Travel Guide to

NC Tripping

Hendersonville

North Carolina

Instead of seeing bears as the name might suggest, you will most likely see a lot of cows up here! That’s because Bearwallow Mountain is actually a working farm at 4,232 feet.

Bearwallow Mountain

The Carl Sandburg Home in Flat Rock is a National Historic Site that protects Connemara, the final home of the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and writer. Enjoy public tours of the house as well as 5 miles of hiking trails. 

Carl Sandburg Home

Gem mining is one of the most popular things to do in Hendersonville, and we’re hooked after visiting Elijah Mountain Gem Mine! Sift and pan and find rubies, sapphires, emeralds, amethysts, and more in their outdoor or indoor water flumes.

Gem Mining

15+ Fun Things to do in 

Hendersonville North Carolina