Brevard and surrounds
Sightseeing
Mountain biking and hikes. Closer and a bit more gentle than Pisgah. Short hikes to High Falls, Triple Falls, and Hooker Falls. Swimming at Hooker Falls and Fawn Lake. Lots of longer hike and bike options too.
624 persone del luogo consigliano
Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadMountain biking and hikes. Closer and a bit more gentle than Pisgah. Short hikes to High Falls, Triple Falls, and Hooker Falls. Swimming at Hooker Falls and Fawn Lake. Lots of longer hike and bike options too.
Pisgah National Forest is a mountain biking and hiking mecca. So many trails, waterfalls, and views to discover. You can drive through Pisgah Forest to get to the Blue Ridge Parkway too.
251 persone del luogo consigliano
Pisgah Forest
Pisgah National Forest is a mountain biking and hiking mecca. So many trails, waterfalls, and views to discover. You can drive through Pisgah Forest to get to the Blue Ridge Parkway too.
One of our favorite day trips with visitors -- exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway (BRP). You can loop up from Rosman (215) and down through Pisgah National Forest (276), go up & back through Pisgah, or up through Pisgah and take BRP to Asheville for a longer trip. Favorite spots include Devil's Courthouse, Skinny Dip Falls, Black Balsam Knob, Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower, and the Pisgah Inn.
The Pisgah Inn is open seasonally -- the shop has sandwiches, drinks and snacks, and outside there are rocking chairs with a view.
Note: In winter, the Blue Ridge Parkway is often closed to traffic (not maintained in winter weather); check nps website for updates. But you can drive and park at the parkway intersection, then hike or bike on the parkway without any cars!
168 persone del luogo consigliano
Black Balsam Knob
Art Loeb TrailOne of our favorite day trips with visitors -- exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway (BRP). You can loop up from Rosman (215) and down through Pisgah National Forest (276), go up & back through Pisgah, or up through Pisgah and take BRP to Asheville for a longer trip. Favorite spots include Devil's Courthouse, Skinny Dip Falls, Black Balsam Knob, Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower, and the Pisgah Inn.
The Pisgah Inn is open seasonally -- the shop has sandwiches, drinks and snacks, and outside there are rocking chairs with a view.
Note: In winter, the Blue Ridge Parkway is often closed to traffic (not maintained in winter weather); check nps website for updates. But you can drive and park at the parkway intersection, then hike or bike on the parkway without any cars!
Just off the road on the way to town - a pretty falls that’s super accessible!
6 persone del luogo consigliano
Connestee Falls Overlook
5388 Greenville HwyJust off the road on the way to town - a pretty falls that’s super accessible!
Also known as "Pretty Place chapel" - a beautiful place to sit and enjoy the view!
Check times when it is open to visitors here: https://www.campgreenville.org/pretty-place
76 persone del luogo consigliano
Fred W. Symmes Chapel
100 Ymca Camp RoadAlso known as "Pretty Place chapel" - a beautiful place to sit and enjoy the view!
Check times when it is open to visitors here: https://www.campgreenville.org/pretty-place
City/town information
Downtown Brevard features charming restaurants, cafes, and shops for window shopping or actual shopping! Some favorites: D.D. Bullwinkel's outdoor store, Bracken Mountain Bakery, The Brown Bean Coffee Roasters, Cup and Saucer cafe, Blue Ridge Bakery, Brevard Brewing Company, Theophilus boutique, and the famous O.P. Taylor’s toy store. For groceries in Brevard: Ingles or Food Matters. For music: 185 King St or Brevard Music Center (https://www.brevardmusic.org/)
232 persone del luogo consigliano
Brevard
Downtown Brevard features charming restaurants, cafes, and shops for window shopping or actual shopping! Some favorites: D.D. Bullwinkel's outdoor store, Bracken Mountain Bakery, The Brown Bean Coffee Roasters, Cup and Saucer cafe, Blue Ridge Bakery, Brevard Brewing Company, Theophilus boutique, and the famous O.P. Taylor’s toy store. For groceries in Brevard: Ingles or Food Matters. For music: 185 King St or Brevard Music Center (https://www.brevardmusic.org/)
Breweries
Great stop for beer and tacos after a Pisgah adventure - recently moved to a new location at 451 Ecusta Rd
65 persone del luogo consigliano
Ecusta Brewing Company
451 Pisgah HwyGreat stop for beer and tacos after a Pisgah adventure - recently moved to a new location at 451 Ecusta Rd
Large, family friendly brewery with outdoor seating and on-site food truck for burgers with your beers. Another great option after a day in Pisgah National Forest.
