Woeppel Landing is tucked away on an acre of land in a quiet little neighborhood but yet just a stones-throw from all your mountain activities and adventures. Hiking, biking, tubing, snow tubing and fishing are all within a couple miles yet Asheville and its attractions, including the Biltmore Estate are only 25 to 30 minutes away. Even though it feels like you’re a million miles away from it all, just a short 8 minute drive brings you to the charming town of Brevard. Just a few more minutes down the road is Hendersonville and its quaint downtown. Woeppel Landing’s aviation & travel decor is in homage to three generations of pilots in our family. BREVARD: Super cute little town. Easy enough to park right downtown and walk to all the sights. With kids In tow, you can’t pass up the three story OP Taylor Toy store and then hit up Rocky’s local soda shop. For unique shopping, make sure to check out Mantiques and DDBullwinkles outdoor store. While the kids are still on a sugar high, head into Pisgah Forest and check out all our beautiful waterfalls. Looking Glass falls is a short drive into the forest and has parking with a tiny walk down to the falls. For a full days adventure, rent a tube at the entrance of the forest and lazy River tube down the river or spend the day at Sliding Rock. If the weather is dreary, you can check out the Fish Hatchery at John’s Rock or the Cradle of Forestry for kids entertainment in Pisgah. On a pretty day, the 25 minute drive up 276 from Brevard to the Blue Ridge is worth the spectacular view. If it’s supper time on the parkway, The Pisgah Inn has a stellar and fancy menu. *Jordan’s has a lovely brunch *Morning Social is your best breakfast in town. *Jet’s & Pizza Hut deliver **It’s a 15 minute drive into Mills River but Conosur is our favorite place, serving Cuban & Peruvian food. DUPONT/FLAT ROCK: DuPont Forest is a must. It’s a 15 minute drive to Park at the High Falls access parking lot (with visitor center and bathrooms) and take the three-mile hike to three stunning waterfalls. You can spend an entire day hiking in DuPont but if you’ve got time to spare, head out to Sky Top Orchard. Pick some apples, swing by their petting zoo and don’t forget to snag a hot apple-cider donut! If you would rather a little beauty and serenity, The Carl Sandburg Home is lovely and also has goats for the kiddos. HENDERSONVILLE: A 25 minute drive East takes you to the charming town of Hendersonville. Hit up the Elijah Craig Gem mine (on 64) for the kids and then make your way downtown. Parking at either end of the Main Street will give you access to all the quaint shops and restaurants. Make sure to check out Mast General Store and Kilwins Chocolates. Always call ahead for hours and availability but on a rainy day for kids: Hendersonville kids museum Hendersonville pinball arcade Hendersonville aquarium. *The BEST pizza in the area is Pie Squared, in Hendersonville. (try The Tomato Pie) ASHEVILLE: Half hour - 40 minute drive gets you to Asheville. You can spend and entire day checking out the downtown. If you are into breweries, almost all of them have outdoor seating and food trucks as well as outdoor games for kids. On a pretty day, New Belgium for example is perfect for a family stop. For indoor activities: Asheville Science Museum The Biltmore Asheville trampoline center * If you are looking for something closer to Asheville and on the water, check out our other property in south Asheville/ Mills River: Patti’s Camp Prattville Riverside House VRBO ID: 2855648 and Riverside Cottage VRBO ID: 2869071 MILLS RIVER: Mills River is a 15 minute drive, headed towards Asheville that is HOPping with breweries! Sierra Nevada Brewery in Mills River is one of our favorite places. Anyone that comes to visit, it’s a must. They have an excellent menu and it’s just a really family friendly atmosphere. On weekends there is live music on a tiered, outdoor auditorium with games for kids and a garden you can walk through. Since the pandemic, Sierra Nevada has been reservation-only so please be sure to call ahead. Mills River Brewery has a beautiful outdoor/dog-friendly seating area and a food truck always on site. * MRB, Bold Rock Cidery and Burning Blush Brewery can all be found within a one-mile radius. SALUDA: If you are into kayaking, river tubing or zip-lining, a 25 minute drives brings you to the Green River/Saluda area. The cutest little down-town offers quaint shops and restaurants. Make sure to check out the best bakery in the area, Wildflour Bakery and Cafe or The Purple Onion. Winter Activities: Moonshine Mountain Snow Tubing park - 15 minute drive Opens December 17th 2021 - Over 500 ft of snow banks (blown in if necessary) Sapphire Valley Ski area is 45 minutes west. Wolf Ridge Ski Resort is an hour north. Cataloochee Ski area is 1 hour 15 minutes north west Sugar Mountain is two hours north east. Beech Mountain is 2 hours, 15 minutes north east Appalachian Ski Mountain is 2 hours 20 minutes north east.