A local's guide
Things to do
1.3 miles from your stay.
Posted right at the old train station (650 Maple Street), there's a lot to love about Hendo's farmer's market - fresh produce and fruit, baked goods, handmade items and our favorite vendor; Honeybee Bliss.
hendersonvillenc.gov/events/hendersonville-farmers-market
2022 Opening Date: May 7
Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
May through October; Rain or shine!
8 locals recommend
Hendersonville Visitor Center
201 S Main St1.3 miles from your stay.
Posted right at the old train station (650 Maple Street), there's a lot to love about Hendo's farmer's market - fresh produce and fruit, baked goods, handmade items and our favorite vendor; Honeybee Bliss.
hendersonvillenc.gov/events/hendersonville-farmers-market
2022 Opening Date: May 7
Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
May through October; Rain or shine!
1.2 miles from your stay.
This boutique has anything + everything, but also a solid selection of quirky vintage and high-quality clothing.
https://www.oldlabdesigns.com
Old Lab Designs
730 Locust Street1.2 miles from your stay.
This boutique has anything + everything, but also a solid selection of quirky vintage and high-quality clothing.
https://www.oldlabdesigns.com
1.2 miles from your stay.
Looking for a souvenir or the perfect special occasion gift from a local shop? Stop by the Mast General Store on Main Street for quality gifts, a kid's toy shop, hiking or camping gear, and much more!
https://www.mastgeneralstore.com/cms/index.cfm/history/hendersonville/
49 locals recommend
Mast General Store Hendersonville
527 N Main St1.2 miles from your stay.
Looking for a souvenir or the perfect special occasion gift from a local shop? Stop by the Mast General Store on Main Street for quality gifts, a kid's toy shop, hiking or camping gear, and much more!
https://www.mastgeneralstore.com/cms/index.cfm/history/hendersonville/
12.8 miles from your stay. This Winery offers breath-taking mountain views from the top of Point Lookout Mountain, live music, and more! Wine down (Wednesdays) and Sunset sipping (Thursdays) now until October. https://pointlookoutvineyards.com/whats-happening/
81 locals recommend
Point Lookout Vineyards
408 Appleola Rd12.8 miles from your stay. This Winery offers breath-taking mountain views from the top of Point Lookout Mountain, live music, and more! Wine down (Wednesdays) and Sunset sipping (Thursdays) now until October. https://pointlookoutvineyards.com/whats-happening/
6.9 miles from your stay. Indoor and outdoor brewery with local taps and one of the best food trucks in town- JuJu's Craft Cookery. Bingo (Mondays), Trivia (Tuesdays), Open Mic (Wednesdays), Events/Games (Thursdays), and live music on the weekends!
http://millsriverbrewingco.com/
74 locals recommend
Mills River Brewery
336 Banner Farm Road6.9 miles from your stay. Indoor and outdoor brewery with local taps and one of the best food trucks in town- JuJu's Craft Cookery. Bingo (Mondays), Trivia (Tuesdays), Open Mic (Wednesdays), Events/Games (Thursdays), and live music on the weekends!
http://millsriverbrewingco.com/
6.9 miles from your stay. Make a reservation to dine in or head over at the end of a day of adventure to sit out back by the firepit, play cornhole, or listen to live music. Family and pet friendly outdoor area! Book a tour ( https://sierranevada.com/visit/north-carolina/brewery-tour/ ) to go behind the curtain — up close to the kettles, hands-on with hops, and into the tasting room for educational samples. Events can be found here: https://sierranevada.com/events/
726 locals recommend
Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada Way6.9 miles from your stay. Make a reservation to dine in or head over at the end of a day of adventure to sit out back by the firepit, play cornhole, or listen to live music. Family and pet friendly outdoor area! Book a tour ( https://sierranevada.com/visit/north-carolina/brewery-tour/ ) to go behind the curtain — up close to the kettles, hands-on with hops, and into the tasting room for educational samples. Events can be found here: https://sierranevada.com/events/
26 miles from your stay.
Book in advance a day at the spa or on the golf course at the Omni Grove Park Inn.
https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park
573 locals recommend
The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon Ave26 miles from your stay.
Book in advance a day at the spa or on the golf course at the Omni Grove Park Inn.
https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park
24 miles from your stay.
Book in advance- an expert guided tour of the estate! Or purchase a grounds ticket to wander about the gardens and shops.
https://www.biltmore.com/things-to-do/
174 locals recommend
Biltmore Estate
1 Approach Road24 miles from your stay.
Book in advance- an expert guided tour of the estate! Or purchase a grounds ticket to wander about the gardens and shops.
https://www.biltmore.com/things-to-do/
9.2 miles from your stay. Family friendly farm offers blackberry, apple, or pumpkin pickin' July through November!
https://justusorchard.com/
22 locals recommend
Justus Orchard
187 Garren Rd9.2 miles from your stay. Family friendly farm offers blackberry, apple, or pumpkin pickin' July through November!
https://justusorchard.com/
24.9 miles from your stay. Plan a family day in our neighboring city of Asheville, NC for a walk (or scavenger hunt - https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g60742-d18956696-Asheville_Scavenger_Hunt_Downtown_Asheville_Adventure-Asheville_North_Carolina.html ) downtown, dinner and a baseball game! View baseball schedule and buy tickets at https://www.milb.com/asheville
74 locals recommend
Asheville Detours
85 W Walnut St24.9 miles from your stay. Plan a family day in our neighboring city of Asheville, NC for a walk (or scavenger hunt - https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g60742-d18956696-Asheville_Scavenger_Hunt_Downtown_Asheville_Adventure-Asheville_North_Carolina.html ) downtown, dinner and a baseball game! View baseball schedule and buy tickets at https://www.milb.com/asheville
Food scene
1.6 miles from your stay.
