Area Attractions

Melange is conveniently situated for guest access to the many attractions of the blue ridge mountain region of western North Carolina. Local cities and towns include Hendersonville, Asheville, Brevard, Flat Rock, and others.

• The Dupont State Forest is one of the most popular state parks. You will find hiking and mountain biking and equestrian trails and several waterfalls within 10,000 acres. On the way visit also Holmes Educational Forest.
  45 mins.
• Occupying more than eight thousand acres of land, the Biltmore Estate is the largest private home in America. Attractions include the house, gardens, and winery.
  40 mins.
• Designated the official state theatre of North Carolina and rated one of the top ten summer theatres in the Untied States the Flat Rock Playhouse is sure to delight..Close by is the St. John in the Wilderness Church, a National Historic Site.
  10 mins.
• Established in 1968 as a national Historic Site, the 240 acre Carl Sandburg Home, Connemera, has a colorful past. Christopher Memminger, who later became secretary of the Confederate Treasury, built the house in 1838. Later, noted Lincoln biographer, Carl Sandburg purchased the home after a visit to the Western North Carolina Mountains.
  15 mins.
• The Chimney Rock Park and Lake Lure is east of Hendersonville via US 64E/74E.. The park features a wonderful view from atop the Chimney rock, which is accessible by stairs or elevator. Also in the park is the 400 foot high Hickory Nut Falls. An evening boat ride on the lake to one of the participating restaurants is a highlight not to miss.
  30 mins.
• The Pisgah National Forest is located about 18 miles west of Hendersonville. Attractions include miles of hiking trails, a trout fish hatchery, Looking Glass Falls, the Cradle of Forestry and Sliding Rock. .
  25 mins.
• The Blue Ridge Parkway can be accessed 12 miles north of Hendersonville (via I-26) or . Mount Pisgah's 5721 ft peak can be accessed via 1.5 mile trek from parking lot close to Pisgah Inn.
  20 mins.
• The Brevard Musical Center is located in a neighboring town and features a summer concert program of diversified music.
  40mins.
• The North Carolina Arboretum is a 426-acre public garden located just north of Henderson County in The Pisgah National Forest. It has a visitor's center as well as hiking and nature trails.
  25 mins.
• Historic Hendersonville is one of the area's premier historic shopping districts. It is a five minute drive from Melange or a pleasant 20 minute walk along Hendersonville's broad Fifth Avenue. Visit specialty stores, antique shops, Curb Market, Mineral and Lapidary Museum and dine at a variety of wonderful restaurants.
  5 mins.
• Jump Off Rock is a scenic overlook that provides a panoramic view of the Blue Ridge and Pisgah Ranges.This small town park has an elevation of 3100 feet, over a thousand feet higher than Melange. On a clear day one can easily see the Asheville Regional Airport and Mount Pisgah.
  10 mins.
• Historic Flat Rock:The whole district of Flat Rock is included in the National Register of Historic Places, and Historic Flat Rock Incorporated is striving to preserve what remains in this area of the Old South.
  15 mins
• Great Smoky Mountains Railroad: Unique mountain rail excursions. (800) 872-4681
  100 mins
• GOLF: Henderson County has many golf courses.
  15-30 mins
• CAMPS: Henderson County has many camps for boys and girls.
  15-40 mins
• Calendar of events.
• Ultimate Guidebook for the Mountains and Asheville