Top Things to do in Flat Rock
Top 10 Things to do in Flat Rock, United States
Discover the best top things to do in Flat Rock, United States including Flat Rock Playhouse, Jump Off Rock, Elijah Mountain Gem Mine, The Gorge Zipline Canopy Tour, Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards, Sky Top Orchard, Green River Adventures, Playhouse Downtown - Flat Rock Playhouse, The Park at Flat Rock.
Restaurants in Flat Rock
1. Flat Rock Playhouse
Overall Ratings
5 based on 321 reviews
A popular theater in the town.
Reviewed By 2Old2DieYoung - Pine Bush, New York
We saw the play "Amadeus," a drama. Usually I am not a fan of non-musicals because of my hearing deficit, but we had requested front row seats, and with their fine sound system, I heard well enough. This was a professional production on a much larger stage than I expected for a "playhouse" in the mountains, and the quality of the seating was equally impressive. This not just a summer playhouse, it is a year-round venue, so be prepared to be pleasantly surprised!
2. Jump Off Rock
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By Gloria L - Austin, Texas, USA
The view is amazing at this spot although it can be tricky getting there. The Laurel Parkway is curved and changes names plus some GPS systems sometime tell you to go through gated communities, which do not work unless you live there or are visiting someone there.
The history is also interesting.
3. Elijah Mountain Gem Mine
Overall Ratings
5 based on 571 reviews
Warm indoor mining open every winter day. 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 and many more! Our flumes are covered for your comfort and for rain or shine mining! You can even bring a picnic and relax at one of our picnic tables or by the creek! During colder months we have INDOOR mining too!Our Rock Shop is the best around and no one can beat our prices! Also, come pet our baby goats!
Reviewed By ltower6869 - Matthews, North Carolina
This place ROCKS! Pun intended. They always make sure that you get your money's worth when you buy one of their buckets. I found a ruby that weighed almost a pound...it wasn't gemstone quality, but WOW! My mom found a smoky quartz that WAS gemstone...MoreSparkly. I love it. Glad y'all had fun at the mine. We hope you will visit again next time you're in town!
4. The Gorge Zipline Canopy Tour
Overall Ratings
5 based on 280 reviews
Perched on the rim of the Green River Gorge in Saluda, North Carolina - The Gorge is a tree-based zip line canopy adventure with 11 zip lines, sky-bridges, and 3 free-fall rappels - dropping an unprecedented 1,100 feet in elevation through 125 acres of old-growth and protected forest. Tours last 3.5 hours and offer 90 mile panoramic views. Designed by the leaders in the canopy tour industry, The Gorge features hands-free breaking for maximum safety and fun!
Reviewed By Joseph B
I've zipped in Costa Rica, Boone, on a cruise ship, and on an island in the Caribbean and this beats them all. The zips are fast and the views are unreal. The rappels and Skybridge are extras that add to the experience. The guides were great and safety was at the forefront of everything they did. Highly recommend as a great zip experience! Oh, and the hot chocolate in the middle of the tour was nice too.
5. Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 486 reviews
Home of poet Carl Sandburg and his family. Located on 264-acres in Western North Carolina. The site includes 5-miles of hiking trails, a dairy goat farm and offers daily tours of the Sandburg Home.
Reviewed By Lorenzo1317
I was so disappointed at the Carl Sandburg house, that's right, it's a house, not a home. While the beautiful property , rolling hills, hiking trails, and a few goats are beautiful, you're actually visiting a big empty old house. Not much to see in the home other than a few Smokey the Bear park rangers, some old photo's and a lot of white walls. There is a small bus that takes you up the hill but you would never know it by being at the bottom of the hill, only when the empty bus drives by you as you walk up the long long hike uphill. No, the driver doesn't even stop...but over and over the same empty bus drives up and down the hill ( Our Government at work ! ). The Federal Government has made a boondoggle out of the place. I did enjoy watching government workers shoveling manure in the barn, reminded me of our Congress ! This place is good for outdoor scenery and hiking and it is dog and kid friendly, but if you plan to see how Carl Sandburg lived, forget it. My suggestion would be for the Fed's to give this place to the State or the locals, who dearly loved the Sandburg family.
6. Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
Overall Ratings
5 based on 371 reviews
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards is a family-owned operation located in the heart of Henderson County's apple country. Nestled on 10 acres of a land grant from England are panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains that the family has enjoyed for generation, and now would like to share with you. The 14 varieties of wine-grape vines grown on the vineyards at elevations of 2,300 and 3,000 feet, along with the cool nights, develop some the best wine-producing grapes in the country. Meticulously growing our fruit allows us to incorporate the unique character of our vineyards into each bottle. Come to a place where you not only enjoy beautiful views with a glass of unforgettable wine, but become part of our family too!
Reviewed By Nancy D - Swannanoa, North Carolina, United States
What an amazing winery!!!! Comfortable and so welcoming with the fire burning!!!! And the tasting was awesome. Leslie walked thru each & every grape..... she made us feel right at home. The whole adventure was FANTASTIC. So worth $ 10 plus a glass. What can we say about Molly... so charming. Will definitely be back again with friends!!
7. Sky Top Orchard
Overall Ratings
4 based on 317 reviews
We are only open early August to late November/early December each season. If you see hours listed here on TripAdvisor on dates outside this range, they are incorrect. Always check our website for the most up-to-date information. We are a Pick-your-own apple orchard offering family-fun activities including apple and cider tastings, hayrides and a nature walk through a "bamboo" forest. Our season typically runs from the first week of August to the last week of November or first week of December depending on weather and other factors.
Reviewed By Ken V - Charlotte, North Carolina
Wife and I were there late in the season but they still had a good selection of apples that were picked and bagged. Great homemade apple butter. Come in late September.
8. Green River Adventures
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
Specializing with guided whitewater trips from class 1 to class 4 whitewater, waterfall rappelling, stand up paddleboarding, and whitewater kayak instruction. Green River Adventures has trips for all ages, skill, and thrill levels.
Reviewed By wndrwmn - South Carolina
My husband and I zip-lined the Gorge last fall and had a great experience. Green River Adventures is part of the same company/sister company and I knew they'd provide another quality experience.
We had family in town and were interested in taking our group (ages 9-43) on a rafting adventure. We stopped by and talked with one of the guides and he answered all our questions. We booked our tour on-line and were all set for the next day.
We chose the lower river tour (class I&II rapids) and the 9-year-old teamed up in a double kayak with her dad. My 11 year old struggled a bit on her own, but eveyone else did fine in their own kayak. They provide a life-vest, helmet and brief instruction in addition to the boat, paddle and guide. The guide takes pictures along the way that you can purchase afterwards.
It was a beautiful day and therefore, we had to navigate around a little tube traffic, but it wasn't too bad. We moved faster than them anyway :) The rapids were fun and not too wild. We all got stuck a few times on rocks but that's part of the fun. Our guide Keith also pointed out animals and interesting things along the way. Be sure and ask to stop at the rope swing. I think this was my nieces' favorite part!
The trip wrapped up about the time I was getting tired which was perfect! We dried off a bit (yes,you'll get wet but no one went under) and had a drink of water while we waited for transportation back.
Great adventure! Great people! You won't regret it!
9. Playhouse Downtown - Flat Rock Playhouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 167 reviews
Reviewed By mixaconsulting - Oldsmar, Florida
We were excited to take our grandchildren to see the play "The Little Mermaid" at the Downtown Playhouse. It was excellent! The acting, the staging, the music, and setting was terrific and the grandchildren were mesmerized watching it. It was fun seeing them look around the stage as the scenes moved or the setting changed. They enjoyed it. While they are not as expressive as a few children who jumped up and down at the end. They talked about it and the cast afterwards. Plus after the show the cast came out front for photos. While again our grandchildren are a bit shy we did get a couple of snapshots. The young man who played Flounder was excellent. As a nine year old he had so much professionalism as we chatted with him. Then our granddaughter wanted her picture with Ursula. We are always pleased with any production of Flat Rock Playhouse. If you are in the area be sure to check their schedule - you will be glad you did.
10. The Park at Flat Rock
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By cheryl h - Durham, North Carolina
This 66 acre park used to be the Highland Lake Golf Course. We grabbed a take-out lunch and ate in the covered picnic area. After that we walked the paved trails (old cart paths??) through all the open green space. It also offers a very nice playground that even has a tunnel.
It still looks like a golf course and it's very easy to pick out the fairways. My husband started to twitch thinking he should have a golf club in his hand. It was a perfect March afternoon with the temps in the 50s and I really enjoyed the walk (except for listening to my husband tell me how he would have played each hole).
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