Do you want a fun vacation for the whole family?  A romantic getaway? An action packed adventure? Historic Hendersonville, North Carolina has something for everyone!
 

Located in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains at about 2160 feet elevation, Hendersonville is 20 miles south of Asheville, North Carolina on Highway 26.

The Blue Ridge Parkway, considered the nation’s most scenic highway, winds 469 miles along the Blue Ridge Mountains, through Asheville and into the entrance of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The area is extremely popular in the autumn when fall foliage peaks in October.

Hendersonville became the county seat for Henderson County in 1847. Henderson County  was named for Leonard Henderson, the Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court from 1829 to 1833.

 The downtown streets are lined with planter boxes brimming with seasonal flowers and trees. Specialty shops, antique stores,  restaurants, and other businesses offer something for everyone of all ages. You will find something that you will want to take home with you.

The Dixie Highway Plaque is located in front of the courthouse on the west side of Main Street. This plaque was placed in 1926 by the Daughters of the Confederacy and Friends in loving memory of Robert E. Lee and to mark the route of the Dixie Highway.

Hendersonville's climate is warm during the summer when temperatures are usually in the 70's and very cold during the winter when temperatures hang in the 30's. The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of
84 degrees Fahrenheit. The coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 25.20 degrees Fahrenheit.

The mild year-round climate makes outdoor activities very enjoyable. Whether your choice is hiking, biking, camping, swimming, fishing, boating,  horseback riding or sightseeing, Hendersonville can give you a Great Fun Vacation!

Other Lodging

Want to eat some good food?

Baby Back Joe's
59 Highlands Square Dr., Hendersonville
828-697-9432
Baby Back Joe's specializes in slow smoked meats such as baby back ribs, chicken, beef brisket, pork, and more.

Hendersonville Area Attractions

Biltmore Estate
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Grandfather Mountain
Linville Caverns
Oconaluftee Indian Village
Asheville Historic Trolley Tours
Chimney Rock Park - Offers the best of the mountains in one place-spectacular 75-mile views
Blue Ridge Corn Maze
Henderson County Farmers Curb Market - All goods sold are either hand-made or locally grown.
The Mineral & Lapidary Museum of Henderson County - Established 1997, the museum has exhibits from North Carolina, the Smithsonian, Indian artifacts and much more.
The Arts Center - Contains galleries, workshops, an art camp and classes.
Asheville Art Museum - Western North Carolina’s cultural heritage collection  including Studio Craft, Black Mountain College and Cherokee artists.
Carl Sandburg Home - Connemara
O.Henry - Pen name for writer William Sydney Porter.
Appalachian Cultural Museum - part of Appalachian State University.
Gorges State Park - Plunging waterfalls, rugged river gorges, sheer rock walls are found in this park.
Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre
Mount Mitchell
Flat Rock Playhouse - The State Theatre of North Carolina.
Cherohala Skyway
The Cove- Billy Graham Conference Center
Park Place Education, Arts and Science Center
Folk Art Center
Appalachian Trail - The Southern Trail runs between northeastern Tennessee, across North Carolina and the southern terminus at Springer Mountain in Georgia.
Nantahala National Forest
Pisgah National Forest
Pisgah Forest Fish Hatchery
Cherokee Indian Reservation & Harrah's Cherokee Casino
Lake Lure - One of the most beautiful man made lakes in the world.
WNC Nature Center - A living museum of plants and animals native to the Appalachian region.
Catawba Science Center
Thomas Wolfe Memorial

Local Festivals

Brewgrass Festival - one of the most popular beer and bluegrass events in the Southeast.
The North Carolina Apple Festival - held during Labor Day weekend.
 

             Harrah's Cherokee Casino

Local Hendersonville Area Links

City of Hendersonville
Hendersonville Airport
Hendersonville Weather
Hendersonville NC Map
Hendersonville Times-News
Henderson County Public Library
Henderson County Genealogy

Hendersonville NC zip code is 28792; GPS coordinates are 35.32112 and -82.46149

Nearby towns and cities:

Asheville NC -20 miles
Brevard NC -20 miles
Greenville SC - 45 miles
Cherokee NC - 70 miles
Gatlinburg, TN - 106 miles
Pigeon Forge, TN - 114 miles
Charlotte Airport -120 miles

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