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The Area

Hendersonville North Carolina area near Asheville NC offers so much to do in one of the most beautiful places on earth. But don’t take our word for it – come and see for yourself! Golf at a local tee, brave the rapids on a raft, blaze through mountain trails on horseback or bike, or simply stroll and shop through quaint local towns. Plan your trip through one of these great local resources: Hendersonville Activities [[www.historicflatrock.org] or Greater Asheville Activities [www.exploreasheville.com/thingstodo.htm]

Top 10 Attractions

1. Biltmore Estate [www.biltmore.com] Built in 1895 as the largest home in America, this magnificent 250-room Vanderbilt estate is a must-see. Explore the 250-room French Renaissance chateau’s formal gardens, walking trails and restaurants. Don’t miss the behind-the-scenes tour!
2. Historic Downtown Hendersonville and Village of Flat Rock [www.historicflatrock.org].With historic homes and specialty boutiques, these quaint downtowns offer great areas to stroll and shop.
3. Carl Sandburg Home [www.nps.gov/carl] The bucolic estate of America’s beloved poet and author offers daily tours of the house and goat barn (a pet project of Mrs. Sandburg). The Sandburg home was built in 1838 and now houses his collection of 10,000 books, notes and papers.
4. Thomas Wolfe Memorial [www.wolfememorial.com]. Recently restored from a 1998 fire, this fascinating memorial includes the childhood home and family boarding house of author Thomas Wolfe. A great inspiration for his novels, such as Look Homeward, Angel, the boarding house itself is a lovely example of late Victorian architecture.
5. Flat Rock Playhouse [www.flatrockplayhouse.org]. Considered one of the ten best seasonal theaters in the country, Flat Rock Playhouse has presented more than three hundred productions for nearly fifty years. A wonderful escape from life's hectic pace, the Playhouse offers quality entertainment rarely found so far from Broadway.
6. Appalachian Trail [www.nps.gov]. A beautiful stretch of the famous Appalachian Trail runs practically through our back yard. Don’t miss an opportunity to hike through a portion of this national landmark of nature.
7. Local Parks & Lakes Commune with nature at one of dozens of local and state parks. Hike through roaring waterfalls in beautiful Brevard [www.visitwaterfalls.com], Dive into crystal clear waters at lovely Lake Lure [www.lakelure.com], picnic in absolute splendor at Chimney Rock Park [www.chimneyrockpark.com] or explore the quiet of the forests at DuPont State Forest [www.dupontforest.com], and Pisgah National Forest [www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc].
8. Blue Ridge Parkway [www.blueridgeparkway.org]. The largest expanse of the Blue Ridge Parkway spans the entire length of North Carolina. Take a drive through nature and wildlife along the heart of this all-America road.
9. Grandfather Mountain [www.grandfather.com] See awe-inspiring terrain and stunning views at grandfather mountain – a day trip that’s well worth the drive. Climb through house-sized boulders and multi-story rock formations. Experience the heart-pounding sensation of a walk across the 228-foot Swinging Bridge – suspended a mile in the air across an 80-foot chasm!
10. Historic Johnson Farm [www.mountainwonders.com/johnsonfarm/] This late 19th century tobacco farm is now a farm museum featuring more than 1,000 artifacts typical of farm life from the turn of the century to the mid-1900's.