TRAVEL PLANNER & WATERFALL MAP TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY & BREVARD, NC

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1 TRAVEL PLANNER & WATERFALL MAP TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY & BREVARD, NC

2 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 Music History Wildlife Breweries Downtown Brevard Downtown Brevard Map Dining Summer Camps White Squirrels Accommodations Directory Restaurants Directory Arts & Culture Directory Outdoor Directory Summer Camp Directory Waterfall Hunting Guide and Map Even more online! Visit our website at for lodging deals and promotions, a calendar of fun, family-friendly events, and more! Cover Image: Lake Dense, DuPont State Recreational Forest

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4 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 destinations as Looking Glass Rock, Looking Glass Falls and Sliding Rock. Behind the veil: Bridal Veil Falls, DuPont State 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 exciting climbing, biking and hiking opportunities. DuPont also features such dramatic waterfalls as High Falls, Triple Falls and Bridal Veil Falls. GORGES STATE PARK Straddling the high ledges of the Jocassee Gorge, this lush park is actually a temperate rain forest that supports an impressive roster of rare plant and animal species. Recent improvements have made Gorges more accessible, making it easier for visitors to explore its breathtaking waterfalls and dramatic topography. See page 37 for the Outdoor Directory PISGAH CENTER FOR WILDLIFE EDUCATION Tour our Exhibits Walk our Trails Feed the Fish Wildlife education programs for the public and groups are also available. For more information visit our website at or call Free admission. 5 Open Mon. - Sat., 8 am - 4:45 pm April - November Mon. - Fri., 8 am - 4:45 pm December - March Located in Pisgah National Forest 6

5 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. See page 37 for the Outdoor Directory Cedar Rock Mountain Trail, DuPont State Recreational Forest DOWNTOWN VACATION HOMES Offered by Red House Inn #1 B&B on Trip Advisor Space, privacy and comfort Walk to shops restaurants and brewery Wi-fi, cable, grill, laundry, all linens provided No cleaning fee SANDRA PURCELL & ASSOCIATES, REALTORS Let our real estate firm help you FALL in love with your next home or land tract in the mountains of WNC. Putting people and properties together for over 30 years! Stop in during your visit for a list of the 5 BEST BUYS in the area. Offering free use of a 14 ft moving truck to firm clients. 7 Downtown Vacation Homes: Red House Inn: W. Main St. Brevard, NC (828) (800) Search the MLS: 8

6 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. See page 37 for the Outdoor Directory Paddling the French Broad River, 3rd oldest river in the world TRANSYLVANIA FARMERS MARKET Open April 18 December 19, 2015 Every Saturday Morning 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Over 50 vendors selling locally grown and produced products with live music weekly and special events throughout the season. D.D. BULLWINKEL S Discover casual clothing for mountain living, outdoor gear, handcrafted pottery, jewelry, gifts and local souvenirs. 9 Located just off East Main Street at the corner of Johnson & Jordan Streets TransylvaniaFarmersMarket.com

7 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 Kosiba, Pisgah National Forest SCULPTURE WALK Brevard s public sculpture project celebrates animals of the 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 REALTY COMPANY VACATION RENTALS & HOME SALES THERE S NO PLACE LAKE HOME MUD DABBERS POTTERY Offering the largest variety of locally made pottery in the area since Potters at work in the studio next door on most days. Enjoy the beautiful, short drive through the French Broad River Valley to our historic store building, located on the banks of Dunn s Creek. Mon-Sat 10 am 6 pm Sun 12-6 pm (winter closing at 5 pm) 11 Toll Free: Greenville Hwy/US Hwy 276, four miles south of the courthouse www. muddabbers.com 12

8 MUSIC Symphonies. Hoedowns. Jams. And festivals. Whatever tickles your ear, we ve got the perfect accompaniment. Plus, we offer an amazing diversity of live music almost every night of the year. See page 36 for our music venue listing. BREVARD MUSIC FESTIVAL Keith Lockhart, of Boston Pops fame, leads faculty, students and celebrated guest artists through a sevenweek festival season of 80 incomparable performances, ranging from symphony to chamber to opera. Bring a picnic and enjoy classical music under the stars. PAUL PORTER CENTER Located on the Brevard College campus, this acoustic marvel of a theater offers a regular schedule of top-tier events. It s also home to the Brevard College Theater and Music Departments, the Brevard Philharmonic and the Transylvania Choral Society. Brevard Music Center student, atop Devil s Courthouse FESTIVALS Music takes center stage at Transylvania County s many seasonal festivals, featuring homegrown talent like the Steep Canyon Rangers (often with Steve Martin in tow) and Shannon Whitworth. See page 36 for the Arts and Culture Directory 13 Photo courtesy of: Brevard Music Center 14

