What to do and see in Hendersonville, North Carolina (NC): The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day

Due to the pandemic conditions, we are open for curbside pick-up only. Please call us for a personal shopper experience and/or check out our new and improved website. From our website, you can ship toys or opt for curbside pick up at either of our locations. As always, we offer free gift wrap. We are working on maximizing our safety precautions and look forward to re-opening when we all feel safe. We miss you!

Offering guided driving tours of Sierra Nevada, Bold Rock Hard Cider and other Hendersonville area breweries in our beautiful 12-passenger van. Also walking brewery tours in downtown Hendersonville. Fun, educational and all-inclusive.

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.

Native American Art and Jewelry. Pottery, books, clothing, beadwork, dream catchers, medicine wheels, meditation tools and relaxing music.

Acu-Na is OPEN with enhanced sanitation and safety protocols in place to keep you healthy. Acu-Na Wellness Center's services blend nature and science. We offer acupuncture, massage, holistic health consultations, Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbal therapies, nutrition, lymphatic detoxification, facial rejuvenation, organic facials, and energy healing modalities. Our services are medically effective, spiritually uplifting and overall relaxing. You will feel like you just had a week vacation in the islands!

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!

Largest model railroad in western North Carolina housed in the historic train depot in Hendersonville, NC. A 100' X 20' HO scale model railroad based on western North Carolina in the mid 1900s fills most of the depot and a real caboose sits just outside. Artifacts from real railroads are on display throughout the depot with an interactive display screen to help you indentify the items. Cameras on our trains give the bird's eye view of a trip around our layouts. The club's new 60' X 12' outdoor G scale layout is very popular. We are open Wednesdays 1 to 3 and Saturdays 10 to 2. There is a separate Thomas the Tank train layout for young engineers to operate. Special event on Saturday, May 11, from 9 to 3 celebrating National Train Day. A real locomotive and crew will be on site plus many activities for all ages. See our website for details. Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated.

Vessel is an amazing store full of amazing natural creations, like fossils, amethyst cathedrals, large crystals and more. In addition, we have thousands of beautiful pieces of silver jewelry, hand made with beautiful cut gemstones.

Mining on Main Street has come to Hendersonville. This attraction is for all ages! Come pick out you bucket and find wonderful gems and minerals from all over the world. You can find Rubies, Sapphires, Amethyst, Geodes and more! Bring the whole family for a great time. There is also a large gift shop that carries unique gemstone jewelry, Kerusso T-Shirts, and other gem products.