Location: Hendersonville
Top Things to do in Hendersonville
Top Restaurants in Hendersonville
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Hendersonville, North Carolina (NC)
Hendersonville is a city in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States. It is 22 miles (35 km) south of Asheville and is the county seat of Henderson County. Like the county, the city is named for 19th-century North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Leonard Henderson.
Restaurants in Hendersonville
1. Elijah Mountain Gem Mine
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 779 reviews
Covered outdoor and Indoor gem mining all season. #1 gem mine in the Carolinas on TripAdvisor. No reservations needed. Come pet and feed our goats and see our chickens. We double all competitor’s coupons and we’ll even buy you a coke! At Elijah Mountain Gem Mine, in Hendersonville, NC, you become a prospector from the 1800's and mine for real gem stones that you can keep! Gems that are found daily include Rubys, Sapphires, Emeralds, Quartz crystals, Citrine, Amethyst, Garnets, Adventurine, Sodalite, Opal, Fluorite, Aquamarine Crystal geodes and many more! We have covered outdoor and climate controlled indoor mining for your comfort! Find something really special and have it cut into a pendant for a necklace right here! Sometimes while you watch! You can even bring a picnic and relax at one of our picnic tables by the creek! Our Rock Shop is the best around and no one can beat our prices! See 400 million year old fossils.
Reviewed By konacoast24k - Cocoa, United States
Elijah Mountain Gem Mine in Hendersonville is a great place for a family to visit. Whether you are an amateur rockhound like my husband and I, or just out for a unique adventure, this is a fun experience! They have indoor and covered outdoor sluice runs to hunt for your gemstone treasures, and even a spot where you can walk down and see what there is to find in a small creek bed (you would be surprised at what is under that sand!!). The rock shop is full of interesting gem and mineral specimens, and you can even visit the many goats that live at the site! The weather was not cooperating when we visited which cut our time short (I would have enjoyed lingering at the creek a while longer-so relaxing!). If you are looking for something different and fun to do, visit Elijah Mountain Gem Mine - you won't be disappointed!
2. Justus Orchard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 208 reviews
Reviewed By dianak31 - Mount Pleasant, United States
Our entire family had a blast at Justus Orchard. Our nearly 2 and 5 year olds were smiling the whole time. The apples we picked are delicious and (score!) many of the largest ones were hidden at the bottom of the trees where most people don’t look but they were in the perfect place for our tiny apple-loving 5 year old to grab. We spent at least 2.5 hours there and experienced all the activities they had to offer: Apple picking Jump pillow Cow train Apple Cannon Playground Petting Zoo Photo ops We brought our own picnic lunch and were grateful because the lines for food as well as inside their store were very long. We ate at the picnic tables at the playground. There is also a table down by the petting zoo that is not as crowded. Sadly, because of the crowds, we were not able to taste the apple donuts or apple cider but we will be back next year and hope to sample them. Entry onto the Cow Train was definitely a bit of a mess and we even got kicked out of our car/turn by another parent. There was no attendant ensuring a line was kept - it was a free-for-all to get a car. My son was crying but we waited patiently for the next ride and both of our kiddos enjoyed it
3. Pisgah Forest Gem Mine & Gifts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 50 reviews
Mining on Main Street has come to Hendersonville. This attraction is for all ages! Come pick out you bucket and find wonderful gems and minerals from all over the world. You can find Rubies, Sapphires, Amethyst, Geodes and more! Bring the whole family for a great time. There is also a large gift shop that carries unique gemstone jewelry, Kerusso T-Shirts, and other gem products.
Reviewed By Familygal182120
We really enjoyed our first mining experience! My kids (7&9) enjoyed the sleuse and found many large rocks. The site was beautiful with a gorgeous mountain stream on the rear of the property and picnic tables just up the hill. We enjoyed the stream just as much as the mining! The gift shop has numerous geodes on display and reasonably priced. There was also a good selection of jewelry and Christian literature and gifts. I highly recommend this experience for your family.