9 HISTORY Transylvania County s history includes Native Americans, pioneering settlers, and some of the great visionaries of the Gilded Age. The county s historical sites and museums attest to the indelible imprint these men and women made upon the heart, soul and spirit of the community. TRANSYLVANIA HERITAGE MUSEUM This fascinating museum works to preserve the historical heritage of Transylvania County and its families through educational programs, collections of artifacts, and heritage/cultural activities. CRADLE OF FORESTRY Walk down lush forest trails to historic cabins, climb aboard a real logging train and, at the Forest Discovery Center, explore hands-on exhibits and films that show how America s first forestry school shaped the modern forest conservation movement. THE ALLISON-DEAVER HOUSE The historic Allison-Deaver House provides visitors a rare glimpse into 19th century life in Transylvania. Its grounds and gardens offer picnic spots and event spaces throughout the year. THE SILVERMONT MANSION Completed in 1917, this gracious 33-room Greek Revival mansion offers eight acres of recreational opportunities, popular Thursday night bluegrass jams and a free museum. See page 36 for the Arts and Culture Directory Living History in front of Silvermont Mansion, White Squirrel Festival KEY FALLS INN & EVENT SERVICES/KEY FALLS CABIN Come stay in our 1860 s Victorian Home or enjoy the seclusion of our modern 2-bedroom cabin, only steps away from a 70-foot waterfall. Our beautiful 26 acres are private and secluded, yet only minutes from Brevard. Our beautiful grounds and Pavilion are the ideal location for a wedding reception, family reunion, corporate function, or private party. HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES Suites are available with kitchenettes, microwaves, jacuzzi, refrigerators, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards. Fitness room Free hot breakfast bar Free local calls Free wireless high speed internet Heated pool Everett Rd., Pisgah Forest, NC Keyfallsinn.com keyfallsevents.com (828) Asheville Hwy, Brevard, NC HOLIDAY 16

10 WILDLIFE Brevard s legendary white squirrels might have earned their own personal festival, but they re certainly not the only wildlife inhabiting the fields, forests, rivers and streams of Transylvania County. PISGAH CENTER FOR WILDLIFE EDUCATION Located in Pisgah National Forest, the center offers a fascinating look at how wildlife and the natural environment relate to human events and activities. The center s exhibits include wildlife conservation areas and aquariums containing regional aquatic species. The Center also offers a wide variety of workshops and programs throughout the year. BOBBY N. SETZER STATE FISH HATCHERY The state s largest trout hatchery is right next door to the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education and gives visitors a chance to see how brook, brown and rainbow are transformed from fingerlings to a fly fishermen s obsession. A fun and educational stop for all ages. See page 37 for the Outdoor Directory DAVIDSON RIVER OUTFITTERS Featured on ESPN, The Sportsman s Channel, and the Outdoor Life Network, the Southeast s premier fly fishing outfitter is a full service fly shop, providing all you need for freshwater, saltwater and destination fly fishing adventures. Offering float and wade trips for smallmouth, trout and musky. Beginner to advanced on-the-water instruction over half, full and multiple days. ADVENTURE VILLAGE From Camping Cabins to Jacuzzi Suites. Affordable accommodations and outdoor adventure all in one. Cabins Biking & Hiking Playground Camping Fishing Swimming Pool Adventure Village & Lodgings Please visit our website for more information 17 Located at Pisgah National Forest entrance: 95 Pisgah Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC davidsonflyfishing.com Israel RD Brevard, NC thevillage@comporium.net call:

11 BREWERIES Beer, bikes, and bluegrass: it seems wherever you find one, you find the others. And nowhere is that more true than in Transylvania County. Thanks to our pristine water, avid bike culture and thriving music scene, we are now home to two premier craft breweries. We invite you to sample their fine lagers, ales, pilsners and stouts (responsibly, of course) on your next visit. BREVARD BREWING COMPANY Brevard s pioneering first brewery specializes in lagers. Brewmaster and owner Kyle Williams regards this style as one of the most rewarding to produce. Sample their flagship German-inspired lager -- or one of their pilsners or ales -- at 63 E. Main St. in Brevard. Williams keeps things hopping with live music just about every evening. OSKAR BLUES Dale Katechis, owner and founder of this Colorado-based brewery, has kept a mountain bike parked in Brevard for years. When it came time to open an East Coast brewery, Katechis knew that Transylvania would be the perfect spot to put down roots. The Oskar Blues Brewery (tours available) and Taproom resides in a warehouse just a couple miles from downtown Brevard and a quick pedal from Pisgah Forest at 342 Industrial Drive, Brevard. FISHER REALTY Fisher Realty has been at the forefront of WNC real estate for over 35 years. Our professional agents will be happy to show you our town and assist you in the selection of your special mountain property, whether it s a house, a condominium, a homesite, large acreage, or a commercial property. OSKAR BLUES BREWERY & TASTY WEASEL TAPROOM Free tours daily. Live music three to four nights a week. Come on in for fresh craft beer from the source distributed from Brevard to 17 East Coast states. Open daily from noon until 8 p.m., and until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday Park Place West, Straus Park, Brevard, NC Info@FisherRealtyNC.com FisherRealtyNC.com 342 Mountain Industrial Dr, Brevard, NC (828) brew.oskarblues.com/breweries/brevard 20

