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Things to Do in Hendersonville, NC

Sucheta Pradhan
Whether you’re looking for a quick weekend getaway with your family or a solo trip for relaxation, Hendersonville, NC is the right place to go.
A small, laid-back city that is big on tourist offerings, here’s what you can do in Hendersonville, North Carolina!

Check Out the Henderson County Heritage Museum

Housed in the Historic Henderson County Courthouse building, the Henderson County Heritage Museum should be at the at the top of your Hendersonville itinerary.
With centuries of Henderson County’s history displayed in a majestic Classical Revival Style building, this place is a sight for sore eyes!

Enjoy Outdoor Activities at DuPont State Forest

Abundant with beautiful waterfalls and lake hiking trails, this place is a must visit!
A paradise of outdoor enthusiasts, the DuPont State Forest offers many recreational activities for visitors ...
... including mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, swimming, fly fishing, and kayaking!

Admire Nature at the Chimney Rock State Park

Named after its most notable feature, the Chimney Rock, this park is aptly promoted as, “one part living classroom, one part outdoor gym”.
With numerous hiking trails, picturesque waterfalls, and awe-inspiring panoramic views from the Chimney Rock monolith, this park is a must visit.

Get Romantic on the Jump Off Rock

Only five miles away from downtown Hendersonville, this scenic overlook offers fascinating panoramic views of surrounding mountains.
It is a popular place to see the sunset. This is a drive-to place, so you can either take your car up or hike your way!

Drive through the Blue Ridge Parkway

Just 25 miles north of Hendersonville lies the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway that offers excellent opportunities for all kinds of tourists to see and do.
Get in your car and just drive through the road taking in the scenic views around. You’ll the left completely spellbound!

Take a Wine Tasting Tour

Hendersonville has plenty of vineyards throughout the city, most of which offer wine-tasting tours for visitors.
These are also excellent places to personally speak to the locals and get a closer look at their lives.
Don’t miss the opportunity to visit a local vineyard and taste their savory wines!

Visit an Apple Orchard

Hendersonville is “Apple Country” and is abundant with plenty of beautiful apple orchards spread in and around it.
Pick one and take its tour; you might also get a chance to pick some apples for yourself!