1.   Visit the Flat Rock Playhouse – Flat Rock, NC (1.9 miles)

The State Theatre of North Carolina.  Two locations, a 500-seat theatre located in the heard of Historic Flat Rock and a 250- seat performance space in Historic Downtown Hendersonville the Flat Rock Playhouse features a season of eight plays and musicals as well as the concert series, Music on the Rock. 

2.   Visit the Carl Sandburg Home - Flat Rock, NC (2.7 miles)

Tour the home of the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and biographer of Abraham Lincoln as well as hike over 5 miles of trails and see the goat and dairy barn featuring the descendants of Mrs. Sandburg’s prize-winning herd.

3.   Tour the WNC Air Museum - Hendersonville, NC (2.5 miles)

Home to a unique collection of airplanes celebrating the Golden Age of General Aviation and the decades surrounding the Second World War, when flying commanded the world’s attention.

4. Visit the Henderson County Heritage Museum - Hendersonville, NC (3.6 Miles)

This museum tells the story of Henderson County through exhibits, technology and programs celebrating the history, education and culture of our county.  

5.   Explore Downtown Hendersonville - (3.8 miles)

Play at Hands On! Child Gallery. This Gallery provides education exhibits that stimulate imagination and motivates learning in a fun, safe environment. Also visit the Mineral and Lapidary Museum of Henderson County. Established in 1997, it houses exhibits from North Carolina, the Smithsonian, English Mineral, Indian Artifacts, fossils, and fluorescent minerals and gems. There are also many different coffee shops, restaurants, and boutiques to browse.

6.  Shop at the Henderson County Farmers Curb Market - Hendersonville, NC (4 miles)

This unique farmers market requires sellers to be residents of Henderson County and all items at the market must be locally grown or hand-made.

7.   View Jump Off Rock – Hendersonville,NC (7.8 miles)

A scenic overlook which provides a panoramic view of the Blue Ridge and Pisgah mountain ranges.  It also holds an Indian legend, that over 300 years ago a young Indian maiden received word that her young Indian Chief had been killed in battle, so she climbed to the edge of the rock and jumped off.  Legend has it that on moonlit nights you can see the ghost of the maiden.  

8.   Explore the Historic Johnson Farm - Hendersonville (8 miles)

This farm is a great example of a late 19th and early 20th century farm and tourist retreat.  The entire structure was handmade from bricks that were fired on site from French Broad River mud.  

9.   The Gorge - Saluda, NC (9.1 miles)

The Gorge overlooks 14,000 acres of Green River Gamelands wilderness. Located in Saluda it is the ultimate zip line canopy adventure. The Gorge features 11 zip lines, sky bridges, 3 huge rappels and 90 mile panoramic views. 

10. Shop at the WNC Farmers Market - Asheville, NC (24.6 Miles)

Fresh from the farm fruits and vegetables are a main attraction.  There is also a vast selection of handmade mountain crafts, preserves, flowers and ornamental plants.

11. Walk the North Carolina Arboretum - Asheville, NC (22.7 miles)

10 miles of hiking and biking trails for every skill level.  65 acres of cultivated gardens, one of the nation’s most unique bonsai collections and exhibits by regional artists and craftspeople.

12. Visit the Biltmore Estate - Asheville, NC (29 miles)

Tour America’s largest home, with 250-rooms, acres of formal and informal gardens, Antler Hill Village, a Winery tour and free wine tastings.

13. Venture to Downtown Asheville (29.3 miles)

Downtown Asheville is a rare place. Artists and street musicians converge with tourists and locals for a vibrancy rarely found in a city of this size. In Asheville there is 30+ galleries to stroll through, always live music, unique boutiques, fine cuisine, as well as several locally owned coffee shops. 

14. Taste WNC 

WNC is home to 20+ local craft breweries. Whether you are a beer connoisseur or just starting to get a taste for beer Asheville’s beer scene features an amazing selection of bars, brewpubs, micro craft breweries, cideries and restaurants. Sample 100+ local brews from dozens of western North Carolina mountain craft breweries. Asheville, per capita, has one of the highest rates of craft brew consumption in the Southeast.

15. Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway

469 miles of scenic parkway that follows closely the highest ranges between the Shenandoah and the Great Smoky Mountains National Parks. 

16. Hike Holmes Educational State Forest - Brevard, NC (13.4 miles)

With well-marked trails, accents by exhibits and displays depicting ecology of a managed forest this makes the perfect place for a picnic.  

17. Explore Dupont Forest - Brevard, NC (17.1 miles)

10,415 acres of forestland and home to some of the most beautiful waterfalls. Also the site of where parts of the Hunger Games movie were filmed. 

18. Visit Pisgah National Forest 

A great place to hike, fish, horseback ride, rock climb, bike or have a picnic.  Also home to Sliding Rock, The Fish Hatchery and Looking Glass Falls.

19. Visit Chimney Rock Park - Chimney Rock, NC (21.1 miles) 

A Hollywood backdrop to The Last of the Mohicans, A Breed Apart, Dirty Dancing and Firestarter, the 535 million year old Chimney Rock has been an iconic focal point in the Western North Carolina mountains for well over a century.  

20. Visit Downtown Greenville, SC (36.6 miles)

Downtown Greenville never seizes to amaze. Falls Park is located downtown and contains the Liberty Bridge that “appears to be floating in air” over Reedy River’s 60ft falls. Downtown is also home to the Peace Center, an arts center that is home to everything from ballets to The Greenville Symphony. 

21. Shop the Flat Rock Tailgate Market (1.5 miles)

Handcrafted and selected by local farmers and artisans, you can find great gift items, something special for your home or garden and lots of interesting items throughout the season. Many of the artisans will also take custom orders for your specific needs. Open every Thursday from 3-6 PM, May-October.

22. Explore The Park at Flat Rock  (0.6 miles)

This park was previously a golf course that has been converted to a recreation area for the general public. There is a fantastic children’s playground and a mix of paved, and gravel walking trails that meander through meadows past ponds and streams. There is also a picnic area that is very nice as well.

23. Visit Point Lookout Vineyards (12.5 miles)

Located on the Southeast Slope of Point Lookout Mountain, enjoy stunning wines that are just as wonderful as the views. 

24. Pick Apples at Sky Top Orchard (4.5 miles)

Pick your own apples and enjoy panoramic mountain views, orchard ponds with ducks and geese, a barnyard area with sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, peacocks and more, a bamboo forest to explore and lots of picnic areas. Open from early August to late November.

25. Go Mining at Elijah Mountain Gem Mine (5.9 miles)

You become a prospector from the 1800’s and mine for real gemstones and gold that you can keep! They provide everything you need to have a great time finding gems like Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Quartz crystals, Citrine, Amethyst, and more!