12 DOWNTOWN BREVARD Hit the streets of downtown Brevard and you ll see all the touchstones of a classic small town. The oldfashioned soda shop. The 1930s-era movie theater. The locally-owned hardware store. But you ll also find cutting-edge galleries, boutiques and bistros that would feel right at home in SoHo. So take a stroll. And discover how hip a small town can be. FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY WALKS This monthly celebration of art, food, music and wine happens every fourth Friday from April through December. It s a great way to see the work of local artists and meet new friends! BREVARD & TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY EVENTS Banff Mountain Film Festival (March) Assault on the Carolinas Bike Ride (April) Pisgah Mountain Bike Stage Race (April) 4th Friday Gallery Walks (April - December) Farmer s Market (April - December) Annual White Squirrel Festival (May) Annual Squirrel Box Derby (May) Arts & Culture Week (June/July) Brevard Blues Festival (June) Brevard Music Center Festival (June-August) SAWA Pro Lumberjack Meet (June) Summer Songcatcher Series at the Cradle (July) Old Time Street Dances (July - September) Fourth of July Festival & Fireworks (July) Smokey Bear s Birthday Party at the Cradle (August) Porter Center for Performing Arts Season (August - May) Scenic 276 South Studio Stroll (April and September) Mountain Song Festival (September) Founder s Day Festival (September) Forest Festival Day (October) Homecoming Weekend at Brevard College (October) Halloweenfest in Downtown Brevard (October) Mountain Music Mash (October) Osktoberfest (October) Annual Christmas Parade & Twilight Tour (December) Oskar Blues NYE Hootenanny (December) MAIN STREET LTD Experience our dazzling array of treasures, delights and imaginative gifts. We are your must-stop shopping showcase in Brevard! Located in the Hollingsworth Building, right next door to the Visitors Center and open 7 days a week! White Squirrel Festival For the most up-to-date and complete listing of Transylvania events, go to visitwaterfalls.com/calendar 147 E Main Street

13 Burrell Ave Burrell Mountain Rd Tinsley Rd Resada Dr 2 Brevard Music Center Lake Andante Ln Sonata Lake Commerce St 13 Music Camp Rd Mitchums Lake Holcombe Rd Probart St Palmer St Whitmire St Pisgah Ln Railroad Ave To Pisgah Forest and Asheville Probart St Pope Rd DOWNTOWN BREVARD 1 Brevard College 2 Brevard Music Center 3 Chamber of Commerce 3 Visitor Center 4 County Library 5 Heart of Brevard 6 Heritage Museum P Public/Visitor Parking Locks West Ln 7 Post Office 8 Silvermont 9 Lumber Arts District 10 TC Arts 11 Courthouse 12 Franklin Park 13 Bracken Mountain Trail Thomas St North Ln Mills Ave James St Carver St White Oak Ln Jordan Ln W. Main St Oakdale St S. Caldwell St 10 6 W. Morgan St 64 7 P W. Probart St England St P P W. French Broad St 9 King St W. Jordan St E. Jordan St 4 To Rosman, Gorges SP, and Lake Toxaway 64 Gaston St N. Caldwell St S. Broad St S. Broad St Miner St Laurel Ln P Maple St 11 S. Johnson St P Grove St Appletree St S Rice St N. Johnson St 5 3 N Broad St 8 Campus St Dogwood Dr Kings Creek Loop Alumni Dr E. French Broad St Appletree St 276 Franklin St To Cedar Mountain and DuPont SF E Main St 12 HEART OF BREVARD Discover Downtown Brevard! Welcome to our Community Gathering place for our rich mountain heritage Vibrant hub for the arts Crossroads to exceptional outdoor recreation where Main Street meets the Mountains. ASH GROVE MOUNTAIN CABINS & CAMPING Nature Revives the Spirit. Revive yours at our 14 acre wooded, mountaintop retreat. Open year-round. 749 East Fork Rd., Brevard, NC ash-grove.com info@ash-grove.com East Main St., Ste 200, Brevard, NC brevardnc.org CABINS: 1,2,3 BRs, modern kitchens & bath, screen porches, gas fireplaces. CAMPING: Wooded RV sites, dump station. Secluded tent sites. Bathhouse. AMENITIES: Hiking trails, waterfall, bonfire pit, badminton, horseshoes. 24

14 DINING Innovative fusion cuisine. Classic WNC barbecue. Rich, Charleston-inspired fine dining. Fresh local rainbow trout. Milkshakes from an old-fashioned drive-in. Our mouthwatering options will tempt your taste buds and please your palette. See pages 34 and 35 for the Restaurant Directory JAIME S CREOLE BRASSERIE Fine Creole Dining in a Brasserie Setting Open Tuesday-Saturday for lunch and dinner Saturday and Sunday Brunch FOOD MATTERS MARKET & CAFE A community oriented market & cafe, offering healthy options, organic choices, supporting local producers and where food matters. Cafe Produce/dairy Meat/seafood Bulk Beer/wine Health & body care products East Main Street Brevard, NC jaimescreole.com 1 Market Street, Market Street Center in Straus Park, Brevard, NC (828) 885-FOOD (3663) 26

15 SUMMER CAMPS For nearly 100 years, kids have arrived here armed with rucksacks, footlockers and stationery to spend their summers at one of our many noteworthy camps. So beloved are these summertime homes-away-fromhome that many former campers return decades later to seek out the sacred spots where they first learned to dive, shoot an arrow, ride a horse, paddle a canoe and conquer homesickness. See page 38 for the Summer Camps Directory Photo courtesy of: Keystone Camp ANN SHARPSTEEN REAL ESTATE AGENT Looking to buy a home in beautiful Brevard? I look forward to helping you! CAMP PACS Having a child far away at camp is so much easier when you can send your love with a Camp Pac. With over 27 years of experience, we are the innovators of What s Hot and have a reputation for perfectly customizing your camper s Pac to his or her specific interests. Campers, parents, and camp directors give us rave reviews. 27 Ann Sharpsteen, Realtor Steve Owen & Associates 6 East Main Street, Brevard, NC Division of Main Street Ltd. 147 E Main Street

