Transylvania district, North Carolina, United States

Places to visit near Brevard

Brevard is a town in Transylvania district, North Carolina, United States, home to about 7,735 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit — 60 hill stations & viewpoints, 55 waterfalls, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens and 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Robinson Rock House Ruin and Plantation Site (6 km), Chestnut Mountain (10 km) and Looking Glass Rock (12 km).

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Brevard, North Carolina
Brevard, Transylvania district, North Carolina, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Brevard at a glance

Location
Transylvania district, North Carolina, United States
Population
about 7,735
Coordinates
35.2334° N, 82.7343° W
Places within 50 km
130 (31 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls

Top places to visit near Brevard

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Brevard: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Brevard, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Brevard

105 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Brevard. The closest is Burl Mountain (2 km); the best-known is Chestnut Mountain (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Brevard

57 waterfalls within 100 km of Brevard. The closest is Billy McCoy/ REMAX Land of the Waterfalls (1 km); the best-known is Raven Cliff Falls (20 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Brevard

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Brevard. The closest is Holmes Educational State Forest (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Brevard

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Brevard. The closest is Laurel Lake Dam (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Brevard

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Brevard. The closest is Robinson Rock House Ruin and Plantation Site (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Brevard

5 churches within 100 km of Brevard. The closest is Basilica of Saint Lawrence (54 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Brevard

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 80 km on the road.

  1. Start in Brevard
  2. 18 km Graveyard Fields · viewpoint, East Tennessee
  3. 7 km Looking Glass Rock · viewpoint, Transylvania
  4. 9 km Robinson Rock House Ruin and Plantation Site · heritage site, Greenville
  5. 17 km Holmes Educational State Forest · nature spot, Greenville
  6. 19 km Chestnut Mountain · viewpoint, Transylvania
  7. 10 km Back to Brevard

Plan a longer trip from Brevard — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Brevard

    All places near Brevard by distance

    Within 15 km of Brevard

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

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    Places near Brevard by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints105Burl Mountain (2 km)
    Waterfalls57Billy McCoy/ REMAX Land of the Waterfalls (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens20Holmes Educational State Forest (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs18Laurel Lake Dam (3 km)
    Other attractions8Biltmore Estate (48 km)
    Forts & heritage7Robinson Rock House Ruin and Plantation Site (6 km)
    Churches5Basilica of Saint Lawrence (54 km)
    Parks3North Carolina Arboretum (39 km)
    Museums3Upcountry History Museum (64 km)
    Treks2Mountains-to-Sea Trail (78 km)

    Brevard: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Brevard?

    Robinson Rock House Ruin and Plantation Site (heritage site, about 6 km), Chestnut Mountain (viewpoint, about 10 km), Looking Glass Rock (viewpoint, about 12 km), Graveyard Fields (viewpoint, about 18 km), Holmes Educational State Forest (nature spot, about 18 km), Raven Cliff Falls (waterfall, about 20 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Brevard?

    130 places on Spotwander: 60 hill stations & viewpoints, 55 waterfalls, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Brevard?

    Burl Mountain, about 2 km by road; Sugar Loaf Mountain (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Brevard?

    Billy McCoy/ REMAX Land of the Waterfalls, about 1 km by road; Looking Glass Falls (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Brevard?

    Holmes Educational State Forest, about 18 km by road; Mount Pisgah (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Brevard?

    Start in Brevard, visit Graveyard Fields, then Looking Glass Rock, then Robinson Rock House Ruin and Plantation Site, then Holmes Educational State Forest, then Chestnut Mountain, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Brevard?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls.

    Towns near Brevard

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Brevard’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Brevard on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.