Fun things to do in and around Hendersonville, NC!
Food scene
Shine
202 N Main StGreat food and cocktails, and rooftop patio in the summer!
Casual fine dining with a changing seasonal menu. Great wine list, full cocktail bar, great desserts. Just steps away from the Demi-Lune!
96 locals recommend
Postero
401 N Main StCasual fine dining with a changing seasonal menu. Great wine list, full cocktail bar, great desserts. Just steps away from the Demi-Lune!
Hendersonville's best breakfast and brunch downtown!
43 locals recommend
Arabella - Breakfast and Brunch
536 N Main StHendersonville's best breakfast and brunch downtown!
The Poe House
105 1st Ave WGreat selection of beers and food. Located below West First Pizza.
Lida Farm
44593 275th AvenueApples, pumpkins, fresh produce, and homemade products.
Fun and Games
Fun place to spend a few hours playing vintage pinball machines. Great for the kid in all of us! Snacks and drinks available for purchase, including beer and cider.
38 locals recommend
Appalachian Pinball Museum
538 N Main StFun place to spend a few hours playing vintage pinball machines. Great for the kid in all of us! Snacks and drinks available for purchase, including beer and cider.
The Kingmaker's Draft
101 S Main StBoard games, snacks, beer and wine.
Great for swimming in the summer, join locals and slide down the big rock (just don't swim beyond the markers downriver!).
384 locals recommend
Sliding Rock
Great for swimming in the summer, join locals and slide down the big rock (just don't swim beyond the markers downriver!).
Outdoor adventures in the heart of the Green River Gorge! Just a short drive from Hendersonville.
170 locals recommend
The Gorge - A Zipline Canopy Tour
166 Honey Bee DrOutdoor adventures in the heart of the Green River Gorge! Just a short drive from Hendersonville.
Tubing, swimming, kayaking, and waterfalls on the Green River. Great to keep you cool in the summer!
93 locals recommend
Green River Adventures
150 E Main StTubing, swimming, kayaking, and waterfalls on the Green River. Great to keep you cool in the summer!
Breweries
Great local brewery with trivia nights and rotating food trucks serving up a variety of food.
70 locals recommend
Dry Falls Brewing Co.
425 Kanuga RdGreat local brewery with trivia nights and rotating food trucks serving up a variety of food.
D9 Brewing Hendersonville
425 North Main StreetJust steps away from the Demi-Lune!
Fun brewery just a few blocks away with live music and other activities. Great outdoor seating.
74 locals recommend
Southern Appalachian Brewery
822 Locust StFun brewery just a few blocks away with live music and other activities. Great outdoor seating.
Great, low-gluten local beers, vegan food, trivia. Proceeds support local animal charities.
100 locals recommend
Oklawaha Brewing Company
147 1st Ave EGreat, low-gluten local beers, vegan food, trivia. Proceeds support local animal charities.
This area is famous for abundant apple orchards, and now to great cideries! Check out Bold Rock's selection of tasty ciders made with local apples!
169 locals recommend
Bold Rock Hard Cider
72 School House RdThis area is famous for abundant apple orchards, and now to great cideries! Check out Bold Rock's selection of tasty ciders made with local apples!
Take a trip to the North Carolina home of New Belgium Brewery! Complete with restaurant and tasting room. Just a short drive from downtown Hendersonville!
450 locals recommend
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StTake a trip to the North Carolina home of New Belgium Brewery! Complete with restaurant and tasting room. Just a short drive from downtown Hendersonville!
Take a trip to Sierra Nevada's brewery with a popular restaurant, great outdoor space and taproom.
726 locals recommend
Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayTake a trip to Sierra Nevada's brewery with a popular restaurant, great outdoor space and taproom.
City/town information
Tryon
298 North Trade StreetCute, historic town. The birthplace of Nina Simone!
Just a 30 minute drive, Asheville is a beautiful, historic city. Historic downtown Asheville gives big city vibes nestled into the mountains, with breweries, cideries, distilleries, a top-notch food scene, live music and entertainment, great shopping. West Asheville is a must for vintage shopping, eclectic bars and restaurants.
