Henderson - North Carolina - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Henderson, North Carolina is located about 40 minutes north of the capital city Raleigh. The first settlers moved there in 1785 and more people moved there as it was close to a stagecoach road by 1811. The current population is 16,095 and there are a variety of attractions and activities in the area.

Popular motels and hotels in the area include Comfort Inn, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express and Jameson Inn. There is also an historic inn called Lamplight Inn, which is located on a restored tobacco farm. One of the most popular attractions in Henderson is the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library. The library was built in 1924 and offers a wide variety of books, magazines and educational services.

The Kerr Lake State Recreational Area features a man made lake, sites for camping, fishing, bird watching and other fun filled activities. If you are looking for a great souvenir or gift for someone you can visit The Narrow Road Gallery. You can purchase from a variety of items including candles, jewelry, lamps, pottery and even mouth blown vases.

The Franklin Brothers Nursery is a garden center and nursery where you can choose from a wide variety of plants, trees, flowers, and garden accessories. The local dining options include The Rose Restaurant and Pub which features an English Pub atmosphere. There are delicious daily specials and you can choose from an extensive wine list to drink with your meal. Cracker Barrel is also there and is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can get a country style home cooked meal plus a unique gift from their gift shop.