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Let us be your personal concierge to help you get the most out of your vacation to our area. There are so many things to do, events to see, and outdoor recreation that there is sure to be something for everyone! Choose from all the great things to do in Historic Hendersonville, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the surrounding Asheville area. We'd love to share our knowledge of the area with you, give recommendations, and we'll even plan your schedule and make the necessary preparations so you can spend more time having fun! Then let us do all the work. We can have your schedule waiting for you along with tickets to any event, play, concert, or tour that you choose.

Flat Rock Playhouse

Buy 2013 Tickets Plan on Visiting the Flat Rock Playhouse during your next visit to Hendersonville. With Downtown Hendersonville and Flat Rock venues, you have access to an exciting lineup of theatrical productions.

Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown Hendersonville

The Playhouse’s new theater is located at 125 S. Main St., in the vacant corner property that used to house Main Stay’s shelter for women and children.

Playhouse Downtown Address:
125 S. Main St.
Hendersonville, NC
28792

Flat Rock Playhouse – North Carolina’s State Theater

Flat Rock Playhouse Calendar

Mainstage Address:
2661 Greenville Hwy
Flat Rock, NC
28731

Blue Ridge Parkway

America’s Favorite Drive

The Blue Ridge Parkway winds its way 469 miles through mountain meadows and past seemingly endless vistas with outstanding scenery and endless recreational opportunities. Split-rail fences, old farmsteads and historic structures complement the spectacular views of distant mountains and neighboring valleys.

Virtual Tour of Blue Ridge Parkway Overlooks

Blue Ridge Parkway Maps

Sites Along the Parkway in North Carolina

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Biltmore Estate

Biltmore Estate Biltmore, America’s largest home, offers summers filled with activities for all ages and interests. Originally designed as the ultimate getaway for George W. Vanderbilt’s family and friends, this real—life castle sparks the imagination, and offers the activities for all adventure levels. With so many interesting and entertaining options on the 8,000-acre estate, there’s something for every member of your family—from the outdoorsman to the princess. And with so much to do, the kids will be having so much fun they won’t realize that this vacation also comes with a history lesson at the Biltmore Estate.

Your admission includes self-guided tours of the breathtaking Biltmore House & Gardens and the new Antler Hill Village—featuring theWinery, The Biltmore Legacy, Village Green, and Farm.

Source: Biltmore.com

The NC Arboretum

The North Carolina Aboretum 434 Acre Public Garden within the Bent Creek Experimental Forest of the Pisgah National Forest. Surrounded by lush folds of the botanically diverse Southern Appalachian Mountains, The North Carolina Arboretum is adjacent to the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, at Milepost 393, and is nestled in one of the most beautiful natural settings in America.

The Arboretum offers activities for all ages, including:

A 434-acre natural treasure with 65 acres of cultivated gardens and 10 miles of hiking and biking trails
Engaging indoor and outdoor exhibits that cultivate connections between people and plants
One of the finest, most unique bonsai collections in the United States at the Bonsai Exhibition Garden
An innovative Production Greenhouse and Operations Center
Activities such as Discovery Day Packs and special events that delight the senses for all ages
Regional offerings and unique items at the gift shop
Enjoy menu items at the Savory Thyme Cafe’, catering also available
Enriching adult and youth education programs

Parking is only $8 per personal vehicle, $30 per commercial vehicle, and $50 for buses. Cash and check are accepted at the Gatehouse; Visa and MasterCard are accepted at the Gatehouse but limited to parking fee only. Parking is free all day the first Tuesday of each month; parking is always free for members.

Jump Off Rock

Jump Off Rock in Laurel Park, NC Spectacular, panoramic views of the Blue Ridge and Pisgah Mountain range and is a favorite site for beautiful, romantic sunsets. Legend says that over 300 years ago a young Cherokee Indian Chief fell in love with a fair Indian maiden. They often met on top of the rock ledge (at Jump Off Rock) overlooking the valley below. When the young Chief was called to war, the maiden promised him that she would wait for his return from they favorite rock ledge. When the maiden received word that her young Indian Chief had been killed in battle, she climbed to the edge of the rock and jumped off, tribal hunters found her broken body below. Indian legend has it that on moonlit nights you can see the ghost of the maiden on Jump Off Rock.

Located about 5 miles from downtown Hendersonville, Jump Off Rock is at the end of Laurel Park Highway in the Town of Laurel Park.

Three hiking trails:

Blue Trail – easy trail, takes about 8 minutes
Yellow Trail – moderate trail, takes around 15 minutes
Red Trail – is the most difficult and the longest

Direction from Downtown Hendersonville: Take Fifth Avenue West which becomes Laurel Park Highway in Laurel Park. Follow Laurel Park Highway until it dead ends at Jump Off Rock. The park is open daily, sunrise to sunset. No admission charge.

E-Concierge & Area Attractions

Flat Rock Playhouse

Flat Rock Playhouse Downtown Hendersonville

Flat Rock Playhouse – North Carolina’s State Theater

Blue Ridge Parkway

Biltmore Estate

The NC Arboretum

Jump Off Rock

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