set in a classic revival building dating from 1919, this quaint inn is a 2-minute walk from henderson county heritage museum and 4 miles from the carl sandburg home national historic site. there's also a relaxed restaurant, a cocktail bar, and a cozy lounge with a fireplace, as well as a wraparound porch. all have free wi-fi and cable tv, and some include rainfall showers, whirlpool tubs and/or 4-poster beds. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. free perks include gourmet breakfast, a daily social hour and parking. refined rooms are individually decorated with styles including shabby-chic, victorian, and french country Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport 58 min
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (10 min) National park on the preserved goat farm & farmhouse where the acclaimed poet lived until his death. Triple Falls (23 min) Trio of waterfalls cascading 120 ft. in forested state park, a setting in Last of the Mohicans. Elijah Mountain Gem Mine (7 min) High Falls (41 min) 150-ft.-tall waterfall on the Little River with scenic deciduous forest & a nearby covered bridge. Sky Top Orchard (14 min) Hands On! Children's Museum (3 min) Colorful children's museum featuring creative hands-on exhibits, plus events, programs & classes. The Gorge - A Zipline Canopy Tour (17 min) Adventurous, guided zipline tour through a canopy of trees, stopping at platforms along the way. Mineral & Lapidary Museum (3 min) Straightforward gallery of regional rocks & crystals, plus dinosaur & meteorite displays. Aquarium & Shark Lab by Team ECCO (5 min) Henderson County Heritage Museum (3 min) A re-created courthouse & general store join military exhibits at this local history facility. Western North Carolina Air Museum (6 min) Jump Off Rock (14 min) Scenic overlook offering 1 easy & 2 moderate hiking trails along with mountain views & benches. Jackson Park (6 min) DuPont State Recreational Forest (22 min) Massive nature preserve featuring mountains, waterfalls, lakes, seasonal hunting & hiking trails. Hooker Falls (23 min) One of 4 waterfalls on 3 miles of river in state forest accessed by a trail. |