Lakewood RV Resort

Manager’s Fav List of Places to Eat & Things to Do

Food, Food and More Food…

  • Door Dash delivers to Lakewood with a nice variety of restaurants to pick from – download the Door Dash App – the address here is 15 Timmie Lane, Flat Rock, NC 28731, remember your site #.
  • There are three convenience stores at the Upward/I-26 Exit 53 (1/2 mile away) for water/ice/snacks/fuel. 
  • Also, at the same intersection – A 5-star Waffle House (kinda funny), McDonalds, Bojangles, and Cracker Barrel. 
  • Ingles Grocery Store is 1.5 miles by taking a left on Ballenger at the Resort exit and right on Upward. 
  • If you take a right at the stop light at Ingles and go another 1.5 miles onto Old Spartanburg Road you will find Harris Teeter, Publix and a newer Ingles store, The Fresh Market and PetSmart. 
  • From the Spartanburg Highway and Church intersection, you can take a right, go forward, and it turns into Main Street that will take you to Downtown Hendersonville – about 8 minutes from Lakewood (these directions are a bit confusing- it’s safest to just use your GPS on your phone!). 

Restaurants…(in Downtown Hendersonville)

  • Brandy’s on Main – 111 S Main St. 828-513-1240. A great dinner spot with a buzzy vibe for American classics & notable wines that opens at 4 PM. Call for reservations- it’s worth the money for a lovely evening of food and atmosphere. 
  • Brooks Tavern – 142 3rd Ave W. 828-595-9994. This is your burger and beer spot. Find them on Facebook! 
  • Mike’s on Main – 303 N Main. 828-698-1616. Your old-time soda fountain lunch spot. They have great food and shakes.  
  • Mountain Deli – 343 N Main St. 828-693-0093. Fantastic lunch sandwiches with sidewalk seating.  
  • Postero – 401 N Main St. 828-595-9676. Call for reservations and enjoy this special place that used to be an old bank. It will likely cost a Ben Franklin to wine & dine (with a tip), but it’s totally worth it!  
  • Renzo’s – 502 N Main. 828-551-7766. Call for reservations for this Italian fine dining spot. Their speakeasy can be found by using the other entrance and heading upstairs.  
  • Shine -202 N Main. 828-692-0062. A great mid-priced restaurant with a casual atmosphere. Be adventurous and try the Hot Boudin Link appetizer… and don’t forget they have a rooftop bar!  
  • The French Broad Bookbar and Kitchen – 342 N Main. 828-595-9797. For the unique eating and drinking area, turn right just inside the front door and head upstairs. One of the coolest places to relax and enjoy a cocktail and good conversations.  
  • The Poe House – How often have you been to plain, boring restaurants? “Quoth the Raven- Nevermore!” This is an Edgar Allen Poe themed restaurant that offers great food, a vast wine and beer selection, and a unique and relaxed atmosphere. They do offer live music, so check their calendar before you head out.
  • West First Wood-Fired – 101 First Ave W. 828-693-1080. This place is busy – good sign, right? It takes care of your Italian/Pizza craving.

Restaurants…(not in Downtown Hendersonville)

  • 131 Main Restaurant – 308 Thetford St. 828-651-0131. This is in Biltmore Park Town Square (not Biltmore Estates) at I-26 and Exit 37 – right next to the Regal Biltmore Grande Movie Theatre. Reservations are recommended. This is a great steak and seafood restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere and excellent service. Walk the streets of Town Square for more eating and drinking spots, stores, and hunt for the speakeasy called Top of the Monk – have a delicious cocktail like you have never had before! 
  • Boon Choo Thai Express – 576 Upward Road. 828-435-9077. Don’t be fooled that the drive-up window makes this a fast food Thai place. The drive-up window is really just for pick-up orders, so call in and bring it back to your RV. They do have indoor seating as well.  
  • Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – 576 Upward Road. 828-693-0645. A Kansas Citian (not us, but we are from KC), gave a 5 Star rating on the BBQ flavor – a must try! 
  • Honey and Salt – 2730 Greenville Hwy. 828-676-8322. Nope, not in Greenville — but don’t you dare miss this place for breakfast or brunch! You will likely have to wait, but we go every chance we get. First visit recommendation is to try one of their skillets!  
  • Hot Dog World – 226 Kanuga Rd. 828-697-0374. Guess what they are famous for? You shouldn’t miss this experience! Yogurt World is right next door, guess what they are famous for?  
  • Mills River Farmers Market – 94 School House Rd, Mills River, NC. Open Saturdays 8am -12pm. A great variety of local fresh food, so make it your first stop of the morning! Find them on Facebook! 
  • Papa’s & Beer – 1821 Asheville Rd. 828-692-9915. Don’t get confused — it’s not in Asheville. Great Mexican food and some cold beer on the side.

