Gwynne’s Flat Rock guidebook
Around Flat Rock
Explore Flat Rock and what this little, historic town offers is a lot...
My kids love the Goat Barn to pet the goats and explore the beautiful property. Take the trail across from our house (you must go through the woods for about 10 ft at Bonclarken ln and then you will see the trail) - this takes you into town or you can cut through Flat Rock Playhouse to reach the parking lot for Carl Sandburg's house. After morning exploring, head to lunch at Hubba Hubba BBQ (seasonally open) or Village Bakery (always delicious with sandwiches and pizza).
174 locals recommend
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
1800 Little River RdMy kids love the Goat Barn to pet the goats and explore the beautiful property. Take the trail across from our house (you must go through the woods for about 10 ft at Bonclarken ln and then you will see the trail) - this takes you into town or you can cut through Flat Rock Playhouse to reach the parking lot for Carl Sandburg's house. After morning exploring, head to lunch at Hubba Hubba BBQ (seasonally open) or Village Bakery (always delicious with sandwiches and pizza).
Delicious food, beautiful outdoor patio and little chickens roaming around! Chalk for kids to play with while you enjoy your meal! Check the times before you go as hours may vary.
57 locals recommend
Hubba Hubba Smokehouse
2724 Greenville HwyDelicious food, beautiful outdoor patio and little chickens roaming around! Chalk for kids to play with while you enjoy your meal! Check the times before you go as hours may vary.
Want some delicious fresh coffee, pastry or gluten free pizza for lunch... Village Bakery has a lot to offer... right down the street at Little Rainbow Row
90 locals recommend
Flat Rock Village Bakery
2710 Greenville HwyWant some delicious fresh coffee, pastry or gluten free pizza for lunch... Village Bakery has a lot to offer... right down the street at Little Rainbow Row
Want to browse or find some gifts during your travel - check out the Wrinkled Egg for adorable and unique finds
21 locals recommend
The Wrinkled Egg
2710 NC-225Want to browse or find some gifts during your travel - check out the Wrinkled Egg for adorable and unique finds
Take the family to pick some apples, feed the animals or bring some cash for the amazing apple cinnamon doughnuts...
85 locals recommend
Sky Top Orchard
1193 Pinnacle Mountain RdTake the family to pick some apples, feed the animals or bring some cash for the amazing apple cinnamon doughnuts...
Culture in Flat Rock... see a show at the play house that is practically our neighbor
178 locals recommend
Flat Rock Playhouse
2661 Greenville HwyCulture in Flat Rock... see a show at the play house that is practically our neighbor
Marked Tree Vineyard
623 Deep Gap Rd
Stone Ashe Vineyard
736 Green Mountain RdIf you want a close by hike to get your heart going, this trail is located close at Carl Sandburg's home. The views open up on a big rock face somewhat blocked by trees but fun to explore. Older kids can handle the trail but stick to the goat barn if you have younger kids as the trail has a steady incline.
Glassy Mountain Trail
If you want a close by hike to get your heart going, this trail is located close at Carl Sandburg's home. The views open up on a big rock face somewhat blocked by trees but fun to explore. Older kids can handle the trail but stick to the goat barn if you have younger kids as the trail has a steady incline.
Jeter Mountain Farm
1126 Jeter Mountain Rd
Campfire Grill
2770 Greenville Hwy
Pulliam Creek Trailhead
4134 Big Hungry Rd
The Park at Flat Rock
55 Highland Golf Dr
Season's At Highland Lake
86 Lily Pad LnNice upscale restaurant at Highland lake inn
Blue Ruby Bakery
A Short Drive Away - Asheville
Just a quick 25-35 min drive by highway will lead you to the many awesome spots in Asheville
This is not your typical brewery but a massive, impressive, beautiful complex. Appropriate for all - let the kids play, parents drink a beer, girls group chat... between the music, the food, the lights - definitely a place to explore, eat and relax
726 locals recommend
Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayThis is not your typical brewery but a massive, impressive, beautiful complex. Appropriate for all - let the kids play, parents drink a beer, girls group chat... between the music, the food, the lights - definitely a place to explore, eat and relax
A short drive away will lead you to America's most impressive home - the Biltmore House. Explore the gardens, the mansion, the petting zoo or take a hike... kids 9 and under are free.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StA short drive away will lead you to America's most impressive home - the Biltmore House. Explore the gardens, the mansion, the petting zoo or take a hike... kids 9 and under are free.
