More excursions near Hendersonville

The drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway is spectacular and a good stop for a meal or a drink on the deck is the Pisgah Inn, located between mile markers 408 and 409.  At an elevation of 5,000 feet you can see for miles into the valley and relax and enjoy the beauty that surrounds you.

Flat Rock is another town on the Register of Historic Places and is named for the flat granite slab that sits in front of the current day Playhouse.  It is believed that the Cherokee people had gatherings here.  Main street has cute shops such as The Wrinkled Egg and a must eat is Hubba Hubba BBQ for a real southern meal.

While in Flat Rock make a stop at Carl Sandberg's mansion.  While he was working on being a writer and poet his wife, Lillian was raising Champion dairy goats.  The area has many trails to hike and the barn still has a herd of about 15 goats that love visitors.  A great way to spend an afternoon.

Between Hendersonville and Brevard are about 10,000 acres of trees, waterfalls and trails known as the DuPont State Forest.  The scenery is incredible and famous for Triple Falls (below) which is a medium hike from the lower parking area.  Another great way to see nature in North Carolina.