If your vacation to Hendersonville falls on a rainy day, coffee shop-hop around the Main Street and visit these Wonderfull cafes.
The 2nd Act: Best vibe (coffee, beer and wine!)
Main St. Coffee: Best chai
Black Bear: Best overall + location
20 locals recommend
The 2nd Act
101 E Allen St1.6 miles from your stay.
If your vacation to Hendersonville falls on a rainy day, coffee shop-hop around the Main Street and visit these Wonderfull cafes.
The 2nd Act: Best vibe (coffee, beer and wine!)
Main St. Coffee: Best chai
Black Bear: Best overall + location
1.2 miles from your stay.
The machaca con huevos are a local favorite!
https://arabellabreakfastandbrunch.com/menu/
43 locals recommend
Arabella - Breakfast and Brunch
536 N Main St1.2 miles from your stay.
The machaca con huevos are a local favorite!
https://arabellabreakfastandbrunch.com/menu/
Honey and Salt
2730 Greenville Hwy4.7 miles from your stay.
A local favorite for breakfast!
1.9 miles from your stay.
The smothered chicken biscuit is a popular item in Hendersonville!
https://hendough.com/menus/
100 locals recommend
HenDough Chicken & Donuts
532 Kanuga Rd1.9 miles from your stay.
The smothered chicken biscuit is a popular item in Hendersonville!
https://hendough.com/menus/
1.4 miles from your stay.
If you want to spend a romantic night out- dine in on Main Street at the bar or dining area or reserve a spot for rooftop dining and a beautiful nighttime view of downtown Hendersonville.
https://shinehvl.com/menus/
83 locals recommend
Shine
202 N Main St1.4 miles from your stay.
If you want to spend a romantic night out- dine in on Main Street at the bar or dining area or reserve a spot for rooftop dining and a beautiful nighttime view of downtown Hendersonville.
https://shinehvl.com/menus/
1.3 miles from your stay.
This hidden favorite is just off Main Street and a popular spot for beer and appetizers!
Favorite appetizer: Buffalo Chicken Eggrolls.
Favorite sandwiches: the Monte Cristo or the Apple, Turkey, Brie.
23 locals recommend
Brooks Tavern
142 3rd Ave W1.3 miles from your stay.
This hidden favorite is just off Main Street and a popular spot for beer and appetizers!
Favorite appetizer: Buffalo Chicken Eggrolls.
Favorite sandwiches: the Monte Cristo or the Apple, Turkey, Brie.
1.4 miles from your stay.
Enjoy a wood-fired pizza in this chic restaurant and then head to the Poe House downstairs (around back) for dessert and a drink!
http://flatrockwoodfired.com/restaurant/
138 locals recommend
West First Wood-Fired
101B 1st Ave W1.4 miles from your stay.
Enjoy a wood-fired pizza in this chic restaurant and then head to the Poe House downstairs (around back) for dessert and a drink!
http://flatrockwoodfired.com/restaurant/
Sightseeing
5.1 miles from your stay.
Nature Trails - Hiking - Scenic Overlook - Open Year Round
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/businesses/jump-off-rock
135 locals recommend
Jump Off Rock
4501 Laurel Park Hwy5.1 miles from your stay.
Nature Trails - Hiking - Scenic Overlook - Open Year Round
https://visithendersonvillenc.org/businesses/jump-off-rock
21.6 miles from your stay. Brevard & The Land of Waterfalls – One Day Itinerary
https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/itineraries/transylvania-daytrip/
232 locals recommend
Brevard
21.6 miles from your stay. Brevard & The Land of Waterfalls – One Day Itinerary
https://www.blueridgeparkway.org/itineraries/transylvania-daytrip/
31.5 miles from your stay. Take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway and stop at mile post 409.6 for a moderate 1.5 mile roundtrip hike up to the Fryingpan Tower. Climb the stairs of the tower to view the 360 degree mountain view from the top of the 70-foot fire tower.
https://ashevilletrails.com/blue-ridge-parkway/fryingpan-mountain-tower-trail/#directions
37 locals recommend
Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower
31.5 miles from your stay. Take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway and stop at mile post 409.6 for a moderate 1.5 mile roundtrip hike up to the Fryingpan Tower. Climb the stairs of the tower to view the 360 degree mountain view from the top of the 70-foot fire tower.
https://ashevilletrails.com/blue-ridge-parkway/fryingpan-mountain-tower-trail/#directions