Plan your visit

This website is designed to provide all the tools you need to plan the perfect vacation, whether you have a couple of days or a couple of weeks. Below you’ll find links to our most popular resources.

Get the Inside Scoop

The Adventurist is our expert on all things Transylvania County. We’ve compiled a list of his favorite recommendations. In all, there are 16 categories of The Adventurist Insider Tips from which to choose. Start here.

Dive into Outdoor Adventure

Active visitors love the incredible variety of things there are to do here. From epic single-track to shimmering whitewater, we’ve got something for every outdoor enthusiast. And our 100,000-acre playground of forests and parks ensure that you’ll have plenty of elbow room. Get started exploring all the possibilities.

Make Yourself at Home: Brevard/Transylvania County Lodging

Whether you’re looking for a romantic inn, a cozy B & B, or a rustic cabin, we have what you’re looking for in our accommodations section. Our handy search feature allows you to look for accommodations by type and by amenities offered. Looking for a special deal? Look no further than here.

Sample our Art & Culture

There’s no better backdrop for inspiring art than our woods and water. Craftspeople in-studio hideaways throw beautiful shapes on the potter’s wheel. Young musical prodigies perform Mozart and Beethoven under the stars at Brevard Music Center. Fine artists premiere their latest work in Soho-like galleries. The art scene in Transylvania County is, indeed, a moveable feast. And this is where you go to sample it.

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Summer Visitor Guide

Dive into the Heart of Adventure to plan your unforgettable summer getaway. Our 250 waterfalls and 100,000 acres of public land surrounding a lively, authentic small town make for an out-of-this-world landscape for you to explore. Discover our lush forests, sparkling swimming holes, epic bike trails, and high mountain peaks along with delicious food, great music, and all the extraordinary events that make summers in Brevard so very cool.

Visiting soon? Check out our Get Out Guide for highlights of events this week and info on where you can eat, drink, and spend the night.

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Event Calendar

Chillin’: 5 Cool Seasonal Activities

Chillin’: 5 Cool Seasonal Activities 1 1 Take a hike One advantage of winter hikes? You can see everything. The subtle contour of the mountains. Long range views of neighboring states. And the ever-present green of our mountain rhododendron. In... Read More

Something’s Brewing

Something’s Brewing What’s on tap at Brevard’s local breweries The clean, clear and chilly water that runs down the mountains and fills Transylvania County’s streams, rivers and lakes has long been one of our greatest local resources. Water is also... Read More

Three Wonderful Winter Adventures

Three Wonderful Winter Adventures Be A Cool Rider Cycling in winter months has long been a favorite activity of avid road bikers. There’s less traffic, fewer crowds and real camaraderie among cyclists in the local community. Winters around Brevard... Read More