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Located in scenic Western North Carolina, Brevard features
the very best the area has to offer, from a relaxed, rural
atmosphere to the conveniences of a modern city. Its
pleasant, unhurried small-town environment is rich in natural
beauty, cultural heritage, and social amenities. Brevard's
close proximity and easy access to major metropolitan areas
like Asheville, Charlotte, Greenville and Atlanta make it an
ideal place to live.

For a small town (approximately 7,000 residents), Brevard is
teeming with cultural events and opportunities. Brevard
College, a four-year liberal arts college, has recently added
the Paul Porter Performing Arts Center, which offers musical
performances throughout the year. The world renowned
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Brevard Music Center , home to outstanding guest musicians
and artists during the summer months, offers concerts several
times during the week. Numerous festivals fill Brevard's streets
throughout the year, contributing to the sense of community
that is so evident in this unique mountain town.

Brevard's Transylvania Community Hospital is a fully
accredited health care facility, with a staff of licensed health
care professionals offering around the clock service to
patients and the community. A modern facility and
sophisticated equipment combine to provide the residents of
Brevard with up-to-date, state-of-the-art medical care.

From 2,200 to 2,800 feet elevation with a southerly latitude,
Brevard's climate is especially appealing. Winters are mild and
summers offer warm days and cool nights.

Residents of Brevard include the well known white squirrels.
These beautiful animals can be seen in several areas in and
around Brevard. Although they are not a designated species,
they are true white in color and have dark eyes like the gray
squirrels.

Known as " The Land of the Waterfalls," a name derived from
the many waterfalls in the nearby Pisgah National Forest,
Brevard is a nature lover's paradise. State and National
forests cover more than one-third of Transylvania County,
providing endless possibilities for hiking, backpacking,
camping, and rock climbing. The French Broad and Davidson
Rivers are popular for fishing, kayaking, canoeing and tubing.
It's this combination of natural scenic beauty and urban
convenience that make Brevard such a special place to live.

In the heart of Transylvania County ("trans" for "across" and
"sylvan" for "woods") is Brevard, North Carolina. Some of the
the states most beautiful waterfalls, streams, and mountain
trails await you here. Pisgah National Forest brings folks to
the area from all around the country. You're just a stone's
throw from some of the area's best attractions, too: the
Biltmore Estate and Gardens in Asheville, The Folk Art Center
on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Chimney Rock Park on U.S. 74,
and Grandfather Mountain in Linville, just to name a few. In
Brevard, you are approximately 3 hours from major
metropolitan areas: Charlotte, NC; Knoxville, TN; Atlanta, GA.
And you're just minutes from natural wilderness!

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