Hendersonville
is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, right in the middle of Henderson County. This prosperous, small city has lots of recreational opportunities, rich history and culture, beautiful scenery and friendly people. It’s located just 22 miles south of Asheville and is actually closer to the Asheville Airport than is the city of Asheville. Historic Hendersonville and neighboring Flat Rock have both been popular retirement areas since the turn of the 20th century. Beautiful downtown Hendersonville was entered into the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. It’s a colorful place with curving streets lined with thriving specialty shops, antique stores, restaurants and planter boxes filled with seasonal flowers. Activities in the area include hiking and nature trails, picnic areas, fishing, boating and canoeing. The drive through apple country surrounding Hendersonville is dramatic when the spring apple blossoms are in full bloom, or during the fall harvest. Approximately eight miles from town, you’ll cross the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the highway then takes a dive through the mountains to Bat Cave and Hickory Nut Gorge. It’s a breathtaking ride that reminds you that you are, indeed, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Downtown Hendersonville also hosts the North Carolina Apple Festival during Labor Day weekend, as well as several art shows, street dances and parades throughout the year.
Surrounding areas: Saluda, North Carolina (8.5 mi), Pisgah Forest, North Carolina (14.2 mi), Chimney Rock, North Carolina (14.3 mi), Tryon, North Carolina (14.7 mi), Black Mountain, North Carolina (15.4 mi), Columbus, North Carolina (15.6 mi), Cedar Mountain, North Carolina (15.9 mi)
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Hendersonville Vacation Rentals
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Hendersonville Weather & Climate
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The foothills near Asheville, has a climate that is often hard to predict, but can generally be called mild. The elevation of the region is about 2,200 feet. Temperatures are warmer in winter than the High Country, and cooler in summer than the low lying areas and Piedmont Region. Spring has mild days and cool nights with some rainy days. Summer is warm and humid with scattered afternoon thunderstorms, but temperatures rarely rise above 90 degrees. Conditions cool down a little by October, but days are still warm and nights are cool. It%u2019s perfect weather for viewing the spectacular fall foliage. In winter, the high mountains protect the area and there is seldom a major snowfall. Highs even in the middle of winter range in the 40s and 50s.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
46°F |
25°F |
5.20 in. |
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| February |
50°F |
26°F |
4.58 in. |
- |
| March |
58°F |
33°F |
5.94 in. |
- |
| April |
67°F |
40°F |
4.16 in. |
- |
| May |
74°F |
51°F |
4.88 in. |
- |
| June |
80°F |
59°F |
4.76 in. |
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| July |
84°F |
63°F |
4.53 in. |
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| August |
82°F |
62°F |
5.41 in. |
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| September |
76°F |
55°F |
4.29 in. |
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| October |
67°F |
43°F |
3.97 in. |
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| November |
58°F |
34°F |
4.64 in. |
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| December |
49°F |
27°F |
4.26 in. |
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Hendersonville Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located about 9 miles northwest of Hendersonville in Asheville, North Carolina, the Greenville Spartanburg International airport (GSP) located approximately 32 miles south of Hendersonville in Greer, South Carolina, the Donaldson Center airport (GYH) located roughly 39 miles south of Hendersonville in Greenville, South Carolina, and finally the Shelby Municipal airport (EHO) located around 48 miles east of Hendersonville in Shelby, North Carolina.
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Hendersonville Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 38.5 mi. | | | Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 49.3 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 49.3 mi. | | | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 69.6 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 69.6 mi. | | | NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 72.7 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Paramount's Carowinds-Water Works | Pineville | NC | 90.1 mi. | | | Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park | Lake Lanier Island | GA | 119.1 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Crooked Creek Golf Club | Hendersonville | NC | | | | Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club | Hendersonville | NC | | | | Orchard Trace Golf Club | Hendersonville | NC | | | | Broadmoor Golf Links | Fletcher | NC | 8.0 mi. | | | High Vista Country Club | Arden | NC | 10.2 mi. | | | Brookwood Golf Club | Arden | NC | 11.5 mi. | | | Connestee Falls Golf Course | Brevard | NC | 16.0 mi. | | | Glen Cannon Country Club | Brevard | NC | 16.0 mi. | | | Sherwood Forest Golf Club | Brevard | NC | 16.0 mi. | | | Lake Lure Municipal Golf Course | Lake Lure | NC | 16.7 mi. | | | Lake Lure Golf & Beach Resort | Lake Lure | NC | 17.5 mi. | | | Buncombe County Municipal Golf Course | Asheville | NC | 18.8 mi. | | | Willow Springs Country Club | Wilson | NC | 18.9 mi. | | | Red Fox Country Club | Tryon | NC | 19.7 mi. | | | Mountain Brook Golf Club | Albemarle | NC | 20.6 mi. | | | Black Mountain Golf Course | Black Mountain | NC | 21.7 mi. | | | Links O Tryon | Campobello | SC | 22.7 mi. | | | Village Greens Golf & Country Club | Gramling | SC | 25.4 mi. | | | Old Fort Golf Course | Old Fort | NC | 26.2 mi. | | | Reems Creek Golf Course | Weaverville | NC | 26.3 mi. | | | Hillandale Golf Course | Greenville | SC | 28.7 mi. | | | Cleghorn Plantation Golf & Country Club | Rutherfordton | NC | 29.0 mi. | | | Meadowbrook Golf Club | Rutherfordton | NC | 29.0 mi. | | | Rutherfordton Golf Club | Rutherfordton | NC | 29.0 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 35.5 mi. | | | Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 38.5 mi. | | | Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 52.8 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 67.1 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 67.1 mi. | | | Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 67.9 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Pleasant Ridge State Park | | SC | 15.8 mi. | | | Caesars Head State Park | | SC | 17.3 mi. | | | Table Rock State Park | | SC | 24.1 mi. | | | Paris Mountain State Park | | SC | 26.5 mi. | | | Mount Mitchell State Park | | NC | 33.2 mi. | | | Keowee Toxaway State Park | | SC | 36.4 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery | Greenville | SC | 32.5 mi. | (Art) | | South Carolina Gold Museum | Pickens | SC | 33.2 mi. | (Miscellaneous) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 20.2 mi. | | | Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 32.5 mi. | | | Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 93.3 mi. | |
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