Best places in Transylvania County

Discover the best places in Transylvania County, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 71 places in the city.

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Whitewater Falls
Tourist attraction
Highest waterfall east of the Rockies, offering 2 overlooks & steep, rugged forest hiking trails.
4.90 (1.5K reviews)
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DuPont State Recreational Forest
National forest
Massive nature preserve featuring mountains, waterfalls, lakes, seasonal hunting & hiking trails.
4.80 (3.7K reviews)
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Looking Glass Falls
Hiking area
Photo-ready waterfall (named for a smooth rock that freezes) with a plunge pool & quick road access.
4.80 (3.5K reviews)
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Gorges State Park
State park
Rainforest rising to 2,000 ft. with waterfalls, trout streams, rugged trails & large visitor center.
4.80 (1.1K reviews)
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The Cradle of Forestry Overlook
Scenic spot
👍👍 Amazing views, especially during sunrise and sunset. One of the best overlooks on the BRP.
4.90 (492 reviews)
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Moore Cove Falls Trail
Hiking area
Short hiking trail in Pisgah National Forest to a 50-foot waterfall with a walking area behind it.
4.80 (767 reviews)
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Turtleback Falls
Tourist attraction
A cascade accessible via hiking trails, popular for picnicking & photos when trees turn red in fall.
4.90 (355 reviews)
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Sliding Rock
Tourist attraction
Popular waterfall feature for sliding with a 60-ft. rock slope ending in a deep pool of water.
4.70 (1.9K reviews)
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Funnel Top Overlook
Scenic spot
👍👍 Amazing view. Shows you the vastness of God's creation. Fun ride up there. The roads are curvy but they are smooth.
4.90 (281 reviews)
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Looking Glass Rock Trailhead
Hiking area
👍👍 Wonderful trail. I would definitely hike his again. There are definitely some tricky parts with lots of exposed roots as tripping hazards. The length of the trail is pretty long with lots of elevation gain so it's a solid workout. We had lots of people asking us how much further the end was etc. It'...
4.80 (420 reviews)
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Skinny Dip Falls Trailhead
Park
A gentle hike through a tranquil forest leads to this cascading waterfall & popular swimming hole.
4.70 (752 reviews)
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Pisgah Inn
Inn
Rustic mountain inn offering modest rooms with scenic views, plus an on-site restaurant & gift shop.
4.60 (2.4K reviews)
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View Looking Glass Rock Overlook
Scenic spot
👍👍 Great spot on the blue ridge parkway to grab lunch, checkout an awesome view of Looking Glass Rock and hike skinny dip falls. Note, as of June 2022, skinny dip falls has been heavily impacted by flooding, rearranging the swimming hole and washing out the main bridge - not as easily accessible for s...
4.90 (234 reviews)
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Ash Grove Mountain Cabins & Camping
Campground
👍👍 This campground was amazing, the owners were kind and accommodating. While talking to the owners you can clearly see that they love what they do and take pride in the campground. The Gnome Home was cozy and clean. The bathhouse was incredible, very clean and had amazing water pressure. The trails we...
$38/night
4.90 (223 reviews)
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Hooker Falls Access Area
Hiking area
4.70 (498 reviews)
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Looking Glass Rock
Park
👍👍 Excellent trail. I can't believe this isn't one of the signature hikes. Yes, the seemingly endless switchbacks for the first half is arduous, but then there's just beautiful forest, the old helipad, some bouldering locations, etc. When you think maybe you're going the wrong way and surely at the end...
4.90 (208 reviews)
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Pounding Mill Overlook
Scenic spot
4.80 (256 reviews)
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Animals Of Eden Veterinary Hospital PLLC
Veterinarian
👍👍 Office staff was very nice and helpful, Dr Cooper was very sweet with are cat's especially little Hope. I appreciate you taking care of our baby's. So happy I found Animal's of Eden
4.80 (250 reviews)
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Cherry Cove Overlook
Scenic spot
4.90 (175 reviews)
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Cedar Mountain Cafe
Cafe
😐 This place was hit and miss. The fried chicken fingers were quite good and juicy. I wanted more sauce on the catfish tacos(pictured). The southwest burrito (pictured) had a nice spice but the chorizo wasn't very flavorful. My son wanted more cheese and onions/peppers to cover the meat on his Philly...
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4.60 (552 reviews)
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