Exploring Hendo, Asheville and the greater WNC area
Sightseeing
Beautiful place to hike or stroll any time of year! There is a $20 parking fee, but (shhhh-local tip) you can access the surrounding trails for free from the Blue Ridge Parkway and hike in as well!
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The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayBeautiful place to hike or stroll any time of year! There is a $20 parking fee, but (shhhh-local tip) you can access the surrounding trails for free from the Blue Ridge Parkway and hike in as well!
So much more to experience than the house! We love strolling around Antler Village, eating at Cedric's Tavern, doing a wine tasting, or experiencing the many special exhibits The Biltmore offers year-round. A visit to this area wouldn't be complete without a visit to the Biltmore!
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StSo much more to experience than the house! We love strolling around Antler Village, eating at Cedric's Tavern, doing a wine tasting, or experiencing the many special exhibits The Biltmore offers year-round. A visit to this area wouldn't be complete without a visit to the Biltmore!
Amazing place for sunset that's a short drive away! We recommend packing chairs or a blanket, a picnic dinner or snacks, and arriving at least an hour before sunset.
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Jump Off Rock
4501 Laurel Park HwyAmazing place for sunset that's a short drive away! We recommend packing chairs or a blanket, a picnic dinner or snacks, and arriving at least an hour before sunset.
Right off the road about 30 minutes south with super easy access, this is a great place to take in the views. The rock itself is enormous (and covered in graffiti). Bring a blanket or soft cushion if you plan to sit for awhile.
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Bald Rock Heritage Preserve
Right off the road about 30 minutes south with super easy access, this is a great place to take in the views. The rock itself is enormous (and covered in graffiti). Bring a blanket or soft cushion if you plan to sit for awhile.
Also called "Pretty Place," check public open hours before going!
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Fred W. Symmes Chapel
100 Ymca Camp RoadAlso called "Pretty Place," check public open hours before going!
Great for sightseeing, strolling, and hiking! Tour the Sandburg house, visit Connemara Farms and hang out with some goats, or, if you're up for it, take the moderately strenuous hike up to the top of Glassy Mountain!
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Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
1800 Little River RdGreat for sightseeing, strolling, and hiking! Tour the Sandburg house, visit Connemara Farms and hang out with some goats, or, if you're up for it, take the moderately strenuous hike up to the top of Glassy Mountain!
Worlds Edge
1566 Worlds Edge RdBeautiful overlook with minimal easy walk.
Just 30 minutes from the tiny house, Chimney Rock State Park is a must if you want to see great views with minimal effort! There is also ample hiking, shopping, and restaurants in the town of Chimney Rock.
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Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main StJust 30 minutes from the tiny house, Chimney Rock State Park is a must if you want to see great views with minimal effort! There is also ample hiking, shopping, and restaurants in the town of Chimney Rock.
Pisgah Inn is a beautiful must-see stop on the Blue Ridge Parkway! The grounds and gift shops are open to the public. The restaurant is open to the public for lunch with reservations highly recommended and often required. Dinner is reserved for Inn guests only.
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Pisgah Inn
408 Blue Ridge PkwyPisgah Inn is a beautiful must-see stop on the Blue Ridge Parkway! The grounds and gift shops are open to the public. The restaurant is open to the public for lunch with reservations highly recommended and often required. Dinner is reserved for Inn guests only.
Food scene
Our favorite place for drinks and amazing food. Don't be afraid to grab a seat at the bar if it's busy (or even if it's not!) The bartenders have become friends! In season, check out the rooftop for drinks at sunset!
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Shine
202 N Main StOur favorite place for drinks and amazing food. Don't be afraid to grab a seat at the bar if it's busy (or even if it's not!) The bartenders have become friends! In season, check out the rooftop for drinks at sunset!
Our favorite place for brunch! Right on Main St, there is often a wait. We sit at the bar a lot and always have a wonderful experience!
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Arabella - Breakfast and Brunch
536 N Main StOur favorite place for brunch! Right on Main St, there is often a wait. We sit at the bar a lot and always have a wonderful experience!
Good for country style breakfast and lunch!
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Fireside Restaurant & Pancake Inn
295 Sugarloaf RdGood for country style breakfast and lunch!
Reservations a MUST! Right in the heart of Biltmore Village, a great option for ANY meal!
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Corner Kitchen
3 Boston WayReservations a MUST! Right in the heart of Biltmore Village, a great option for ANY meal!
Reservations a MUST, although sometimes you can get a lucky bar seat! Famous award-winning Chef Katie Button has created an amazing food experience that is sure to get you out of your comfort zone and into food heaven!
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Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveReservations a MUST, although sometimes you can get a lucky bar seat! Famous award-winning Chef Katie Button has created an amazing food experience that is sure to get you out of your comfort zone and into food heaven!
