Historic Hendersonville's Attractions

Historic Main Street | Henderson County Curb Market | Wolfe's Angel | The Arts Center | The Mineral & Lapidary Museum of Henderson County | Jump Off Rock | Historic Johnson Farm | Holmes Educational State Forest | Western North Carolina Air Museum | Historic Hendersonville Depot | Dupont State Forest | The Waverly Inn

Historic Flat Rock's Attractions

Historic Flat Rock | Carl Sandburg Home | Flat Rock Playhouse | St John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church

Nearby Attractions

Biltmore Estate | Blue Ridge Parkway | North Carolina Arboretum | Western North Carolina Agricultural Center | Brevard Music Center | Pisgah National Forest | Chimney Rock Park | Cherokee Indian Reservation | Grandfather Mountain | Great Smokey Mountains National Park | North Carolina Skiing

Historic Hendersonville's Attractions

	Historic Main Street Downtown Hendersonville was entered into the National Register of Historic Places in March of 1988. Downtown hosts many activities including the NC Apple Festival held during Labor Day weekend, as well as art shows, street dances and parades throughout the year. www.dhinc.org
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	Henderson County Curb Market The Henderson County Curb Market is a unique farmers market requiring sellers to be residents of Henderson County. The sellers are 3rd and 4th generation vendors offering a variety of goods such as: crafts, baked goods, jellies, plants, flowers, toys, and produce. For additional information call (828) 692-8012. 221 N. Church St., Hendersonville, NC.
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	Wolfe's Angel Author Thomas Wolfe's first novel was "Look Homeward, Angel". In the book there are constant references to an angel statue carved from Italian marble. This is the angel Wolfe placed in American literature. Thomas Wolfe's father W.O. Wolfe sold the statue to the Johnson family, to mark the family plot in Oakdale Cemetery. The angel is holding a stone lily in her left hand and extending her right hand upward.
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	The Arts Center The Arts Center - The Arts Center was established in 1992 by the Four Seasons Arts Council as an arts forum. . The Arts Center notable past exhibits include Ansel Adams photographs, Salvador Dali lithographs, Bob Timberlake original paintings and Norman Rockwell Saturday Evening Post covers.. . For additional information call (828) 693-8504
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	The Mineral & Lapidary Museum The Mineral & Lapidary Museum of Henderson County was established in 1997, housing exhibits from North Carolina, the Smithsonian, English minerals, Indian artifacts, a specialty of a single mineral, fossils, fluorescent minerals and gems. For additional information call (828) 698-1977. www.mineralmuseum.org
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	Jump Off Rock Jump Off Rock is a scenic overlook which provides a panoramic view of rolling pastures, the Blue Ridge and Pisgah mountain ranges. Over 300 years ago a young Cherokee Indian maiden received word that her young Indian Chief had been killed in battle, so she climbed to the edge of the rock and jumped off. Indian legend has it that on moonlit nights you can see the ghost of the maiden on Jump Off Rock.
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	Historic Johnson Farm Johnson Farm is a fine example of a late 19th and early 20th century farm & tourist retreat. The entire structure was handmade from bricks that were fired on site from French Broad River mud. The Johnson Farm was the home of a wealthy tobacco farmer, Oliver Moss. Construction of the elegant home, smokehouse, and granary began in 1876 and completed in 1880. The farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. For additional information call (828) 891-6585
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	Holmes Educational State Forest Holmes Educational State Forest offers a series of well-marked trails, accented by exhibits and displays depicting ecology of a managed forest. The forest is open Tuesday-Sunday from mid-March to late November. For additional information call (828) 692-0100.
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	Western North Carolina Air Museum The Western North Carolina Air Museum is the first air museum in the state of North Carolina known as the "first in flight" state. The museum features award winning restored and replica antique and vintage airplanes. The hours are Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 12Noon-6:00PM. (weather permitting) There is no admission charge. www.wncairmuseum.com
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	Historic Hendersonville Depot The first steam engine puffed up the Saluda Grade to the Hendersonville Depot in 1879. The steam engine needed a "help engine" attached to the rear of the train at Melrose for additional power to push the train up the Saluda Mountain Grade, the steepest main-line standard gauge railroad in the United States. The Carolina Special ran between Charleston, South Carolina and Cincinnati, Ohio from 1911 until 1968. For additional information call (828) 692-0605. http://home.mchsi.com/~avmrclub
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	Dupont State Forest The forest encompasses 7600 acres in Henderson and Transylvania counties. It is situated on a plateau of the Little River valley, with waterfalls and rolling land bordered by moderately steep hills and mountains. The forest is presently open to the public for hiking, horseback riding, biking and fishing (with a NC fishing license).. For additional information call (828) 251-6509 ext. 200. www.dupontforest.com
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	The Waverly Inn Recently renovated and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the Waverly Inn is Hendersonville's oldest inn. Cited in national publications such as The New York Times and Southern Living, The Waverly received high praise in Vogue Magazine for its "massive Southern breakfast." Welcome to The Waverly Inn where personal service helps to set us apart, and being in the mountains helps to keep us there. Our area offers breath-taking scenery, year-round, temperate climates, cultural pursuits and hospitality as it was meant to be. www.waverlyinn.com
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Historic Flat Rock's Attractions