16 ACCOMMODATIONS DIRECTORY Take advantage of special deals & promotions at visitwaterfalls.com. Legend Wireless internet Swimming Dining/Breakfast Credit cards accepted Jacuzzi Pets allowed Handicap accessible RESORTS/LODGES EARTHSHINE DISCOVERY CENTER 1600 Golden Rd., Lake Toxaway, earthshinediscovery.com GREYSTONE INN Greystone Lane, Lake Toxaway, greystoneinn.com HOTELS & MOTELS HAMPTON INN 275 Forest Gate Dr., Pisgah Forest, hamptoninnbrevard.com HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 2228 Asheville Hwy., Brevard, brevardexpress.com MT. TOXAWAY MOTEL & COTTAGES Rosman Hwy., Sapphire, NC THE PISGAH INN Milepost Blue Ridge Pkwy pisgahinn.com SUNSET MOTEL 523 South Broad St., Brevard, thesunsetmotel.com Brevard s white squirrels are legendary and a unique addition to the local landscape. They came to the area through a series of coincidences starting with a carnival truck that overturned in Florida in the late 1940 s. Today, Brevard is home to a healthy population of the striking and beautiful creatures. If you ve never seen one, your first sighting can be a thrill. They can be spotted all over town. But your best chance for a guaranteed sighting is on the campus of Brevard College. Not particularly studious, they like to hang out along the creek that runs through campus and on the lawn surrounding the main entrance. CABINS AT SEVEN FOXES Magical Mountain Experience! More than you expect! Beautiful private wooded setting 5 cabins available Fun nature trails, treehouse and more Located between Brevard & Cashiers Pet friendly Open Year Round BED & BREAKFASTS INN AT BREVARD 315 East Main St., Brevard, theinnatbrevard.com BOULDER RIDGE 74 Lazy Branch Rd., Pisgah Forest, boulderridgebedandbreakfast.com BRADLEY CREEK FALLS B&B 925 Pine Shore Rd., Brevard, bradleycreekfalls.com CAMPBELL HOUSE campbellhousebrevard.com KEY FALLS INN 151 Everett Rd., Pisgah Forest, keyfallsinn.com PINES COUNTRY INN 1780 Hart Rd., Pisgah Forest, THE RED HOUSE INN 266 W. Probart St., Brevard, brevardbedandbreakfast.com RED LION INN 4259 Pickens Hwy, Rosman, Seven Foxes Lane off of Slick Fisher Rd PO Box 123, Lake Toxaway, NC cabins@sevenfoxes.com 29 30

17 VACATION RENTALS ADELE S IN-TOWN RETREAT vrbo.com/ APPALACHIAN HAVENS Brevard, NC appalachianhavens.com THE SASSY GOOSE LODGE & CABINS 1844 Reasonover Rd., Cedar Mountain, sassygoose.com SUTTON KNOB 3195 Ivy Ln Pisgah Forest, suttonknob.com TREE DANCE FARMS Pisgah Forest, treedancefarms.com 5 STONEY BROOK COTTAGE Stoney Brook Lane, Penrose, NC cranmorecottages.com/stoney_brook.html 22 TIMES ARCADE 22 Times Arcade Alley, Brevard, homeaway.com/ A BEAR S REST abearsrest.net A CABIN IN WILLOUGHBY WOODS acabininwilloughbywoods.com A LAKEFRONT MOUNTAIN RETREAT vrbo.com/ A LOFT AT THE HEART OF BREVARD 26 S. Broad St., Brevard, jeremypurcell.com A PARTRIDGE NEST thepartridgenest.com A STONE S THROW 485 Main St., Rosman vrbo.com/ ADVENTURE VILLAGE CABINS 129 Israel Rd., Brevard, theadventurevillage.com ANNIE S RUSSELIN LEAVES CABINS 344 Talley Rd., Penrose, russelinleaves.com ASH GROVE MOUNTAIN CABINS & CAMPING 749 East Fork Rd., Brevard, ash-grove.com BRIGADOON whitesquirrelshoppe.com BROWN EYED SUSIE COTTAGE homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p , CABINS AT SEVEN FOXES Seven Foxes Ln. off Slick Fisher Rd., Lake Toxaway, sevenfoxes.com CABIN IN THE TREES Rosman vrbo.com/ CAROLINA SPICEWOOD homeaway.com/ CHARLAIRE Connestee Falls Community, Brevard, vrbo.com/ CHEROKEE LODGE Lake Toxaway Golf Course vrbo.com/ CHERRYFIELD MANOR 514 Cherryfield Loop Rd. Brevard, cherryfieldmanor.com vrbo.com/ CIRCA 1850 HUBBARD HOUSE East Fork Rd., Brevard, vrbo.com/13545 CONDO ON THE FALLS Lake Toxaway, Unit # vrbo.com/55621 COTTAGE ON PROBART Brevard vrbo.com/ CREEKSIDE COTTAGE Rosman, vrbo.com/72932 DEER RUN Brevard, NC vrbo.com/ DEERWOODE LODGE & CABINS 269 Riversedge Rd., Brevard, deerwoode.com DOG WOODS RETREAT 164 Breckenridge Trail, Brevard, dogwoodsretreat.com FALLS VIEW AT TOXAWAY homeaway.com/ vrbo.com/302824ha FEELS LIKE HOME vrbo.com/ AT THE RIDGE FISHING CABIN 563 NC 215, Balsam Grove, attheridge.com FODDERSTACK FARM Pisgah Forest vrbo.com/ ha homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p BARTON S RIVER BUNGALOW 9017 East Fork Rd., Brevard, NC FLYING SQUIRREL LODGE vrbo.com/ BEAR RIDGE PROPERTIES vrbo.com/ vrbo.com/ GETAWAY IN TOXAWAY Laurel Hills Subdivision, Lake Toxaway, laketoxawaylogcabin.com BEST OF ALL WORLDS 448 Three Mile Knob Rd., Pisgah Forest, homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p BIG BRANCH CABINS, LLC Busted Rock Rd., Brevard, bigbranchcabins.com BLUE ARROW COTTAGE 59 Arrowhead Trail, Rosman, vrbo.com/ BRADLEY CREEK FALLS LODGE & EVENT CENTER 3400 East Fork Road, Brevard, bradleycreekfalls.com 31 BREVARD TUCKAWAY vrbo.com/ GLEN CANNON CONDO Pisgah Forest, NC wncgolfviewcondo.com GREENE ACRE 1574 Becky Mountain Rd., Brevard, vrbo.com/ HEMLOCK HIDEAWAYS Brevard, NC hemlockhideaways.com HILLTOP CABIN 462 Streamside Dr., Brevard, vrbo.com/

