Hendersonville NC vacation rentals and real estate

The Copper Crest Inn is located in the cool scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, the feeling of romance and tranquility comes over you as soon

as you arrive. Nineteenth century architecture nestled in lush grounds transport you to a time of simple pleasure. And as you stroll around the 40 acre lake, your worries can't help but wash away. Stay with us for a wedding, banquet, business conference, family reunion or just a quick get-away...smiles and warm hearts welcome you. Let our hospitality and warmth of our rooms be your home away from home. Re-opened after an extensive renovation, Copper Crest is a place to enjoy the new and the historic. Renovations continue throughout the property to make it a dream location for all to enjoy. Make your reservation now! Copper Crest Inn site.

Bent Oak Cottages. Rentals are available by the day, week or month; leases from 6 months or longer. We offer a variety of individual floor plans

from the small "Bed & Bath" to "Two Bedrooms" All cottages are furnished with a refrigerator, coffee maker, gas heat, AC,Cable TV and phone. Most have kitchens with microwaves. Maid and linen service is provided for full service rentals and is available for leases. Bent Oak Cottages site.

Stone Mountain Retreat. Feel your stress melt away as you relax and renew your spirit in the comfort of this vacation home in the

woods. At over 3000 feet elevation, the climate is perfect with warm days and wonderfully cool nights from May through November. Summer is lush and green, but autumn is a sight to behold! The spectacular foliage peaks in mid-October and the beauty lingers often until mid-November, making autumn a perfect time to visit. Stone Mountain Retreat site.

Clear Creek Cabins. Located on 20 wooded acres in a rural area just a mile from the Eastern Continental Divide, with access to Clear Creek. Great location for exploring Western North

Carolina's forests, mountains, waterfalls, parks, and our many cultural events: fairs, bluegrass and old time music, clogging, and theatre. Cabins are 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Normally Sleep 2, Can Sleep 2 Additional Persons on Queen Size Sofa Bed in Living Room. Rates begin at $125 daily with weekly discounts. Clear Creek Cabins site.

The Waverly Inn. We invite you to stay as our guest at THE WAVERLY INN ~ Bed & Breakfast during your next vacation, weekend get-away, or Waverly Inn at night.

business trip. Experience Southern hospitality as it was meant to be and enjoy the pleasure of sitting in a rocking chair on our veranda where you can put the stress of everyday life out of your mind and watch the world go by. Four-poster beds, turn-of-the-century fittings, polished wood, and wide porches with rocking chairs are only part of the reason "Our Guests Become Our Friends" at THE WAVERLY INN. The Waverly Inn site.

EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS

August 1 - October 25 Public Art Display Kidding Around Downtown, a public art Kidding Around Downtown Hendersonville NC | Public Art Display on Historic Main Street in Hendersonville NC in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville

display featuring outdoor fiberglass goat sculptures on the sidewalks of Main Street, Hendersonville, 828-697-2022. Hendersonville site.

Historic Downtown Hendersonville. On the National Register of Historic Places since 1988 the downtown area has become a focal point for the area's cultural and commercial activity. Delightfully restored buildings housing restaurants, galleries, and specialty shops line the meandering Main Street. Hanging plants and planter boxes with seasonal foliage and decorations enhance a warm hometown feeling. Annual festivals, parades, street dances and art festivals make Historic Downtown Hendersonville a lively place to be year around. Historic Hendersonville site.

Hendersonville Historic Train Depot. Railroad buffs and historians alike won't want to miss a look back in time found at this Historic Train Depot. A restored Southern Railway caboose and the Apple Valley Model Railroad Club's HO scale model railroad are two of the Depot's highlights. The depot is open year round, Wednesday 12Noon-2:00PM, Saturday 10:00AM-2:00PM. The Depot is located on Maple Street off of 7th Avenue East. Hendersonville Train Depot site.

