Galloway’s guidebook
City/town information
The cycling capital of the south offers a large variety of local shops, restaurants, and white squirrels. Need a toy/gift O.P. Taylor’s is the place to go, offers free wrapping and batteries with purchase. D.D. Bullwinkel’s Outdoors store is the premier outdoor retailer in Brevard, you’ll find clothing, footwear, and gear of rich quality and design. One of our favorite local shops in Brevard is Brevard Clay. We enjoy painting our own pottery at an affordable price and the staff are very helpful. If you need bike repair, we recommend Sycamore Cycles.
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Brevard
The cycling capital of the south offers a large variety of local shops, restaurants, and white squirrels. Need a toy/gift O.P. Taylor’s is the place to go, offers free wrapping and batteries with purchase. D.D. Bullwinkel’s Outdoors store is the premier outdoor retailer in Brevard, you’ll find clothing, footwear, and gear of rich quality and design. One of our favorite local shops in Brevard is Brevard Clay. We enjoy painting our own pottery at an affordable price and the staff are very helpful. If you need bike repair, we recommend Sycamore Cycles.
Need a trail map, they have it… And a lot more! Very friendly staff and a wide selection for all ages!
Highland Books
36 W Main StNeed a trail map, they have it… And a lot more! Very friendly staff and a wide selection for all ages!
Sightseeing
Nestled in the Pink Beds Valley explore indoor and outdoor exhibits, paved walking trails, historical cabins, climb aboard a 1914 locomotive, & learn about forest conservation. Check online for special events such as Blue Ghost fireflies, folk music, and kid programs, such as Smokey the Bear’s birthday.
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Cradle of Forestry in America Heritage Site
11250 Pisgah HwyNestled in the Pink Beds Valley explore indoor and outdoor exhibits, paved walking trails, historical cabins, climb aboard a 1914 locomotive, & learn about forest conservation. Check online for special events such as Blue Ghost fireflies, folk music, and kid programs, such as Smokey the Bear’s birthday.
Beautiful scenery consisting of plunging waterfalls, rugged river gorges, sheer rock walls, and very rare flora and fauna. The visitor center has a museum quality exhibit with picnic grounds and shelters. 13 hiking trails offer over 56 miles of hiking and 17 miles of biking. A variety of learning opportunities for all ages, most events are free though some require pre-registration. Check online for events offered during your stay.
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Gorges Állami Park
976 Grassy Ridge RdBeautiful scenery consisting of plunging waterfalls, rugged river gorges, sheer rock walls, and very rare flora and fauna. The visitor center has a museum quality exhibit with picnic grounds and shelters. 13 hiking trails offer over 56 miles of hiking and 17 miles of biking. A variety of learning opportunities for all ages, most events are free though some require pre-registration. Check online for events offered during your stay.
Offers excellent views of at least five different waterfalls by taking easy to moderate hikes. Lots of biking trails too.
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Dupont Állami Erdő
Staton RoadOffers excellent views of at least five different waterfalls by taking easy to moderate hikes. Lots of biking trails too.
Short drive, less then 20 minutes to South Carolina’s Highest point. Sits on the Eastern Continental Divide, home to the FoothillsTrail. You can see 30 to 50 miles into the states of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia.
Sassafras Mountain Observation Tower
1391 F Van Clayton Memorial HwyShort drive, less then 20 minutes to South Carolina’s Highest point. Sits on the Eastern Continental Divide, home to the FoothillsTrail. You can see 30 to 50 miles into the states of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia.
East Fork Falls is located about 20 minutes from the Farm House. It’s not marked, so there’s the directions…. Right off East Fork Rd, 1/4 mile past Dolly Masters Rd. Small pull off, parking area will be on your right. Then your only 20 yards away. Enjoy!
Headwaters State Forest
East Fork Falls is located about 20 minutes from the Farm House. It’s not marked, so there’s the directions…. Right off East Fork Rd, 1/4 mile past Dolly Masters Rd. Small pull off, parking area will be on your right. Then your only 20 yards away. Enjoy!
We love kayaking on Lake Oolenoy! No boats or jet skis to contend with. And its a short drive, 30 minutes or less. Hiking trails and gift shop are a bonus.
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Table Rock State Park
158 East Ellison LaneWe love kayaking on Lake Oolenoy! No boats or jet skis to contend with. And its a short drive, 30 minutes or less. Hiking trails and gift shop are a bonus.
