Travel FAQs
Hendersonville is Open and Ready to Welcome You
We’re excited to let you know that Hendersonville is open and ready to host your next getaway! While Hurricane Helene impacted us, our community’s recovery has been swift in most areas, and we’re so grateful to be able to invite you back to enjoy everything that makes our town so special. Our accommodations, restaurants, shops, orchards, craft beverage producers, and attractions are eager to serve you.
There’s so much to see and do this Holiday Season in Hendersonville, so don’t miss out! We realize you may have some questions for us. Please check out our FAQs below or contact us using this form and we will get back to you as quickly as possible. For specific inquiries about existing reservations, we recommend contacting your accommodation directly.
A visit here is good for your soul—and great for our community. We can’t wait to welcome you back to Hendersonville!
Storm-impact Questions
Can I travel to Hendersonville and Henderson County?
Yes, please do. Recovery efforts here have been swift. Most places are back open with a few working hard to make repairs and reopen.
We have compiled a list of what has been confirmed open:
– Accommodations
– Attractions (includes wineries & breweries)
– Orchards, Farms & Markets
– Outdoor Recreation
– Restaurants
– Shopping
How can I support Hendersonville in its recovery efforts?
– Come to Hendersonville & Henderson County, if you can, we are ready to welcome you! See the links above for everything that is verified open.Â
– Shopping online with Hendersonville Businesses (Great for holiday gifting!)
– Volunteering your time (this will be a need for months to come)
– Monetary donations
How are the roads?
With a few exceptions, most all of our roads are open and ready for you. To check the latest road openings and closures, click here.
How did Hendersonville do in the storm?
Hendersonville, NC and all of Henderson County is a geographically diverse county,
any storm damage reflected that. Primarily what you might see are trees down as you drive across the county. In many areas, like downtown Hendersonville, you will be hard pressed to find any evidence of a weather event at all. The Hickory Nut Gorge area will have an extended recovery period, however, and there are pockets where damage is more visible than others. Â
How is/are power, water, and communications?
Water
Restored.
Power
Fewer than ten locations in Henderson County are reporting a power outage. If you wish to check a specific location, click here.
Cell signal
Restored.
Internet
Most places have it; you may find some exceptions. No matter where you travel, it never hurts to bring some cash.
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Frequent Visitor-Asked Questions
Waterfalls & Hiking Trails
Many area parks are now open, but some are still actively working to get back open or they are already open. DuPont State Forest, Pisgah National Forest, the newly-opened Bell Park, the Oklawaha Greenway, some locations managed by Conserving Carolina (a regional land conservancy organization) and all local parks are now open. The Carl Sandburg Home, the Green River Gamelands and some trails to the north east of Hendersonville (including Bearwallow Mountain & the Florence Nature Preserve) remain closed.Â
Parkway
The stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway closest to Hendersonville did reopen after Hurricane Helene, however, this stretch is always closed to cars during winter because it it is a big treacherous. As the region has already seen multiple snowfalls, the National Park Service has opted to close it for the season. While this stretch of road is typically open to foot traffic for recreation, this year, out of an abundance of caution, as there were many land and rock slides along the Parkway, it will be completely closed for recreation until spring.
Chimney Rock
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock Park is closed. There is no announced estimated reopen date yet. The town itself is working to rebuild.
Events that Benefit Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
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