Location: Brevard
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What to do and see in Brevard, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Brevard is a city in Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States, with a population of 7,609 as of the 2010 Census. It is the county seat of Transylvania County.
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1. Pisgah National Forest
Overall Ratings
5 based on 546 reviews
A park within easy driving distance from Hendersonville that offers hiking, camping and fishing.
Reviewed By BuenosNachos2 - Indiana
brief overnight camping at Lake Powhatan. Didn't get to explore much, but had solitude and a cozy campsite.
2. Crystal Mountain Gem Mine
Overall Ratings
5 based on 156 reviews
Brevard, NC's Crystal Mountain Gem Mine brings you the unique experience of engaging in your own Gem Mining adventure! By joining us in our downtown Gem Mine - full of precious gems from private mine shafts around the world - you're able to mine for your own gemstones and try your luck at striking it rich! Just like a real prospector from the 1800's! You get to keep everything you find!
Reviewed By susantiedemann - North Palm Beach, Florida
Super fun hour. Holden, the man who helped us, was very generous with his time and expertise. We found some nice things in our ruby, sapphire, emerald bucket but I was most excited about the tiny fossil flowers I found. My daughter liked the sapphires the best:).
3. Looking Glass Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 672 reviews
Reviewed By travelgames - Chicago, Illinois
Pretty and easy drive up through the forest to the falls. Once there you can see the falls perfectly from where you park (which was no problem this time of year), but an easy walk down the steps to the bottom. The ranger station/gift shop was closed on weekends, which surprised me -- when do they think people are up there??
4. Connestee Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By RaleighNCtravel - Raleigh, NC
There is ample parking and only a very short walk to the falls, plus you also see Batson Creek Falls. Both are somewhat small.
5. Graveyard Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By onemichael - Greenville, South Carolina
Graveyard Fields has an interesting history. Many years ago all of the trees were blown over then eventually getting covered with dirt making them look like grave mounds. It is quite overgrown now and not as pretty when the leaves are off the trees but still a very nice and relatively easy hike. You do have several very muddy areas and climb up and climb down areas. When we were just there and part of the falls were frozen as were dripping walls along the way and along the road. It was a nice hike and we enjoyed it. About 1.5 hours from Greenville, SC.
Cheers!!!
6. Brevard Brewing company
Overall Ratings
4 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By Barbara V - Fuquay Varina, United States
A microbrewery in downtown Brevard. A nice selection of beers that taste more of the German style. The bartender is very friendly and knowledgeable about the various selections. A quiet atmosphere so it's easy to hold a conversation. Seating available at the bar and some tables.
7. Art Loeb Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
The Art Loeb Trail. Stretches for 30 miles. Closest to Asheville it crosses the highway at Milepost 420, about 30 min from Asheville NC. Spectacular view from Black Balsam Knob and Tennent Mountain.
Reviewed By Jim W - Jacksonville, Florida
This is a 33 mile hike from the bottom land near Davidson Creek campground in the Pisgah National Forest near Brevard all the way up over the Blue Ridge Parkway and into the Shining Rock Wilderness. It is a beautiful trail, but with rocks and roots and considerable elevation gain. You can hike sections of it and get a feel for the experience without doing the whole thing. If you are in shape and up for the challenge it will give you a taste of the Appalachian Trail in a compact 33 mile package.
8. Shabby Shack Mall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Tianna8 - Venice, Florida
If you enjoy rummaging around in an antique store...this is the place! So much to look at and enjoy!! This is the 2nd time my husband and I have been there and I know we will return on a future visit. My husband purchased more then I did this time, but even if you don't buy anything, it is fun to look around and explore
9. Whistlestop Market
Overall Ratings
5 based on 11 reviews
The Whistlestop is a gourmet market and produce stand featuring North Carolina grown, raised, and made products. We carry a wide variety of: local grown seasonal fruits and vegetables, meats, cheeses, raw unfiltered honey, spices, nuts, bread, jams, jellies, craft beers, hand selected wines, ice, potted plants, flowers, herbs, starter plants, firewood, birdseed, & Taste of the Wild Pet Food.
Reviewed By 275GTS - Greenville, South Carolina
Fresh and local and a great friendly staff! Loved it and their wine store has nice Oregon Pinots Noirs too!
Inspired: all the types of pumpkins!
Atmosphere: locavore fresh air market
Service: excellent and friendly
Food: many types of local foods
Parking: easy in front
Discovered: driving by
Return: every season at least!
10. Transylvania Heritage Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Mac W - Raleigh, North Carolina
Some really neat stuff to learn and very nice people to tell you all about the area. It's amazing to learn how much of an impact the local camps have had on the area.