Blue Ridge Performing Arts Center The new center is located in the historic Skyland Hotel building on the corner of 6th and Main in

historic Hendersonville, North Carolina. Featuring a grand marble lobby, a cozy 100 seat theatre and a 20 seat digital screening room, the center is a venue for all types of musical entertainment, comedy, live theatre, host to various writers, speakers, community events, parties and children's events. Blue Ridge Performing Arts Center site.

The Mineral & Lapidary Museum of Henderson County was established in 1997,housing exhibits from North Carolina,

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replicas of world famous diamonds, English minerals, Indian artifacts, a dinosaur egg nest, fossils, fluorescent minerals, gems, and faceted minerals. The Museum's specialty are Geodes, which are sold, cracked and/or displayed. The museum is open Monday-Friday 1:00PM-5:00PM and Saturday 10:00AM-5:00PM. Admission is free. Mineral and Lapidary Museum of Henderson County site.

The Henderson County Curb Market Goods include: crafts, baked goods, jellies, plants, flowers, toys, and produce. The market has been in continuous operation since 1924. The Curb Market’s hours are 8:00AM-2:00PM Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from April-December, and 8:00AM-1:00PM Tuesday & Saturday January-March. The Curb Market is located on the corner of 2nd Avenue and Church Street. Henderson County Curb Market site.

The Western North Carolina Air Museum is the first air museum in the state of North Carolina known as the "first in flight" state. The museum features award winning restored and replica antique and vintage airplanes. The hours are (weather permitting) March-October Wednesday and Sunday from 12Noon-6:00PM, Saturday 10:00AM-6:00PM; November-February Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 12:00Noon-5:00PM . There is no admission charge. Western North Carolina Air Museum site.

The Bullington Center is a nonprofit horticultural education center offering programs, activities and workshops. The Center features a public botanical garden with individual herb, butterfly, mountain habitat, and perennial border gardens. It is open to the public weekdays from 9:0AM-4:00PM. The Bullington Center site.

RESTAURANTS & MORE

ARTISTS & GALLERIES

MERCHANTS & MORE

The Leaves. Located in the historic Copper Crest Inn The Leaves is one of the finest dining experiences around - anywhere. Over

the past several months, The Chef Team has worked extremely hard to bring this region an experience like no other in Culinary Art. Executive Chef Eric CC, Sou Chef Nate CC, and Chef Jeremy are making Copper Crest the destination for a wonderful dinning experience. Each Dinner and Brunch has a live Pianist to add to the experience of the elegant time in which the 1908 Inn was built. The food has already grown acclaim and we hope you will come experience it for yourself. The Leaves site.

Kilwin's of Hendersonville opened in April 2000. The city's historic downtown area was perfect for an old-fashioned confectionery. Come on in and watch our fudge being paddled to smooth creaminess. Watch our peanut, cashew, or pecan brittle being flipped and spread on the huge marble table. Stop in and take a big bite out of our local apples being dipped in our homemade caramel. Take a deep breath of aroma, close your eyes, slip a sample in your mouth and release your inner child! Enjoy!!!! Open daily. Evening hours, weekends and during the season. Kilwin's site.

Savannah's on Main. Tea room and shop. Chef Steve has expanded our menu! Savannah's now offers sandwich plate or quiche plate and soup! Come and try the new items! PLEASE make reservations if you can, we have had to turn people away and we hate to do that!! We ALWAYS try to get you in! Now available: “Private Blend Tea”. This tea is a dramatic combination of vanilla and grenadine that ensures a particularly satisfying cup or pot of tea. Available in Regular or Decaffeinated. Our shop includes ladies fashions home decor and gifts. Savannah's site.

Baby Back Joe's is a family-owned and operated restaurant in Hendersonville, NC. Michael and Cindy Campbell are the operating partners who I’m sure you'll see a lot of in the restaurant. Michael is a South Carolina native and Cindy is from Southern Florida. Baby Back Joe's is modeled after Cindy's parent's restaurant, Shiver's Bar-B-Q, in Homestead Florida. Shiver's has been around for over 50 years! Baby Back Joe's site.