Drive the parkway or stop and hike... my personal favorite is Black Balsam hike, where my husband proposed but it’s short trail that my kids can handle too with beautiful views!
756 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayDrive the parkway or stop and hike... my personal favorite is Black Balsam hike, where my husband proposed but it’s short trail that my kids can handle too with beautiful views!
Zen tubing offers a couple of spots to start your tubing adventure - pack a cooler and some suncreen and enjoy your day getting your zen on.
164 locals recommend
Zen Tubing
608 Riverside DrZen tubing offers a couple of spots to start your tubing adventure - pack a cooler and some suncreen and enjoy your day getting your zen on.
The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveWine and dine at the Grove Park Inn
The listing does not show it but it is known as the World Coffee Cafe and Sky Bar... One of my favorite places to go at sunset for a cocktail - great for a pre-dinner spot with your significant other or a place to relax with your girls...
56 locals recommend
World Coffee Café & SkyBar
18 Battery Park AveThe listing does not show it but it is known as the World Coffee Cafe and Sky Bar... One of my favorite places to go at sunset for a cocktail - great for a pre-dinner spot with your significant other or a place to relax with your girls...
So many wonderful places to eat in Asheville but one of my all time favorites is Limone's - you won't regret their lobster nachos
278 locals recommend
Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle StSo many wonderful places to eat in Asheville but one of my all time favorites is Limone's - you won't regret their lobster nachos
Dupont Forest
Just a 20 minute drive away
Maybe you watched the Hunger Games or Last of the Mohicans... these incredible waterfalls will take your breath away. Take a short Hike or a long one... Falls is the shortest hike and great for littles to swim around... Triple Falls you can hike and check out 3 different impressive waterfalls
624 locals recommend
Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadMaybe you watched the Hunger Games or Last of the Mohicans... these incredible waterfalls will take your breath away. Take a short Hike or a long one... Falls is the shortest hike and great for littles to swim around... Triple Falls you can hike and check out 3 different impressive waterfalls
On the way to Dupont Forest is a great little hike for kids and nature lovers with talking trees educating you about the forest
25 locals recommend
Holmes Educational State Forest
1299 Crab Creek RdOn the way to Dupont Forest is a great little hike for kids and nature lovers with talking trees educating you about the forest
Brevard/Pisgah Forest
Less than 30 minutes away is Pisgah Forest with lots of options for the nature lover
Slide down nature's water slide - the cold water will wake you up for sure but worth the experience!
384 locals recommend
Sliding Rock
Slide down nature's water slide - the cold water will wake you up for sure but worth the experience!
This beautiful waterfall you can drive by or park and walk a short distance to the viewing spot...
320 locals recommend
Looking Glass Falls
U.S. 276This beautiful waterfall you can drive by or park and walk a short distance to the viewing spot...
Head towards the Davidson River Campground and you will pass an ice cream shop that rents tubes for $3. Pick up your tubes, tie them to the top of your car and pick your spot to drop in. The campground is a perfect spot to put in. Appropriate for little ones as the river is shallow and shady.
12 locals recommend
Davidson River Campground
1 Davidson River CirHead towards the Davidson River Campground and you will pass an ice cream shop that rents tubes for $3. Pick up your tubes, tie them to the top of your car and pick your spot to drop in. The campground is a perfect spot to put in. Appropriate for little ones as the river is shallow and shady.
Great little food truck right on the Davidson River - we will often put in at the campground and get out at the river here for lunch...
Dahlia's On The Davidson - Food Truck
119 Pisgah HwyGreat little food truck right on the Davidson River - we will often put in at the campground and get out at the river here for lunch...
