Outdoors family ACTIVITIES
Families with children have plenty to do in the great outdoors in Transylvania County, along with other activities to keep everyone engaged and happy during the summer months. Pisgah National Forest offers a number of outdoor opportunities. The Davidson River’ s shallow waters are perfect for tubing, with tubes available for rent at the forest’ s entrance in the Pisgah Forest community off U. S. 276.
Another water-related experience in the forest is Sliding Rock. The site charges a daily fee of $ 5 per person and is open from 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. from Memorial Day through Labor
Day, when lifeguards and other staff are on duty. From the forest entrance on U. S. 276, travel about 8 miles. Sliding Rock will be on your left.
At 11 miles from the forest’ s entrance is the Cradle of Forestry. The Cradle houses a Forest Discovery Center, which includes 15 hands-on activities. Also on the grounds are exhibits, including a steam engine.
DuPont State Recreational Forest and Gorges State Park have many trails perfect for hiking, mountainbiking or horse-riding, plus trail destinations to many waterfalls and other sites.
FAMILY FRIENDLY FUN
– Franklin Park –
In Brevard, Franklin Park on Lakeview Avenue includes a swimming pool operated by the city and a wonderful play area for children. Individual day passes are $ 2 per person. For more information, go to cityofbrevard. com.
– Basketball – & Tennis
Basketball and tennis courts are open— and free— on the grounds of the Silvermont Mansion on East Main Street in Brevard. The park is open from 8 a. m. until 10 p. m. every day. The park also has a playground. – Library –
The Transylvania County Library on South Broad Street in Brevard has several programs throughout the summer while the Co-ed Theatre on West Main Street provide other distractions. For more information, go to www. coedcinema. com or call( 828) 883-2200.
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