Brevard, NC
Brevard NC, in the mountains near the state border with South Carolina, is one of the last mountain towns one encounters while heading south through the Blue Ridge range. The town is quaint, tree lined streets add an old fashioned charm to it, and it is home to some of the best music schools in the USA. Brevard College specializes in music classes, and several times a years hosts concerts - both indoor and outdoor - to showcase classical, jazz, and pop music from around the world.
The town is also famous for its vicinity to some of the greatest waterfalls in America. Along the nearby Horsepasture River, you can encounter several magnificent falls within close proximity to one another, and the neighboring national and state forests are destinations for hikers and outdoor recreation enthusiasts from all over the world.
Perhaps the strangest tourist attraction in Brevard is its rather tame - but still officially wild - population of white squirrels. These odd-looking creatures appear to be misplaced, and perhaps they belong in a snowy region where we find other white-furred animals like the polar bear. But in Brevard they scamper around the city parks, waiting for tourists like you to toss them some peanuts.
By all means visit Brevard, and if you go in the summertime, call ahead to the local Chamber of Commerce to find out what concerts are scheduled. An evening jazz performance under the stars is an unbeatable way to enjoy your summer night.