Local Treasures

There is something to do for everyone in Transylvania and Henderson Counties!

From forests to restaurants to a downtown stroll, you will find it all in Western, NC.

DuPont State Recreational Forest is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains between Hendersonville and Brevard, North Carolina. Its 10,400 acres of forest, it features four major waterfalls (High Falls pictured) on the Little River and several others on the Grassy Creek.

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Dupont State Recreational Forest

Holmes State ForestOutdoor Education WorkshopsPicnic FacilitiesRanger Conducted ClassesTrails with "Talking Trees" and exhibitsGroup Campground (Youth Groups Only)

Holmes State Forest

  • Outdoor Education Workshops

  • Picnic Facilities

  • Ranger Conducted Classes

  • Trails with "Talking Trees" and exhibits

  • Group Campground (Youth Groups Only)

Historic Downtown HendersonvilleHendersonville was entered into the National Register of Historic Places in March of 1988. The serpentine street features planter boxes brimming with, benches, seasonal flowers and trees. Downtown boasts a wide array …

Historic Downtown Hendersonville

Hendersonville was entered into the National Register of Historic Places in March of 1988. The serpentine street features planter boxes brimming with, benches, seasonal flowers and trees. Downtown boasts a wide array of shopping, antique stores, galleries, museums, an aquarium and a variety of restaurants. Downtown offers free Wi-Fi for everyone to enjoy. Downtown hosts many activities including the NC Apple Festival held during Labor Day weekend, as well as, art shows, an antique show, car shows, and parades throughout the year. For additional information call the Main Street Program.

Flat Rock PlayhouseFlat Rock Playhouse, the State Theatre of North Carolina, enriches lives through the art of theatre by sustaining production excellence, nurturing talent, and inspiring creativity in a safe haven for artistic vision, life-long lea…

Flat Rock Playhouse

Flat Rock Playhouse, the State Theatre of North Carolina, enriches lives through the art of theatre by sustaining production excellence, nurturing talent, and inspiring creativity in a safe haven for artistic vision, life-long learning and creative risk.

Historic Downtown BrevardWelcome to Brevard and Transylvania County, North Carolina’s Land of Waterfalls. Home to Pisgah National Forest and Dupont State Forest! Downtown is filled w/ locally owned restaurants and unique shops. Visit the famous O…

Historic Downtown Brevard

Welcome to Brevard and Transylvania County, North Carolina’s Land of Waterfalls. Home to Pisgah National Forest and Dupont State Forest! Downtown is filled w/ locally owned restaurants and unique shops. Visit the famous O.P. Taylors toy store! Find everything you need to navigate an unforgettable vacation and the adventure of a lifetime.

Pisgah National ForestThe Pisgah National Forest is a land of mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls, and heavily forested slopes. Comprised of over 500,000 acres, the Pisgah is primarily a hardwood forest with whitewater rivers, waterfalls and hundr…

Pisgah National Forest

The Pisgah National Forest is a land of mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls, and heavily forested slopes. Comprised of over 500,000 acres, the Pisgah is primarily a hardwood forest with whitewater rivers, waterfalls and hundreds of miles of trails. 

Pisgah Center for Wildlife EducationThe Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education explores North Carolina's mountain wildlife and habitats.

Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education

The Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education explores North Carolina's mountain wildlife and habitats.

Sliding Rock
Sliding Rock is a waterfall in Western North Carolina, located near Brevard, so named because visitors can slide all the way down the waterfall into the plunge pool below.

Brevard Tubing
Looking for an exciting outdoor adventure this summer? Look no further than river tubing on the French Broad River.