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The town of Hendersonville, North Carolina is small enough for easy sightseeing, but is still dynamic enough to have plenty of things to do for both visitors and locals in the area alike. The pedestrian-friendly downtown district is home to an eclectic assortment of shops and restaurants with quaint outdoor patios perfect for people watching. The charming mountain town also has several attractions that focus on the mining roots, beautiful natural areas, and fruit growing in the area, such as the Holmes Educational State Forest, Justus Orchard, and the Mineral and Lapidary Museum.
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Elijah Mountain Gem Mine (and Goat Farm)
Justus Orchard
Mineral & Lapidary Museum
Burntshirt Vineyards
Apple Valley Model Railroad Club
Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard
The Western North Carolina Air Museum
Team ECCO Aquarium & Shark Lab
Jackson Park
Bullington Gardens, Inc.
Oklawaha Brewing Company
Historic Johnson Farm
Holmes Educational State Forest
The Curb Market
Hendersonville Community Theatre, Inc.
Coston Farm
Brandy's On Main
Mike’s On Main St
Independent Bean Roasters
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
Henderson County Museum
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