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Be Cool This Yule.
This year, point your sleigh in the direction of Brevard and Transylvania County for a one-of-a-kind holiday celebration that’s filled with everything you need to make the season bright. We take jolly to a whole new level with charming, small-town magic, a host of cozy accommodations, festive events, and plenty of opportunities to explore acres of a winter wonderland. It’s time for the Yule – so come to Brevard and Be Cool.
Winter Visitor Guide
No matter whether its checking out one of our 250 waterfalls, hitting the trails in our wintery woodlands, checking out the lively arts, dining and cultural scene, or just relaxing in front of a warm fire enjoying the view, Brevard offers countless options to discover all that makes this one of the coolest places around. We’re open year-round. We warmly invite you to find your chill in Brevard and Transylvania this season and every season.
Adventure Guide & Waterfall Map
Just a still photo of the Blue Ridge Mountains to calm the holiday bustle.
📸 photo owned by Explore Brevard
📍Sassafrass Mountain overlook
Many liken Brevard in the winter to a Hallmark Christmas movie. There's just something about a small mountain town decorated in holiday lights.
Check out our lodging specials in the link in our bio to find a cozy spot to rest your feet!
From the forests of our beloved NC mountains, Ruby, this year’s hand-picked US Capitol Christmas Tree travels through the east coast to adorn her new home in Washington, DC.
Ruby is a mighty 78ft Red Spruce from Pisgah National Forest harvested just outside Transylvania County.
Happy travels to Ruby and may her shimmering light shine brightly for our nation.
Cover 📸: @uscapitolchristmastree
Gorges State Park just opened a new campground with 14, 50-amp full hookup RV sites, 6 tent campsites, and 5 camper cabins with heat, air, power, and sleeping for 6. Head to the link in our bio to make your reservations!
The state of North Carolina has officially designated 2023 as the “Year of the Trail” to celebrate NC’s vast network of trails, greenways, and blueways which showcase our diverse landscapes.
We’ve got lots of trails in Transylvania County, so we’re going to share weekly our “Favorite Explore Brevard Trails” beginning today!
Clawhammer Cove Trail (pic from Clawhammer Road)
📍Pisgah National Forest
Mileage: 1.5 miles
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail use: Hiking
This pleasant hike begins in a small meadow before climbing gently up Clawhammer Cove. Expect hardwood forest, several wet areas, and small cascades.
For the trailhead location and full trail description, click the 🔗 in our bio.
We’ve compared the characteristics of five local brews to five mountain bike trails in Brevard for our “Taps and Trails” article on @singletracks. Think wine and cheese pairings, but better and with a lot more gnarl 🚴♀️🍺 click the link in our bio to read on!
“Only lovers
see the fall
a signal end to endings
a gruffish gesture alerting
those who will not be alarmed
that we begin to stop
in order to begin
again.”
- Maya Angelou
📸 photo owned by Explore Brevard
To all of our leaf-lovin’ peeps, our fall 2022 leaf color guide is here!
Plan your trip around Transylvania County to see the leaves at their peak color, it’s definitely a show you don’t want to miss 🍂🍃
Thank you to Meteorologist Hunter Ward at Asheville WX for creating this map for Explore Brevard.
Not the most lively art subject, we’d say 💀
Mark your calendars for October’s Fourth Friday Gallery Walk on October 28! Join us in celebrating local artists and highlighting our wonderful arts community. Click the 🔗 in our bio to learn more.
Participating galleries include Blue Moon Gallery and Frame, Connestee Falls Realty, Color Wheel, The Haen Gallery, Highland Books, Hollingsworth Gallery, Lezard Brevard, Local Color, The Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio, Natural Elements, Number 7 Arts Gallery, Platt Home, Red Wolf Gallery, Spiers Gallery at Brevard College, 3oak Handcrafted, and Transylvania Community Arts Council.
Don’t miss these spooky events and festivals happening in October in Brevard and Transylvania County 🕸🕷
Video featuring our favorite Transylvania County vultures, who are second only to our white squirrels!
Click the 🔗 in our bio to check out our Get Out Guide and learn more about these events.
Explore discounts and offers from our lodging partners at the link in our bio!
You don’t want to miss the chance to stay in the Blue Ridge Mountains for a sweet deal.
Pictured here @foggybottomcabins
Some Earthshine llamas for your Friday feed 🦙
📸 photo owned by Explore Brevard c/o @cliford.mervil
📍Earthshine Lodge
Sliding into that cold water feels like…
IYKYK!
📸 @broyhillmedia
📍Sliding Rock
Explore Brevard funded $30,000 toward The Courthouse Wildlife Habitat project, a 3-acre wildlife opening in Pisgah National Forest. The opening directly contributes to the sustainability of Pisgah and the vibrant forest ecosystem within by creating a permanent habitat for a diverse group of species. Come September, monarch butterflies will use this specific opening to refuel during their migration. Other creatures, like bears, deer, turkey, rabbits, mice, hawks, and owls will use this opening as a home and foraging grounds. We’re proud to be able to contribute to important projects like this.
We have a last-minute Friday night idea…
📸 @aaronblandphoto
📍The Blue Ridge Parkway
The Spa at Greystone Inn ranked 13 in @goodhousekeeping “25 Best Spa Weekend Getaways in Every Region of the U.S.”
The Greystone Inn, which is located in Lake Toxaway, is a retreat that you can’t miss.
Check out the link in our bio to read more 🛶
📸 photo c/o @thegreystoneinn
Grab your friends and plan a weekend in Brevard ⛰ bike shops, breweries, local art galleries and restaurants abound. Catch a trout with a local guide or hike to see some impressive waterfalls. Whatever your style, Brevard/Transylvania County has it covered.
Check out our Stay page at the link in our bio to find a cool place to crash!
📸 photo owned by Explore Brevard c/o @cliford.mervil
📍@thehubpisgah
It’s #InternationalBeerDay? Cheers 🍻😎
📸 photo owned by Explore Brevard c/o @cliford.mervil
📍@ecustabrewing
Natural geological wonders like Looking Glass Rock make Transylvania County a climber’s haven. Check out the link in our bio to learn about some impressive stones in our neck of the woods.
🧗 @karstendelap
📍Looking Glass Rock