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Bed & Breakfast on Tiffany Hill
Experience Southern hospitality at this elegant inn in Mills River. Enjoy a complimentary gourmet breakfast each morning before heading out to explore the area. If you want adventure with your accommodations, Highland Lake Inn & Resort provides free use of canoes, paddleboards and bikes for an abundance of on-site recreation.
Historic Downtown Hendersonville
Wander through charming downtown streets and browse local shops like Carolina Mountain Artists Guild, Moonshine & Magnolias, and the Hendersonville location of the legendary Mast General Store. Stop for a meal and people-watching on the patio at Never Blue restaurant and Oklawaha Brewing, while for upscale dining, Postero (New American cuisine) and Renzo’s Ristorante are the talk of the town.
Flat Rock Cider Company
Celebrate Hendersonville’s apple-growing heritage in a number of ways, beginning with a crisp, locally crafted cider. The nod to the fruit is because Henderson County produces about 85 percent of all apples grown in NC, which is also why the area is home to Flat Rock Cider Company. No matter what time of year you visit this mountain town, odds are you'll discover a festival ranging from the Home for the Holidays celebrations to the North Carolina Apple Festival.
Cradle of Forestry
Forest conservation began here in 1889, and the Cradle of Forestry honors that legacy. The Biltmore Campus Trail illustrates what life was like for the first forestry students in the early 1900s with cabins, a schoolhouse and a blacksmith shop. Inside the Forest Discovery Center, visitors fly over a forest fire in a helicopter simulator.
Jump Off Rock
This scenic overlook provides breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Visit at sunset for an unforgettable panoramic display, or take the kids for a family-friendly hike on the Blue Trail here.
Carl Sandburg Home
Carl Sandburg was regarded as “a poet of the people,” gaining worldwide fame as a writer, folk singer, social activist, and Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and biographer. Sandburg and his family moved to Connemara Farm in 1945, a 200-plus-acre former estate that became a working farm to raise Mrs. Sandburg’s prize-winning goat herd, the descendants of which still roam the grounds. Tour the Sandburg home, visit the farm and hike on more than 5 miles of trails.
Biltmore
Lastly, you can’t stay a few days in this part of our state without heading over to the eclectic city of Asheville, which is less than a 30-minute drive from Hendersonville. Venture out for the day and go on a tour of Biltmore, which features America’s largest private home and the most-visited winery in the country. Or head to Asheville in the evening to explore downtown and drop into some of the most acclaimed restaurants, breweries and bars in the South.
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Your Trip at a Glance
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Bed & Breakfast on Tiffany Hill
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Historic Downtown Hendersonville
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Flat Rock Cider Company
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Cradle of Forestry
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Jump Off Rock
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Carl Sandburg Home
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