The largest collection of Arts & Crafts Style furniture in the world is at the Grove Park Inn. The Grove Park Inn is a historic old hotel in Asheville. It opened in July of 1913, st before the First World War Roycrofters of East Aurora, New York provided the furnishings. The hotel is open to…
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Chimney Rock Park has the best of the mountains all in one place. Enjoy hiking trails for all skill levels or take the elevator up to Chimney Rock, a 315-foot granite rock formation for amazing 75-mile views. This beautiful park in the scenic Hickory Nut Gorge features Devil’s Head balancing rock and the 404-foot Hickory…
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Apple Valley Model Railroad Museum The Apple Valley Model Railroad Museum is in the restored Historic Hendersonville Train Depot. The museum has a display of historic railroad artefacts. There is a 22’ x 100’ scale model of the train tracks at the peak of train activity in this area. The trains run along the track…
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Jump Off Rock is a scenic overlook with three hiking trails. The drive is up a mountain through a forested historic community. Admission is free. There are no facilities. Jump Off Rock is a favorite place to watch the sun set. Jump Off Rock is at the top of Jump Off Mountain. It overlooks the…
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Oakdale Cemetery is on the way out of Hendersonville heading toward Brevard on Sixth Avenue West, US-64. It is a big cemetery, twenty-two acres. Oakdale Cemetery includes black, white and Jewish burials and a Paupers’ Cemetery. It is cared for by Hendersonville’s Public Works. This is where the Look Homeward Angel is. There is also…
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