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TRAVEL PLANNER & WATERFALL MAP TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY & BREVARD, NC For well over 100 years, Transylvania County has been welcoming visitors like they were old friends. That heritage of hospitality is just one of the reasons individuals, couples and families have made a visit to the Land of Waterfalls into an annual pilgrimage. Year after year, they return to experience our unique combination of natural wonder, cultural sophistication and small town charm. In these pages you will find an extraordinary range of adventures, activities and discoveries that promise to make your visit unforgettable. But this is just the beginning. We invite you to blaze your own trail and discover your own favorites. Track down a hidden waterfall or a new favorite swimming hole. Listen to Brahms under the stars at Brevard Music Center. Try a daring new dish at one of our downtown restaurants. Sample a seasonal brew from our local brewers. Or discover an emerging artist at one of our many galleries and studios. Now go get busy making our Transylvania your Transyslvania. TABLE OF CONTENTS Outdoor Adventure ............................................................................ 5 Arts & Culture ...................................................................................... 11 Music ...................................................................................................... 13 History ................................................................................................... 15 Wildlife .................................................................................................. 17 Breweries ............................................................................................. 19 Downtown Brevard .......................................................................... 21 Downtown Brevard Map ................................................................ 23 Dining ................................................................................................... 25 Summer Camps ................................................................................ 27 White Squirrels ................................................................................. 29 Accommodations Directory ......................................................... 30 Restaurants Directory .................................................................... 34 Arts & Culture Directory ................................................................ 36 Outdoor Directory ........................................................................... 37 Summer Camp Directory .............................................................. 38 Waterfall Hunting Guide and Map ............................................. 40 Even more online! Visit our website at www.visitwaterfalls.com for lodging deals and promotions, a calendar of fun, family-friendly events, and more! Cover Image: Lake Dense, DuPont State Recreational Forest OUTDOORS Over fifty percent of the land in Transylvania is publicly owned and protected, ensuring that you’ll have the chance to enjoy some of the Southeast’s most extraordinary natural landscapes. There’s no better base camp for your outdoor adventure. PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST Encompassing over 88,000 acres in Transylvania County, Pisgah National Forest serves as the gateway for outdoor adventurers of every stripe. Don’t miss such memorable Behind the veil: Bridal destinations as Looking Glass Rock, Looking Glass Falls Veil Falls, DuPont State and Sliding Rock. Recreational Forest DUPONT STATE RECREATIONAL FOREST Spanning over 10,000 acres of rolling hills and rocky crags, DuPont is home to some of Transylvania County’s most PISGAH CENTER FOR exciting climbing, biking and hiking opportunities. DuPont also features such dramatic waterfalls as High Falls, Triple WILDLIFE EDUCATION Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. Tour our Exhibits Walk our Trails GORGES STATE PARK Feed the Fish Straddling the high ledges of the Jocassee Gorge, this lush Wildlife education programs for the park is actually a temperate rain forest that supports an public and groups are also available. impressive roster of rare plant and animal species. Recent For more information visit our website improvements have made Gorges more accessible, making at www.ncwildlife.org/pisgah or call it easier for visitors to explore its breathtaking waterfalls 828-877-4423. Free admission. and dramatic topography. See page 37 for the Outdoor Directory Open Mon. - Sat., 8 am - 4:45 pm April - November Mon. - Fri., 8 am - 4:45 pm December - March 5 Located in Pisgah National Forest 6 OUTDOORS BIKING Transylvania County is home to some of the finest cycling in North America. But don’t take our word for it. BIKE