Sightseeing
Great place to take a day trip, swim in the river, hike, mountain bike, run, you name it! More waterfalls to see!
279 locals recommend
Pisgah National Forest
Great place to take a day trip, swim in the river, hike, mountain bike, run, you name it! More waterfalls to see!
Another site to see while in Pisgah National Forest, just off the road.
27 locals recommend
Looking Glass Falls
U.S. 276Another site to see while in Pisgah National Forest, just off the road.
Great hiking trail while in Pisgah National Forest. Great for beginners.
48 locals recommend
John Rock
National Forest RoadGreat hiking trail while in Pisgah National Forest. Great for beginners.
Looking Glass Rock
Another hiking trail in Pisgah National Forest.
Brevard
Come visit the sweet little town of Brevard and enjoy a simpler time.
Hendersonville
Another great town, Hendersonville’s downtown is a must visit!
This will provide a 180 view of the mountains, a great place to take pictures and breath in the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains!
135 locals recommend
Jump Off Rock
4501 Laurel Park HwyThis will provide a 180 view of the mountains, a great place to take pictures and breath in the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains!
Get some hiking in, take a tour of Carl Sandburgs home, or just visit some goats; there is something for everyone there!
174 locals recommend
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
1800 Little River RdGet some hiking in, take a tour of Carl Sandburgs home, or just visit some goats; there is something for everyone there!
Ever wanted to visit where Dirty Dancing was filmed? This is a wonderful small town to visit. The lake is great to hang out at and swim, it has a beach area; like being at the beach in the mountains!
325 locals recommend
Lake Lure
Ever wanted to visit where Dirty Dancing was filmed? This is a wonderful small town to visit. The lake is great to hang out at and swim, it has a beach area; like being at the beach in the mountains!
Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main StWant a challenging hike with rewarding views?
You will be in awe of this mansion, it’s like an American Castle. Beautiful building, beautiful surroundings and lots to do while there.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StYou will be in awe of this mansion, it’s like an American Castle. Beautiful building, beautiful surroundings and lots to do while there.
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayHop on the Blue Ridge Parkway and see some spectacular sites.
Graveyard Fields Loop Trail
Blue Ridge ParkwayA great hiking trail!
Bullington Gardens
95 Upper Red Oak TrailA beautiful botanical garden.
Bullington Gardens
95 Upper Red Oak TrailA botanical garden in Hendersonville, NC.
Cradle of Forestry in America Heritage Site
11250 Pisgah HwyEducational and great place to hike.
High Falls
Beautiful covered bridge with the view of High Falls.
Grassy Creek Falls
Great place to hike or bike.
Pack Square
80 Court PlazaGreat place to walk and hang out, downtown Asheville.
Asheville Ghost Tours: Oldest & Original
80 Broadway StNo caption needed lol!
Table Rock State Park
158 East Ellison LaneNot far from Hendersonville. Great views!
If you go so the falls, you need to stop by and see the caverns!
317 locals recommend
Linville Caverns, Inc.
19929 U.S. 221If you go so the falls, you need to stop by and see the caverns!
A great place to have a pic nic and play in the river! Located just after entrance of Pisgah National Forest.
Sycamore Flats Recreational Area
489 Pisgah HwyA great place to have a pic nic and play in the river! Located just after entrance of Pisgah National Forest.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Hiking and sight seeing.
Recreational
While your in Pisgah National Forest especially in the warmer months this is a great way to take a dip in Davidson River.
384 locals recommend
Sliding Rock
While your in Pisgah National Forest especially in the warmer months this is a great way to take a dip in Davidson River.
Team ECCO Aquarium & Shark Lab
511 N Main StOur local aquarium.
Appalachian Pinball Museum
538 N Main StFor $10 play pinballs all day!
Pump House
602 S Grove StOne of the best gyms in town!
Elijah Mountain Gem Mine
2120 Brevard RdA fun family activity, panning for gems!
Sonrise Fitness
55 Etowah Park RdThe closest gym to the cabin, if you need to work it while staying with us.
A great place to pick apples, Hendersonville’s biggest crop.
