The "Land of the Waterfalls"

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If you are looking for fun things to do in Brevard, NC, you have come to the right place. This is your guide to what to do in Brevard, NC.

When you visit Brevard, NC you have arrived! Not at some glamour spot -- but at a beauty spot -- as the "locals" might say.

Brevard is one of those little known gems that can delight you and put a smile on your face; not so much for the facilities offered by the town but for the beauty and wonder of nature. So leave the motel room behind and get out and explore. There are a lot of "Fun things to do" and plenty to explore in Transylvania County.

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Transylvania County Sesquicentennial Video (History - 7:12)

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Town of Brevard

Brevard

Brevard is a small town with many options for its size. It has a variety of restaurants and shops for those who enjoy eating and shopping. There are many outdoor activities within a 20 mile radius; Dupont State Recreational Forest, Pisgah Forest, Blue Ridge Parkway, PARI (a radio telescope facility off Hwy. 64 near Rosman, NC), and the Apple Festival in Hendersonville, NC (take Hwy. 64 East) every Labor Day weekend.

The White Squirrel Festival is held Memorial Day weekend each year at the end of May. It features the Squirrel Box Derby cars that race down to Jailhouse Hill. The rare white squirrel is commonly seen in Brevard.

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Looking Glass Falls

Pisgah National Forest

Pisgah National Forest is located near Brevard on Hwy 276. Pisgah National Forest is over 500,000 acres and is primarily a hardwood forest. 

Pisgah offers many recreational activites ranging from waterfall viewing, hiking, camping, mountain biking, wading, swimming and fishing. Note, however, that the water in the mountain streams is cold. At one location in the forest you will find a fish hachery for mountain trout.