The Top 20 Attractions in Henderson County
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Henderson County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Henderson County is a region where 20
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Last updated: September 24, 2025
The Park at Flat Rock has pavilions, playgrounds, a ton of open space, and walking/running trails. The village of Flat Rock manages the park, which is open during daylight all …
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At Milepost 399.7 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Bad Fork Valley Overlook offers a pull-off parking area to take in the overlook. This is a popular area to see hikers since there are so many trails around here.
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At Milepost 404.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Mills River Valley Overlook is the first of many close by scenic overlooks when heading north. There are actually viewing areas …
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Even though it's one of the smallest falls in DuPont Forest, this private cascade is worth the short hike to get back to it. The Wintergreen Falls Trail is the …
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Glassy, or Glassy Mountain (not to be confused with its neighbor Little Glassy Mountain), is a 2,783-foot peak situated in the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site in Flat Rock, …
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Front Lake is a small reservoir at the entrance to the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site and the trailhead for Memminger Trail. The reservoir is sometimes drained for maintenance, …
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Holmes Educational State Forest has a handful of different interpretive and nature trails. The most popular is the Demonstration Trail, which is a loop trail traveling around the perimeter of …
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Pine Mountain is an unassuming peak sitting at 3,768 feet on the border of Pisgah National Forest. A small clearing near the summit offers some views to the south, but …
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Rattlesnake Knob is a well known scenic viewpoint on the Orange Spur Trail in the Florence Nature Preserve just outside of Asheville, North Carolina. The viewpoint is situated at an overlook in the foothills of Little Pisgah Mountain.
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20MPH speed limit, low traffic, nice views. Many people walk and jog around the lake.
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