Magazine calls us “America’s Best Kept Secret.” Between Pisgah and DuPont you can explore hundreds of miles of epic single-track. Road bikers will enjoy plentiful chances to hit the asphalt on a variety of twisty, challenging roads. CAMPING Transylvania County’s abundant forest lands house numerous campsites. From intimate glens deep in the forest to large-scale public campgrounds with parking, picnic areas and hot showers, we’ve got your ideal spot under the stars. ROCK CLIMBING Whether you’re a novice or an experienced climber, we offer some of the best climbing in the Southeast. Looking Glass Rock, one of the largest monoliths in North America, offers stages from two to eight and up to 600 feet. Another great spot is Cedar Rock, offering climbs with one to three pitches and up to 400 feet. Cedar Rock Mountain See page 37 for the Outdoor Directory Trail, DuPont State Recreational Forest DOWNTOWN VACATION SANDRA PURCELL & HOMES ASSOCIATES, REALTORS Offered by Red House Inn #1 B&B Let our real estate firm help you on Trip Advisor FALL in love with your next home or land tract in the mountains of WNC. • Space, privacy and comfort Putting people and properties • Walk to shops restaurants and together for over 30 years! Stop in brewery during your visit for a list of the 5 • Wi-fi, cable, grill, laundry, all linens BEST BUYS in the area. provided Offering free use of a 14 ft moving • No cleaning fee truck to firm clients. Downtown Vacation Homes: www.staybrevard.com 96 W. Main St. Brevard, NC 28712 | (828) 885-7867 | (800) 895-7867 Red House Inn: www.brevardbedandbreakfast.com Search the MLS: www.sandrapurcell.com 828-884-9349 7 8 OUTDOORS HORSEBACK RIDING Equestrians saddle up all year-round to ride the beautiful trails and roads in Pisgah, DuPont and Gorges. For a fun family adventure, check out our list of local stables. FISHING Brooks. Browns. Rainbows. Small-mouthed Bass. Musky. You don’t have to be a zoologist to admire the fish swimming through our lakes, rivers and streams, but you’ll need a rod to catch one. Local outfitters can point you to the perfect “honey hole,” while multiple public locations provide beginners and experts alike material for their next whopper of a fish tale. CANOEING, KAYAKING & TUBING Our many rivers, streams, lakes and waterways can cast you off onto a whole other avenue of adventure. The swift waters of the French Broad (3rd oldest river in the world) allow paddlers to follow the river as far as the current and their paddles will take them. For a rockier ride, Transylvania’s tributary rivers offer exciting whitewater during high water. HIKING Our 1,000+ miles of trails give hikers of all ages and skill levels the chance to take a turn on the road less traveled. Ranging from “easy” to “epic” these trails and foot-paths meander through the pristine forests and ridges of Gorges, DuPont and Pisgah. Paddling the French See page 37 for the Outdoor Directory Broad River, 3rd oldest river in the world TRANSYLVANIA D.D. BULLWINKEL’S FARMERS MARKET Open April 18 – December 19, 2015 Discover casual clothing for Every Saturday Morning mountain living, outdoor gear, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. handcrafted pottery, jewelry, gifts and local souvenirs. Over 50 vendors selling locally grown and produced products with live music weekly and special events throughout the season. Located just off East Main Street at the corner of Johnson & Jordan Streets. 828-862-4700 | www.ddbullwinkels.com 828-548-0660 | TransylvaniaFarmersMarket.com 9 10 ARTS & CULTURE From the first brushstroke on a painter’s canvas to the stirring conclusion of a grand symphony, our artists and performers provide visitors with countless opportunities to enjoy a level of creativity as exceptional as our mythic landscape. There’s a little something for everyone, whimsical, studied or sublime, no matter where your flight of fancy may lead you. SCENIC 276 SOUTH ART & CRAFT CORRIDOR This corridor encompasses a 13-mile stretch beginning just south of Brevard. Showcasing art galleries, studios, shops, charming lodgings, farm-to-table dining and fresh local produce, Scenic 276 South is a great way to discover the artistry inspired by our mountains. Scupture by Christine SCULPTURE WALK Kosiba, Pisgah National Brevard’s public sculpture project celebrates animals of the Forest region and showcases the artists who created the distinctive pieces. Throughout downtown Brevard, 19 life-size sculptures depict native animals in a variety of materials. See page 36 for the Arts and Culture Directory LAKE TOXAWAY MUD DABBERS POTTERY REALTY COMPANY Offering the largest variety of locally made pottery in the area since 1988. Potters at work in the studio VACATION RENTALS next door on most days. Enjoy the & beautiful, short drive through the HOME SALES French Broad River Valley to our historic store building, located