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Brightening the Season: Exploring Enchanting Holiday Light Displays
As the holiday season descends upon us, make Hendersonville your homebase to see the many festive sights the Western North Carolina region has to offer.Each December, Hendersonville turns into a winter wonderland, and a festive spot to start your exploration of the...
Family – Weekend Itenerary
For families looking to spend a weekend in Hendersonville, you are sure to find something to suit every family member's tastes. You will enjoy everything from ice cream to burgers, hiking to model trains, and picking apples to a show at the Flat Rock Playhouse.Kick...
Great Spots for Pumpkin Picking
Hendersonville is known for its apples and wine grapes, but truly, just about any fruit or vegetable grows well in this climate. Each fall, you can find your ideal pumpkin-picking-spot right at one of Hendersonville's farms. Summer's warmth has given way to fall, and...
2023 Fall Color Report
Every fall, Hendersonville gets cozy in a warm hug of vibrant fall colors. While Mother Nature likes to keep us guessing, read along to see what our Fall Foliage is looking like at locations across the county!Each fall, the entire region gets nice and cozy, wrapped up...
A Different Kind Of Camping Experience
The Cold Spring Basecamp team is a vibrant ensemble of individuals who share a deep-rooted love for this pristine wilderness. Guest Writer: Hartwell CarsonCold Spring Basecamp is a family-owned business spearheaded by partners Steve Waggoner and Hartwell...
A Dog’s-Eye View
One of Hendersonville's goodest girls shares her favorite things to do in and around her hometownHi, I’m Evie, a native North Carolinian – a Tar Heel, through and through. When I was a young wire fox terrier/boxer mix pup, my parents adopted me and took me to spend my...
Ramble from Orchards to Vineyards
Enjoy a drive through Hendersonville's agricultural countryside. Known for both apples and wine grapes, Hendersonville will delight any palate.Hendersonville Welcome Center201 S. Main St.Hendersonville, NC 2879225 milesWind through Hendersonville's apple country,...
Meet Hendersonville’s Pinball Wizard
“I’m having the time of my life,” says John French, the owner of Hendersonville's Appalachian Pinball Museum. “I have a jobby – not a hobby, not a job.”As an eight-year-old in Boulder, Colorado, John French would go after school to his father’s electronics company. He...
Foodie – Weekend
Whether you are looking for a scrumptious meal, fresh produce, locally roasted coffee, or a carefully-created craft beverage, your tastebuds will be deligthed in Hendersonville.Wind down on Friday evening with drinks and a sunset view at Shine’s rooftop bar in...
Family – One Day
For families looking to spend a day in Hendersonville, downtown is the best bet. The pedestrian-friendly Main Street lined with shops, galleries, restaurants and attractions is ideal for parking the car and walking to a variety of destinations.Start the day at Hands...
Outdoor – One Day
The Mills River area, including the town of Mills River, is an ideal base camp for outdoor adventure. This rural region, shaped by its namesake river, as well as the French Broad River, spreads across a mostly flat valley framed by Blue Ridge Mountains. Lodging is...