Excellent Tapas and atmosphere. We recommend the Korean BBQ Nachos!
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Never Blue
119 S Main StExcellent Tapas and atmosphere. We recommend the Korean BBQ Nachos!
Whether in Hendersonville or Riverside in Asheville, everyone should experience tacos from White Duck before you leave!
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White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrWhether in Hendersonville or Riverside in Asheville, everyone should experience tacos from White Duck before you leave!
Any Itto location is a great location for these Tapas and noodles!! Our favorite for ambiance is downtown Asheville.
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Itto Ramen & Japanese Tapas
3 Biltmore AvenueAny Itto location is a great location for these Tapas and noodles!! Our favorite for ambiance is downtown Asheville.
Reservations a MUST. But this place is also a MUST! Great food and drinks with the BEST view in Asheville!
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The Montford Rooftop Bar
199 Haywood StReservations a MUST. But this place is also a MUST! Great food and drinks with the BEST view in Asheville!
Amazing baked goods and lunch just a few minutes away!
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Flat Rock Village Bakery
2710 Greenville HwyAmazing baked goods and lunch just a few minutes away!
Unique donuts, chicken sandwiches, and more! This is a "Hendo" favorite!
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HenDough Chicken & Donuts
532 Kanuga RdUnique donuts, chicken sandwiches, and more! This is a "Hendo" favorite!
Great cafe in Saluda about 15 minutes from the tiny house, we recommend checking out the town of Saluda as well while you are there!
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Purple Onion
16 E Main StGreat cafe in Saluda about 15 minutes from the tiny house, we recommend checking out the town of Saluda as well while you are there!
For a more upscale, exquisite food experience, we love Postero. We recommend sitting upstairs where you can look down upon the kitchen! Reservations recommended but not required.
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Postero
401 N Main StFor a more upscale, exquisite food experience, we love Postero. We recommend sitting upstairs where you can look down upon the kitchen! Reservations recommended but not required.
For simple but fantastic traditional breakfast favorites, we recommend Eggs Up! Be prepared to wait on the weekends but definitely worth it. In the fall, we love the Pumpkin Praline Pancakes! SO YUM!
Eggs Up Grill
For simple but fantastic traditional breakfast favorites, we recommend Eggs Up! Be prepared to wait on the weekends but definitely worth it. In the fall, we love the Pumpkin Praline Pancakes! SO YUM!
Vineyards and Breweries
Good food and experience but reservations recommended.
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Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayGood food and experience but reservations recommended.
Tremendous views, local food and win, and friendly service!
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Point Lookout Vineyards
408 Appleola RdTremendous views, local food and win, and friendly service!
Super unique experience and great beer! Sit at our secret spot in the top of the train car!
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Whistle Hop Brewing Company
1288 Charlotte HwySuper unique experience and great beer! Sit at our secret spot in the top of the train car!
Great indoor space, HUGE outdoor space, with great food and drinks! Dog friendly!
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Mills River Brewery
336 Banner Farm RoadGreat indoor space, HUGE outdoor space, with great food and drinks! Dog friendly!
Guidon Brewing Company
415 8th Ave EGood traditional German Beer in a unique setting!
Listed as Sanctuary Brewing, now called Oklawaha, unique beer flavors with live music regularly right in downtown Hendersonville!
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Oklawaha Brewing Company
147 1st Ave EListed as Sanctuary Brewing, now called Oklawaha, unique beer flavors with live music regularly right in downtown Hendersonville!
Burntshirt Vineyards
2695 Sugarloaf RdGreat views and live music regularly!
The closest vineyard to us, Marked Tree is a great spot for wine with a view!
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Marked Tree Vineyard
623 Deep Gap RdThe closest vineyard to us, Marked Tree is a great spot for wine with a view!
By far our favorite brewery, New Belgium is situated in downtown Asheville on the river! Great brew, views, and staff! Dog friendly, food trucks, brewery tours, and events!
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New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StBy far our favorite brewery, New Belgium is situated in downtown Asheville on the river! Great brew, views, and staff! Dog friendly, food trucks, brewery tours, and events!
Great new location in Mills River! Very kid and dog-friendly. Ample covered outdoor seating with both fans and heaters for enjoyment no matter the season!
Appalachian Mountain Brewery Taproom and Kitchen
Great new location in Mills River! Very kid and dog-friendly. Ample covered outdoor seating with both fans and heaters for enjoyment no matter the season!
Kid friendly and dog friendly, this newest Hendersonville stop offers a variety of craft brews with a food truck most nights!
Blue Ridge Beer Garden
Kid friendly and dog friendly, this newest Hendersonville stop offers a variety of craft brews with a food truck most nights!
Fun Things to Do!
Cruise around Hendersonville on this guided tour with music and a brew! (You don't really have to pedal but you'll burn more calories if you do!)
