Luana's Guidebook
Sightseeing
A MUST, drive through Pisgah Forest up to the BRP. Hike at Graveyard Fields or Devil’s Courthouse.
757 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayA MUST, drive through Pisgah Forest up to the BRP. Hike at Graveyard Fields or Devil’s Courthouse.
Black Balsam Knob
Art Loeb TrailFantastic beat the summer heat hiking
Devil's Courthouse Overlook
Blue Ridge ParkwayBest spot for the sunset.
Tons of trails to hike or mountain bike. You can get to the Blue Ridge Parkway through Pisgah Forest.
280 locals recommend
Pisgah National Forest
Tons of trails to hike or mountain bike. You can get to the Blue Ridge Parkway through Pisgah Forest.
Sliding Rock
Must do in the summer!!
Looking Glass Falls
U.S. 276Roadside Waterfall in Pisgah Forest.
Pink Beds Trail Loop
U.S. 276Great hike up to the summit of John Rock where you will see Looking Glass Rock. Locals like this hike better than Looking Glass which can be very crowded. Park in the Fish Hatchery lot trailhead is at the end of the lot.
48 locals recommend
John Rock
National Forest RoadGreat hike up to the summit of John Rock where you will see Looking Glass Rock. Locals like this hike better than Looking Glass which can be very crowded. Park in the Fish Hatchery lot trailhead is at the end of the lot.
Waterfalls galore on easy to hike trails. Triple Falls hike has the most bang for the buck!!
624 locals recommend
Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadWaterfalls galore on easy to hike trails. Triple Falls hike has the most bang for the buck!!
Gorges State Park
976 Grassy Ridge RdHike to Rainbow and Turtleback Falls.
D.D. Bullwinkel's Outdoors
60 E Main StGreat outdoor store in downtown Brevard.
Cool area being transformed home to Up Country Brewery, Magpie’s Meat and Three, Vescovo, and The Underground Salvage.
13 locals recommend
Brevard Lumberyard Arts District
200 King StCool area being transformed home to Up Country Brewery, Magpie’s Meat and Three, Vescovo, and The Underground Salvage.
Currently has a summer drive in movie series on Saturday nights.
83 locals recommend
Brevard Music Center
349 Andante LnCurrently has a summer drive in movie series on Saturday nights.
Headwaters Outfitters
25 Parkway RdGreat local outfitter to get on the water with. Food truck
Davidson River Outfitters
49 Pisgah HwyFly fishing
Breweries
Best brewery to hit after your outdoor adventures. Food truck and family friendly!
204 locals recommend
Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - Brevard
342 Mountain Industrial DrBest brewery to hit after your outdoor adventures. Food truck and family friendly!
UpCountry Brewing Brevard
212 King StShares outdoor space with Magpie’s.
Burning Blush Brewery
4891 Boylston HwyLarge outdoor seating-beer, wine, cider, food truck
Mills River Brewery
336 Banner Farm RoadGreat outdoor space. Best brewery food and cocktails!
Bold Rock Hard Cider
72 School House RdAwesome outdoor space cider and beer.
Ecusta Brewing Company
451 Pisgah HwyBrand new huge location with food.
Food scene
Absolute best cup of coffee in town! Lots of GF and DF food options too!
31 locals recommend
CUP & SAUCER
36 E Main StAbsolute best cup of coffee in town! Lots of GF and DF food options too!
Blue Ridge Bakery
86 W Main StAmazing salads and baked treats!
Bracken Mountain Bakery
42 S Broad StBest breads and croissants, danishes, breakfast pastries!
Transylvania Farmers Market
200 E Main StSaturdays in Downtown Brevard
Creekside Subs
491 N Broad StGreat subs to take with you on the trail!! Closes at 2 pm!!
Grilled pimento cheese, milkshakes, burgers. Old time soda shop-outdoor tables.
51 locals recommend
Rocky's Grill & Soda Shop
50 S Broad StGrilled pimento cheese, milkshakes, burgers. Old time soda shop-outdoor tables.
The Blind Mule Brevard
14 Gaston StGreat food
Awesome grab n go or eat there. Sandwiches, soups, pastries, beer, wine, ciders, full espresso bars too! Lots of room inside and out. On your way to DuPont/Cedar Rock or Cesar’s Head.
11 locals recommend
Cedar Mountain Outpost
8431 Greenville HwyAwesome grab n go or eat there. Sandwiches, soups, pastries, beer, wine, ciders, full espresso bars too! Lots of room inside and out. On your way to DuPont/Cedar Rock or Cesar’s Head.
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
Make a reservation, seasonal menu
Pad Thai
144 E Main StAlways very good!!! Eat in or take out.
Mountain biking
Sycamore Cycles
112 Hendersonville HwyOur fav bike shop and Crank cafe open on Sundays
Rent or bring your own. Sick pump track. Yoga and huge rock climbing gym.
49 locals recommend
The Riveter
701 Old Fanning Bridge RdRent or bring your own. Sick pump track. Yoga and huge rock climbing gym.
Ride Kanuga
1249 Kanuga Lake RdRent or bring your own on groomed trails
Rainy days
Co-Ed Cinema
79 W Main StCheck website for show times
Highland Books
36 W Main StGrab a book and support our local independent book store!
MANtiques - Brevard
68 W Main StCool antiques!!
Poplar & Ash
14 W Jordan StCute boutique with candle making!
Brevard Clay
84 W Main StPaint pottery and have it shipped home!
3oak Handcrafted
Beautiful store with hand crafted wood, ceramics, blankets and gorgeous home goods.