Tucked into the western corner of North Carolina is a location that practically defies description: lofty mountains, deep canyons, and a practically unlimited supply of moving water. The outcome is a collection of waterfalls unparalleled in any other part of North America. In all, the Brevard location is home to over 250 waterfalls of every possible size, shape, and degree of jaw-dropping appeal.
Even better, these waterfalls occupy over 100,000 acres of public lands that are not simply prime for waterfall searching, however for every other possible outside experience also– treking, mountain cycling, rock climbing, horseback riding, paddling, fly fishing, and canyoneering– simply among others.
At the center of all of it is the town of Brevard, called among the “coolest towns in America” by Budget Travel. How else would you describe a craft beer culture that supports 5 independent breweries, a live music scene welcoming whatever from bluegrass jams to Beethoven symphonies under the stars, and a nest of craftspeople and artists whose work is commemorated in galleries all over the world?
An Unrivaled Adventure Destination
In Between Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Recreational Forest, Gorges State Park, and Headwaters State Forest, more than 50% of Transylvania County’s landmass is public land. For our visitors, that suggests unparalleled access to first-rate, single-track mtb tracks, numerous miles of treking and equestrian routes, prime trout fishing waters on among America’s leading 100 trout fishing rivers (the Davidson), and paddling chances on the 3rd earliest river worldwide, the French Broad.
Even if you are not a hard-core outside adventurist, the chances for deep woods leisure are plentiful. Moving Rock, situated in Pisgah National Forest, has happy households for years with its 80-foot, smooth granite slide into a natural, cold plunge swimming pool. Close by, the 6,500-acre Cradle of Forestry uses interpretive nature routes, an interesting forestry museum, historical cabins, and a 1914 Climax logging train. And almost all over you turn, you’ll discover waterfalls. In Gorges State Park, find gorgeous Rainbow Falls– and be sure to take in the park’s helpful and interesting Visitor. Or endeavor into DuPont State Recreational Forest and experience the sustaining marvel of Triple and High Falls.
The Perfect Recipe: Art, Culture, and Great Food
You can develop a cravings and a thirst checking out the outdoors. Luckily, Brevard and Transylvania County deal great deals of delicious alternatives. Brevard boasts 5 excellent craft makers together with a broad variety of tap spaces, cafés, clubs, and dining establishments where you can sample a selection of distinctive drafts in addition to authentic North Carolina bar-b-que, piled-high hamburgers, and super-stuffed burritos. On the expensive side, there’s location dining at our famous inns and dining establishments. Enjoy Carolina Mountain trout at a window table neglecting a lake. Or attempt a braised pork bourguignon in an al fresco setting in downtown Brevard. You’ll likewise discover a terrific constellation of dining options in our lovely smaller sized neighborhoods like Lake Toxaway and Cedar Mountain.
The soundtrack to your Brevard experience is offered by a live music scene that is as vibrant and differed as you’ll discover in any huge city. The distinction is an intimacy that puts you right in the middle of the music– whether it’s being carried out on the street, around a fire pit at a regional cantina, on a mini-stage in a regional brewery, or lakeside in the al fresco Whittington-Pfohl Auditorium at Brevard Music.
To read more about our extraordinary mountain town, go to ExploreBrevard.com and begin mapping your next terrific experience.
