Payton & Burton
Things To Do
The Biltmore Estate
In addition to Biltmore House & Gardens and the Winery, shops, and restaurants of Antler Hill Village, Biltmore's 8,000-acre backyard invites your exploration. Miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails, acres of gardens, and such activities as falconry and sporting clays allow you to create your perfect day trip or overnight adventure.
Hiking (or driving) on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Some of our favorite hikes include: Frying Pan Tower, Graveyard Fields, Black Balsam Knob and Devil's Courthouse (all Googleable). It will also be peak leaf season!!!
Historic Downtown Hendersonville
Some of our favorite dining spots include: Flat Rock Wood Room, Honey & Salt, Kilwin's, Never Blue, Postero, Shine, Umi, West First Wood-Fired Pizza and White Duck Taco Shop.
The Omni Grove Park Inn
Serving guests for over a century, The Omni Grove Park Inn welcomes you with a tradition of southern hospitality amidst the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Relax in the unique subterranean spa with an indoor pool or enjoy a round of championship golf on their Donald Ross-designed course. When it’s time to dine, enjoy one of their four locally-sourced restaurants.
Point Lookout Vineyards
Point Lookout Vineyards is situated at 3,000-feet above sea level, with a panoramic views of mountains, vineyards and farmland. The facility includes a 4,000-square-foot open-air pavilion that serves as both a tasting room and event space. Point Lookout has been nationally recognized for their award winning wines.
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company has set the standard for artisan brewers worldwide as a winner of numerous awards for a wide variety of beers and ales, including the legendary Pale Ale. Sierra Nevada’s east coast brewing, bottling and distribution operation in Mills River is located 10 miles from downtown Hendersonville, south of Asheville. The Taproom offers 20 beers on tap. The restaurant serves farm-to-table dishes that are mainly supplied locally. Located in Henderson County on approximately 90 acres along the French Broad River.