Location: Hendersonville
Top Things to do in Hendersonville
Top Restaurants in Hendersonville
What to do and see in Hendersonville, North Carolina (NC): The Best Things to do Good for Couples
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. The Brewery Experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
Offering guided driving tours of Sierra Nevada, Bold Rock Hard Cider and other Hendersonville area breweries in our beautiful 12-passenger van. Also walking brewery tours in downtown Hendersonville. Fun, educational and all-inclusive.
2. The Regal Ride
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
I'm Ann. A Hendersonville N.C. native that loves to share fun excursions to many venues to celebrate your time in this area
3. 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!
4. 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
5. Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
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5.0 based on 489 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 58DavidAthens - Athens, United States
We enjoyed the wine flight very much. Nice setting on a patio overlooking a small vineyard. Servers were very friendly and helpful. We purchased six bottles to take home.
6. Vessel
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5.0 based on 52 reviews
Vessel is an amazing store full of amazing natural creations, like fossils, amethyst cathedrals, large crystals and more. In addition, we have thousands of beautiful pieces of silver jewelry, hand made with beautiful cut gemstones.
Reviewed By Mountaintravell
I love going into this store every time I come to Hendersonville. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. They have so many amazing stones, jewelry , and works of art. Would highly recommend checking this place out.
7. Bearwallow Mountain
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By mmorrie1 - Decatur, United States
This morning hiked Bearwallow Mountain Trial with my two dogs. It was a great hike...just enough exercise and exertion. The dogs liked it too. Just wish it wasn’t so foggy so we could see the view from the summit. Great day anyway.
8. Timber Axe Throwing
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Axe throwing is similar to a combination of darts and bowling. It is an indoor recreational range set up like a bowling alley with a bullseye target at the end of the lane. The lanes are divided by steel fencing with rubberized floors. Walk-ins are welcome but reservations are highly recommended and can be made online through the website. Must be age 13+ to come to the venue and anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian. Anyone 18+ must have valid ID. Alcohol served at the venue (beer, cider, wine). No experience necessary. Coaching is provided.
Reviewed By 889michellek
Let your preconceptions go... this is so much fun!!!! Take the family or friends and throw some axes. Don’t worry- the coaches will teach you how to do it safely. It’s definitely fun and quite therapeutic too!
9. 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!
10. 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.
