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4. Henderson County (Hendersonville,
Flat Rock)
Hendersonville and Henderson County
blend mountain charm with arts, culture,
outdoor adventure and locally crafted
spirits. Whether you wander through
an orchard picking apples, sip cider and
wine made from freshly harvested fruit,
hike through old-growth forests or paddle along one of the oldest rivers in the
world, Hendersonville provides authentic
experiences that create lasting memories.
"Hendersonville offers a wide array of
activities for the whole family," says Beth
Carden, director of the Henderson County Tourism Development Authority. "The
scenic beauty and the great outdoors of
this area draw people to Hendersonville,
along with the diversity of attractions, to
keep you entertained."

5. Ashe County (West Jefferson, Lansing)
Ashe County's location in the northwestern corner of North Carolina and its average elevation of 3,000 feet justify calling it
"The Coolest Corner in North Carolina."
The area also boasts breathtaking scenery, a vibrant music and arts community,
diverse small towns and genuine, hardworking people. Add to that the iconic
New River, and you have the perfect place
to create precious memories.
"The secret is out, and we are so glad to
share all that Ashe County has to offer,"
says Kitty Honeycutt, executive director of
the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce
and Visitor Center. "There are endless
outdoor activities, a rich art and cultural
community, a vibrant collection of musical offerings and venues, and numerous
shopping and dining options."

FIVE THINGS
NOT TO MISS:

* Downtown
Hendersonville,
lined with shops
and restaurants
along attractive
sidewalks.

* Crest of the Blue
Ridge Orchard
Trail, featuring 20
orchards, you-pick
farms and produce
stands.
* "Hendersonville
Cheers! Trail,"
featuring 16
different tasting
experiences
including cider,
wine, beer and
mead.
* Flat Rock
Playhouse and the
Historic Village
of Flat Rock, a
collection of large
summer estates
built in the English
manner.
* DuPont State
Recreational
Forest, featuring
waterfalls and
horseback trails.

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Black Gold Festival
September 19-21, 2019

FIVE THINGS NOT TO MISS:

* New River State Park features about 3,000 acres for camping and canoeing,
near Jefferson.

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* Mount Jefferson State Natural Area, featuring about 1,000 acres of recreation
opportunities, including trails, near West Jefferson.
* Ashe County Cheese, cranking out dairy products in downtown West
Jefferson.
* Ashe County Frescoes, featured at rural churches.

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* Ashe County Barn Quilts and Murals, which can be toured in a loop trail.
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