18 HOMESTEAD FARM SOUTH 1911 Everett Rd., Pisgah Forest, pisgahforestnc.com KEY FALLS CABIN 151 Everett Rd., Pisgah Forest, keyfallsinn.com LITTLE PANTHER TAIL 13 Little Panther Tail Rd., Lake Toxaway, MCCRARY CABINS AT DUPONT STATE FOREST DuPont Forest mccrarycabins.com MOUNTAIN NEST NEST mountainnest.us MOUNTAINS & MEADOWS AT TURKEY PEN 350 Generation Pass, Pisgah Forest, mountainmeadownc.com MOUNTAIN SONG vrbo.com/ NEWHART CAMP AT LAKE TOXAWAY Lake Toxaway, vrbo.com/53328 ONCE MOORE 90 Surrey Lane, Sherwood Forest vrbo.com/ POINT OF VIEW Becky Mountain Rd., Brevard, vrbo.com/ RED HOUSE INN VACATION RENTALS Brevard, brevardbedandbreakfast.com RIVER HOUSE 243 Poplar Lane, Pisgah Forest, theriverhousebrevard.com SIMPLY GORGES vrbo.com/ SERENITY BLUE, LLC sublet.com/spider/supplydetails.asp?supplyid= SPIRIT OF THE MOUNTAINS spiritofthemountains.com TOXAWAY LAKEFRONT MOUNTAIN RETREAT ext.202 toxawaylake.com TREEHOUSE AT GOLDEN POND whitesquirrelshoppe.com TROUT HOUSE FALLS VACATION RENTALS trouthousefalls.com VALLEY VIEW CABIN White Hickory Ln. (near DuPont State Forest) valleyviewcabin.com RENTAL AGENCIES DEER RIDGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 7737 Greenville Hwy., Brevard, deerridgepm.com HAZEL FISHER & ASSOCIATES 976 Blue Ridge Rd., Lake Toxaway, lake-toxaway-estates.com HUMMINGBIRD REALTY LTD Rosman Hwy. (US 64W), Sapphire, hummingbird-realty.com LAKE TOXAWAY COMPANY 100 Waterfall Cir, Lake Toxaway, laketoxaway.com LAKE TOXAWAY REALTY PO Box 189, Lake Toxaway, lake-toxaway.com MOUNTAIN RENTALS 5388 Greenville Hwy., Brevard, tinyurl.com/mountainrental MOUNTAIN VISTA REALTY Connestee Falls & Sherwood Forest mountainvistarealty.biz RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & SALES 123 E. Main St., Ste 204, Brevard, donnaterhune.com SUSAN BREEDLOVE PROPERTIES Rosman Hwy., Lake Toxaway, breedloveproperties.com TOXAWAY VIEWS, INC. Toxaway Views #307, Lake Toxaway, toxawayviews.com CAMPGROUNDS Adventure Village: , theadventurevillage.com Ash Grove Mountain Cabins & Camping: ash-grove.com At the Ridge Campin and Fishin : , attheridge.com Black Forest Family Camping Resort: blackforestcampground.com Cascade Lake Campground: , cascadelakerecreationarea.com Cedar Mountain Horse Camp: cedarmtnhorsecamp.com Davidson River Campground: , cfaia.org/davidson-river-campgrounds-in-north-carolina Lazy J: , lazyjcampground.com Mountain Falls Motorcoach Resort: mountain-falls.com Riverbend: , riverbendrvresortnc.com Z-Z-Zip Treehouses: , z-z-zip.com RESTAURANT DIRECTORY ASIAN CUISINE Fuji Yama: New China Restaurant: Pad Thai: SORA Japanese Restaurant: Twin Dragons Grand Buffet: BARBEQUE Hawg Wild Bar-B-Que: CAFÉS, PASTRY SHOPS & SANDWICHES Amore Cafe: Bracken Mountain Bakery: Blue Ridge Bakery: Brighter Day: Cedar Mountain Café: Crank Coffee: Creekside Market: Food Matters Market: Hallelujah Natural Foods & Deli (May - Sept.): Mayberry s: Quotations: Sunrise Café: Tony s Deli: More restaurant listings on the next page

