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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Visiting Hendersonville ..............................4

Regional History & Heritage ....................6

Activities ....................................................... 10

Harvest Time ................................................14

Outdoor Recreation...................................18

Outdoor Recreation Guide ....................26

Regional Map ..............................................28

Dupont State Recreational Forest ..... 30

Food & Beverage .......................................32

Restaurant Guide.......................................33

Summer Camps .........................................36

Accommodations ......................................38

Accommodations Guide .........................39

Annual Events ............................................ 44

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Visiting HendersonvillEDiscover Hendersonville, the perfect mountain getaway that offers the ideal combination of good food, great views and a wide range of activities for all ages. Hendersonville is located in the Western North Carolina Mountains between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Great Smoky Mountains, 22 miles south of Asheville and 15 miles north of the North Carolina-South Carolina border on a plateau 2200 feet above sea level. Hendersonville is perfectly positioned to enjoy the best elements of a typical mountain town because it consists of these key elements: mountain ranges, isolated peaks, a rolling plateau and level valley areas. Elevations range from 1400 feet near Bat Cave at the foot of the Blue Ridge to 5000 feet on Little Pisgah, and the pleasant weather makes for enjoyable exploring year-round. So whether you are seeking the adrenaline rush of white water rafting, craving the unique taste of a local brewery, hungry for history and culture, or just needing a breath of fresh mountain air, Hendersonville has what you need.

Transportation/Highways

Interstate 26 is the major east/west interstate from the Tennessee state line near Mars Hill, N.C. to Charleston, S.C. and is located 2 miles from downtown Hendersonville. I-26 intersects with I-40 east and west in Asheville, N.C. and I-85 north and south in Spartanburg, S.C.

Asheville Regional Airport − The Asheville Regional Airport is located on I-26, 9 miles north of Hendersonville and 15 miles south of Asheville. The carriers serving the airport are Allegiant, Delta, US Airways and United. 61 Terminal Dr., Fletcher, N.C. www.flyavl.com

Hendersonville Airport − The Hendersonville Airport, with a 3,075-foot paved and lighted runway, is capable of handling a variety of aircraft. The airport is located just a few miles from downtown Hendersonville. 1232 Shepherd St., Hendersonville, N.C. 28792 http://hendersonvilleairport.com/

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport − The Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport also serves Western North Carolina and is located on I-85, approximately 40 miles from Hendersonville. The carriers serving the airport are Allegiant, American Eagle, Delta, Southwest, United and US Airways. www.gspairport.com 2000 GSP Dr., Greer, S.C. 29651

ClimateAverage Monthly Highs and Lows (Fahrenheit)

January 40/20February 45/25March 55/35April 65/45May 70/60June 80/65

July 85/65August 80/60September 75/55October 70/45November 60/35December 50/30

Demographics

Size: Henderson County 375 Square MilesElevation: City of Hendersonville 2,200 feetPopulation: Henderson County 108,340Population: City of Hendersonville 13,294

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Basic Brewery 131 3rd Avenue WestHendersonville, NC 28792(828) 513-5030www.basicbrewery.comThe brewery features local beers on draft.

Blue Ghost Brewing Company125 Underwood RoadFletcher, NC 28732(828) 707-3992www.blueghostbrewing.comThe brewery offers handcrafted ales.

Bold Rock Hard Cider72 School House RoadMills River, NC 28759(828) 595-9940www.boldrock.comThe Mills River cidery uses apples sourced only from Henderson County. The tasting room is open daily.

Burntshirt Vineyards2695 Sugarloaf RoadHendersonville, NC 28792(828) 685-2402www.burntshirtvineyards.comVoted the 2015 NC Winery of the Year at the NY International Wine Competition. Open daily year-round. Tours of the winery offered daily.

Flat Rock Ciderworks305 North Main StreetHendersonville, NC 28792(828) 692-2001www.flatrockciderworks.comLocally grown apples and fruit are used to produce the cider.

Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards588 Chestnut Gap RoadHendersonville, NC 28792(828) 685-4002www.saintpaulmountainvineyards.comThe tasting room is open dailyserving a variety of wines.

Sanctuary Brewing Company147 1st Avenue EastHendersonville, NC 28792(828) 595-9956www.sanctuarybrewco.comNano brewery and taproom dedicated to making small batch, high quality artisan ales. Friendly-leashed pets are welcome.

Sierra NevadaBrewing Co.100 Sierra Nevada WayMills River, NC 28732(828) 681-5300www.sierranevada.comGuided tours of the brewery are offered 7days a week; reservations must be booked online (tours fill up quickly). Self-guided tours are also available (no reservations required). The Taproom and Restaurant are open 7 days a week.

Southern Appalachian Brewery 822 Locust St.Suite100Hendersonville, NC 28792(828) 684-1235www.sabrewery.comThe tasting room is family and dog friendly serving craft brewed ales. The brewery hosts nightly live music.