Less then a 30 minute drive to breathe taking views from the Blue Ridge Parkway! Take 215 North and enjoy. Highest Point on the Parkway at 6,053 ft, is only 45 minutes away.
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Blue Ridge Mountains
Less then a 30 minute drive to breathe taking views from the Blue Ridge Parkway! Take 215 North and enjoy. Highest Point on the Parkway at 6,053 ft, is only 45 minutes away.
We start kayaking/tubing from this point and get out at the bridge on Lions Mountain Rd.
French Broad River access
Old Turnpike RoadWe start kayaking/tubing from this point and get out at the bridge on Lions Mountain Rd.
Informative exhibits, brochures, and extraordinary gift shop! And hike the Andy Cove Trail! Short and sweet.
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Pisgah Ranger Station / Látogatóközpont
1600 Pisgah HwyInformative exhibits, brochures, and extraordinary gift shop! And hike the Andy Cove Trail! Short and sweet.
Sliding Rock
Looking Glass-vízesés
U.S. 276Want to get off road? This is the place to go. Your only about 10-15 minutes from the gravel road that will lead you to these fascinating views. Enjoy!
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Jumping Off Rock Overlook
448 Horse Pasture RdWant to get off road? This is the place to go. Your only about 10-15 minutes from the gravel road that will lead you to these fascinating views. Enjoy!
45-50 minutes from this historic home. Check online for special events.
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Biltmore
1 Lodge St45-50 minutes from this historic home. Check online for special events.
Special Events
Check online for special events, such as Symphony Orchestral musicals and other concerts featuring Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and many others.
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Brevard Music Center
349 Andante LnCheck online for special events, such as Symphony Orchestral musicals and other concerts featuring Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and many others.
Outfitter
Short five minute drive to WNC #1 source for family friendly-fishing , paddling, and tubing trips on the French Broad River. Gift shop has a large variety of hiking maps, outdoor clothing, outdoor equipment, and all you’re fishing/tackle needs. Locally owned for over 25 years.
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Headwaters Outfitters
25 Parkway RdShort five minute drive to WNC #1 source for family friendly-fishing , paddling, and tubing trips on the French Broad River. Gift shop has a large variety of hiking maps, outdoor clothing, outdoor equipment, and all you’re fishing/tackle needs. Locally owned for over 25 years.
Food scene
Locally Family Owned Food Truck. Usually parked beside Headwaters Outfitters, 5 minute drive. 828-553-9304
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Forks of the River Taproom
25 Parkway RdLocally Family Owned Food Truck. Usually parked beside Headwaters Outfitters, 5 minute drive. 828-553-9304
Chef Salads are really good. Kids enjoy the pizza. And there’s a Ice cream shop right beside pizza place. 3-4 minute drive. 828-862-4223
Riverside Pizza
366 Pickens HwyChef Salads are really good. Kids enjoy the pizza. And there’s a Ice cream shop right beside pizza place. 3-4 minute drive. 828-862-4223
Acapulco: Mexican Restaurant
710 Pickens HwyLess than a five minute drive.
Milk, bread, seasoning, fresh produce, meats (steaks, hamburger, pork chops, chicken, & ham), cheese sticks, even humus. Only 3-4 minute drive.
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Jarrett Brothers IGA
191 Main StMilk, bread, seasoning, fresh produce, meats (steaks, hamburger, pork chops, chicken, & ham), cheese sticks, even humus. Only 3-4 minute drive.
The Square Root
33 Times Arcade AlleyGuest’s favorite place to eat.
Anna Bree’s favorite place to eat! I like it real well myself. 😂
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Twin Dragons Grand Buffet
1479 Asheville HwyAnna Bree’s favorite place to eat! I like it real well myself. 😂
Sully's Steamers
33 E Main StVárossal kapcsolatos tanácsok
Kihagyhatatlan
A drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway
We recommend taking a leisure drive, half day round-trip on the Blue Ridge Parkway for scenic overlook views of the Pisgah National Forest. Directions: start on 215 at Headwaters Outfitters and travel up to the Blue Ridge Parkway, after going under the overpass take an immediate left to access the Blue Ridge Parkway, take another left to go towards Asheville, drive until you come to 276, take 276 down to Brevard. Some of the major tourist attractions are located on 276. Consisting of the Cradle of Forestry, Sliding Rock, Fish Hatchery, and Looking Glass Falls.