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Contact: Leigh Trapp, 949-355-2262
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September 2008

“Fall” in Love With Autumn in Brevard/Transylvania County

Many view fall in the Blue Ridge Mountains as the best time to “recharge” their soul or spend an extended weekend with family.  As the colors of fall foliage drift lazily to the ground, our mountain community of Brevard/Transylvania County is alive with Autumn’s enchantment.

From a brisk morning hike in Pisgah National Forest to outstanding concerts at the Paul Porter Center for Performing Arts, Autumn is alive in Transylvania County with the best opportunities in Western North Carolina.  In the evenings, rekindle some romance in front of a fire and listen to the katydids fill the clean autumn night air with the sound of serenity.  Or, spend a holiday with us and remember how fun Halloween can be when neighbors put on a parade.

Brevard/Transylvania County, NC is Mother Nature’s canvas for the colors of fall, and so much more.  Transylvania County is listed among the best places to enjoy the hues of red, yellow, burgundy, and orange leaves along curving mountain roads, winding hiking trails, or one of our many golf courses.  Combine our scenic vistas with our cultural and social gentility, and you’ll experience Autumn as never before.

Try these recommended routes and activities.
Drive along the 77-mile Forest Heritage Scenic Byway , designated for its spectacular views of autumn leaves. Enjoy a picnic along the Blue Ridge Parkway before turning down Hwy. 276 South to visit the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education and the Cradle of Forestry . Heading back into Brevard, walk along the banks of the Davidson River or try your hand at fly-fishing.The Davidson River is  rated as one of the country’s best trout rivers. After a full day of activities, enjoy dinner in one of Brevard’s fine restaurants near the old courthouse.
•     Brevard and Transylvania County are home to some of the most talented artists in the Blue Ridge Mountains.  Spend your morning taking in the arts and crafts on the Scenic Highway 276 South Fine Arts and Crafts Corridor .  Make your way back into downtown Brevard for a nice lunch and then enjoy shopping for treasures at one of our many antique stores and art galleries in Brevard. Cap your day with a concert performance at the Porter Center for Performing Arts.
•     Put on some comfortable shoes and follow the trail guides to some of the most spectacular waterfalls in the Appalachians, including the stunning 411 foot Whitewater Falls.  For those with a heartier appetite, take a canoe ride down the winding French Broad River or a round of golf on mountain ridge links. Put on a light jacket for evening, and relax on the porch with a good book, or even better, good conversation.

Brevard/Transylvania County is not only one of the best places to enjoy Mother Nature’s splash of fall color, it is also brimming with activities and opportunities that make it a favorite place to recharge your batteries or spend some genuine bonding time with your family.
For more information, call the Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce at 800-648-4523, or visit our web site at www.visitwaterfalls.com.
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