Attractions in Hendersonville, North Carolina

Historic Homes & Buildings

Carl Sandburg Home 828-693-4178
1928 Little River Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731
Located 3 Miles South of Hendersonville
A National Historic Site, this 264-acre working farm was the estate of Carl Sandburg, a nationally renowned American poet, historian author and lecturer. The house... more info

Historic Johnson Farm 828-891-6585
3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville, NC 28791
A great example of a late 19th and early 20th century farm, the entire structure of this farm was handmade from bricks that were fired on site from French Broad River. ... more info map
Wolfe's Angel 828-693-9708
US 64 West, Oakdale Cemetery
There are constant references to an angel statue imported from Italy in author Thomas Wolfe's first novel was "Look Homeward, Angel" and this was among the statues that... more info

Henderson County Public Library 828-697-4725
301 North Washington Street, Hendersonville, NC 28739
The main library building is in downtown Hendersonville and is the home to more than 200,000 books, as well as periodicals, newspapers, spoken word and music cassettes,... more info

Arts Center, The 828-693-8504
538 North Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Second Floor of the Skyland Hotel Building
A nonprofit art center that presents rotating exhibitions in its galleries plus provides two artist studios, an array of classes and workshops, and an art camp. more info map
Hands On! - A Child's Gallery 828-697-8333
318 North Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Offers an environment for children ages 1-10 with their caregivers. Hands on activities are offered to stimulate the imagination and motivate learning in a fun, safe,... more info
Heritage Museum and Gift Shop 828-694-1619
1 Historic Courthouse Square, Suite 4, Hendersonville, NC 28792
The Henderson County Heritage Museum tells the story of Henderson County from the Cherokee and pioneers. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and 1... more info
Mineral & Lapidary Museum, The 828-698-1977
400 North Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Housing exhibits from North Carolina and the Smithsonian, this museum displays an array of English minerals, Indian artifacts, replicas of the Cullinan Diamonds,... more info map
Western North Carolina Air Museum 828-698-2482
1340 Gilbert Street, Hendersonville, NC 28793
The first air museum in North Carolina, this museum displays award-winning restored and replica antique and vintage aircraft, as well as flying and static antique... more info map

Bullington Center 828-698-6104
33 Upper Red Oak Trail , Hendersonville, NC 28792
To educate and inspire children and adults in horticulture, the natural sciences, and integrated disciplines; to provide hands-on learning opportunities for members of... more info

Burntshirt Vineyards 828-685-2402
2695 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Tastings are offered Sunday through Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and until 7:00 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tours are given daily at 2:00 p.m. or by... more info
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards 828-685-4002
588 Chestnut Gap Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792
A family owned winery, Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards' tasting room is open year-round. more info
Southern Appalachian Brewery 828-684-1235
822 Locust Stâ€Žreet, Hendersonville, NC 28792
A local micro brewery based located in the Historic Depot District of downtown Hendersonville, North Carolina, Southern Appalachian Brewery is open Wednesday through... more info