:
- Antique Shopping: Many different shops downtown and more in the area give you plenty of choices.
- Farmer's Market: Henderson County Farmer's Curb Market. Open Tuesday and Saturday year round. Thursdays too, May - December.
- Golf: at Crooked Creek, Cummings Cove, & Etowah Valley.
- Gallery: Downtown - The Arts Center, Wickwire Fine Art, & Touchstone.
- Fine Dining: Flight Wood Grill, Sinbad Restaurant, Blackwater Grille, & Poplar Lodge.
- Canoeing/Kayaking: and white water rafting. Several different area companies.
- Fishing: Guides - Davidson River Outfitters & Diamond Brand Outdoors
- Fairs/Festivals: Garden Jubilee (May), NC Apple Festival (September), WNC Mountain State Fair (September).
- Hiking: Dupont State Forest, Holmes Educational State Foresst, Pisgah National Forest.
- Historic Sites: Carl Sandburg Home, Downtown Hendersonville, & Johnson Farm.
- Horseback Riding: Cedar Creek Stables, Above & Beyond Equestrian Center, and Pisgah Forest Stables.
- Lake / River / Ocean: Lake Lure (tours, marina, beach and fun center), French Broad River, and Davidson River.
- Miniature golf: Boyd Park (across the street from the Inn) & Outdoor Family Fun Center.
- Spa/Massage: Fountain of Youth Day Dpa & Salon, and ResultSPA.
- Scenic Views: Blue Ridge Parkway & Jump Off Rock.
- Orchards: Too numerous to list them all!
- Nature Preserves / Trails: Pearson's Falls, & The Cradle of Forestry.
- National/State Parks: Dupont State Forest, & Pisgah National Forest.
- Farmer's Market: Western North Carolina Farmers Market - This state owned facility offers shopping at a 36 acre facility selling farm fresh produce, canned goods, honey and handcrafted items. 70 retail vendor spaces.
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