19 HOMESTYLE COOKING & STEAKHOUSES Country Cupboard: Country Skillet, Rosman: Pisgah Fish Camp: Sagebrush Steakhouse: FINE DINING Brown Trout Mountain Grille: Falls Landing Restaurant: Hob Nob: Jaime s Creole Brasserie: Jordan Street Café: Marco Trattoria: Osteria Del Monte (opens after Easter): Overlook Dining Room: The Phoenix: The Pisgah Inn (Mar. - early Nov.): The Red Lion: The Square Root: ICE CREAM / JUICE / SMOOTHIES Brevard Farmacy: Daggie s: Dolly s Dairy Bar: Kiwi Gelato: Lady Ruth s Ice Cream Shop: Love That Yogurt: Rocky s Soda Shop: Quotations: IRISH CUISINE Dugan s Pub: MEXICAN CUISINE El Chapala: El Ranchero: La Casita: Maya s Grill: Pescado s Burritos: Plaza Garibaldi: Quixote: PIZZA Big Mike s: Jet s Pizza: Little Caesar s: Pizza Hut: Riverside Pizza: SHORT ORDER & FAST FOOD Arby s: Burger King: Cardinal Drive-In: Cedar Mountain Quick Stop: Creekside Subs: Daggie s: Galloway s Subs & More: The Grill Room at Connestee Falls: Harmony Korner: Henry s: Huddle House: McDonald s: Rocky s Soda Shop: Sonic Drive-In: Subway, Rosman Highway: Subway of Pisgah Forest: Taco Bell: Waffle House: Wendy s: Zaxby s: ARTS & CULTURE DIRECTORY ART CLASSES & SUPPLIES Brush & Palette: Dave s Stained Glass: Glass Feather Studio Gallery: Hemlocks Studio: Transylvania Community Arts Council: MUSEUMS & HISTORIC SITES Allison-Deaver House: Cradle of Forestry Forest Discovery Center: Transylvania Heritage Museum: Transylvania Historical Society: Silvermont Mansion: MUSIC 185 King Street: Brevard Brewing Company: Brevard Music Center: Brevard Community Band: Brevard Orchestra Association and Brevard Philharmonic: Duckpond Pottery: Jordan Street Café: Oskar Blues Brewery: Porter Center: Phoenix Lounge: Silvermont: Southern Comfort Records: The Square Root: THEATRE Brevard Little Theatre: Coed Cinema: Porter Center: Transylvania Community Arts Council: STUDIOS & GALLERIES Canter Woodworks: Cedar Mountain Art Works: Cedar Mountain Pottery: Dave s Stained Glass: Drew Deane Gallery: Duckpond Pottery: Glass Feather Studio Gallery: Gravy: The Haen Gallery: Handcrafted Furniture by Kenneth Ayers: Mountain Forest Studio: Mud Dabbers Pottery: Number 7 Fine Arts & Crafts Cooperative: Ray Byram Studio: Red Wolf Gallery: Spiers Gallery at Brevard College: Trade-Arama: Transylvania Community Arts Council: Twin Willows Studio: Wallace Studio: ART ORGANIZATIONS Land of Waterfalls Camera Club: Transylvania County Handcrafters Guild: Transylvania Community Arts Council:

20 37 OUTDOOR DIRECTORY BIKING Carmichael Training Systems: The Bike Farm: Blue Ridge Bicycle Club: blueridgebicycleclub.org Pisgah Mountain Bike Adventures: Pura Vida Adventures: Sycamore Cycles: The Hub: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Cradle of Forestry: Earthshine Discovery Center: Gorges State Park: Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education & Fish Hatchery: FISHING Blue Line Anglers: Davidson River Outfitters: Headwaters Outfitters: K-Mart: Marcum s Buck & Bass: McNeely s Store - Ace Hardware & Rental: Wal-Mart: FEE FISHING At the Ridge Campin and Fishin (trout): Salmonid Farms: Morgan Mill Trout Fishing: GEM MINING Bear Tracks: Crystal Mountain Gem Mine: Log Cabin: Mountain Treasures: Pisgah Forest Gem Mine: Whitewater Equestrian Center: HIKING & CAMPING The Hub: Miller s Land of Waterfalls Tours: Pura Vida Adventures: SylvanSport GO: HORSEBACK RIDING Pisgah Forest Riding Stables: Whitewater Equestrian Center: MOTOR SPORTS 828 Motor Sports: OUTDOOR CLOTHING D.D. Bullwinkel s: The Hub: Moose Tracks: Sports Spot: PARKS & FORESTS DuPont State Forest: Gorges State Park: Pisgah National Forest Ranger Station: , ROCK CLIMBING Brevard Rock Gym: Fox Mountain Guides & Climbing School: GUIDE Pura Vida Adventures: ROPES COURSE / ZIP LINE Earthshine Discovery Center: Z-Z-Zip: TENNIS, GOLF & POOLS Brevard Health & Raquet Club: Champion Park Pool (Public in Rosman): Connestee Falls: Franklin Park Pool (Public; in Brevard): Lake Toxaway Country Club: Mountain Range Golf Center: Sherwood Forest Golf Club: Transylvania Parks & Recreation: WATER SPORTS Bear Tracks: Davidson River Rafting: Down to Earth Kayak Rentals: Headwaters Outfitters: Pura Vida Adventures: White Squirrel Paddleboards: WATERFALL TOURS Miller s Land of Waterfalls Tours: Pura Vida Adventures: SUMMER CAMPS GIRLS CAMPS Camp Illahee, campillahee.com, Camp Kahdalea, twofuncamps.com, Camp Pisgah, camppisgah.org, Keystone Camp, keystonecamp.com, Rockbrook Camp, rockbrookcamp.com, BOYS CAMPS Camp Carolina, campcarolina.com, Camp Chosatonga, twofuncamps.com, Deep Woods Camp, deepwoodscamp.com, Camp High Rocks, highrocks.com, COED CAMPS Brevard Music Center, brevardmusic.org, Camp Buc, bucoutdoorcenter.com, Eagle s Nest Camp, enf.org, Green River Preserve, greenriverpreserve.org, Gwynn Valley Camp, gwynnvalley.com, Muddy sneakers Day Camp, , campmuddysneakers.org Ridge Haven, ridgehaven.org, The Wilds Christian Camp, wilds.org, NEW IN 2015: Our new phone app will make it even easier to explore all the wonders of Transylvania County. Go to visitwaterfalls.com/phone-app for more information about launch date and where you can download it. 38

