Transylvania County Travel Guide

North Carolina

A waterfall cascading over rocks into a calm river surrounded by autumn foliage.
A waterfall cascading over rocks in a forested area.
A mountainous landscape with autumn foliage, a stone pathway, and distant clouds.
A waterfall cascading into a rocky stream surrounded by cliffs.
A waterfall cascading over rocks in a forested area.

Popular cities in Transylvania County

A coastal bridge connecting two landmasses, a beach, and a clear blue sea.
Brevard
Known for Forests, Hiking and Waterfalls
Love waterfalls, hiking and university life? Get away to Brevard!

Reasons to visit

  • Transylvania Heritage Museum
  • Headwaters State Forest
A group of people enjoying a river in a forested area.
Pisgah Forest
Known for Forests, Mountains and Waterfalls
Swimming, hiking, camping and scenic driving are some of the many activities this remarkable national forest offers.
A lake surrounded by dense forest and mountains.
Sapphire
Known for Friendly people, Mountains and Hiking
Get away to Sapphire! Enjoy the hiking, mountains and entertainment.
A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by moss-covered rocks and a calm pool at the base.
Lake Toxaway
Known for Lakes, Relaxing and Marinas
Relaxing Lake Toxaway awaits: its lake views, mountain views and more!
A waterfall cascading over rocks in a forested area.
Cedar Mountain
Known for Natural parks
Cedar Mountain awaits: its parks and more!
A starry night sky over a forest with dense trees.
Penrose
Known for Hiking, Forests and Mountains
Penrose awaits: its hiking, forests and more!

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