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.
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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.
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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.
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Isitsha saseDupont State
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
Great family fun for finding your own gems and crystals!
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Elijah Mountain Gem Mine
2120 Brevard RdGreat family fun for finding your own gems and crystals!
The fastest and steepest canopy in the country!
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The Gorge - I-Tour Canopy Zipline
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!).
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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)!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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I-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.
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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.
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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.
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Isithili saseRiver Arts
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.
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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.
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Jongo Java Coffeehouse
117 S Main StHip and spacious coffee bar with home baked goods, smoothies, and wraps.
Best sushi and Japanese food in Hendersonville/Asheville area.
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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.
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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.
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Never Blue
119 S Main StAn upscale experience with an exceptional menu for a variety of tastes.
Voted #1 on Tripadvisor for unique wood-fired pizza.
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West First Wood-Fired
101B 1st Ave WVoted #1 on Tripadvisor for unique wood-fired pizza.
The best local Thai food I've found, and a great staff.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.