The Barn Guidebook
Sightseeing
Wonderful for hiking to see dozens of waterfalls, go for a swim in the river or the small lakes (Lake Julia is our favorite) or Mountain Bike our nationally recognized trails. A map of DuPont is available in the welcome folder located in the barn.
Our favorite spots?
Bridal Veil Falls - Wintergreen Falls - Fawn Lake - Hooker Creek Falls - Triple Falls - Jims Branch to Isaac Heath Loop (Mtn Bike) - Rocky Ridge
10 locals recommend
Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadWonderful for hiking to see dozens of waterfalls, go for a swim in the river or the small lakes (Lake Julia is our favorite) or Mountain Bike our nationally recognized trails. A map of DuPont is available in the welcome folder located in the barn.
Our favorite spots?
Bridal Veil Falls - Wintergreen Falls - Fawn Lake - Hooker Creek Falls - Triple Falls - Jims Branch to Isaac Heath Loop (Mtn Bike) - Rocky Ridge
A wonderful place to walk and enjoy nature. They also have beautiful winter lights throughout the holiday season.
582 locals recommend
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayA wonderful place to walk and enjoy nature. They also have beautiful winter lights throughout the holiday season.
Pet the baby goats and enjoy quiet walking trails
174 locals recommend
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
1800 Little River RdPet the baby goats and enjoy quiet walking trails
Beautiful gardens and walking trails. You could spend all day here even without going inside the house! Christmas at the Biltmore is a must see! Pre-purchasing passes saves a ton of time, and make the process of getting onto the property a breeze.
7 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StreetBeautiful gardens and walking trails. You could spend all day here even without going inside the house! Christmas at the Biltmore is a must see! Pre-purchasing passes saves a ton of time, and make the process of getting onto the property a breeze.
A wonderful place to pick apples in the fall! An apple cannon and fun activities for kids, this is our favorite orchard to visit each year
23 locals recommend
Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard
170 Stepp Orchard DrA wonderful place to pick apples in the fall! An apple cannon and fun activities for kids, this is our favorite orchard to visit each year
Jump Off Rock
4501 Laurel Park HwyA great spot to take a picnic any time of the day!
You could spend days exploring the Parkway! We enjoy starting the day heading up 276 from Pisgah Forest onto the parkway for some great views. Then continue on the parkway into Asheville for a sweet treat, dinner, or a local brew.
757 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayYou could spend days exploring the Parkway! We enjoy starting the day heading up 276 from Pisgah Forest onto the parkway for some great views. Then continue on the parkway into Asheville for a sweet treat, dinner, or a local brew.
Food scene
From sweet treats and brews to meals, here are some of our favorite places. All are within 25 minutes of the Barn (most within 15 minutes)
Wonderful ice cream after a day in Pisgah National Forest
39 locals recommend
Dolly's Dairy Bar & Gift Shop
128 Pisgah HwyWonderful ice cream after a day in Pisgah National Forest
Crank Coffee
112 Hendersonville HwyGrab a coffee and a danish before you head into the woods!
Tasty food and a wonderful environment for the whole family. Catch a tour of the facility as well!
10 locals recommend
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
100 Sierra Nevada WayTasty food and a wonderful environment for the whole family. Catch a tour of the facility as well!
The large outdoor space, permanent food truck and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks make this a very family friendly place that is less then 2 minutes from the barn! They also offer Saturday Morning yoga and live music
169 locals recommend
Bold Rock Hard Cider
72 School House RdThe large outdoor space, permanent food truck and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks make this a very family friendly place that is less then 2 minutes from the barn! They also offer Saturday Morning yoga and live music
Might not look like much from the outside, but this place is amazing! The drunken noodles and basil fried rice are our go-tos.
28 locals recommend
Pad Thai
144 E Main StMight not look like much from the outside, but this place is amazing! The drunken noodles and basil fried rice are our go-tos.
Flat Rock Village Bakery
2710 Greenville HwyWood fired pizzas, tasty pastries and a comfy back deck.
Located on a small side street in Brevard, this cozy restaurant is a wonderful spot for a romantic dinner or brunch
178 locals recommend
The Square Root
33 Times Arcade AlleyLocated on a small side street in Brevard, this cozy restaurant is a wonderful spot for a romantic dinner or brunch
Tasty pizza's and entrees. Always ask what the specials are, as they are amazing!
138 locals recommend
West First Wood-Fired
101B 1st Ave WTasty pizza's and entrees. Always ask what the specials are, as they are amazing!
CUP & SAUCER
36 E Main StStop in a grab a cup of coffee while in Downtown Brevard
This Asheville spot has it all! Breweries, Dinner, Desert, and is close to downtown Asheville
75 locals recommend
South Slope Brewing District
This Asheville spot has it all! Breweries, Dinner, Desert, and is close to downtown Asheville
Mezzaluna
226 N Main StEverything on their menu is great!
Come for the donuts, but stay for the chicken and biscuits!
100 locals recommend
HenDough Chicken & Donuts
532 Kanuga RdCome for the donuts, but stay for the chicken and biscuits!
Kiwi Gelato
67 E Main StTake a break downtown Brevard at this local and guest favorite!
This local favorite is more on the savory side of baking, including breads, foccacia, and a couple of sweet treats like danishes, scones, and cookies
56 locals recommend
Bracken Mountain Bakery
42 S Broad StThis local favorite is more on the savory side of baking, including breads, foccacia, and a couple of sweet treats like danishes, scones, and cookies
The sweeter side of Brevard Baking! Cookies and Cupcakes, but also grab a tasty lunch
41 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Bakery
86 W Main StThe sweeter side of Brevard Baking! Cookies and Cupcakes, but also grab a tasty lunch
Feed your inner child with ice cream sandwiches! Or check out a cookie flight which is served on an old school lunch tray with milk
35 locals recommend
Sunshine Sammies
99 S Lexington AveFeed your inner child with ice cream sandwiches! Or check out a cookie flight which is served on an old school lunch tray with milk
As one of Mills River's newer breweries, Mills River Brewing is less than a mile from the house
74 locals recommend
Mills River Brewery
336 Banner Farm RoadAs one of Mills River's newer breweries, Mills River Brewing is less than a mile from the house
Burning Blush Brewery
4891 Boylston HwyYou can almost see this brewery from the barn!