And why shouldnt it?
Ursula Wynn, chef and owner of Papa L.E.W.
in downtown Brevard, says that visitors may be surprised to see that we have white squirrels.
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Maybe even more than we have brown or gray ones.
Yes, the famous white squirrels are one of Brevards most memorable characteristics.
Interested in planning a trip to Brevard?
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Pilot Cove
Travelers who prefer an entire home should considerPilot Covescabins.
Each of the treehouse-like properties features a full kitchen and bathroom as well as a washer and dryer.
DuPont Yurts
Glampingis quickly becoming a popular lodging option in mountain towns, Brevard included.
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Best Things to Do in Brevard
Attend a show at Brevard Music Center.
View upcoming shows and concertson the centers website.
Head out on the French Broad River.
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She suggests partaking in activities like tubing, canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and even snorkeling.
Go hiking and waterfall spotting.
Wynn suggests visitors leave time in their schedules for a day trip through Pisgah National Forest.
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Here, she says youll see why were named the Land of Waterfalls.
Visit Brevards museums.
When the weather doesnt agree with outdoor adventures, Whitmire recommends checking out two of the citys museums.
The Underground Salvage Co. Meet the artists themselves as you pick out the next addition to your gallery wall.
See the full schedulehere.
Everything is made from scratch in-house, and its all, in Posnocks words, simply delicious.
The menu features salads, pastas, steaks, seafood, and more.
Papa L.E.W
In March 2021, WynnsPapa L.E.W.became the first Black-owned business on Brevards Main Street.
That’s when you’re free to see the beauty of the seasons changing, says Wynn.
If youre interested in music, however, book your trip over the summer.
No matter how youre arriving or which direction youre coming from, youre pretty much guaranteed a picturesque route.
you might get here on beautiful backroads anywhere from Atlanta and Greenville to Knoxville, Charleston, andCharlotte.
you’re able to also take theBlue Ridge Parkwaydown Highway 215 or 276.
How to Get Around
Youll need a car to get to Brevard and explore the surrounding area.