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Hendersonville is a city in Sumner County of the American state of Tennessee. It is a well-known suburb of Nashville, Tennessee and has been the home of many country music stars, including Conway Twitty, Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash.

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• Rock Castle, 139 Rock Castle Lane, 615-824-0502, W-Sa 10AM-4PM, Su 1PM-4PM. One of the first stone buildings in Tennessee, a 7-story limestone mansion built by the Revolutionary War veteran Daniel Smith. Costumed guides conduct fairly inexpensive tours detailing the history of Daniel Smith and his descendants, as well as the inner workings of the mansion and period-era living conditions. Also available for conferences and luncheons.

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Due to its status as the City by The Lake, most recreational activities in Hendersonville are focused on boating, swimming and fishing throughout the lakes and rivers which weave around most of the town. However, a number of excellent golf courses are located within or nearby the city, as well as several local parks.

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• Center Point Barbecue, 1212 W Main St., 615-824-9330. The best BBQ in Hendersonville and, indeed, most of the Nashville area. Serves chicken and pork sandwiches, platters, and fantastic ribs. The restaurant itself is full of interesting 20th century memorabilia. Mandatory for any stay in Hendersonville.

• Steamboat Bill's, 248 Sanders Ferry Rd., 615-264-8103. This lakeside restaurant serves Cajun cuisine in an authentic New Orleans atmosphere. Known for being one of the best places to eat in Hendersonville, it serves a wide selection of wonderful meals, and a number of ingredients are imported directly from New Orleans. Prices are a bit expensive, but you get what you pay for.

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• Sputnik's Inc., 125 Sanders Ferry Rd., 615-822-7500. Standard local bar on the lakefront, decent selection of drinks and regular live performances by local country/indie bands. Has recently undergone major renovations and is now offers a more substantial drink and food selection. One of the only bars in Hendersonville proper so attracts a diverse (and fairly rough) crowd.

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• Holiday Inn Express, 615 E Main St., 615-824-0022. An excellent hotel located on the eastern outskirts of Hendersonville, near developing commercial districts. Delicious continental breakfast, friendly service and clean, comfortable rooms. Contains a fitness center, swimming pool and meeting facilities. Also wheelchair accessible and with free internet access. Wifi hotspot.

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