Experience Hendersonville as a travel destination this holiday season

Drive-through light shows, wagon rides, tours, shopping and the Peppermint Bear Scavenger Hunt are some of the events and activities planned in downtown Hendersonville during the holiday season.

Peppermint Bear will take visitors on a fun-filled bear hunt through downtown, with event hosts following social distancing guidelines to provide enjoyable and safe experiences.

The focal point for downtown is the city’s majestic Christmas tree filled with colorful lights that stands tall in the plaza of the historic courthouse. The wide sidewalks of Main Street are adorned with planters that come to life in the evenings with twinkling lit star bursts along the serpentine street. Large green wreaths hang on the light posts with big red velvet bows for a special nostalgic touch.

Many restaurants in the greater Hendersonville area are offering festive seasonal menus during the holidays. The Holiday Dining Guide list restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Be sure to make reservations to dine in or takeout. The Holiday Dining Guide can be downloaded here.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, a holiday brochure will not be available this year as events and activities could change or cancel. Be sure to check the calendar of events on the Hendersonville Visitor Center web site for the most up-to-date details including dates, times and locations.

Hendersonville, NC is about one hour from Greenville, SC via U.S. 25 N. For more information on things to see and do in Hendersonville, go to visithendersonvillenc.org or call (828) 693.9708.