Hendersonville is served by the Asheville Regional Airport which is about 10 miles north of downtown Hendersonville and about14 miles south of downtown Asheville.

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   Nestled between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Great Smokies, just west of the Eastern Continental Divide, historic Hendersonville has been listed as one of The Best Small Towns in America and cited by numerous publications as one of the best retiree-friendly communities in the United States.
   May is one of the best times of the year to hike in the mountains of western North Carolina. The skies are crystal clear and you can see for miles and miles and miles from almost any viewpoint along the trail. There are not many bugs or mosquitoes to irritate you this time of the year. Even so, there is still plenty of wildlife out there to see. Bring your binoculars and be surprised at almost every turn in the woods at what beautiful animal you might run across. One of the more exciting places to explore is the newly opened DuPont State Forest. Located just 10 miles from Hendersonville, it provides some of the best hiking in western North Carolina.

Jackson Park

   Jackson Park is one of several in the system of parks of Hendersonville County. Primarily for residents, it has the usual ball fields, tennis courts, etc. It also has a fine nature trail which includes a swift flowing stream with its associated fauna and flora. The trail also quietly intrudes on a wet meadow with its very different fauna and flora. Have you ever watched a Great Blue Heron land? Or take off? If you climb their special observation tower overlooking the pond, and you are quiet - and patient - you have a good chance of experiencing that thrill.
   There is a nice, shaded picnic area at the end of the trail. A small children's playground in included in this picnic area. You could have your picnic and then follow the trail backwards (after all, does it matter which way you go?). The trail is about 1.5 miles but there are a number of marked short cuts for those wishing to lessen the total walking distance.
   From downtown Henderson follow 4th Avenue eastward into the entrance of the park. The trailhead is at the Park Administration Building — it looks like a stately private home (which it was) — on the top of the hill to your left. You can park in their large parking lot or across the street (about 50 feet further) at the picnic area. Open daily during daylight hours. 801 Glover St Hendersonville 28792 Phone: 828-697-4884

Johnson Farm

   Heritage Education Center, the historic Johnson Farm and Museum has been restored to reveal the life and challenges of 19th Century farm life in Henderson County. Open Tue thru Sat 10a-4p and Sun 1-4p or by appointment. (Admission Fee) For more information, phone 891-6585

Henderson County Curb Market

The Henderson County Curb Market is a unique farmers market requiring sellers to be residents of Henderson County. All items sold at the market must be either hand-made or locally grown. Most sellers are 3rd and 4th generation vendors offering a variety of goods such as: crafts, baked goods, jellies, plants, flowers, toys, and produce. The market has been in continuous operation since 1924. The Curb Market’s hours are 8a to 1p Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from May through December. From January through April the Market is open Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8a to 1p. The Curb Market is located on the corner of 2nd Avenue and Church Street. Address: 221 N. Church St., Hendersonville, NC 28739.

For additional information phone (828) 692-8012.

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Hendersonville Little Theatre

   A local, amateur group, producing several top-drawer productions during the year at the Barn Theatre on State Street. For more information, phone 692-1082.

Flat Rock Playhouse - Flat Rock

   Flat Rock Playhouse, The State Theatre of North Carolina is operated by The Vagabond School of the Drama, Inc., a not-for-profit organization.
   The Vagabond School of the Drama, Inc. also has two main educational divisions: the summer Apprentice/Intern Program and the fall through spring Theatre for Young People. Between these two divisions classes are offered to students from first grade through college graduates and pre professional students. The summer programs are accredited through the University of North Carolina at Asheville.
   Eight productions are offered between late May and mid-October annually and a Holiday production in December. A variety of comedies, musicals, and dramas, which range from World Premieres to the latest from Broadway and London to the Classics, compose the summer/fall series. Flat Rock Playhouse endeavors to produce plays that have a wide range of appeal and are appropriate for the entire family.
   Flat Rock Playhouse is a professional theatre operating under a Resident Stock Contract Agreement with Actors’ Equity Association, the national union of professional actors and stage managers.
   Visit Flat Rock Playhouse for a complete schedule (and descriptions) of their upcoming productions and additional interesting information about the Playhouse and its history.

Go to:  Flat Rock Playhouse

Western North Carolina Air Museum

The WNC Air Museum houses a unique collection of aircraft that helped make aviation history. Though called a 'museum' the Hendersonville Airport is the second busiest private airstrip in North Carolina. "...walk right up to the flight line and see, touch and smell the excitement up close and personal..." Tour the hangars, visit with the folks who make these historical pieces fly. The museum also hosts two annual air fares, one in the spring and the other on Labor Day weekend, when you can actually go aloft in some of these historic aircraft. Bring the kids, bring your camcorder; come prepared for a fun, relaxed visit back in time.

Take exit 22 of I-26 (Upward Road) west (turn toward the Holiday Inn Express and the Shell Station) and follow Upward Road to US-176 (Spartanburg Hwy). Turn right and continue to Shepherd Street or Brooklyn Ave. (There are signs pointing to the airport.) Turn right on either and continue to the airport. Museum hours are Mar-Oct: Sat 10a-6p, Sun noon-6p, Wed noon-6p; Nov-Feb noon-5p (Sat, Sun & Wed only). Admission FREE. For more info phone 828-698-2482.

Jump Off Rock - Hendersonville NC

Jump Off Rock is a scenic overlook which provides a panoramic view of rolling pastures, the Blue Ridge and Pisgah mountain ranges. Jump Off Rock also holds an Indian legend that has been passed down for many, many years. Over 300 years ago a young Cherokee Indian maiden received word that her young Indian Chief had been killed in battle, so she climbed to the edge of the rock and jumped off. Indian legend has it that on moonlit nights you can see the ghost of the maiden on Jump Off Rock.  FREE!

Jump Off Rock is located about 5 miles from downtown at the upper end of Laurel Park Hwy.

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