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Biltmore
Let Biltmore inspire you with their breathtaking Biltmore House, impeccable gardens, award-winning winery, and interpretive River Bend Farm. Let loose and play in the 8,000-acre backyard with exciting outdoor activities, indulge in one-of-a-kind shopping, and savor their restaurants' exceptional fare. Join us for our celebrated special events. Visit Biltmore and enjoy the gracious hospitality you deserve.
Carl Sandburg Home
Carl Sandburg spent a lifetime exploring what it meant to be an American and asked the eternal questions, "Who am I, where am I going and where have I been?"
He did this through poetry, song, lectures, writing and lasting friendships with kindred spirits.
Chimney Rock Park
Chimney Rock Park is the natural fulfillment of your trip to the mountains. Take a deep breath of refreshing mountain air, become invigorated by our hiking trails, and let your cares fade away in the cool mists of Hickory Nut Falls. This is the perfect place to reconnect with nature and spend time with family and friends. The Park, located 25 miles southeast of Asheville, North Carolina, offers the best of the mountains in one place-spectacular 75-mile views, hiking trails for all ages, a 404-foot waterfall, a variety of special events and much more.
Outdoors
Western North Carolina is a great place to be outdoors. Whether it's hiking, rafting, conoeing, or just getting away from it all, we have put together some helpful links to help guide you to enjoying the natural beauty of this area.
Henderson County Parks & Recreation
Horseback Riding
Western North Carolina offers a great many ways for you and your equine friends to explore its lush, natural beauty. Due to the popularity of horseback riding in the area, there are number of horse friendly bed and breakfasts, horse rental services, guided tours, and hundreds of miles of trails just perfect for horses.
DuPont State Forest
The forest encompasses 10,300 acres in Henderson and Transylvania counties. It is situated in the Little River valley and includes waterfalls and 80 miles of roads and trails wandering through mountainous terrain. The forest is open year round for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Fishing is allowed with a valid NC fishing license. Hunting is by special permit only, issued by a permit agent of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
Flat Rock Playhouse
Flat Rock Playhouse, State Theatre of North Carolina was founded in 1952 by Robroy Farquhar and his Company of Vagabond Players. What began as a few weeks of summer performances is now an eight month season of plays including world premieres and standard Broadway musicals, comedy, drama, and youth theatre. The Playhouse is considered one "Top Ten Theaters in the Country."
Restaurants
Enjoy a casual meal to a fine dining experience during your next visit to Historic Hendersonville, the Village of Flat Rock, Asheville, or Western North Carolina.
A list of restaurants, bakeries, cafes, and pubs in the Hendersonville/Asheville area.
Area Golf Courses
North Carolina is known as a golfer's paradise, and golf enthusiasts from all over challenge their skills on the area's many well-known courses. The mild climate offers nearly four seasons of ideal conditions.
Arts
Experience the finest in arts and entertainment during your stay at Mountain Inn & Suites.