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Sightseeing
Sliding Rock is a 60 foot natural water slide that ends in a 8 foot deep pool of water, with 2 observation platforms.
Located in the Pisgah National Forest just north of Brevard, 7.6 miles from the junction of US Highways 64 and 276, is Sliding Rock, one place where you’re invited to “take the plunge” down a 60-foot slippery cascade into the 50-60 degree, 7-foot deep pool.
There are 2 observation platforms, and lifeguards on duty during the season. This is a heavily used recreation area which often fills to capacity. Persons parking on the side of the road, outside of the designated parking area, will be ticketed. It is suggested, too, that you wear old shorts and old sneakers if you choose to take the plunge. Entry is $4.00 per person for sliders and observers.
384 locals recommend
Sliding Rock
Sliding Rock is a 60 foot natural water slide that ends in a 8 foot deep pool of water, with 2 observation platforms.
Located in the Pisgah National Forest just north of Brevard, 7.6 miles from the junction of US Highways 64 and 276, is Sliding Rock, one place where you’re invited to “take the plunge” down a 60-foot slippery cascade into the 50-60 degree, 7-foot deep pool.
There are 2 observation platforms, and lifeguards on duty during the season. This is a heavily used recreation area which often fills to capacity. Persons parking on the side of the road, outside of the designated parking area, will be ticketed. It is suggested, too, that you wear old shorts and old sneakers if you choose to take the plunge. Entry is $4.00 per person for sliders and observers.
Looking Glass Falls is one of the most popular falls in Western North Carolina. The name "Looking Glass" comes from Looking Glass Rock, where water freezes on its sides in the winter and then glistens in the sunlight like a mirror or looking glass. Looking Glass Creek, which flows past the rock, is also named for the impressive natural structure. Its easy accessibility makes Looking Glass Falls a popular spot for travelers along U.S. 276 near Brevard. The falls are 60 feet tall.
320 locals recommend
Looking Glass Falls
U.S. 276Looking Glass Falls is one of the most popular falls in Western North Carolina. The name "Looking Glass" comes from Looking Glass Rock, where water freezes on its sides in the winter and then glistens in the sunlight like a mirror or looking glass. Looking Glass Creek, which flows past the rock, is also named for the impressive natural structure. Its easy accessibility makes Looking Glass Falls a popular spot for travelers along U.S. 276 near Brevard. The falls are 60 feet tall.
Triple Falls — DuPont State Recreational Forest Triple Falls is the third of the Little River, and consists of three distinct cascades totaling about 120′ in vertical drop. Featured in the movie Last of the Mohicans, Triple Falls is about a seven minute walk from the Hooker Falls parking area.
128 locals recommend
Triple Falls Trail
Triple Falls — DuPont State Recreational Forest Triple Falls is the third of the Little River, and consists of three distinct cascades totaling about 120′ in vertical drop. Featured in the movie Last of the Mohicans, Triple Falls is about a seven minute walk from the Hooker Falls parking area.
Davidson River Campground is nestled just inside the Pisgah National Forest and only 3 miles away from the beautiful town of Brevard, NC. The campground runs along Davidson River, a great place for fishing, tubing, and swimming, and is considered one of the premier trout fishing spots in the southeast.
12 locals recommend
Davidson River Campground
1 Davidson River CirDavidson River Campground is nestled just inside the Pisgah National Forest and only 3 miles away from the beautiful town of Brevard, NC. The campground runs along Davidson River, a great place for fishing, tubing, and swimming, and is considered one of the premier trout fishing spots in the southeast.
Waterfalls, equestrian, hiking, hunting and fishing, bicycling and visitor center. DuPont State Recreational Forest has much to offer. First time visitors often come for views of falling water and lush forest growth – with popular attractions including High Falls, Triple Falls and Hooker Falls.
624 locals recommend
Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadWaterfalls, equestrian, hiking, hunting and fishing, bicycling and visitor center. DuPont State Recreational Forest has much to offer. First time visitors often come for views of falling water and lush forest growth – with popular attractions including High Falls, Triple Falls and Hooker Falls.
City/town information
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, Asheville is perhaps best known as the location of George Vanderbilt's Biltmore Estate and the home of major American novelist, Thomas Wolfe.
904 locals recommend
Asheville
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, Asheville is perhaps best known as the location of George Vanderbilt's Biltmore Estate and the home of major American novelist, Thomas Wolfe.
Celebrated as North Carolina’s Land of Waterfalls, Brevard and Transylvania County have much more than gorgeous cascades. Their All-American Main Street is full of local shops, galleries and great restaurants. A stately courthouse sits on the square with a gazebo where community concerts are held. Located between Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Recreational Forest and Gorges State Park, Brevard affords visitors endless outdoor adventures, including hiking, mountain biking, waterfall hunting, fly fishing and much more.
232 locals recommend
Brevard
Celebrated as North Carolina’s Land of Waterfalls, Brevard and Transylvania County have much more than gorgeous cascades. Their All-American Main Street is full of local shops, galleries and great restaurants. A stately courthouse sits on the square with a gazebo where community concerts are held. Located between Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Recreational Forest and Gorges State Park, Brevard affords visitors endless outdoor adventures, including hiking, mountain biking, waterfall hunting, fly fishing and much more.
Downtown Hendersonville North Carolina has many things to do with 100+ shops and galleries and many restaurants, near waterfalls, hiking and more.
