Brevard is a very attractive and booming town of around 8000, located about 20 miles west of Hendersonville and just over 30 miles south of downtown Asheville. Visitors are drawn to its vibrant downtown and proximity to Pisgah National Forest and DuPont State Forest (home to Triple Falls, used as a filming location for The Hunger Games). Brevard has become a major east coast destination for both mountain bikers and road cyclists. Additional areas of interest include Oskar Blues Brewery, Brevard College and The Brevard Music Center. The comedian/actor Steve Martin is a notable town resident.