Brevard

The Smithsonian Magazine listed 10 small towns in North America that should be on your travel bucket list in 2021, and Brevard was one of them! Travel to the small town of Brevard, North Carolina, for a relaxing getaway close to home. Brevard, which was founded in 1889 as the county seat of Transylvania County, is rich in must-see sights and attractions, wonderful places to stay, shops and galleries, and restaurants. Of course, no trip to Brevard would be complete without a stop at the South's number one toy store, O.P. Taylors. Every customer, no matter their age, feels like a kid again while browsing the 6,000 square feet of fun merchandise in the original O.P. Taylor's location.

Brevard is surrounded by beautiful natural settings such as the Pisgah National Forest and cool mountain rivers to cool off in on a hot summer day. Brevard County has some of the best hiking in North Carolina. Because of the variety of outdoor activities available, the area attracts thousands of summer campers each year, with Brevard serving as the focal point. World-class rafting, mountain biking, and hiking are all within a 20-minute drive of the town center, which has its own share of grit. Many alumni have stayed and created a vibrant arts scene that highlights the town's culture. Come for easy access to the outdoors and stay to feel like part of the family, and have a drink at one of Brevard's best breweries.