204 persone del luogo consigliano
Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - Brevard
342 Mountain Industrial DrLarge, family friendly brewery with outdoor seating and on-site food truck for burgers with your beers. Another great option after a day in Pisgah National Forest.
Fun beer garden in Cedar Mountain, near Dupont. Limited hours so check before going. Food trucks sometimes - check their website for updates (cedarmountaincanteen dotcom).
Cedar Mountain Canteen
Fun beer garden in Cedar Mountain, near Dupont. Limited hours so check before going. Food trucks sometimes - check their website for updates (cedarmountaincanteen dotcom).
Food scene
Delicious cafe/diner with indoor and patio seating. In the town of Cedar Mountain, on the way to Dupont State Forest.
59 persone del luogo consigliano
Cedar Mountain Cafe
10667 Greenville HwyDelicious cafe/diner with indoor and patio seating. In the town of Cedar Mountain, on the way to Dupont State Forest.
Huge burgers, delicious salads and wraps, and other options - right in downtown Brevard with patio and indoor seating
92 persone del luogo consigliano
Jordan Street Cafe
48 W Jordan StHuge burgers, delicious salads and wraps, and other options - right in downtown Brevard with patio and indoor seating
Great food - local ingredients and some international fare - indoor and outdoor seating in a historic building.
178 persone del luogo consigliano
The Square Root
33 Times Arcade AlleyGreat food - local ingredients and some international fare - indoor and outdoor seating in a historic building.
A new nearby spot for drinks (beer, wine, local cider), coffee (espresso machine), gourmet deli sandwiches/salads, and refilling the gas tank. There's often local music and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating - stop by on your way to or from Dupont!
11 persone del luogo consigliano
Cedar Mountain Outpost
8431 Greenville HwyA new nearby spot for drinks (beer, wine, local cider), coffee (espresso machine), gourmet deli sandwiches/salads, and refilling the gas tank. There's often local music and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating - stop by on your way to or from Dupont!
A charming small Italian restaurant that makes a great special occasion spot.
26 persone del luogo consigliano
Vescovo Neighborhood Eatery
175 King StA charming small Italian restaurant that makes a great special occasion spot.
Huge variety of ice creams, sundaes and milkshakes at the entrance to Pisgah forest. It's a favorite spot in summer, but the line moves super fast!
39 persone del luogo consigliano
Dolly's Dairy Bar & Gift Shop
128 Pisgah HwyHuge variety of ice creams, sundaes and milkshakes at the entrance to Pisgah forest. It's a favorite spot in summer, but the line moves super fast!
Shops
Local market with fresh produce, all the grocery basics and local goods (jams, baked goods, frozen lasagnas, meats, local coffee roasters, tea, and other treats)
21 persone del luogo consigliano
Whistlestop Market LLC
7825 Greenville HwyLocal market with fresh produce, all the grocery basics and local goods (jams, baked goods, frozen lasagnas, meats, local coffee roasters, tea, and other treats)
A pottery shop on the main road between downtown Brevard and the house. Has pottery from the owners and multiple other local potters. You can pop into the workshop where potters are throwing their pieces and includes a "tired and flawed" section out back for some pottery deals too!
18 persone del luogo consigliano
Mud Dabbers Pottery of Brevard
3623 Greenville HwyA pottery shop on the main road between downtown Brevard and the house. Has pottery from the owners and multiple other local potters. You can pop into the workshop where potters are throwing their pieces and includes a "tired and flawed" section out back for some pottery deals too!
Bike shop at entrance to Pisgah National Forest that also has a tavern with local beers; a gathering place for mountain bikers and a great spot to rent a bike or pick up some biking gear you may have forgotten.
98 persone del luogo consigliano
The Hub and Pisgah Tavern
11 Mama's PlBike shop at entrance to Pisgah National Forest that also has a tavern with local beers; a gathering place for mountain bikers and a great spot to rent a bike or pick up some biking gear you may have forgotten.
A fun family-owned toy store, right in downtown. Inside a two story house - packed full of fun toys and displays.
59 persone del luogo consigliano
O P Taylor's
16 S Broad StA fun family-owned toy store, right in downtown. Inside a two story house - packed full of fun toys and displays.
Consigli per viaggiatori
Da non perdere
Events and exploring
Explorebrevard dotcom has a good summary of local events - live music, nature activities, and festivals.
Da non perdere
Many more exploring options for longer stays
There is a lot to explore in the Brevard area. If you have more time, Asheville (Downtown, River Arts district, Biltmore Estate, and more awesome food and breweries) and Greenville are about an hour away. Gorges State Park, apple orchards (with Fall festivities), and wineries are also within an hour drive.