Every year Hendersonville, NC has public art around downtown. In the past, we’ve had goats and apples, but usually it is bears. The program benefits non-profits in the area. Different organizations sponsor each bear. The bears are painted and decorated. In mid-May the bears are revealed in the plaza in front of First Citizens Bank,…
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Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site Connemara Farms, the home of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and writer Carl Sandburg Open daily, 9 AM – 5 PM Home of Poet and Author Carl Sandburg and Goat Dairy of his wife, Paula Sandburg. 264 acres of pastures, ponds, small mountains, hiking trails and fifty structures. Admission to the…
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In the winter, water that seeps through the face of the rock freezes and reflects like a looking glass. This is a popular hike. You see rock climbers here, too. Climbing is only open here certain times of the year, so if you are coming here to climb, get better information than my website. Trails…
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We have some real factory outlets and an outlet mall. Asheville Outlets The new outlet mall is already great and still growing! We’ve gotten some great buys there. From the cabin, turn left on US-25/Main Street Take the ramp to the left onto I-26 toward Asheville In a little less than 11 miles, take Exit…
Read MoreRight next to the river this is a great place to wade and picnic. I always see people fishing here, so maybe they know something. 10 picnic tables and restrooms with flush toilets. This one is also free.
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The Carnival Midway has more than 40 rides and games for all ages. The Fair opens after Labor Day and runs for two weeks. Check the Fair schedule for hours and ticket prices: www.wncagcenter.org/p/mountainstatefair
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Meadowbrook Log Cabin is 30 minutes from the Biltmore Estate. You can spend a day exploring the Biltmore House and Grounds. But there is more to do than just tour the Biltmore House and Gardens. Included with estate admission Hiking There are nearly 22 miles of well-maintained hiking trails. Or wander the 2.5 acres of…
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The Henderson County Heritage Museum has displays about the history of Henderson County. The displays vary. The Coming of the Railroad Display The Apple Valley Model Railroad Club has a display diorama of the Saluda Grade. The display also includes railroad videos, photos & artifacts. Golden Age: The Shepherd Store Recreation This is an exhibit…
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In November, VanWingerden has an Open House. You can tour the greenhouses. You can see how the flowers and plants are grown. This time of the year nearly all of the greenhouses are growing poinsettia. I had no idea there were so many varieties. It is a very interesting tour. Van Wingerden is on NC-191.…
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