21 WATERFALL HUNTING GUIDE Use the fold-out map in the back of this book to locate the spectacular waterfalls described in these pages. WATERFALLS IN & NEAR DUPONT STATE FOREST 1 Hooker Falls GPS: N / W Park at the Hooker Falls lot on Staton Rd. Walk around the gate and along the road. Bear left at the fork and proceed parallel to the river. Soon you ll approach Hooker Falls on your left, one of the most well-known and accessible waterfalls in DuPont. The falls is at the site of a former grist mill, where Little River drops off a 13-foot ledge into Cascade Lake. 2 Triple Falls GPS: N / W From the Hooker Falls parking lot, cross over Staton Road, watching for traffic. Walk along the shoulder, cross the bridge and look for stepping stones that will take you down to the Little River. Take the trail running parallel to the river and hike upstream. The trail bends to the right and ascends 1000 feet up a steep slope. Triple Falls is on the left. 3 High Falls GPS: N / W From Triple Falls, High Falls is about a 15 minute walk upstream. Continue up the same trail until it intersects with High Falls Trail. Turn left and walk about 2000 feet parallel to the river. Go right at the next intersection (still High Falls Trail) and continue up the slope to High Falls. There is a trail at the bottom left of the falls. Steps to the right lead to High Falls shelter. 4 Grassy Creek Falls GPS: N / W From the Buck Forest parking on Sky Valley Road, walk up the road to the covered bridge and stay on Buck Forest Road for about.5 miles, passing the right turn for Conservation Rd. Cross Grassy Creek and turn left on Lake Imaging Trail (road). Continue for short distance to Grassy Creek Falls Trail on the left and follow it to the top of the falls. 40

22 5 Bridal Veil Falls GPS: N / W Accessible from Hooker Falls parking lot, via High Falls or Reasonover Rd at the Fawn Lake parking lot. From High Falls shelter, continue to Covered Bridge Trail and turn left, then left on Buck Forest Rd Trail. Cross bridge. Turn right on Conservation Rd Trail. Walk 1.5 miles. Turn right on Bridal Veil Falls Trail, which ends near the falls in about ½ mile. From Reasonover Rd, park in the Fawn Lake lot. Walk Conservation Rd Trail to the airport runway. Continue on Conservation Rd Trail parallel to runway as it bears right toward Lake Julia. Pass barn on left. Take Bridal Veil Falls Trail to the falls. 4-mile round trip. 6 Connestee Falls GPS: N / W Travel south 5.5 miles from Brevard on US 276, where you will find a parking lot on the right. Walk to the back of the lot and follow a short path to the observation deck where you can view this impressive double falls, which has two sets of breathtaking cascades Slick Rock Falls Whale Back Falls GPS: N / W Drive 3.5 miles north from the Ranger Station to the first left (FS 475). Travel 1.5 miles to the gravel road intersection just beyond the Fish Hatchery. Turn right on Headwater Road (FS 475B). Travel 1.1 miles to a small pull-off on the right, at a trailhead with a bulletin board. Walk up steps and go 25 yards up trail to this 35-foot-high waterfall. From intersection of US-276/US-64/ NC-280, enter Pisgah National Forest. Go north 5.3 miles on US-276. Turn left onto FR-475. At 1.4 miles you will pass the Fish Hatchery. Continue on FR-475 for 1.7 miles. Turn left into small parking lot across from entrance to Cove Creek Campground. Take small trailhead that starts at parking lot and follow for 200 feet. PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST WATERFALLS From Pisgah Ranger Station follow US Hwy. 276 North 7 Looking Glass Falls GPS: N / W Follow US 276 north from the Ranger Station approximately 4 miles to one of the most photographed waterfalls in the United States. Parking is provided on the right side of the road. Steps lead to an observation deck at the bottom of the falls. 12 Daniel Ridge Falls From the intersection of US 276/64 and US 280, drive north on US 276, entering Pisgah Forest. Go 5.2 miles. Turn left onto FS 475. Drive past the Pisgah Center For Wildlife Education and at 3.9 miles, you ll find a large parking lot on the right. Go around gate and follow the road for.1 miles, crossing the Davidson River on the way. The trail forks to the left while the road makes a sharp turn right. Follow the road to the right. The road goes up, then levels out 100 yards before the falls. 8 9 Moore Cove Falls Sliding Rock Falls GPS: N / W Travel 5 miles north from the Ranger Station on US 276 to a concrete bridge with an adjoining wooden footbridge and bulletin board. Park on the paved right shoulder. Cross the stream via the footbridge and follow yellow blazes to this 50-foot cascade over a ledge. The hike is approximately 1 mile round trip. GPS: N / W Travel 6 miles north on US 276 from the Ranger Station. Turn left into the parking lot at the Sliding Rock Recreation Area sign. Sliding Rock cascades over a broad, smooth rock into a natural pool, making it one of Mother Nature s most exciting thrill rides. Minimal usage fee. BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY 13 Upper Falls, Second Falls & Yellowstone Falls Upper Falls: N / W Second Falls: N / W Yellowstone Falls: N / W Drive 14 miles north from the Ranger Station on US 276. Travel south on the Blue Ridge Parkway for about 7 miles to Graveyard Fields Overlook just before MM419. The trailhead is at the north end of the parking lot. This 3.2-mile loop trail features the scenic Yellowstone Prong stream and enters Graveyard Fields with the Upper Falls, then passes over Second Falls and exits through Yellowstone Falls

