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.

Brevard North Carolina Looking Glass Waterfall near Asheville with Fall Colors in Pisgah National Forest on Blue Ridge Parkway

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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?

Aerial view of a street in downtown Brevard, NC

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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.

Brevard North Carolina mountains near Asheville Fall Colors Blue Ridge Highway sunrise hills ridges.

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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.

A man walking down a street in downtown Brevard past shops and galleries

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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.

Brevard Downtown Bracken Mountain Bakery and Rocky’s Grill and Soda Shop

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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.

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.