Arts And Entertainment in Henderson, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Elijah Mountain Gem Mine

Arts And Entertainment

Hendersonville, NC

Elijah Mountain Gem Mine offers year-round covered and indoor gem mining, guaranteed finds in every bucket, and free admission.

  • Families seeking hands-on gem mining
  • Visitors wanting indoor or covered mining in any season
  • Customers looking for ruby, sapphire, emerald, fossil, or gold buckets

Apple Valley Model Railroad

Arts And Entertainment

Hendersonville, NC

Apple Valley Model Railroad displays a 22' x 100' HO layout in Hendersonville's historic 1902 depot, plus an outdoor G Scale layout.

  • Families seeking a hands-on children's train layout
  • Railroad-history visitors interested in depot artifacts and a historic caboose
  • Model railroaders interested in prototypical operating sessions

Reeb Ranch

Arts And Entertainment

Hendersonville, NC

Green Cove Riding Program

Arts And Entertainment

Zirconia, NC

Camp Green Cove is a girls' summer camp founded in 1945 with a 4-to-1 camper-to-staff ratio and wilderness trips.

  • Girls ages 6 to 17 seeking an outdoor summer camp
  • Horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, mountain biking, or rock climbing
  • Campers seeking beginner-to-advanced wilderness trips

Field and Kitchen

Arts And Entertainment

Hendersonville, NC

Field & Kitchen provides 24/7 member access to a fully licensed shared-use commercial kitchen in Hendersonville, plus producer retail space and food-business support.

  • Farmers turning surplus produce into pickles, salsa, pesto, preserves, or baked goods
  • New food entrepreneurs needing commercial kitchen access and business incubation
  • Small-scale food businesses needing commercial ovens, refrigeration, prep stations, or storage

Mountain Home Music Company

Arts And Entertainment

Fletcher, NC

Mountain Home Music Company focuses on bluegrass recorded music, with a roster including Lonesome River Band, Sister Sadie, and The Grascals.

  • Finding contemporary bluegrass releases
  • Exploring bluegrass albums, EPs, and singles
  • Following bluegrass artists and music video releases

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FAQ

Which Henderson-area attractions have free admission?

Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Apple Valley Model Railroad both list free admission. Elijah charges for mining buckets, while Apple Valley offers model railroad and railroad-history exhibits.

Where can children do hands-on activities near Henderson?

Elijah Mountain offers gemstone, fossil, and gold mining, while Apple Valley has a Thomas and Emily HO layout that children can operate.

What can I do indoors on a rainy day near Henderson?

Elijah Mountain provides indoor or covered gem mining in all seasons. Apple Valley's main HO layout and railroad exhibits are inside Hendersonville's historic 1902 depot, though its outdoor G Scale layout may be weather-dependent.

Is there a girls-only summer camp near Henderson?

Green Cove Riding Program serves girls ages 6 to 17 and offers horseback riding, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and backpacking on an 800-acre property.