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Waterfalls, forest trails and a lively downtown make this Blue Ridge town an easy mountain getaway.
Hike past waterfalls and some of the highest peaks east of the Mississippi in a forest often called the birthplace of American forestry.
This 30-mile trail through Pisgah National Forest climbs to sweeping views of the high Appalachian balds, including Black Balsam Knob.
Browse more than 6,000 square feet of hands-on fun in downtown Brevard, with brand-name finds and handmade pieces from local artisans.
Walk to this 85-foot waterfall, open to the public since the county bought it in 2008, and look for the Silver Slip where two creeks meet.
Brevard is known for its breweries, and hikers head straight to them after a day in the forest. Brevard Brewing Company is a good place to start.
See uniforms, photographs and artifacts that tell the story of American military service, from overseas battlefields to the home front.
A moderately busy trail leads to several small waterfalls. Go between May and September, when conditions are easiest.
Reach this waterfall from the Pisgah National Forest parking lot, then relax in the woods beside it. The flow thins out in dry spells.
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