The locally-owned and operated Dixie Diner is a locals favorite spot for breakfast and lunch. They serve pancakes, omelets, quiches, sandwiches, burgers, salads and sides. Catering available.
Echo Mountain Inn got its start as a private summer home in the 1890s, in the 1920s served as a Tea Room before it was converted into a camp for teenage girls, then in the 1930s, it became an Inn. You will love Echo Mountain Inn because it feels like home, with its cozy fireplaces, many communal seating areas, tasty breakfast, and now they also serve organic coffee and espresso drinks! Stop in any time to purchase a coffee, Echo Mountain Inn is conveniently located on the way up to Jump Off Rock, so it is the perfect place to stop on your way up or down the mountain. Offers lodging packages.
Elijah Mountain Gem Mine has something for the whole family! Check out their Indoor and outdoor covered flumes (perfect for gem mining in the rain), exotic bird sanctuary, goat barn, adventure activities/kids obstacle course, gift shop, and Basecamp, which offers the Guidon Brewing Outpost — a Taproom from Guidon Brewing Co — and “Post 64” food truck with indoor and outdoor seating.
Guidon Brewing Outpost is the 2nd location for Guidon Brewing Co, and is located at Elijah Mountain Gem Mine, just west of Downtown Hendersonville. Both locations are veteran, family, German and American owned and operated. There are often food trucks on site, plus you can gem mine, shop, pet the goats, see a variety of birds, enjoy the outdoor adventure activities for children, and is pet-friendly — meaning this is a great place for the whole family! The original Guidon Brewing location is in the 7th Avenue Historic District in Downtown Hendersonville.
Just 15 minutes from downtown Hendersonville, Jump Off Rock provides one of the grandest panoramic views in Western North Carolina.
The rock is the centerpiece of a small, well-maintained mountaintop park. From the parking area, visitors follow a relatively short, flat path through the park to the rock, which is perched on a west-facing ridge with sweeping views of the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky mountains.
On a clear day, four states are visible – North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee. It’s also a popular spot to watch gorgeous sunsets.
Throughout the year, Jump Off Rock is utilized for concerts, weddings, group yoga and family picnics.
There are three hiking trials at Jump Off Rock, varying in length and difficulty. The trails dip down and circumnavigate the rock. The Blue Trail is rated as an easy trail and takes about eight minutes. The Yellow Trail is rated moderate and takes around 15 minutes. The Red Trail is the most difficult and the longest.
For a diagram and more information about the trails, see the sign at the edge of the parking area.
The park is open daily, sunrise to sunset. No admission charge. Pets are welcome on a leash, and there is a foot-pump spigot to get water for the pups.
A 10-acre park in Laurel Park with almost a mile of walking paths, fitness stations, a catch-and-release fishing pond, picnic area with charcoal grill, and more.
Open Year-Round
Offers an unique blend of California-Mexican blend cuisine.
Known for their soups and quiches, they also offer a variety of sandwiches, salads and dessert items.
Offers classic Italian dishes, including pizza, pasta, subs, wraps, wings, and salads