23 locals recommend
Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard
170 Stepp Orchard DrA great place to pick apples, Hendersonville’s biggest crop.
Grandad's Apples
2951 Chimney Rock RdAnother wonderful apple orchard!
Sky Top Orchard
1193 Pinnacle Mountain RdAnother great apple orchard.
Serpentarium Magic
57 Hunters Ridge RdIf reptiles are your thing, come to the Serpentarium!
A wonderful place to take a leisurely stroll and look at beautiful gardens and plants!
582 locals recommend
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayA wonderful place to take a leisurely stroll and look at beautiful gardens and plants!
WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek RdCome see some wildlife.
The Gorge - A Zipline Canopy Tour
166 Honey Bee DrFeeling adventurous, try zip lining!
Green River Cove Tubing
5200 Green River Cove RdTubing fun.
Zen Tubing
1648 Brevard RdTubing in Asheville.
Pisgah Forest Riding Stables
National Forest RoadTrail riding fun!
Asheville's Fun Depot
7 Roberts RdGreat activity for any day, especially if it’s raining.
Mountain Play Lodge
3389 Sweeten Creek RdAnother great activity for young kids! Indoor play.
Fired Up Creative Lounge
1800 4 Seasons BoulevardPaint some pottery, let your imagination run wild!
AR Workshop Asheville
100 Julian LnA fun place to make signs, chunky blankets, etc. Look up their schedule today!
A great place to take young children with lots of hands on activities!
49 locals recommend
Hands On! Children's Museum
318 N Main StA great place to take young children with lots of hands on activities!
Twisted Apple
4039 US-64Apple farm in Hendersonville, NC.
Snow tubing even when we don’t get snow in the forecast! Located very close to the cabin!
31 locals recommend
Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing Park
5865 Willow RdSnow tubing even when we don’t get snow in the forecast! Located very close to the cabin!
Learn about the forest and plants. Near DuPont State Park.
25 locals recommend
Holmes Educational State Forest
1299 Crab Creek RdLearn about the forest and plants. Near DuPont State Park.
Crab Creek Catfish Pond
441 Crab Creek RdGo fishing!
Canopy Ridge Farm
7115 US-64More zip lining in Lake Lure.
A fun place to play mini golf, they also have batting cages. Located in Asheville right off of Patton Avenue.
9 locals recommend
Tropical Gardens Mini Golf
956 Patton AveA fun place to play mini golf, they also have batting cages. Located in Asheville right off of Patton Avenue.
Food scene
After a day in Pisgah, you must visit Dolly’s on your way out of the forest!
39 locals recommend
Dolly's Dairy Bar & Gift Shop
128 Pisgah HwyAfter a day in Pisgah, you must visit Dolly’s on your way out of the forest!
Or get yourself a cold one, located right next to Dolly’s at the entrance of Pisgah National Forest.
98 locals recommend
The Hub and Pisgah Tavern
11 Mama's PlOr get yourself a cold one, located right next to Dolly’s at the entrance of Pisgah National Forest.
Take a step back in time and visit this great soda shop, grab lunch or just an ice cream!
51 locals recommend
Rocky's Grill & Soda Shop
50 S Broad StTake a step back in time and visit this great soda shop, grab lunch or just an ice cream!
Dugan's Pub
29 W French Broad StA local favorite pub.
If you love beer, Oscar Blues’s is a favorite Brewery in Brevard, NC!
204 locals recommend
Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - Brevard
342 Mountain Industrial DrIf you love beer, Oscar Blues’s is a favorite Brewery in Brevard, NC!
If you like breweries, this one is across the road from M & M Meatlocker.
49 locals recommend
Triskelion Brewing Company
340 7th Ave EIf you like breweries, this one is across the road from M & M Meatlocker.
Considered the best bakery in town, amazing cakes, cookies, cupcakes, and doughnuts!
38 locals recommend
McFarlan Bake Shop
309 N Main StConsidered the best bakery in town, amazing cakes, cookies, cupcakes, and doughnuts!
Our favorite place t get ice cream, oh yeah they have chocolate too! ;)
24 locals recommend
Kilwins Hendersonville
506 North Main StreetOur favorite place t get ice cream, oh yeah they have chocolate too! ;)
A wonderful coffee shop near downtown, this is also where I get the coffee fr Bear Hollar!
41 locals recommend
Appalachian Coffee Company
873 5th Ave WA wonderful coffee shop near downtown, this is also where I get the coffee fr Bear Hollar!
