Explore Transylvania County
Symmes Chapel - Pretty Place
The outdoor chapel at the YMCA Camp Greenville, called "Pretty Place," offers a breathtaking view from the top of Standing Stone Mountain. More than 100 couples are married each year at this chapel, which is closed to the public during weddings and camp functions.
Cedar Mountain, NC WeddingsBrevard Music Center
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, the Brevard Music Center's picturesque 140-acre campus offers more than 80
Brevard, NC ArtsPisgah Center for Wildlife Education
Open daily year round. "Mountain streams, where water and life begin," is the theme of this educational facility dedicated to exploring the wonders of North Carolina's wildlife. The center is a program of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Aquariums, 20
Brevard, NC Nature CentersBrevard/Transylvania County TDA
Hours: Monday - Friday 9 - 5, Saturday 10 - 4
Brevard, NC BusinessesLand of the Waterfalls
There are over 260 scenic waterfalls in Transylvania County, "Land of the Waterfalls." Many of the falls are easily accessible to the public because they are located in our three parklands: Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Forest, & Gorges State Park. Following are the major falls:
Brevard, NC Natural AttractionsLooking Glass Rock
Located near US 276, north of Brevard. Offering friction and face climbing, the rocky face mountain presents a wall that towers almost 500
Pisgah Forest, NC RappellingGlen Cannon Country Club
Rated 3 1/2 stars by Golf Digest. A relatively flat course in a mountain setting.;Back (6548 yards, 71.7 rating, 124 slope); Middle (6272 yards, 70.3 rating, 121 slope); Forward (5172 yards, 69.1 rating, 117 slope); ;18 holes, par 72, ;Open year-round, ;828/883-8175, Fax: 828/883-8176, ; <
Pisgah Forest, NC Country Clubs