One lesser known but more peaceful attractions in the Hendersonville area is Crystal Spring. Located in Laurel Park, not far from Jump Off Rock and Rhododendron Lake, Crystal Spring is one of the many naturally occurring springs in the area. Natural springs gave settlers to the Hendersonville area access to clean drinking water, which enabled them to settle here more easily, and this spring in particular was said to have had the best-tasting water in all the South, which helped to bring tourists