Lovers of the outdoors will find themselves right at home in Hendersonville, NC. Whether you love riding your bike, hiking, outdoor sports, picnicking, fishing or one of many other outdoor activities this is the perfect place for you!
Hendersonville Parks
Hendersonville boasts many parks. At Jackson Park you can hike and bike the nature trails. Sports fans can play basketball or tennis or go fishing. Families can have a picnic, and enjoy the playground for some fun in the sun. Patton Park is also great for outdoor sports and recreation with two baseball diamonds and basketball courts. Also at Paton Park are hiking and picnic areas designed to let you take in the natural beauty of your surroundings. The North Carolina State Forest – open mid-March through November – is a lovely natural area for those who enjoy hiking and picnicking.
In addition to these parks, Boyd Park is open summers and boasts a fun little outdoor mini-golf course and a crystal clear pool for swimming. The Outdoor Family Fun Center in Hendersonville is another great destination offering mini-golf. It also offers batting cages for baseball fans.
Popular Things to Do
If you have an innate sense of adventure, why not try your hand at gem and gold mining by visiting the Elijah Mountain Gem Mine? Find some hidden treasure and enjoy a relaxing picnic when you’re done! Continue to nurture your sense of adventure on Saturdays by visiting the Historic Hendersonville Railroad Station to learn about the history of travel in the area and see the model trains. Don’t let the winter slow you down either! Open mid-December through early-March, Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing & Indian Mining in Hendersonville is a thrilling winter wonderland! The nearby Northern Mountains also offer a variety of skiing options.
Hendersonville residents can also learn about locally grown and raised produce and animals. Hendersonville, NC is home to many apple orchards that offer hayrides and outdoor education programs for people of all ages. You even have the opportunity to pick your own apples right off the tree in some orchards. Historic Johnson Farms offers walking trails, interaction with farm animals, tours, a barn loft museum and educational programs for children.
Hendersonville Real Estate
With so many opportunities to enjoy your surroundings it may be hard to stay indoors. Hendersonville truly is the perfect place for lovers of nature and the outdoors! Find a home that matches your lifestyle and see what you can explore around the city and parks. Click the button below for more details:
