Historical image of downtown Hendersonville North Carolina by D.H. Ramsey Library, Special Collections, University of North Carolina at Asheville ©
The City of Hendersonville is a diverse community located approximately 26 miles south of Downtown Asheville. Rich with history, Hendersonville has historical value, a lively downtown and agricultural ties that will provide visitors with much to do for a day trip. Located near the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the landscape is generally 2,200 feet above sea level with higher peaks and mountains nearby.
Justice Leonard Henderson
In 1838, Henderson County was incorporated and named after North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Leonard Henderson (1772-1833). The county seat, Hendersonville, was founded in 1847. Prior to the late 1700’s, Cherokee Indians thrived in the area. Tourism, commerce, agriculture, light industry and retirement communities support the local economy currently.
Down Town Hendersonville North Carolina
The downtown is bustling with Specialty shops, art galleries and sidewalk cafes. The city has been rebuilding downtown streets and installing new landscaping to beautify the area.
Mast General Store
There are over 30 restaurants downtown including Black Bear Coffee and Pops Diner. Mast General Store is a favorite as it reminds people of their childhood.
Music on Main
Wide streets host Friday Night Music on Main. Bring a chair and celebrate with 4,000 to 5,000 people as they dance in the street to free live music.
Blooming Apple Orchard by Lee Wright is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Based on a work at https://www.flickr.com/photos/leewrightonflickr/6039562798/.
Hendersonville is in the heart of apple country. North Carolina is the country’s 7th largest apple producing state and Henderson County produces 65% of the state’s apples. During your visit you can enjoy two self-guided driving tours of beautiful spring blossoms and scenery. The optimum time of year to view the dogwood trees is mid-April. The apple blossom season usually runs from mid-April to early May. You can download directions here. Each year during Labor Day weekend Hendersonville hosts the area’s annual Apple Festival. Bees are a vital part of the apple industry and monthly meetings for bee keepers are now held on the third Monday of each month at the Henderson County Extension Center from 7 – 9 pm. They may be reached at 697-4891 .
Hendersonville Daytrip 