	Historic Flat Rock Flat Rock began about a century and a half ago with large summer estates being built in the English manner by the affluent Charlestonians, Europeans and prominent plantation owners of the South's low country. The families of South Carolina's Low Country came to Flat Rock to escape the sweltering heat, yellow fever and malaria, which were running rampant. South Carolina's Low Country gentry call Flat Rock "The Little Charleston of the Mountains." The entire district of Flat Rock is included in the National Register of Historic places, and Historic Flat Rock Incorporated is striving to preserve the feeling of the Old South. Historic Flat Rock is home to several attractions such as: The Flat Rock Playhouse, State Theatre of NC; the Carl Sandburg Home, NHS; St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church, Historic Woodfield Inn and the Singleton Centre, art studios; as well as many unique speciality shops and enterprises. www.dhinc.org
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	Carl Sandburg Home Carl Sandburg, American poet, historian author, and lecturer spent the final 22 years of his long and productive life at his estate, Connemara, in Flat Rock, NC. Today this National Historic Site offers a keen insight on Mr. Sandburg, his family and their 262 acre working farm. The Sandburg Home was built in 1838 and now houses his collection of 10,000 books, notes and papers and is much like it was when he was alive. The home offers daily tours and is closed only on Christmas Day. There are numerous hiking trails and a functional goat barn, where Mrs. Sandburg raised her prize winning goats. For additional information call (828) 693-4178. 1928 Little River Rd., Flat Rock, NC 28731. Admission charged. www.nps.gov/carl
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	Flat Rock Playhouse Considered one of the ten best seasonal theaters in the country, Flat Rock Playhouse has presented more than three hundred productions for nearly fifty years. A wonderful escape from life's hectic pace, the Playhouse offers quality entertainment rarely found so far from Broadway. The Vagabond Players perform a variety of hits each summer, featuring comedy, American classics, musicals, farces and whodunnits. The Playhouse is open from late-May through mid-October presenting matinees and evening performances Wednesday through Sunday. For additional information or a schedule of performances call (828) 693-0731. P.O. Box 310, Flat Rock, NC 28731. www.flatrockplayhouse.org
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	St John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church, listed on the National Register of Historic Sites, offers a unique perspective of prominent families in southern and national history. St. John in the Wilderness was built as a private chapel in 1833, on the grounds of Charles and Susan Barings' home, Mountain Lodge. The church was deeded to the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina in 1936. Many well-known members of southern aristocracy have family plots in the churchyard, those names include: Christopher Memminger, first secretary of the Confederate treasury; Rev. John Drayton, developer of the world-famous Magnolia Gardens of Charleston; members of the families of three signers of the Declaration of Independence; Edward P. King, the World War II General who led the infamous Bataan death march. The church and graveyard are open daily from 9:00AM-4:00PM for visitation. The church is located on the Hwy. 25 South in Flat Rock, NC. For additional information call the church at (828) 693-9783.
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Nearby Attractions