So many great hiking trails - head through Pisgah National Forest and up... one of our favorite trails is here where my husband proposed. We have taken our kids here several times and the hike is appropriate for many to get a great view after a little bit of effort.
168 locals recommend
Black Balsam Knob
Art Loeb TrailSo many great hiking trails - head through Pisgah National Forest and up... one of our favorite trails is here where my husband proposed. We have taken our kids here several times and the hike is appropriate for many to get a great view after a little bit of effort.
Another great hiking trail if you head up through Pisgah national forest to reach the Blue Ridge Parkway...
176 locals recommend
Graveyard Fields Loop Trail
Blue Ridge ParkwayAnother great hiking trail if you head up through Pisgah national forest to reach the Blue Ridge Parkway...
Moore Cove Falls Trail
Great kid friendly hike to a waterfall that you can walk behind
Hendersonville
Just 5 minutes up the road is Hendersonville downtown. Shop, eat or just window browse... a cute downtown though worth checking out.
Downtown Hendersonville - Main Street Program
125 5th Ave WGet some new hiking gear or let the kids pick out a sweet treat... a fun place to stop if you head downtown Hendersonville
49 locals recommend
Mast General Store Hendersonville
527 N Main StGet some new hiking gear or let the kids pick out a sweet treat... a fun place to stop if you head downtown Hendersonville
If you drive through Hendersonville then head up to Jump Off Rock where you can park and have an amazing view without hiking for it.
135 locals recommend
Jump Off Rock
4501 Laurel Park HwyIf you drive through Hendersonville then head up to Jump Off Rock where you can park and have an amazing view without hiking for it.
Kilwins Hendersonville
506 North Main StreetFudge anyone...?
Postero
401 N Main StDelicious restaurant for a special occasion
If you are looking for a unique trail then head to Bearwallow in Hendersonville
95 locals recommend
Bearwallow Mountain
4854 Bearwallow Mountain RdIf you are looking for a unique trail then head to Bearwallow in Hendersonville
Check out St. Paul's Vineyard for tastings! Coupons are at the house
86 locals recommend
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
588 Chestnut Gap RdCheck out St. Paul's Vineyard for tastings! Coupons are at the house
I have yet to go but it's on my to visit list! Great view and atmosphere - check their facebook page to see what food trucks or music might be there
81 locals recommend
Point Lookout Vineyards
408 Appleola RdI have yet to go but it's on my to visit list! Great view and atmosphere - check their facebook page to see what food trucks or music might be there
Grab some friends and pedal around Hendersonville for a tour of the breweries or pedal during the day for a tour of the historic sites!
7 locals recommend
HVL Pedal & Brews
402 2nd Ave EGrab some friends and pedal around Hendersonville for a tour of the breweries or pedal during the day for a tour of the historic sites!
Shine
202 N Main StRoof top bar and fun cocktails
Timber Axe Throwing
218 Duncan Hill RdYou get to be hard core - why not?!
Oklawaha Brewing Company
147 1st Ave E
Never Blue
119 S Main St
Sol Y Luna Cali-Mex Grill & Bar
1715 Brevard Rd
The French Broad, A Kitchen & Wine Bar
342 N Main StIf you are dining with kids - this is delicious and very budget friendly at $3.75 kid meals
48 locals recommend
Papas & Beer
1821 Asheville HwyIf you are dining with kids - this is delicious and very budget friendly at $3.75 kid meals
Southern Appalachian Brewery
822 Locust StOne of the many but one of my favorite apple orchards - buy a hay ride and pick a variety of whats in season
32 locals recommend
Jeter Mountain Farm
1126 Jeter Mountain RdOne of the many but one of my favorite apple orchards - buy a hay ride and pick a variety of whats in season
Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park
5865 Willow Rd
Black Bear Snow Tubing
373 Kerr RdSkiiing
About an hour away, but if you want to ski - family friendly and check out their weekday deals!
231 locals recommend
Cataloochee Ski Area
1080 Ski Lodge RdAbout an hour away, but if you want to ski - family friendly and check out their weekday deals!