Michael's Guidebook
Sightseeing
DuPont has a popular swimming hole, scenic trails and beautiful waterfalls.
100 locals recommend
DuPont State Recreational Forest Visitor Center
89 Buck Forest RdDuPont has a popular swimming hole, scenic trails and beautiful waterfalls.
Stop at the ranger station as you head into Pisgah Forest. There are too many trails and waterfalls to choose.
280 locals recommend
Pisgah National Forest
Stop at the ranger station as you head into Pisgah Forest. There are too many trails and waterfalls to choose.
Pack a lunch and enjoy the beautiful grounds. Kids will enjoy seeing the Sandburg goats.
174 locals recommend
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
1800 Little River RdPack a lunch and enjoy the beautiful grounds. Kids will enjoy seeing the Sandburg goats.
This estate will take your breath away. It’s a little pricey but most guests feel it is worth the money. The grounds are perfect for a picnic.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StThis estate will take your breath away. It’s a little pricey but most guests feel it is worth the money. The grounds are perfect for a picnic.
Hendersonville’s downtown will remind you of Mayberry. Enjoy the shops, restaurants and historic charm. The painted bears are a beautiful tribute to our furry neighbors.
66 locals recommend
Downtown Hendersonville - Main Street Program
125 5th Ave WHendersonville’s downtown will remind you of Mayberry. Enjoy the shops, restaurants and historic charm. The painted bears are a beautiful tribute to our furry neighbors.
Brrr. Sliding Rock is a hit for summer swimmers that need to cool off.
384 locals recommend
Sliding Rock
Brrr. Sliding Rock is a hit for summer swimmers that need to cool off.
A great place to bring kids! As locals we sometimes visit to find a unique gift for a friend or family member.
43 locals recommend
Elijah Mountain Gem Mine
2120 Brevard RdA great place to bring kids! As locals we sometimes visit to find a unique gift for a friend or family member.
Jump Off Rock is at the top of Laurel Park Highway and offers some of the most scenic mountaintop views in Henderson County. This is a great setting for a sunset dinner picnic.
135 locals recommend
Jump Off Rock
4501 Laurel Park HwyJump Off Rock is at the top of Laurel Park Highway and offers some of the most scenic mountaintop views in Henderson County. This is a great setting for a sunset dinner picnic.
Breweries and Cider Houses
WNC has quite a reputation for its many breweries. Even if you don’t drink beer these establishments have so much more to offer.
Due to Covid, dining at Sierra Nevada may require a reservation. You may enjoy the gorgeous grounds, beer and farm fresh food with a twist.
726 locals recommend
Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayDue to Covid, dining at Sierra Nevada may require a reservation. You may enjoy the gorgeous grounds, beer and farm fresh food with a twist.
A great hometown vibe. There’s usually a food truck and unique bands on weekends. Expect the unexpected at Southern Appalachian.
74 locals recommend
Southern Appalachian Brewery
822 Locust StA great hometown vibe. There’s usually a food truck and unique bands on weekends. Expect the unexpected at Southern Appalachian.
Some of the best beer in town and one of the more relaxing settings. A food truck is sometimes available and live laid back music on occasion.
36 locals recommend
Guidon Brewing Company
415 8th Ave ESome of the best beer in town and one of the more relaxing settings. A food truck is sometimes available and live laid back music on occasion.
Located close to a few other breweries. This gem has a hip vibe and friendly staff.
49 locals recommend
Triskelion Brewing Company
340 7th Ave ELocated close to a few other breweries. This gem has a hip vibe and friendly staff.
Guests often visit this laid back brewery after hiking or mountain biking in neighboring Transylvania County.
204 locals recommend
Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - Brevard
342 Mountain Industrial DrGuests often visit this laid back brewery after hiking or mountain biking in neighboring Transylvania County.
Also known as Oklawaha, this spot has lots of indoor seating if there is inclement weather. Live music has also drawn us to this special place on several occasions. Consider grabbing dinner to go from West First or the BBQ restaurant walking distance from the brewery.
100 locals recommend
Oklawaha Brewing Company
147 1st Ave EAlso known as Oklawaha, this spot has lots of indoor seating if there is inclement weather. Live music has also drawn us to this special place on several occasions. Consider grabbing dinner to go from West First or the BBQ restaurant walking distance from the brewery.
Some of the best beer in town and the largest variety. If there is no Food Truck on site, Hen Dough is located nearby.
70 locals recommend
Dry Falls Brewing Co.
425 Kanuga RdSome of the best beer in town and the largest variety. If there is no Food Truck on site, Hen Dough is located nearby.
Bold Rock Hard Cider
72 School House RdA great spot to hang out in the country and grab a bite.
Enjoy a tasting or a special cider while overlooking the orchard.
