Experience the Magic of the Historic Hendersonville Tour

Explore charming streets, local history, and hidden gems in Hendersonville.

Classical courthouse architecture in sunny weather

Step Into Hendersonville’s Hidden Stories

Now in its 10th Year. We are proud to offer the original Historic Hendersonville Tour. This is our town, and we would like to show you what makes it special. This is not a "dusty old dates" tour. Our trolley tour is jam-packed with historical tidbits, oddities, appropriate reverence, and pure fun, with stops at significant historic locations. We offer tours anytime by trolley or bus to charters of 15 or more persons. In addition, we highly recommend guided walks: Mary Jo's Guided History Walks.

Step Aboard for Hendersonville Adventures

2-Hour Trolley Tours

This tour is only available for charters of 15 or more.
$22.00/adults
$15.00/children 5-12
4 years & under free with a paying adult. One child per adult.
(Cancellations made less than 7 days before departure are not refundable.)
This tour begins at 10 AM at the Visitor's Center, 201 South Main Street.

3-hour Trolley tours

This tour is available for charters of 15 or more.
$29.95/adults, $27.95/Seniors (55+)
$22.50/children 5-12
4 years & under free with a paying adult. One child per adult.
Includes an ice cream cone at World Famous Piggy's.

For Charters, We Have Three Pickup Locations

Mountain Inn and Suites (755 Upward Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731) Directions: I-26, Exit 53 Upward Road, top of the ramp, turn left. Mountain Inn and Suites is on the left.
The Hampton Inn (155 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792). Directions: I-26, Exit 49A, at US 64E, 1st light (Waffle House on corner), turn right. The Hampton Inn is on the right.
The Visitor's Center (201 South Main Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792)

Highlights of Your Hendersonville Adventure

The Historic Hendersonville Trolley Tour includes:

The Curb Market * (open Tues, Thurs, Friday & Sat)
The Historic Courthouse & Museum
St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church*
The Flat Rock Playhouse
The Carl Sandburg Home
Historic Main Street
The 7th Avenue Historic Train Depot (open Wed., Sat.)
Van's Chocolates (local chocolatier)*
(* Step-off visits)

Elderly passengers smiling inside a trolley

Boy in glasses enjoying sweet dessert treat.

Hear the Praises From Historic Tour Guests

"The variety all in one day!" SM

"It was super." MF

"The itinerary contained all stops of interest." Anon.

"The concern with the passengers as opposed to the timetable." GE

"I enjoyed the stop and stories at St. John's." JB

"Good selection of sites, appropriate time at each, enthusiastic tour guide." Anon.

"It was great! The trolley is like a vacation." TR

"Everything." MM

Outdoor gathering in a small town setting

Mary Jo's History Walks

Mary Jo – a journalist and editor who also leads guided walks in Paris, France, on the American Revolution history there – conducts guided history walks for groups of 8 or more in Hendersonville.

Guided Walks in Hendersonville

Stroll with her along Main Street to be charmed by the town's fascinating history, historic architecture, and those long-ago shoot-outs, bordellos, and glittering eras. Or join her along the pathways of Hendersonville's Historic Oakdale Cemetery, where the famous "Look Homeward Angel" statue is located. Grave markers can tell interesting stories and whisper secrets...so come along to discover Hendersonville's buried past.

Tour Details

Each tour is 90 (or so) minutes. $10 per person (children under 10 years free with paying adult).

Contact Mary Jo for details: maryjo@maryjopadgett.com | (828) 545-3179

Website: www.maryjopadgett.com (click on Guided Walks)

Stories From Those Who Walked With Mary Jo

"Absolutely fascinating. I learned so much about history and architecture." SN

"Well done. Mary Jo told me things I didn't know." RB

"I am from here, and I still picked up many facts and stories I never knew. Now, when I shop downtown, it means so much more to me." CT

Tour group gathered for a photo opportunity

Guided Tours for Your Motor Coach or Bus

We also offer step-on tour guides for motor coach and bus groups. For information: info@thetrolleycompany.com | (828) 606-8606. If you are planning a group visit, you might want to visit our group sales company at carolinacustomtours.com.

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