Guidebook for Hendersonville
Sightseeing
A stunning 8000 acre estate with America's largest home, built by George Vanderbilt. Tour the home, gardens, winery, or take in the preserved forests with a wide variety of outdoor activities.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StA stunning 8000 acre estate with America's largest home, built by George Vanderbilt. Tour the home, gardens, winery, or take in the preserved forests with a wide variety of outdoor activities.
One of the most popular waterfalls in Western NC. Easy to get too and has a nice swimming hole. Just one of the many waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest.
320 locals recommend
Looking Glass Falls
U.S. 276One of the most popular waterfalls in Western NC. Easy to get too and has a nice swimming hole. Just one of the many waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest.
Beautiful forest with LOTS of waterfalls and hiking trails. Home of the famous Hooker, Triple, and High Falls which were used in the Hunger Games film.
624 locals recommend
Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadBeautiful forest with LOTS of waterfalls and hiking trails. Home of the famous Hooker, Triple, and High Falls which were used in the Hunger Games film.
Entertainment & Activities
Elijah Mountain Gem Mine
2120 Brevard RdGreat family fun for finding your own gems and crystals!
The fastest and steepest canopy in the country!
170 locals recommend
The Gorge - A Zipline Canopy Tour
166 Honey Bee DrThe fastest and steepest canopy in the country!
Whitewater rafting and kayaking with different classes of trips for adventurers and families. This is an area often overlooked by Asheville tourists (and we like to keep it that way!).
93 locals recommend
Green River Adventures
150 E Main StWhitewater rafting and kayaking with different classes of trips for adventurers and families. This is an area often overlooked by Asheville tourists (and we like to keep it that way!).
Arts & Culture
Visit the Sandburg home, walk the beautiful trails around the property, and don't miss the goat barn (especially in the spring when the babies are born)!
94 locals recommend
Carl Sandburg Home
Visit the Sandburg home, walk the beautiful trails around the property, and don't miss the goat barn (especially in the spring when the babies are born)!
A wonderful variety of plays being put on throughout the year.
12 locals recommend
Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown
125 N Main StA wonderful variety of plays being put on throughout the year.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sample great local wines and ciders with lovely, personable owners. A nice stop after hiking.
86 locals recommend
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
588 Chestnut Gap RdSample great local wines and ciders with lovely, personable owners. A nice stop after hiking.
Free guided tours, excellent craft beer and taproom. Check their calendar for live music!
349 locals recommend
Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyFree guided tours, excellent craft beer and taproom. Check their calendar for live music!
A must visit if you have a thirst for some craft beer or a hand picked glass of wine. Underground cozy atmosphere. Check their website for live music.
53 locals recommend
The Poe House
105 1st Ave WA must visit if you have a thirst for some craft beer or a hand picked glass of wine. Underground cozy atmosphere. Check their website for live music.
Very popular brew pub with good food and outdoor seating in the heart of downtown Asheville.
478 locals recommend
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveVery popular brew pub with good food and outdoor seating in the heart of downtown Asheville.
Celtic style pub with live music (check their website), local brews, and delicious food. Who could ask for more?! One of my absolute favorite places to hang out with friends.
122 locals recommend
Jack of the Wood
95 Patton AveCeltic style pub with live music (check their website), local brews, and delicious food. Who could ask for more?! One of my absolute favorite places to hang out with friends.
Shopping
If you visit in the fall don't miss this stop for apples and much more!
61 locals recommend
Grandad's Apples
2951 Chimney Rock RdIf you visit in the fall don't miss this stop for apples and much more!
Most reputable and authentic southern Appalachia arts and crafts.
23 locals recommend
Southern Highland Craft Guild in Biltmore Village
26 Lodge StMost reputable and authentic southern Appalachia arts and crafts.
Guaranteed to have something for everyone on the list, including a great outdoor gear section.
49 locals recommend
Mast General Store Hendersonville
527 N Main StGuaranteed to have something for everyone on the list, including a great outdoor gear section.
A section of Asheville devoted to shops for local craftsman and artists.
700 locals recommend
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlA section of Asheville devoted to shops for local craftsman and artists.
Everything Else
One of the most beautiful drives in the country.....you could spend a solid week just taking in the views from the car.
34 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge ParkwayOne of the most beautiful drives in the country.....you could spend a solid week just taking in the views from the car.
Food Scene
Hip and spacious coffee bar with home baked goods, smoothies, and wraps.
8 locals recommend
Jongo Java Coffeehouse
117 S Main StHip and spacious coffee bar with home baked goods, smoothies, and wraps.
Umi
633 N Main StBest sushi and Japanese food in Hendersonville/Asheville area.
Great for breakfast or lunch and a "step-back in time" at this long-standing diner.
26 locals recommend
Mike's On Main
303 N Main StGreat for breakfast or lunch and a "step-back in time" at this long-standing diner.
An upscale experience with an exceptional menu for a variety of tastes.
92 locals recommend
Never Blue
119 S Main StAn upscale experience with an exceptional menu for a variety of tastes.
West First Wood-Fired
101B 1st Ave WVoted #1 on Tripadvisor for unique wood-fired pizza.
Thai Spice
220 S King StThe best local Thai food I've found, and a great staff.
Absolute best Indian food in the area. Not only according to me, but the local Indian families dine there as well.
191 locals recommend
Mela Indian Restaurant
70 N Lexington AveAbsolute best Indian food in the area. Not only according to me, but the local Indian families dine there as well.
Dobra Tea
78 N Lexington AveIf you're into tea, this is the place!
Especially for vegetarians, this restaurant is sure to please even if you aren't one!
161 locals recommend
Laughing Seed Cafe
40 Wall StEspecially for vegetarians, this restaurant is sure to please even if you aren't one!
For the absolute best breakfast or lunch in downtown West Asheville, this is a do not miss. Indoor and outdoor dining. There's usually a 10-15 minute wait so go before you're too hungry!
587 locals recommend
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdFor the absolute best breakfast or lunch in downtown West Asheville, this is a do not miss. Indoor and outdoor dining. There's usually a 10-15 minute wait so go before you're too hungry!
One of Asheville's favorite restaurants for original Caribbean food using local and organic produce.
170 locals recommend
Salsa's
6 Patton AveOne of Asheville's favorite restaurants for original Caribbean food using local and organic produce.
For a romantic setting, this is my Asheville favorite. Mediterranean tapas menu with only local ingredients. Great selection of wines as well. They're only open for dinner and be sure to make reservations first!
201 locals recommend
Zambra
85 W Walnut StFor a romantic setting, this is my Asheville favorite. Mediterranean tapas menu with only local ingredients. Great selection of wines as well. They're only open for dinner and be sure to make reservations first!
Absolutely delicious Caribbean style food on historic Montford Avenue. Casual dining in this beautiful neighborhood with gourmet dishes. Great for seafood lovers and vegetarians.
589 locals recommend
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveAbsolutely delicious Caribbean style food on historic Montford Avenue. Casual dining in this beautiful neighborhood with gourmet dishes. Great for seafood lovers and vegetarians.