Highland Lake: Hotels, Vacation Rentals & Lakeside Community in Flat Rock, NC. Near Hendersonville and Asheville.

Flat Rock Forecast

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Welcome to Highland Lake, the Hendersonville area and life in the mountains of Western North Carolina. So many who come here for a visit soon find that this is where they want to live. As you consider your vacation or move to the mountains, here's a quick overview of Highland Lake and Hendersonville, as well as some area highlights.

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The Village of Flat Rock - Known as "Little Charleston of the Mountains," this charming community is a delightful outgrowth of its distinguished history. Wealthy rice planters from Charleston, South Carolina settled Flat Rock in the early 1800s. They built magnificent summer homes (many of which stand today) for their families to escape the heat and malaria threat of low-country summers. The culture, refinement and worldliness those first resident brought to this community is still in evidence today and is wonderfully expressed through Highland Lake's graceful neighborhoods, tastefully quaint commercial area and the generous, community-oriented spirit of those more than 2,600 people who call it home.

Downtown Hendersonville - While so many communities lost the vitality of their downtowns to malls and strip centers in 1970s, the people of Hendersonville made a concerted effort to preserve theirs. The result is a charming and historic eight-block district that bustles with commerce and social activity. It is where residents and tourists alike come to shop for everything from books to clothes to pastries. It's where community events-such as Music on Main, the North Carolina Apple Festival, and Trick Or Treat-happen. It's where people come to dine, dance and enjoy themselves in an ever-growing variety of fine restaurants, casual eateries and nightclubs. Historic Downtown Hendersonville is the beating heart of a lively and active community.

The Surrounding Area - Though there is always some event taking place in Henderson County, the cities and wilderness areas surrounding our county expand your choices for culture and outdoor recreation even further. Highland Lake is within 30 minutes of Asheville, N.C., home to the Biltmore Estate, eclectic shops, a well-supported art community and fabulously diverse restaurants. It is within 30 minutes of Greenville, S.C., with a strong business community, great downtown festivals, and the Peace Center. It is within 30 minutes of Pisgah National Forest and many state forests with top venues for just about every outdoor activity you can think of. It is within 30 minutes of Brevard Music Center-where every summer world-renowned artists perform. And it's within 30 minutes of so much more. In one day here, you can literally take an awe-inspiring hike or play a round of golf on a championship course in the afternoon; enjoy a world-class meal; and take in a major show, a symphony or a ballet that evening.

What to do while you are in the area

Sports and Recreation - This community plays hard. Our commitment to the active lifestyle is evidenced in how well planned, well managed and well used our city and county parks are. These public spaces are where residents gather for sport and for celebration. Our public parks offer excellent basketball courts, baseball fields, soccer fields, racquetball courts, shuffleboard, swimming pools, BMX riding tracks, walking trails, and more. The larger parks, such as Jackson Park, and our local YMCA offer recreational programs, league play and sports clinics for children and adults. Adults can also get involved in the many hiking, walking and biking clubs in the area.

The Arts - Henderson County has a thriving art community. In addition to the many specialty galleries and open studios, The Arts Center of Henderson County, The Art League of Henderson County and the Henderson County Arts Council promote art, art education and artists in our community. The Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra and Hendersonville Community Band, among many other groups, enjoy regular performances and enthusiastic audiences. Community theatre maintains a strong presence in Henderson County through both The Belfry Community Players and Hendersonville Little Theater. Flat Rock is also home to the widely acclaimed Flat Rock Playhouse, which is the official North Carolina State Theatre and offers a full season of professional shows from April through December. For film lovers, downtown features a fine arts film house-the Skyland Arts Cinema-and The Hendersonville Film Society shows high-quality foreign films weekly. Throughout the year, residents also enjoy and support numerous art shows, gallery openings and special performances.

Golfing - To say golf is popular in Highland Lake and Henderson County would be an understatement. Within the county limits are seven public courses and five private and semi-private courses-many of them created by top designers such as Tom Fazio, Joseph Lee and Donald Ross. From fun par-3 courses to nationally acclaimed championship courses, golfers can enjoy the game at the level that suits them best. And thanks to an amazingly mild climate, count on teeing off in Henderson County year round.

Healthcare - Henderson County boasts an extremely high level of heathcare. Within the county are two full-service hospitals-Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville and Park Ridge Hospital in Fletcher. Both continually expand their capabilities with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Henderson County residents can take full advantage of top-notch cardiology, cancer and joint replacement services within the community. Both hospitals also maintain satellite urgent care facilities located conveniently throughout the area. Doctors representing nearly every specialty practice in Henderson County. In addition, the county has a pro-active health department, a community health center and a free clinic.

Relocation Information - Henderson County
Utilities, Driver's License, Voting, etc...
Everything you'll need to set up your home in Henderson County

Utilities

Gas: Public Service Company of North Carolina - 1-877-776-2427 - www.psncenergy.com

Electricity: Duke Power - 1-800-777-9898 - www.duke-energy.com

Telephone: BellSouth - 1-800-423-4343 - att.com

Water: Hendersonville City Water - 697-3052

Cable: Morris Broadband - 1-888-855-9036 - morrisbroadband.com

Travel Information

Planning a trip to Highland Lake, Hendersonville and the surrounding area? Everything you need is here, from local lodging to airport info to rental cars and more...

Rental Cars

Alamo - (800) 327-9633

Avis - (800) 831-2847

Budget - (828) 684-2272

Enterprise - (800) 325-8007

Hertz - (800) 654-3131

Airlines

Asheville Regional Airport - www.flyavl.com - 828.684.2226
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Allegiant Air
USAir
Delta

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport - www.gspairport.com - 864.877.7426
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Lodging

The Garden Hamlet @ Highland Lake - Luxury Vacation Cottage - www.highlandlake.net

Vehicle Registration, Licensing and Voting Info

Auto license tags must be purchased within 30 days of relocating to the state. Just bring your car title, proof of insurance and odometer reading to the following license tag agencies:
172 Four Seasons Mall, Hendersonville, NC 28792 - 692-0648

New residents must apply for a NC driver's license within 30 days of relocating to the state. Vision and written tests are required. You can also register to vote at the DMV office. Visit the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles at the following location:
Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28739 - 692-6915

To vote in city, county, state and federal elections, you must be a US citizen, at least 18 years old, mentally sound and not under conviction of a felony. You must register 30 days prior to the election you wish to vote in. You may register to vote in Henderson County immediately after establishing residency.

Registration may be done by mail or in person at the Board of Elections office and several other locations. Call for the nearest registration site. (Or, if you also need to get a NC driver's license, you may register to vote at the DMV office)

The Henderson County Election Board is located at 75 E. Central St., Hendersonville, NC 28792 - 697-4970

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