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Wineries & Breweries

• Burntshirt VineyardsOffers views of the Blue Ridge Mountains from patios overlooking its vineyards. Savor award-winning wines that are estate grown, produced and bottled at the state-of-the-art winery. Picnic grounds and gardens surround the quaint tasting room. Call ahead 24 hours for a gourmet-boxed lunch. The Summit Event Center is available for group tastings, special events and weddings. *Open daily year-round. Sunday−Thursday 12 p.m−6 p.m., Friday & Saturday 12 p.m− 7 p.m. Tours daily at 2 p.m.; 2695 Sugarloaf Rd., Hendersonville, N.C.; burntshirtvineyards.com; 828.685.2402

• Saint Paul Mountain VineyardIs located on 10 acres, with panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The winery’s tasting room serves Riesling blends, red Cabernets and Chardonnays, each with dry and semi-sweet versions. *Hours are Sunday 12 p.m.−6 p.m.; Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.−6 p.m., Friday & Saturday 11 a.m.−7 p.m. 588 Chestnut Gap Rd., Hendersonville, N.C.; saintpaulmountainvineyards.com; 828.685.4002

• Southern Appalachian BreweryA local microbrewery located one block from downtown Hendersonville. The tasting room is

family and dog friendly, serving beer and wine, with soda and bottled water for non-drinkers and the under 21’s. They offer craft brewed ales including: Copperhead Amber, Black Bear Stout, andan IPAs, as well as a variety of seasonal, barrel-aged, and Belgian inspired wild and sour ales. The brewery hosts nightly live music and monthly art shows. 822 Locust St., Suite 100, Hendersonville, N.C.; sabrewery.com; 828.684.1235

• Sierra Nevada Brewing CompanySierra Nevada’s east coast brewing, bottling and distribution operation in Mills River is located 10 miles from downtown Hendersonville, south of Asheville. The Taproom offers 23 beers on tap. The restaurant serves farm-to-table dishes that are mainly supplied locally. Guided tours of the brewery are offered 7 days a week; reservations must be booked online. Taproom and Restaurant are open 7 days a week. 100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River, N.C.; sierranevada.com; 828.681.5300

• Oskar Blues Brewery Is America’s first hand-canned craft beer. Their East Coast brewery and Tasty Weasel Tap Room are located near Pisgah National Forest in Brevard. The brewery is located approximately 18 miles from downtown Hendersonville. 342 Mountain Industrial Drive, Brevard, N.C.; 828.883.2337

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Sliding RockA 60-foot natural water slide down a slick slab of granite into one of the best known swimming holes in the mountains; *Fee charged for parking; fs.usda.gov/nfsnc; 828.877.3265

Snow Tubing/SkiingMoonshine Mountain Snow Tubing; *Open on weekends from mid-December through early-March (weather permitting); call ahead for current conditions and updates; Willow Rd., Hendersonville, N.C.; moonshinemountain.com; 828.696.0333 or 800.849.7553

Snow Skiing Two slopes located within an hour’s drive of Hendersonville, other slopes are located in the Northern Mountains; *Check availability and snow conditions in advance, general information check sites; onthesnow.com/north-carolina/skireport.html or skicentral.com/northcarolina.html; 800.438.7500

Tube WorldPerfect for a family or group outing; *Call for hours and conditions; Maggie Valley, N.C.; cataloochee.com/tubing/index.php; 800.768.0285

Zip ‘n Slip Features snow tubing runs and a 800-foot zip line, a solarium with fireplace and full views of the tubing runs; *Call for hours and conditions; 10725 US Hwy. 23 N, Mars Hill, N.C.; zipnslip.com; 828.689.8444

Swimming/Watering Holes

• DuPont State Recreational Forest Hooker Falls on Little River has become a popular swimming hole, dropping off a 13-foot high natural ledge before flowing into Cascade Lake. Cedar Mountain, N.C.; dupontforest.com

• Lake Lure Tours & Beach Water WorksOver 20 miles of shoreline, guided boat tours, a sandy beach, swimming, Water Works water park and boat rentals; Lake Lure, N.C.;

lakelure.com/activities/the-beach-at-lake-lure; 828.625.1373

• Patton ParkPublic swimming pool (*open 7 days during summer season), picnic areas, tennis and basketball courts; Hendersonville, N.C.; cityofhendersonville.org; 828.697.3084

• Sliding RockA gentle, natural 60-foot smooth rock water slide, plugging into a pool of water at the bottom; *Open during the summer season with a lifeguard on duty from Memorial Day to mid-August; no alcohol; Pisgah Forest, N.C.; 828.877.3350

• SplashvilleInteractive dancing water fountains located in Pack Square in Downtown Asheville for children to play in and cool off; Asheville, N.C.

• YMCAActivities, day camp, indoor pool, tennis, basketball, gym, fitness studio, weight room, youth center; 810 W. Sixth Ave., Hendersonville, N.C.; ymcawnc.org/centers/hendersonville; 828.697.9622

• The Bike FarmProvides the best mountain biking experience in Western North Carolina. Oskar Blues REEB Ranch is working with The Bike Farm for an all-inclusive bike concierge service to provide a world class experience; offers half-day, full-day and multi-day trips in Pisgah National Forest and DuPont State Recreational Forest. The Farm is located approximately 11 miles from downtown Hendersonville; 315 Shoals Falls Rd., Hendersonville, N.C.; 828.577.3673

• Western North Carolina Nature CenterOffers environmental education with 42 acres of wildlife native to the Southern Appalachian region; fee charged; 75 Gashes Creek Rd., Asheville, N.C.; wncnaturecenter.org; 828.298.5600

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