23 HIGHWAY 215 TOXAWAY SAPPHIRE AREA 14 Courthouse Falls GPS: N / W Drive 3.5 miles north from the Ranger Station to the first left turn (FS 475). Drive ~9.5 miles west on FS 475, SR 1327 and SR 1328 to NC 215. Turn right and go 2.6 miles on NC 215. Just before a small bridge, turn right on FS 140. Go 3 miles up FS 140 to Summey Cove trailhead, a small pull-off just beyond a creek crossing. Follow Courthouse Falls Trail.3 miles to the falls, which features a 45- foot drop into a large pool. 18 Toxaway Falls GPS: N / W From the intersection of Highways NC 215 and US 64, travel west on 64. Cross over the top of this 123 foot high waterfall just below Toxaway Dam. 15 Lemon Falls 19 Turtleback, Rainbow and Stairway Falls Take US 64 out of Brevard for 8.9 miles and turn right on NC 215. Go 6 miles and turn left on Macedonia Church Road. Drive.6 miles and pull off the road to the left on a grassy shoulder. The falls are hidden from view, but there is a short path down a steep embankment. Exercise caution as you negotiate the many moss-covered boulders to the stream bed. 16 French Broad Falls and Mill Shoals GPS: N / W Take US 64 west out of Brevard 8.9 miles. Turn right on NC 215. Living Waters Ministry is located on the left in about 7.8 miles. Just before the Ministry, there is a pulloff on the left beside a pile of rocks. Pull off the road and look for a path between the rocks that goes down the bank. Coming to a bigger path, go right work your way to the river to a viewing area among the boulders. French Broad Falls is on the main river; Mill Shoals is to the right next to the mill. Be respectful, as this is private property. A strenuous 1.5-mile hike. Travel west on US Hwy 64, past Toxaway Falls. Turn left on Whitewater Rd (NC 281 South) and go about ½ mile. Turn left at Gorges State Park. Follow the road to GrassyRidge Trailhead parking. 20 Upper Whitewater Falls GPS: N / W Take US 64 west from Brevard 18 miles. Turn left onto Whitewater Road (NC 281). Continue 8 miles to park entrance on left where you will find ample parking and restrooms. Follow a short paved path to view the tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi make its spectacular plunge through a lush gorge. 17 Bird Rock Falls GPS: N / W From French Broad Falls and Mill Shoals, take the path leading downstream about.5 miles. You will pass many small falls and shoals on the way, so take the paths that lead down to the river as often as possible. Near the bottom of the trail, duck through the rhododendron and laurel to get back to the river. You will see Bird Rock Falls to your right. The flat area in front of the falls is a great place to sit and rest. Be careful as the rocks are slippery. This is private property. Living Waters Ministry maintains the trail and allows public access

24 WATERFALL SAFETY TIPS County Border Forest Service Visitors Center State Park/Forest 3. Watch your footing. Dry rocks can be just as slippery as wet ones, especially those covered with algae. Picnic Area Waterfall 4. The top of any waterfall is the most dangerous. Do not lean over a ledge at the top of a falls. Fish Hatchery Summit 5. Watch children carefully. Children should always be under the immediate supervision of adults when visiting any falls. Pets should also be supervised. They can easily underestimate the slickness of rocks and the flow of water. Trailhead Camping Parking Canoe Launch 1. Stay on developed trails and don t stray from observation decks and platforms. 2. Follow instructions posted at all waterfalls and trails. 6. Be especially careful when you are taking photographs. Many times, photographers become more focused on taking a photo rather than securing their footing. Make sure you are in a safe, solid location before taking photographs. 7. To insure your safety on the rocks and trails, never visit waterfalls or hike alone. 8. Bring your cell phone in case you need to make a call for assistance. * Designates waterfall located on private property. Please be respectful. For additional maps and information, visit the Transylvania County Tourism Welcome Center at 175 E. Main Street, Brevard, NC