Places To Go & Things To Do…

  • America’s Fastest and Steepest Ziplining at The Gorge – Put on your big boy/big girl pants and call for a fun time. 828-749-2500. Don’t forget to take your meds first -lol! 
  • Asheville Balloon Company – 1572 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville. 828-707-2992. Hot Air Balloon Rides – enough said here in the adventure category! 
  • Biltmore Estates – 1 Lodge St, Asheville. 800-411-3812 for tickets or check ticket availability at the Lakewood RV Resort office. Allow at least 45 minutes to get there due to traffic. Please visit their website for all of the information. Note – wear your best walking shoes!! 
  • Chimney Rock Park – Hiking Trails, Animal Discovery Den, ride the elevator to the top of Chimney Rock or just take the steps (just a few hundred plus!). A small fee to enter the park. 828-625-9611.  
  • Downtown Brevard is another cute place for unique shops and restaurants – remember to stop in the White Squirrel Shop. 
  • Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway for breathtaking scenery. Google for places to get on the highway. It’s a popular drive so expect a slow go but you will want to stop at the scenic pull overs. Take your camera!  
  • Fishing, including guided fly fishing – call Davidson River Outfitters at 828-877-4181.  
  • Fridays on Main in Downtown Hendersonville- From June 12th to August 14th, they have Free live music every Friday evening from 7Pm-9PM. Be sure to get there early and take your lawn chair to tap your toes. 
  • Golf – check the list on the bulletin board in the breezeway. Please list your name/number/departure date if you are interested in going with new friends. Just a few public courses include Crooked Creek Golf Club, Cummings Cove Golf, Broadmoor Golf Links, and Links O’ Tryon. 
  • Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino – just 70 miles away in Cherokee, NC. If you win, who cares how long it takes to get there – good luck! 
  • Hiking is everywhere – Dupont State Recreation Forest, Pisgah Mountain, Carl Sandburg Home and too many others to list. Download the app called All Trails and start searching. You can’t go wrong if you want to find a waterfall or two…or three. 
  • Jump Off Rock – a great view but be sure to use your GPS and take your time getting there on this winding road. A couple of tricky decisions of which road to take at the ‘Y’ (fair warning).  
  • Kayaking/Canoeing/Tubing down the French Broad River. Call Lazy Otter Outfitters to get set up (828-756-1386) or Green River Adventures in Saluda (828-749-2800).   
  • Lake Lure – boat tours, restaurants, golf, swimming and a nice marina. 
  • Museums include the Western North Carolina Air Museum, the Apple Valley Model Railroad Museum, and Mineral & Lapidary Museum of Henderson County – there is also a Pin Ball Museum in DT Hendersonville. 
  • Rhythm and Brews – The Rhythm & Brews concerts series brings together live music, great food, and local beer, wine, and cider! The concerts begin with an opener at 5:30 pm followed by the headlining performance at 7:30 pm, on the third Thursday of each month from May – September on Main Street between Allen & Caswell Streets in DT Hendersonville. Check online at https://www.visithendersonvillenc.org/rhythm-brews for more information. 
  • The East Flat Rock Community Park provides a great 1.5-mile stroll to enjoy in the morning sunrise or evening sunset. 
  • The Flat Rock Playhouse is full of talent. Check their schedule for upcoming plays and check the activity boards for groups heading to various plays. Box Office 828-693-0731. 
  • The NC Apple Festival is always Labor Day Weekend. Go to www.ncapplefestival.org for details.
  • Tour the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site and stop by to pet the goats (so cute!). 1800 Little River Road, Flat Rock. 828-693-4178.

Hendersonville Breweries… (Also note that Asheville has 23 more local craft breweries – Drive Safe!)

Wineries… (Admittedly, our most fav spots!)

15 Timmie Lane, Flat Rock, NC 28731 (828) 697-9523

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