Blue Mountain Deli & Bakery. Hendersonville's only organic café and juice bar serving hand-crafted organic cuisine including hormone free meats, vegetarian/vegan options, juices, baked goods and more. We offer delicious, wholesome food at a great price including homemade soup, salads, sandwiches, lunch specials and kids menu. Eat in or take out. In a hurry? Our Grab n' Go Case is stocked daily. Blue Mountain Deli and Bakery site.

Sinbad. This culinary paradise offers a flavorful; but not spicy, selection of superb lamb, seafood, pasta, chicken, steaks and vegetarian dishes, and our very own curry. From the appetizers to the aromatic Turkish coffee, and homemade desserts like baklava, key lime pie and chocolate mousse with Grand marnier and raspberry sauce, your visit to Sinbad Restaurant is sure to please your palate. Beer, wine and cocktails are available to compliment your meal. Sinbad site.

Moonshine Mountain. Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing & Indian Mining Adventure Park in Hendersonville, NC. Offering the best snow tubing in Western North Carolina. With over 300 feet of fun & excitement for all ages and we are the only Snow Tubing Park in the Southeast that allows trains. We are just a short drive from Asheville, Brevard, Greenville, Spartanburg and everywhere else. Moonshine Mountain site.

Feed and Seed. The new venue opened in July of 2007, and promotes a relaxed family-friendly atmosphere where good friends and good music come together for old-fashioned fun and entertainment. Both the new venue and the Redeye Ramblers band are well worth the short drive down to Fletcher for a fun evening of bluegrass. The Asheville-based group has been playing traditional and original bluegrass and gospel music since the fall of 2006. Inspired by the music of Bill Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs, and The Stanley Brothers, the Redeye Ramblers strive to preserve the vocal and instrumental character of the “founding fathers” of this uniquely American form of music which is at the core of our Western North Carolina cultural heritage. Feed and Seed site.

Dave Allen Photography. Western North Carolina photographer Dave Allen captures award winning fine art photography that showcases the beauty of western North Carolina and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. Based out of Hendersonville, NC, much of Dave Allen's photography is centered
around the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of western NC. His portfolio of stunning fine art prints features a varied range of subjects including mountain landscapes, silky waterfalls, vivid floral photography, wildlife, and other nature and outdoor related themes. Dave Allen Photography site.

Carolina Mountain Artists Guild is a group of local artist, living and working in the mountains of Western North Carolina, who operate their own non-profit retail store in Hendersonville where they sell their handcrafted products. Most monies from sales are returned to the artists, with the remaining monies being used to operate the store. No profits are kept in the Guild itself.

Our talented local artists provide wonderfully handcrafted and hand painted items. They take turns working in the store and are more than happy to help you in choosing just the perfect item for your desires and needs. Many of the artists demonstrate their talents while you shop. Carolina Mountain Artists Guild site.

Wickwire, Fine Art & Folk Art. Original paintings, American handmade craft, handcrafted furniture,

photography and more. It's a blend: the combination of fine art and folk art. From gallery presentation to purchase, you will be fascinated by the eclectic mix of original paintings on historic brick walls to pottery displayed on the rough-sawn white cedar shelving. Wickwire Fine Art and Folk Art site.

Silver Fox Gallery. A visit to the Silver Fox Gallery is sure to lift your spirit. Our primary goal is to provide an experience and a selection of work that will enhance your life and the lives of your friends and family. Pieces range from wonderfully conceived and handcrafted small gifts and jewelry to fine art in two and three dimensions. Along with our adopted Goethe philosophy, quality and great design are our guidelines. Prices range from less than $10 to several thousand dollars. SHOP ONLINE. Silver Fox Gallery site.

The Arts Center was established in 1992 by the Four Seasons Arts Council as an arts forum. The Center is a non-profit organization providing rotating exhibitions in the galleries, workshops, art camp and classes with two artist studios. The Arts Center notable past exhibits include Ansel Adams photographs, Salvador Dali lithographs, Picasso: 25 Years of Edition Ceramics and Norman Rockwell Saturday Evening Post covers. The Center is open Tuesday-Friday 1:00-5:00PM, Saturday 1:00PM-4:00PM. The Arts Center site.