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HVL Pedal & Brews
402 2nd Ave ECruise around Hendersonville on this guided tour with music and a brew! (You don't really have to pedal but you'll burn more calories if you do!)
Pedal your way around Asheville while having a great time and enjoying a good beer! (Pedaling and calorie burning required!)
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Amazing Pubcycle
37 Biltmore AvePedal your way around Asheville while having a great time and enjoying a good beer! (Pedaling and calorie burning required!)
Just 30 minutes from the tiny house, enjoy a day at the beach at beautiful Lake Lure with swimming, kayaking, or have fun at the water park with floats and slides!
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Lake Lure Beach and Water Park
2724 Memorial HwyJust 30 minutes from the tiny house, enjoy a day at the beach at beautiful Lake Lure with swimming, kayaking, or have fun at the water park with floats and slides!
Jeter Mountain Farm is more than just an apple orchard! This family-run, family-oriented farm has something for everyone! Pick apples, berries, and flowers. Eat at the food truck and get a cider donut or their homemade apple slushy! Shop in the market. Grab a coffee in the coffee shop. Let the kids run around in the playground! This is the Disney of the mountains!
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Jeter Mountain Farm
1126 Jeter Mountain RdJeter Mountain Farm is more than just an apple orchard! This family-run, family-oriented farm has something for everyone! Pick apples, berries, and flowers. Eat at the food truck and get a cider donut or their homemade apple slushy! Shop in the market. Grab a coffee in the coffee shop. Let the kids run around in the playground! This is the Disney of the mountains!
Hiking and Views
Excellent hiking and views! Bring a picnic lunch and plenty of water!
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Black Balsam Knob
Art Loeb TrailExcellent hiking and views! Bring a picnic lunch and plenty of water!
Great easy to moderate hike with secluded falls and swimming at the end! Find this on AllTrails.
Wintergreen Falls Trail, North Carolina 28739, USA
Great easy to moderate hike with secluded falls and swimming at the end! Find this on AllTrails.
A moderate out-and-back trail just five minutes from the tiny house, dogs on leashes are welcome on this trail!
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A moderate out-and-back trail just five minutes from the tiny house, dogs on leashes are welcome on this trail!
An old golf course turned into a beautiful park, The Park at Flat Rock has wonderful mostly flat walking trails (tiny pea gravel), a playground, benches, a picnic shelter, and clean restrooms. Dogs on leash are welcome! (*Note, current construction says no thru traffic but the park is still accessible!)
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The Park at Flat Rock
55 Highland Golf DrAn old golf course turned into a beautiful park, The Park at Flat Rock has wonderful mostly flat walking trails (tiny pea gravel), a playground, benches, a picnic shelter, and clean restrooms. Dogs on leash are welcome! (*Note, current construction says no thru traffic but the park is still accessible!)
We highly recommend a trip to Graveyard Fields! About an hour from the tiny house (though we recommend the more scenic route which is 1h 15 m), Graveyard Fields has some of the most incredible views and a great hiking loop trail that can be as easy or hard as you want! We love this adventure, especially in the fall!
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Graveyard Fields Loop Trail
Blue Ridge ParkwayWe highly recommend a trip to Graveyard Fields! About an hour from the tiny house (though we recommend the more scenic route which is 1h 15 m), Graveyard Fields has some of the most incredible views and a great hiking loop trail that can be as easy or hard as you want! We love this adventure, especially in the fall!
City/town information
Just 10 minutes away, the quaint town of Hendersonville is consistently ranked one of NC Best Small Towns! Stroll down Main Street for great shopping and food! We recommend a stop in to the ever popular Mast General Store and Moonshine and Magnolias for some great local finds!
Hendersonville,NC
Just 10 minutes away, the quaint town of Hendersonville is consistently ranked one of NC Best Small Towns! Stroll down Main Street for great shopping and food! We recommend a stop in to the ever popular Mast General Store and Moonshine and Magnolias for some great local finds!
We love Brevard for its quaint shops, restaurants, and white squirrel sightings! It's especially lovely in the winter during a fresh snowfall, too!
Brevard
We love Brevard for its quaint shops, restaurants, and white squirrel sightings! It's especially lovely in the winter during a fresh snowfall, too!
Waynesville NC
Wonderful Waynesville with great breweries, restaurants, and shops!
No trip to WNC is complete without a stop in downtown Asheville! Whether you are into the music scene, the food scene, or the art scene, Asheville has something for you! Check out "Explore Asheville" and "Romantic Asheville" on the web for a great guide to all things AVL!
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Downtown
No trip to WNC is complete without a stop in downtown Asheville! Whether you are into the music scene, the food scene, or the art scene, Asheville has something for you! Check out "Explore Asheville" and "Romantic Asheville" on the web for a great guide to all things AVL!