Hot Dog World
226 Kanuga RdSeriously the best hot dog/burger joint in town!
HenDough Chicken & Donuts
532 Kanuga RdGreat donut shop with uniquely flavored donuts!
Bold Rock Hard Cider
72 School House RdThis is a great cidery not too far from the cabin.
Sideways Farm & Brewery
62 Eade RdThe closest brewery to the cabin.
Not too far from the Carl Sandburg home, stop in for some amazing barbecue!
57 locals recommend
Hubba Hubba Smokehouse
2724 Greenville HwyNot too far from the Carl Sandburg home, stop in for some amazing barbecue!
The Wrinkled Egg
2710 NC-225Another great eatery in Flat Rock!
After a meal stop in for some baked goods, located next to The Wrinkled Egg.
90 locals recommend
Flat Rock Village Bakery
2710 Greenville HwyAfter a meal stop in for some baked goods, located next to The Wrinkled Egg.
A wonderful local winery, they also have a tasting room downtown Hendersonville.
123 locals recommend
Burntshirt Vineyards
2721 Sugarloaf RdA wonderful local winery, they also have a tasting room downtown Hendersonville.
Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayAnother brewery in the area, great beer and food!
Dixie Diner
1724 Brevard RdA great place to snag breakfast or lunch!
Our favorite restaurant!! You must visit! Carnivores, Vegetarians, and Vegans will all be happy eating here! Trust me! ;)
28 locals recommend
Blue Sky Café
3987 Hendersonville RdOur favorite restaurant!! You must visit! Carnivores, Vegetarians, and Vegans will all be happy eating here! Trust me! ;)
If your in Mills River and want some ice cream, the Mills River Creamery is Amazing!
11 locals recommend
Mills River Creamery, LLC
4193 Haywood RdIf your in Mills River and want some ice cream, the Mills River Creamery is Amazing!
The best local Mexican food by far, located in Hendersonville off of Spartanburg Hwy. This is our favorite Mexican Restaurant in the area, locally owned; wonderful owners!
Tecate Restaurant
888 Spartanburg HwyThe best local Mexican food by far, located in Hendersonville off of Spartanburg Hwy. This is our favorite Mexican Restaurant in the area, locally owned; wonderful owners!
Another great Hot Dog joint! They have an amazing lobster roll as well and make home made potato chips to die for!
The Great American Hot Dog & Seafood
808 Greenville HighwayAnother great Hot Dog joint! They have an amazing lobster roll as well and make home made potato chips to die for!
Southern Appalachian Brewery
822 Locust StAnother great brewery downtown Hendersonville.
My absolute favorite sandwich shop! Located downtown Hendersonville!
10 locals recommend
Three Chopt Sandwich Shoppe
103 3rd Ave EMy absolute favorite sandwich shop! Located downtown Hendersonville!
Black Bear Coffee Co
318 N Main StA quaint little coffee shop downtown a Hendersonville.
A great little pub in Downtown Hendersonville, they also have great food!
49 locals recommend
Hannah Flanagan's Pub & Eatery
300 N Main StA great little pub in Downtown Hendersonville, they also have great food!
Brooks Tavern
142 3rd Ave WAnother local favorite tavern.
A great locally owned pizza place, super close to the cabin! They have amazing sandwiches too!
13 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Pizza Company
6336 Brevard RdA great locally owned pizza place, super close to the cabin! They have amazing sandwiches too!
If your in s Hendersonville and want pizza, this is a great local pizza place!
13 locals recommend
Two Guys Pizza & Ribs
1307 7th Ave EIf your in s Hendersonville and want pizza, this is a great local pizza place!
Just down the road from Two Guys Pizza, they have great burgers and of course ice cream!!
14 locals recommend
Piggy's Ice Cream-Harry's Grille
102 Duncan Hill RdJust down the road from Two Guys Pizza, they have great burgers and of course ice cream!!
Oklawaha Brewing Company
147 1st Ave EAnother great brewery downtown Hendersonville.
Another one of popular wineries in Hendersonville. Great wine and atmosphere!
86 locals recommend
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards
588 Chestnut Gap RdAnother one of popular wineries in Hendersonville. Great wine and atmosphere!
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveBrewery in Asheville.