Center for Crafts, Creativity and Design. The Center for Craft, Creativity and Design (CCCD) is a regional center of the University of North Carolina with a strong nonprofit support organization. It is located on the fifty-acre UNC Asheville Kellogg Center in Hendersonville, North Carolina. CCCD convenes national meetings, supports research in the area of craft and design, and curates exhibitions for a small gallery space and the sculpture and public art on the property's one-mile Rudnick Nature Trail. Center for Crafts, Creativity and Design site.

Mast General Store. Nestled in a secluded mountain valley, you'll discover spectacular foliage, rustic countryside and a place Charles Kuralt calls, "... a destination." That place is the Mast General Store located in the rural historic downtown districts in several mountain towns. The Store is "an olde-timey mercantile" including traditional clothing, mountain outfitters, rugged and casual footwear and over 500 old-fashioned candy favorites. SHOP ONLINE . Mast General Store site.

Narina's Studios. The first thing you notice when you walk into Narnia Studios is the incredible fragrance that is a mélange of fresh flowers, plants, and candles; as well as bath and body botanicals. The shop is a crisp blue, like a summer day, with clouds surrounding you on the first floor. Upstairs, you are embraced by a night sky replete with constellations. The friendly staff always makes you feel welcome. It is a shopping experience that saturates the senses. Narina's Studios site.

Dad's C.A.T.S. DAD'S C.A.T.S. is a Collectable and Toy Store specializing in Quality Diecast Scale Models. We deal in many limited, serial numbered, hard to find items. Dad's CATS (Dean and Deanna's Collectibles and Toys) is a collector's dream, whether you collect for fun or as an investment. You'll find airplanes, autos, banks, cranes, earthmovers, tractors, emergency vehicles, trucks and railroad accessories in 1:8 to 1:160 scale from famous licensees such as Coca-Cola, Caterpillar, John Deere, Harley-Davidson, Texaco and Mack, just to name a few. Quality manufacturers represented include Franklin Mint, A. Smith, Corgi, Matchbox, Ertl, Classic Construction, NZG, Conrad, and more. Dad's C.A.T.S. site.

Dancing Bear Toys. Visit our three exciting locations in Asheville, Hendersonville and Rutherfordton! We are a true children’s toy store Dragon filled with the best educational games & gadgets. We delight in offering a wide spectrum of toys; from the little things like marbles, dice, bouncy balls, and tops, to LARGE items such as kid’s furniture, wagons & tricycles. We carry award-winning name brand toys from Lego, BRIO, Playmobil, and Thomas the Tank. Dancing Bear Toys site.

Honeysuckle Hollow. Welcome to Honeysuckle Hollow! Step inside to find a resting place for your soul. What is it that your heart desires? May we encircle you with enticing scents, soothing music, and exquisite sights? For your pleasure, we offer luxurious bath and body products; a sumptuous selection of clothing and linens; remarkable jewelry--from the simply elegant to Art Nouveau embellishments; captivating home and garden accents; romantic journals and stationery; nostalgic antiques; faeries of all shapes and sizes and much more! Honeysuckle Hollow site.

Speranza's Weather Store. Offering some of the best prices on weather instruments. We carry Thermometers, Barometers, Barographs, Hygrometers, Rain Gauges, Complete Weather Stations, Wireless Weather Stations, NOAA Weather Radios, Weather Indicators and many more items. Some of the manufactures we carry are Davis, Downeaster, Maximum, Nimbus, Rainwise, Taylor, LaCrosse Technology, LaCrosse Ltd, Texas Weather Instruments and others. Speranza's Weather Store site.

Kolorful Kitchen. Homer Laughlin Fiesta China is one of the most colorful dinnerware selections available today. Brighten your kitchen with these plates, mugs, bowls, flatware, etc. All accessories are available including serving dishes and vases. This quality casual dinnerware is the world's most collected china. Homer Laughlin China Company is the largest domestic pottery company in the USA. That's right, Fiesta China is Made in the USA! Kolorful Kitchen site.