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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Elijah Mountain Gem Mine (and Goat Farm) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Elijah Mountain Gem Mine

2. Justus Orchard ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Justus Orchard

3. Mineral & Lapidary Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© Mineral & Lapidary Museum

4. Burntshirt Vineyards

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Burntshirt Vineyards

5. Apple Valley Model Railroad Club

Category: Kids & Family Fun
© Apple Valley Model Railroad Club

6. Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard

7. The Western North Carolina Air Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© The Western North Carolina Air Museum

8. Team ECCO Aquarium & Shark Lab

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© Team ECCO Aquarium & Shark Lab

9. Jackson Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© rocketclips/stock.adobe.com

10. Bullington Gardens, Inc.

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Bullington Gardens, Inc.

11. Oklawaha Brewing Company

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Oklawaha Brewing Company

12. Historic Johnson Farm

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Historic Johnson Farm

13. Holmes Educational State Forest

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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14. The Curb Market

Category: Shopping & Stuff
© The Curb Market

15. Hendersonville Community Theatre, Inc.

Category: Entertainment Near Me
© Hendersonville Community Theatre, Inc.

16. Coston Farm

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Coston Farm

17. Brandy's On Main

© Brandy's On Main

18. Mike’s On Main St

© Mike’s On Main St

19. Independent Bean Roasters

© Independent Bean Roasters

20. Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards

21. Henderson County Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© Henderson County Museum

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

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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