904 locals recommend
Asheville
Just a 30 minute drive, Asheville is a beautiful, historic city. Historic downtown Asheville gives big city vibes nestled into the mountains, with breweries, cideries, distilleries, a top-notch food scene, live music and entertainment, great shopping. West Asheville is a must for vintage shopping, eclectic bars and restaurants.
Bat Cave
Local crafts and shopping.
Treat Yourself!
Hendersonville's premier, full service Aveda Salon. Book a massage, facial, make-up or hair service! Located downstairs from the Demi-Lune. Book a service in advance of your stay!
Bliss Salon
421 N Main StHendersonville's premier, full service Aveda Salon. Book a massage, facial, make-up or hair service! Located downstairs from the Demi-Lune. Book a service in advance of your stay!
Check out local artisans and artists at these art studios, just two blocks from the Demi-Lune!
7 locals recommend
Art MoB Studios & Marketplace
124 4th Ave ECheck out local artisans and artists at these art studios, just two blocks from the Demi-Lune!
Gourmet juices and smoothies, salads, wraps, and sandwiches. Just a few minutes away from downtown, and right next to the Ecusta Trail (the trail is set to open in 2022).
Roots Smoothie & Juice Bar
1620 Brevard RoadGourmet juices and smoothies, salads, wraps, and sandwiches. Just a few minutes away from downtown, and right next to the Ecusta Trail (the trail is set to open in 2022).
Vineyards
Burntshirt Vineyards
2695 Sugarloaf RdGreat local vineyard! Just a short drive from the Demi-Lune
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
588 Chestnut Gap RdJust a short drive from the Demi-Lune!
Sightseeing
Jump Off Rock
4501 Laurel Park HwyBeautiful vistas, an great way to spend a morning or afternoon!
An easy hike to these beautiful falls, just a short drive from downtown Hendersonville.
10 locals recommend
Bridal Veil Falls
An easy hike to these beautiful falls, just a short drive from downtown Hendersonville.
A short hike to the historic Carl Sandburg home and active goat farm (you can interact with the goats, and see the other animals on site!). A further hike takes you to the top of the mountain for a gorgeous view. Just a few minutes from downtown Hendersonville.
174 locals recommend
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
1800 Little River RdA short hike to the historic Carl Sandburg home and active goat farm (you can interact with the goats, and see the other animals on site!). A further hike takes you to the top of the mountain for a gorgeous view. Just a few minutes from downtown Hendersonville.
Check out the Tryon International Equestrian Center!
301 locals recommend
Tryon International Equestrian Center
25 International BlvdCheck out the Tryon International Equestrian Center!
Beautiful lake for swimming and boating. Take the boat tour and see where they filmed Dirty Dancing!
327 locals recommend
Lake Lure
Beautiful lake for swimming and boating. Take the boat tour and see where they filmed Dirty Dancing!
Check out this trail that links 5 parks throughout Hendersonville. Great for walks and riding bikes!
Oklawaha Greenway
Oklawaha GreenwayCheck out this trail that links 5 parks throughout Hendersonville. Great for walks and riding bikes!
Patton park
Patton Park is a large park just a few blocks from the Demi-Lune!
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayBeautiful gardens, perfect for walks and picnics.
Experience crafts and artists on this trail meant to help preserve the local Blue Ridge cultural heritage.
Blue Ridge Craft Trails
Experience crafts and artists on this trail meant to help preserve the local Blue Ridge cultural heritage.
Bullington Gardens
95 Upper Red Oak TrailConnect with nature at this local public garden.
Chimney Rock
Enjoy 365 degree views of the Blue Ridge Mountains!
Hiking trails, waterfalls, wildlife, all just a short drive from Hendersonville!
624 locals recommend
Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadHiking trails, waterfalls, wildlife, all just a short drive from Hendersonville!
The Pisgah State Forest has trails for hiking, rivers and waterfalls, wildlife. Just a short drive from Hendersonville.
251 locals recommend
Pisgah Forest
The Pisgah State Forest has trails for hiking, rivers and waterfalls, wildlife. Just a short drive from Hendersonville.
A botanical, bird, and wildlife sanctuary open to the public, with a trail to the falls.
112 locals recommend
Pearson's Falls
A botanical, bird, and wildlife sanctuary open to the public, with a trail to the falls.