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Tryon’s Nina Simone receives recognition in 2018
In 2018, some much-deserved recognition has come to Nina Simone, born Eunice Waymon in Tryon, N.C. in 1933. The world famous jazz singer known as the High Priestess of Soul was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April, 2018. Her…
read moreSneak Away to Small Town Comfort
Known as a cool summer resort area in the late 1800s for those living in the heat and humidity of the low country, the small towns of Tryon, Saluda and Columbus are a year-round treat for travelers today. F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway…
read moreGreen River Gamelands
Thousands of visitors journey to Western North Carolina each year in search of backcountry adventures, and many find their heart’s desire in the Green River Game Lands, 14,000-plus acres of pristine wilderness in Polk and Henderson counties….
read moreFirst Peak Videos: Your Guide to Fall
We spent a week exploring fall fun at the First Peak of the Blue Ridge. You’ll find six of the videos on this page, so be sure to scroll down and watch them all, plus watch The Orchard Inn’s cooking demo here! We talked about scenic…
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Summer sunsets at the First Peak can't be beat! (Oh - and they're the best at showcasing the point on the far left. That's Tryon Peak - the first mountain peak of the North Carolina Blue Ridge mountains).
Did you know that the National Trust for Historic Preservation is raising funds to preserve Nina Simone's Childhood home in Tryon, NC? If you love her music, take a minute to learn more and support this project. We can't wait to see their progress!
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We love Tryon - now we can show it with these great t-shirt designs. Pick one up and help out the Tryon Downtown Development Association, who have done such a great job at making downtown Historic Tryon beautiful and full of music and events.
Let's see... how does that saying go? Dance like nobody's watching? Except when Gigi Dover & Eric Lovell play in Tryon, NC at Summer Tracks, it would seem that it's 'Dance like everybody's watching!' We had a great time Friday night. Come out to @Rogers Park Amphitheater for the next shows July 12 and 26. firstpeaknc.com/events/ Explore Tryon