22 locals recommend
Appalachian Ridge Artisan Hard Cider
731 Chestnut Gap RdEnjoy a tasting or a special cider while overlooking the orchard.
Flat Rock Cider Works
925 Dana RdSo much more than cider!
Neighborhoods
Laurel Park has a wide variety of lovely historic homes, quaint cottages, walking trails and wildlife. A great area for a peaceful retreat.
Laurel Park
Laurel Park has a wide variety of lovely historic homes, quaint cottages, walking trails and wildlife. A great area for a peaceful retreat.
Food scene
Our small town has a wide variety of eateries. If a guest doesn’t see something in our guidebook that they are looking for we are happy to share additional options.
One of our favorite date night restaurants in downtown Hendersonville. Make sure you make a reservation!
96 locals recommend
Postero
401 N Main StOne of our favorite date night restaurants in downtown Hendersonville. Make sure you make a reservation!
This casual restaurant has great fresh pizzas, pastas and vegan options. Check out their takeout options and consider a sunset dinner at Jump Off Rock.
138 locals recommend
West First Wood-Fired
101B 1st Ave WThis casual restaurant has great fresh pizzas, pastas and vegan options. Check out their takeout options and consider a sunset dinner at Jump Off Rock.
If the weather is good in Laurel Park ask to sit in the courtyard. The food is great and the staff are always friendly.
12 locals recommend
Sol Y Luna Cali-Mex Grill & Bar
1715 Brevard RdIf the weather is good in Laurel Park ask to sit in the courtyard. The food is great and the staff are always friendly.
Amazing tacos! Locals were so excited when this Asheville favorite set up shop on historic 7th Avenue.
440 locals recommend
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrAmazing tacos! Locals were so excited when this Asheville favorite set up shop on historic 7th Avenue.
Consider picking up some bbq and enjoying it at the nearby Carl Sandburg Home.
57 locals recommend
Hubba Hubba Smokehouse
2724 Greenville HwyConsider picking up some bbq and enjoying it at the nearby Carl Sandburg Home.
This old fashioned soda shop is a treat for families. Their French fries and milk shakes will keep you coming back.
26 locals recommend
Mike's On Main
303 N Main StThis old fashioned soda shop is a treat for families. Their French fries and milk shakes will keep you coming back.
Even if you don’t like ice cream the smell of candy made from scratch each day will take you to a peaceful place.
24 locals recommend
Kilwins Hendersonville
506 North Main StreetEven if you don’t like ice cream the smell of candy made from scratch each day will take you to a peaceful place.
This spooky spot serves wine, local brews and light fare. Recommended if you’re on a wait at West First or looking for a chill place to hang out after a downtown dinner.
53 locals recommend
The Poe House
105 1st Ave WThis spooky spot serves wine, local brews and light fare. Recommended if you’re on a wait at West First or looking for a chill place to hang out after a downtown dinner.
Finger licking good fried chicken and homemade donuts. Our son loves the vegan donuts.
HenDough Chicken & Donuts
126 Augusta StFinger licking good fried chicken and homemade donuts. Our son loves the vegan donuts.
McFarlan Bake Shop
309 N Main StSweet treats for the whole family!
Umi
633 N Main StFresh seafood in the NC mountains
Mean Mr. Mustard Cafe
605 Kanuga RdWe love their eggs benedict and friendly staff!
Groceries
Henderson County has no shortage of grocery stores. From farm fresh food to gourmet options you should be able to find whatever you desire.
This is one of our favorite produce stands. Freshest vegees in town, honey, butter, grass fed beef and seafood from the Carolina coast on weekends. Please be aware that this gem may be closed during the winter season.
The Johnson Family Farm
1202 Kanuga RdThis is one of our favorite produce stands. Freshest vegees in town, honey, butter, grass fed beef and seafood from the Carolina coast on weekends. Please be aware that this gem may be closed during the winter season.
Nothing fancy here. Just a simple small town grocery if you need to pick up a few necessities.
Ingles - Laurel Park Center station
Nothing fancy here. Just a simple small town grocery if you need to pick up a few necessities.
If you are celebrating a special occasion, the Publix bakery is a great place to visit.
30 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at South Market Village
635 Greenville HwyIf you are celebrating a special occasion, the Publix bakery is a great place to visit.
If you are looking for a unique gourmet item or a special cut of meat this is the peaceful market to visit.”
102 locals recommend
The Fresh Market
944 Merrimon AveIf you are looking for a unique gourmet item or a special cut of meat this is the peaceful market to visit.”
Harris Teeter has curbside pick-up. Order in advance and you can pick up your groceries without ever getting out of the car.
159 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
136 Chestnut StHarris Teeter has curbside pick-up. Order in advance and you can pick up your groceries without ever getting out of the car.
Wineries
Henderson County has a few wineries that may provide a relaxing backdrop for your retreat. Consider a visit to one of these lovely settings.
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
588 Chestnut Gap RdBurntshirt Vineyards
2695 Sugarloaf RdPoint Lookout Vineyards
408 Appleola Rd