	Biltmore Estate Biltmore House today is the largest privately owned home in America situated on 8,000 acres. It was built by George Vanderbilt and was completed in 1895. Vanderbilt commissioned Richard Morris Hunt to create the 250-room mansion modeled after a French chateau. Today the Estate encompasses the house, gardens, restaurants, gift shops, inn and winery. Biltmore Estate is located 22 miles north of Hendersonville. For additional information call (800) 543-2961. www.biltmore.com
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	Blue Ridge Parkway The Blue Ridge Parkway follows the mountain ridges from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee. The Parkway's 469 toll-free miles combine an awesome natural beauty, mountain forests, wildlife, wildflowers and magnificent views. The Parkway was designed especially for leisure travel and enjoyment. There are numerous overlooks and parking areas to view some of America's finest scenic visitas. The Blue Ridge Parkway is located 15 miles north of Hendersonville. www.blueridgeparkway.org
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	Western North Carolina Agricultural Center The Western North Carolina Agricultural Center is one of the finest multi-use facilities in America. Most weekend the Ag Center offers equestrian shows, dog shows, rodeos, motorcycle rallies, just to name a few. The Ag Center is home to the Mountain State Fair, a ten day celebration of mountain living featuring exhibits, animals, a midway, food, and nationally acclaimed entertainers. For additional information call (828) 687-1414. www.agr.state.nc.us/markets/facilit/agcenter/western
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	North Carolina Arboretum The North Carolina Arboretum is a member of the University of North Carolina System and spans 426 acres. The Arboretum serves as a regional and international resource for education, conservation and offers classes, workshops and nature walks for all ages. There is much to discover when you explore the Arboretum's many trails and state-of-the-art greenhouse. The North Carolina Arboretum is located 18 miles north of Hendersonville. For additional information call 828-665-2492. www.ncarboretum.org
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	Brevard Music Center Brevard Music Center provides intensive study for high school, college, and pre-professional musicians, ages 14 and older, and offers a full range of concerts and operas with renowned artists. This premier summer music festival and comprehensive music center has set the highest standards in performance and education for six decades. The Brevard Music Center is located 18 miles west of Hendersonville. For additional information call 1-888-384-8628 or (828) 884-2019. www.brevardmusic.org
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	Pisgah National Forest The Pisgah National Forest's 501,691 acres stretches across the eastern edge of Western North Carolina's mountains. The Forest offers hiking trails, fishing, camping, picnic sites, and spectacular waterfalls. Some of Pisgah National Forest's attractions include Looking Glass Falls, Sliding Rock, Pisgah Forest State Fish Hatchery, Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education and The Cradle of Forestry. Pisgah National Forest is located 18 miles west of Hendersonville. For additional information call 828-877-3265. www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc
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	Chimney Rock Park Chimney Rock Park is a natural attraction covering 1000 acres. On a clear day the awesome view spans as far as Kings Mountain, seventy-five miles to the east beyond the Blue Ridge Mountains. You can take the elevator 26 stories inside the mountain to reach the top of the Chimney and the trails. Chimney Rock Park hosts special events throughout the year, including an Easter sunrise service, an Earth Day celebration, demonstrations, and guided nature walks. Chimney Rock Park is located 14 miles east of Hendersonville. For additional information call (800) 277-9611. www.chimneyrockpark.com
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	Cherokee Indian Reservation Cherokee, North Carolina, where Cherokee Indians have lived for centuries, is located on the border of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The 56,000 acre Reservation is still linked to ancient customs, culture, history, and traditions. For additional information call 800-438-1601. www.cherokee-nc.com www.harrahs.com
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	Grandfather Mountain Grandfather Mountain is one of the most enviromentally significant mountains in the world. Crossing the famous swinging footbridge bridge suspends you more than a mile above sea level. No matter the season, Grandfather never fails to stir the soul with its ancient black cliffs, laddered trails, and astonishing views. www.grandfather.com
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	Great Smokey Mountains National Park The Great Smoky Mountains National Park covers seven counties in North Carolina, with the northern fringe of the Smokies in Tennessee. It is one of the largest wilderness areas in the Eastern United States, covering more than 88 square miles. Activities include trails for hiking and horseback riding, back country campsites, developed campgrounds, self-guided nature trails, self-guided auto tours, trout fishing and several visitor centers. www. americanparknetwork.com/parkinfo/sm
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	North Carolina Skiing Whether you are an avid skiier, snowboarder, or enjoy snow tubing, North Carolina's Ski Resorts offer something for everyone. With links to all the area ski resorts, this site is all you need to plan a day or weekend trip on the slopes. Check the local weather forecasts and see how many inches are on the mountain right now. http://www.skinorthcarolina.com/
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