Surrounded by the gentle grace of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Transylvania truly has something for everyone: 260 waterfalls, hundreds of acres of state and national forests, a thriving music and arts community, and fantastic shopping and dining in a charming Appalachian town. We're the gateway to outdoor recreation in the Southeast!

Visit, and you'll understand why Rand McNally, The Wall Street Journal and National Geographic Traveler name this area one of America's top ten places to live and play.

high adventure
If you are looking for an adventurous outdoor vacation, Transylvania has all the adventure you can handle - all within minutes of great lodging, dining and entertainment. Whether you're a novice or an experienced outdoor enthusiast, you'll discover hundreds of miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Over a third of the county is covered by Pisgah National Forest, Dupont State Forest and Gorges State Park.

scale our mountains
For more excitement, join rock-climbing enthusiasts and scale the faces of Devil's Courthouse and Looking Glass Rock or try flying through the trees on a local ropes course.

family outdoor educational attractions
Make sure to visit the Forest Discovery Center at the Cradle of Forestry and the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education. Both of these attractions feature interactive exhibits, workshops and events to explore the outdoors.

canoe & kayak
If you feel the need to cool off, try canoeing, kayaking, or inner-tubing on one of our many rivers, or take an exhilarating ride down Sliding Rock.

hooked on fishing
Transylvania is also home to some of the best fly-fishing in the country. Area streams are stocked with trout from the Pisgah Fish Hatchery. The Davidson River, ranked as one of America's top 100 trout streams, is a favorite among fly fishermen. You can catch trophy muskie or small mouth bass in the French Broad River.

a town like none other
The county seat of Transylvania, Brevard, is a town like none other. It has all the wholesome, small town charm of times long past, but its diversity never ceases to surprise visitors: extraordinary live music, fantastic restaurants, irresistible antique shops, one-of-a-kind boutiques, and much more.

music and theatre
The Brevard Music Center and Brevard College's Paul Porter Center for the Performing Arts host an incredible variety of entertainment: operas, musicals, jazz and classical concerts.

The Brevard Little Theater and the Brevard Chamber Orchestra perform throughout the year. Transylvania is also home to a thriving community of local musicians, many of whom you'll discover playing in the gazebo on the courthouse lawn or in one of our local restaurants.

arts and crafts
Many artisans and crafters have also chosen to make Brevard their home. In addition to several beautiful galleries downtown, there are numerous studios and shops to explore throughout Transylvania County.

festivals
Brevard's street festivals have become favorites among both residents and visitors. Join us for old-fashioned fun on the Fourth of July, enjoy the thrills and chills of Halloweenfest in Transylvania, or savor the magic of Twilight Tour during the winter holidays.