283 locals recommend
Hendersonville
Downtown Hendersonville North Carolina has many things to do with 100+ shops and galleries and many restaurants, near waterfalls, hiking and more.
Food scene
Cozy back-alley bar with bistro tables, dining room with brick walls and local art, dog friendly outdoor patio.
178 locals recommend
The Square Root
33 Times Arcade AlleyCozy back-alley bar with bistro tables, dining room with brick walls and local art, dog friendly outdoor patio.
A longtime local favorite among restaurants in Brevard NC, the parking lot overflows and the line snakes out the door and along the porch during hiking, mountain biking and waterfall seasons for the pulled pork, smoked chicken, beef and ribs.
23 locals recommend
Hawg Wild Barbeque
91 Pisgah HighwayA longtime local favorite among restaurants in Brevard NC, the parking lot overflows and the line snakes out the door and along the porch during hiking, mountain biking and waterfall seasons for the pulled pork, smoked chicken, beef and ribs.
Second-generation family owned, family friendly, nothin’ fancy, come-as-you-are seafood restaurant. Check out the broiled trout, fried shrimp and homemade sauces.
8 locals recommend
Pisgah Fish Camp
663 Deavor RdSecond-generation family owned, family friendly, nothin’ fancy, come-as-you-are seafood restaurant. Check out the broiled trout, fried shrimp and homemade sauces.
You know you’re in the right place when “Emergency Chocolate” is front and center. Hidden in a downtown alley, inside you’ll find a wide assortment of dark and milk-chocolate barks, truffles and other fancy creations.
15 locals recommend
Downtown Chocolates
30 Times ArcYou know you’re in the right place when “Emergency Chocolate” is front and center. Hidden in a downtown alley, inside you’ll find a wide assortment of dark and milk-chocolate barks, truffles and other fancy creations.
A lively gem of a find tucked between galleries where you can taste any of the more than 35 wines before you buy. There’s the long wood slab of a bar up front, or small tables and couches in the back.
38 locals recommend
Wine Down on Main
28 E Main StA lively gem of a find tucked between galleries where you can taste any of the more than 35 wines before you buy. There’s the long wood slab of a bar up front, or small tables and couches in the back.
Chef Marc Dambax brought his Italian-inspired menu to the mountains in 2000 from Charleston. Enduring menu favorites in the old house at the end of downtown include the beet and gorgonzola salad (Insalata di barbabietole), the Butternut Squash Ravioli and any of the wood-oven personal pizzas. Lunch or dinner on the outdoor patio is a true Southern delight. Reservations recommended.
55 locals recommend
MARCO Trattoria
204 W Main StChef Marc Dambax brought his Italian-inspired menu to the mountains in 2000 from Charleston. Enduring menu favorites in the old house at the end of downtown include the beet and gorgonzola salad (Insalata di barbabietole), the Butternut Squash Ravioli and any of the wood-oven personal pizzas. Lunch or dinner on the outdoor patio is a true Southern delight. Reservations recommended.
A favorite local hangout a block off Main Street, either in the long, often crowded bar or out back on the patio. The bar offers a full complement of local craft beers and the menu includes a variety of appetizers, salads, wraps and home-baked desserts. The burgers are a perennial favorite. The place for Sunday brunch. Reservations recommended.
92 locals recommend
Jordan Street Cafe
48 W Jordan StA favorite local hangout a block off Main Street, either in the long, often crowded bar or out back on the patio. The bar offers a full complement of local craft beers and the menu includes a variety of appetizers, salads, wraps and home-baked desserts. The burgers are a perennial favorite. The place for Sunday brunch. Reservations recommended.
Combine a fabulous culinary experience with a leisurely drive through the forest and on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Every seat in the restaurant has a panoramic view of the Blue Ridge or dine outside on the expansive new deck. Superb service and excellent food, such as the Walnut Crusted Fresh Mountain Trout make the Inn a destination. No reservations but sitting a spell isn’t a hardship with one of the best views in North Carolina.
123 locals recommend
Pisgah Inn
408 Blue Ridge PkwyCombine a fabulous culinary experience with a leisurely drive through the forest and on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Every seat in the restaurant has a panoramic view of the Blue Ridge or dine outside on the expansive new deck. Superb service and excellent food, such as the Walnut Crusted Fresh Mountain Trout make the Inn a destination. No reservations but sitting a spell isn’t a hardship with one of the best views in North Carolina.
Ecusta Brewing Company is located less than a mile from Pisgah National Forest and right off the Brevard Bike Path! 451 Ecusta Rd. Brevard! The perfect place to grab a beer after a hike or ride, or stock up on our packaged beer before you go camping or fishing.
The taproom features 20 taps pouring our most popular Ecusta Brewing flagships, seasonal brews, guest brews, local ciders and ginger beers!
Open 7 days a week from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and until 10:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays!
Dogs are welcome on the patios and other outdoor areas!
65 locals recommend
Ecusta Brewing Company
451 Pisgah HwyEcusta Brewing Company is located less than a mile from Pisgah National Forest and right off the Brevard Bike Path! 451 Ecusta Rd. Brevard! The perfect place to grab a beer after a hike or ride, or stock up on our packaged beer before you go camping or fishing.
The taproom features 20 taps pouring our most popular Ecusta Brewing flagships, seasonal brews, guest brews, local ciders and ginger beers!
Open 7 days a week from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and until 10:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays!
Dogs are welcome on the patios and other outdoor areas!