THINGS TO DO, PLACES TO GO
Brevard is situated in western North Carolina, about a 45 minute drive from the Asheville Regional Airport, or about an hour from South Carolina's Greenville/Spartanburg International Airport.
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CURRENT HAPPENINGS
(check back often for updates)
DECEMBER
Friday, December 5
Brevard College Annual Tree Lighting
6:00-7:00 pm
Enjoy hot cider, cookies, and a theatrical snowball play
Saturday, December 6
7:30 pm
Brevard College 11th Annual Holiday Concert
This year's concert will feature new and favorite seasonal carols, including those from Austria, Wales, Germany, and France. The Brevard College Concert Choir and Chamber Chorale will perform and feature guest organist Kyle Ritter from All Soul's Episcopal Church of Asheville. The event is FREE.
21st Annual Twilight Tour
Downtown Brevard
December 6
Jingle Bell Run 9:00 am
WNC Quilters Guild Annual Show 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Festival of Trees 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Christmas Parade starts at 3:00 pm
Music in the Gazebo 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Visit the Twilight Tour Website for a complete list event schedule
December 13
Holiday Tour of Homes
Annual fund raiser for the Transylvania County Arts Council
Tickets: $30 to support the arts-in-school program
Call 828-884-2787 for details
December 19
Steep Canyon Rangers
Porter Center 7 pm
Tickets available at Rockin'Robin Records and Celestial Music
Shop for fresh cut Christmas Trees
Area tree farm directory
Whether you live here year round, or in town for a visit, the famed Biltmore House is especially grand this time of year.
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People find their way to Brevard for lots of different reasons. For many, it's the quieter mountain lifestyle that you can only find in a small town like Brevard. It's the kind of place that makes you feel right at home; where you can walk down Main Street and count on a smile and plenty of friendly conversation.
Brevard has also earned its reputation for the spectacular scenery and it is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. The city is located in the heart of Transylvania County - aptly nicknamed, "Land of Waterfalls" because of the over 260 waterfalls that dot the landscape here, making it a beautiful and often dramatic backdrop for hiking, mountain biking, canoeing and kayaking. Whether you are looking for trails for horse back riding, a heart pounding hike, or a pleasant walk among the native laurels and evergreens, you are sure to find it here. Over 50% of the land in Transylvania County is dedicated to the National Forest, including the Pisgah National Forest, Dupont State Forest, and Gorges State Park and each of them offer their own unique experience.
Our mountain streams and rivers also offer up some of the country's best and
most scenic fly fishing. The French Broad River, Davidson River, East Fork French Broad, and West Fork French Broad are just a few of the spots that have fisherman from across the country hooked on the area.
The Brevard area enjoys a rich arts and entertainment community. Included is the famed Brevard Music Center that plays host to some of the world's finest young musicians every summer. You'll also find a wide variety of performances year round at the Brevard College. And there 11 art galleries in the Brevard area, including 5 right on Main Street, where you can discover the works of renowned as well as emerging local artists.
Throughout the year, you'll find a full schedule of special events like the Gallery Walk, the annual Fourth of July celebration, the Mountain Song Festival, Taste of Transylvania and of course, the annual White Squirrel Festival.
With the vast array of outdoor activities, entertainment options, shopping, sight seeing, and dining out, there are plenty of things to do here in Brevard, North Carolina. No matter how you choose to spend your time, it's also the place where you can enjoy year round southern hospitality, four distinct but gentle seasons, and a more relaxed mountain lifestyle.
Whether you are interested in relocating or simply looking for a vacation get-away in the mountains, we invite you to experience Brevard, North Carolina, and all our neighboring communities for yourself. Come for a visit and you might find that you never want to leave.
Want to learn more? Visit any of these sites for additional details about things to and places to go in and around Brevard, North Carolina.
And be sure to visit our Brevard NC Real Estate Blog on a regular basis for the most current happenings, musings, and information about Brevard!
RECREATION AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Mountain Biking in DuPont State Forest
Hiking in Western North Carolina
The Blue Ridge Parkway
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
DuPont State Forest
Gorges State Park
Cradle of Forestry
Brevard College
Blue Ridge Community College
THINGS TO DO
Brevard Music Center
Flat Rock Playhouse
The Heart of Brevard
The Biltmore House
Earthshine Mountain Lodge
Transylvania County Arts Council
GOOD EATS
ED Boudreaux's BBQue
Poppies Gourmet Farmers Market
McCall Farm - Farm fresh vegetables. Sweet corn straight from the field.
Located in Penrose on Crab Creek Rd. 828-884-4054M
COUNTY GOVERNMENT FACTS AND FIGURES
Transylvania County
PLACES TO STAY
Pisgah Inn
The Partridge Nest
Red House Inn
Hampton Inn Brevard
800 Forest Gate Center Pisgah Forest, North Carolina 28768
Tel: 1-828-883-4800
Fax: 1-828-877-5884
Holiday Inn Express
1570 Asheville Hwy.
Brevard, NC 28712
Hotel Reservations: 1 888 HOLIDAY (888-465-4329)
Hotel Front Desk: 1-828-862-8900
TENNIS & FITNESS
Brevard Tennis and Athletic Club
EDUCATION
Transylvania County Schools
MEDICAL
Transylvania Community Hospital
Pardee Hospital
Mission Hospital
Park Ridge Hospital
