Location: Hendersonville
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Hendersonville is a city in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States. It is 22 miles (35 km) south of Asheville and is the county seat of Henderson County. Like the county, the city is named for 19th-century North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Leonard Henderson.
Restaurants in Hendersonville
1. Elijah Mountain Gem Mine
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 779 reviews
Covered outdoor and Indoor gem mining all season. #1 gem mine in the Carolinas on TripAdvisor. No reservations needed. Come pet and feed our goats and see our chickens. We double all competitor’s coupons and we’ll even buy you a coke! At Elijah Mountain Gem Mine, in Hendersonville, NC, you become a prospector from the 1800's and mine for real gem stones that you can keep! Gems that are found daily include Rubys, Sapphires, Emeralds, Quartz crystals, Citrine, Amethyst, Garnets, Adventurine, Sodalite, Opal, Fluorite, Aquamarine Crystal geodes and many more! We have covered outdoor and climate controlled indoor mining for your comfort! Find something really special and have it cut into a pendant for a necklace right here! Sometimes while you watch! You can even bring a picnic and relax at one of our picnic tables by the creek! Our Rock Shop is the best around and no one can beat our prices! See 400 million year old fossils.
Reviewed By konacoast24k - Cocoa, United States
Elijah Mountain Gem Mine in Hendersonville is a great place for a family to visit. Whether you are an amateur rockhound like my husband and I, or just out for a unique adventure, this is a fun experience! They have indoor and covered outdoor sluice runs to hunt for your gemstone treasures, and even a spot where you can walk down and see what there is to find in a small creek bed (you would be surprised at what is under that sand!!). The rock shop is full of interesting gem and mineral specimens, and you can even visit the many goats that live at the site! The weather was not cooperating when we visited which cut our time short (I would have enjoyed lingering at the creek a while longer-so relaxing!). If you are looking for something different and fun to do, visit Elijah Mountain Gem Mine - you won't be disappointed!
2. Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 489 reviews
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards is a family-owned operation located in the heart of Henderson County's apple country. Nestled on 10 acres of a land grant from England are panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains that the family has enjoyed for generation, and now would like to share with you. The 14 varieties of wine-grape vines grown on the vineyards at elevations of 2,300 and 3,000 feet, along with the cool nights, develop some the best wine-producing grapes in the country. Meticulously growing our fruit allows us to incorporate the unique character of our vineyards into each bottle. Come to a place where you not only enjoy beautiful views with a glass of unforgettable wine, but become part of our family too!
Reviewed By 58DavidAthens - Athens, United States
We enjoyed the wine flight very much. Nice setting on a patio overlooking a small vineyard. Servers were very friendly and helpful. We purchased six bottles to take home.
3. Burntshirt Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 499 reviews
Enjoy a tasting our award-winning wines, and take home a complimentary glass etched with our logo. Feel free to bring your picnic lunch to pair with a glass of wine on our terrace or picnic tables. Don't forget to take home a bottle of Burntshirt wine to share with your friends and family!
Reviewed By RichardH529 - Hendersonville, United States
Burntshirt some of the best local wines in the area. Nestled in a beautiful setting, with great tasting room and outdoor patio, it is a splendid way to spend a gentle afternoon. And when there is live music, it is even more delightful.
4. Team ECCO Aquarium & Shark Lab
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Our facility is home to 275 salt water fish and invertebrates, including our 2,000 gallon shark study tank. We house 30 reptiles of several different species, both water and land based. Our educational exhibits will immerse you in history, lore, and science. Listed as the first inland aquarium in NC, we are also active members in the NC Science Network, NC Environmental Education , the American Elasmobranch Society, the Reef Environmental Education Foundation, and the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce. Visit us and talk with amazing students who share their passions about education and conservation. Watch our shark and ray feed at 1 and 4 pm. Relax, learn, and return!
Reviewed By allirae510 - Albemarle, United States
Excellent program! I’m so glad we took the time to visit! The money raised is used for further research. The program was started by a teacher in western NC who realized so many students had little knowledge of blue water. I would rather spend my money in a place like this knowing she is educating and giving back to the community! Great visit!
5. Dish Girl
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Dish Girl offers a full selection of Fiesta(R) Dinnerware by Homer Laughlin China Co. Featuring 1st quality Fiesta(R), factory seconds and vintage. Specializing in hand selected factory seconds, Dish Girl offers a large selection of Fiesta(R) at incredibly low prices. You'll find a great selection of open stock and hard to find pieces, including a few vintage treasures for the Fiesta(R) collector!