4. Hendersonville Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 57 reviews
The Visitor Center offers area brochures, maps, things to do, directions, lodging information, dining options & public restrooms. The Gift Shop at the Visitor Center offers a unique selection of gifts & souvenirs. Open 7 days week, Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Eve.
Reviewed By LKaupa - Hendersonville, United States
The locals inside can help you so many ways. They have maps, brochures and advise about the many places to visit, stay and eat. It is very relaxed, large and modern. You can ask even the most unusual questions. A small gift shop is there and bathrooms. Activities for the four seasons can be discovered also. Go Enjoy
5. Lyda Farms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By 654kathleenb - Gainesville, United States
We stopped to pick up some vegetables for dinner. After eating the green beans, heirloom tomatoes and apples, we returned to buy more. We loaded up on fresh produce to take to family in Florida. We also bought jams and preserves to share with people at work. We love the October beans and Lyda’s still had some left. If you love fresh produce,stop at Lyda Farms. If the food truck is there selling fried pies, get the cherry. Michigan spoiled me for great cherries but the cherry fried pie was the best. You won’t be sorry.
6. Obermiller's Strawberry Farm
7. Stone Angel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
The angel that Thomas Wolfe described in his book "Look Homeward Angel" is located close to his memorial.
Reviewed By LadyValkyrie99 - DeLand, United States
Of course I wanted to see it becasue of all the other reviews, but this statue was beautiful and very well maintained considering its age.
8. Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By jonginat - Sanford, United States
After missing our trip to Stepp’s last year, we were thrilled to make it back yesterday for our fourth trip to this amazing place. It’s fun to see how much they’ve grown over the years. We arrived at 8:30 am on a Saturday in peak October season. We were the fourth car there, but within an hour there was easily 100 cars, it pays to come early! We stayed until 3pm and as usual the day was a highlight in our year. We picked apples, snacked on warm apple donuts, shot apples out of the apple cannon, went on a tractor ride, had lunch at the bbq food truck (yummy and convenient), played in the play area, and navigated our way through the 5 acre maze (31 minute completion...I highly recommend using the maze map on their FB page). We’ll be back next year to make more family memories!
9. Grandad's Apples
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 395 reviews
We are a small family owned and operated farm, located in Hendersonville, NC since 1994. Pat is a fourth generation apple farmer, carrying on the tradition of farming his family’s 80 acres of land. His wife Leslie manages the “Barn” along with their two daughters.
Reviewed By SouthernGardener
This orchard is one of many in Henderson County. It has a small goat petting area, gorgeous views, and outstanding apple cider donuts, cookies, cakes, and several varieties of ice cream. And, oh, soooo many apple varieties. You can pick your own or buy a bag that was picked that morning. Different varieties are picked on their respective weeks. In the fall, they also harvest a variety of yummy produce. They’re only open during Apple season, August til they run out, about the beginning of November.
10. Mountain Fresh Orchards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
We are a small family owned and operated farm, located in Hendersonville, NC since 1988. We grow sixteen varieties of apples in our orchard. Including Honey Crisp, Gala, Fuji, Shizuka and Pink Lady just to name a few. Our roadside farm market offers a wide range of bakery items; apple cider donuts, fried apple pies, apple fritters, apple dumplings, apple caramel cake, apple bread, pumpkin bread, whole apple pies and more. The whole family will enjoy a ride around the farm on The Apple Express (weekends only). Apple cider, apple butter, honey, jams, jellies, molasses, pickles and more canned goods. You can also find our mountain cabbage, fresh tomatoes, pumpkins and fall decorations. So load up the family and make a trip to see us. Handicap accessible. Buses welcome with plenty of parking.
Reviewed By Flyer813606 - Durham, United States
Numerous orchards cater to the children with corn mazes, apple tosses, etc. And they are very crowded. If you want to experience the delights of fresh apples, on-site donuts and apple fritters, with sides of coffee, without the crowds of the kiddies, this is the place. Very well run, the choices were excellent. Parking is ample and you will walk away with pumpkin breads (with chocolate chips), jellies of all kinds, and other Fall delights. Not to mkiss this gem!