Great baked goods, downtown Hendersonville, NC across the road from M & M Meatlocker.
30 locals recommend
Underground Baking Co.
348 7th Ave EGreat baked goods, downtown Hendersonville, NC across the road from M & M Meatlocker.
Shopping
O P Taylor's
16 S Broad StIf you have kids this is a fun stop in Brevard.
Come visit Mast General Store downtown Hendersonville for all your outdoor needs and then some!
49 locals recommend
Mast General Store Hendersonville
527 N Main StCome visit Mast General Store downtown Hendersonville for all your outdoor needs and then some!
A great local pet store, it’s like a toy store for your pet!
8 locals recommend
Wag! A Unique Pet Boutique
231 N Main StA great local pet store, it’s like a toy store for your pet!
Amazing Grace Ministries Vintage Market
814A 7th Ave EMy most favorite place to go “junking!”
M & M Meatlocker
1825 7th Ave EThe best place to get your meat to grill while staying at Bear Hollar!
Dancing Bear Toys
418 N Main StAnother amazing Toy Store located Downtown Hendersonville.
Asheville Outlets
800 Brevard RdWe even have an outlet mall!
A new store with so many cute things, some have helped decorate our cabin. Not too far from Bear Hollar!
Fabulous Vintage
3754 Brevard RdA new store with so many cute things, some have helped decorate our cabin. Not too far from Bear Hollar!
An amazing consignment store, you must “let” your wives/girlfriends visit! ;)
8 locals recommend
LuLu's Consignment Boutique
3699 Hendersonville RdAn amazing consignment store, you must “let” your wives/girlfriends visit! ;)
WNC Farmers Market
570 Brevard RdCome get fresh produce.
A fun place to wander around looking and shopping for antiques.
6 locals recommend
Needful Things Antique Mall
10 Francis RdA fun place to wander around looking and shopping for antiques.
A fun shop to go “junking” at, let your imagination run wild!
52 locals recommend
The Regeneration Station
26 Glendale AveA fun shop to go “junking” at, let your imagination run wild!
The Antique Tobacco Barn
75 Swannanoa River RdAnother great “junking” place!
Grove Arcade
1 Page AveA local Asheville favorite! Eat, drink, and shop!
Southern Chicks Market
1630 Asheville HwyA fun farmhouse chic store.
If you must shop, we have a small mall located on Four Seasons Blvd in Hendersonville, NC.
Blue Ridge Mall
1800 4 Seasons BlvdIf you must shop, we have a small mall located on Four Seasons Blvd in Hendersonville, NC.
Entertainment
Flat Rock Playhouse
2661 Greenville HwyIf you love theatre come visit the playhouse.
Park
One of our favorite parks to walk and take the kids to play!
40 locals recommend
The Park at Flat Rock
55 Highland Golf DrOne of our favorite parks to walk and take the kids to play!
Another great park with Tennis courts, baseball fields, basketball court, playgrounds, pic nic sheds, disc golf, and trails. The even have a dog park.
17 locals recommend
Jackson Park
801 Glover StAnother great park with Tennis courts, baseball fields, basketball court, playgrounds, pic nic sheds, disc golf, and trails. The even have a dog park.
This park also has a dog park and a new basketball court. This park is close to the cabin.
16 locals recommend
Mills River Park
124 Town Center DrThis park also has a dog park and a new basketball court. This park is close to the cabin.
This park is closest to the cabin. It is a small park, but a great place to go to walk your dog or get the extra energy out of the kids! ;)
Etowah Park
449 Etowah School RdThis park is closest to the cabin. It is a small park, but a great place to go to walk your dog or get the extra energy out of the kids! ;)
This park has a skate park, basketball courts, ball fields, a duck pond, and even a pool (open during the summer).
Patton park
This park has a skate park, basketball courts, ball fields, a duck pond, and even a pool (open during the summer).
This trail connects Patton and Jackson Park, it is a nice shaded trail to walk, run, or even bike.
Oklawaha Greenway Trail-Patton Park Access
Unnamed RoadThis trail connects Patton and Jackson Park, it is a nice shaded trail to walk, run, or even bike.
Neighborhoods
Linville Falls
Definitely a day trip, but beautiful falls to see!