Greenville Magazine - July 2008 - (Page 46)

advertorial Discover Transylvania County, N.C. The Land of Waterfalls Just 45 minutes from Greenville, S.C., we’re your gateway to outdoor recreation in the Southeast! Looking Glass Falls Just 45 miles from Greenville, S.C., Transylvania County oﬀers one of the most exciting and diverse vacations available for families anywhere in Southeast. The Cradle of Forestry Arts and Crafts Transylvania County is home to some of the ﬁnest artists in the county. Many have studios that are open to the public and offer you opportunities to see them working their crafts. There are a variety of artist studios you can visit throughtout the county. One of the best concentrations of crafters lies along Crafter’s Corridor - U.S. 276 between Brevard and the South Carolina line. For more information on all of our attractions, visit www.visitwaterfalls.com. 250 Waterfalls Because of its unique geography, The Land of Waterfalls has approximately 250 beautiful cascades within just a few square miles. Ranging in size from the thunderous 400-foot drop of Whitewater Falls, to the tranquil beauty of Moore Cove, which you can walk behind, the diversity of waterfalls in Transylvania County truly deﬁes belief. Come slide down the largest natural water slide in the county, Sliding Rock Transylvania is home to the Cradle of Forestry in America and the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education. These attractions oﬀer interactive exhibits, educational trails, not-tobe missed events such as ﬁreﬂy tours and lumberjack competitions, and workshops on everything from ﬁshing to photography. The Diaz Trio performs this summer at the Brevard Music Center Shopping and Dining The town of Brevard, Transylvania’s county seat, has a refreshing variety of shops, antique stores, art galleries and restaurants. Outdoor Adventures More than a third of Transylvania is covered by Pisgah National Forest, Gorges State Park and Dupont State Forest, which means there are countless wonders to explore. The county has hundreds of miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding. The world-class rock climbing and ﬁshing in Transylvania have received accolades in numerous national magazines.2008 46 GreenviLLe MaGazine | JULY Entertainment Brevard also has two truly extraordinary music venues: the Brevard Music Center and Brevard College’s Paul Porter Center for Performing Arts. Throughout the year, these venues produce world-class jazz and classical concerts, musicals and operas, attracting renowned performers such as Yo-Yo Ma and Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart, who now serves as Brevard Music Center’s Artist Advisor and Principal conductor. Plan your trip today! Call for your free travel planner! Transylvania County Tourism Land of Waterfalls 37 West Main Street Brevard NC 28712 1-800-648-4523 www.visitwaterfalls.com http://www.visitwaterfalls.com http://www.visitwaterfalls.com http://www.visitwaterfalls.com

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Greenville Magazine - July 2008 Contents Editor's Letter My Greenville Alone At Last Watercooler Romance Greenwood Tourist in Your Own Town One-Tank Trips In The Lead Keeping Students In-State After Hours From the Pros A Look Back Walk this Way If These Walls Could Talk Viewpoints Attorneys The Bulletin Around Town Parting Words

Greenville Magazine - July 2008

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