Hendersonville, North Carolina, is a greatmountain townsituated south ofAshevilleand just north of the South Carolina state line.
Hendersonville also has a first-rate downtown with museums, shops, and restaurants to enliven a weekend trip.
The point has places for photo ops, as well as nearby hiking trails and benches for picnic lunches.
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Explore Local Shops And Museums
Visitors will find fun shops throughout Hendersonville.
As for museums, there’s theMineral and Lapidary Museum of Henderson Countyand theHands On!
It’s a family-friendly attraction that will get the group outside to enjoy the area’s picturesque geography.
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Its a great place to wander and browse on a pretty day.
Grab Breakfast And Bites
Check outBlack Bear Coffee Co.for a cup of joe to walk around town.
Don’t missMcFarlans Bake Shopfor pastries and mid-morning sweets orArabellafor breakfast and brunch.
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verify to pop intoMikes on Mainfor a nostalgic snack in soda-shop digs.
In fall, you could enjoy the apple harvest along with the on-site market and bakery.
Nearby is alsoSaint Paul Mountain Farms, an orchard and vineyard producing local wines, hard ciders and spirits.
Stop by the tasting room for sips of North Carolina vintages.
