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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…
read moreFeatured Events
There's so much fun stuff happening around the First Peak this weekend, including the 5th Annual Tryon International Film Festival. Here's the week at a glance, but check out our Events Calendar for the latest and greatest. firstpeaknc.com/events/ We can help with your plans! Message us or give us a call during the day at 828-894-2324.
There's so much fun stuff happening around the First Peak this weekend. Here's a list for quick reference, but check out our Events Calendar for the latest and greatest. firstpeaknc.com/events/
This weekend, Tryon's Founders Day event celebrates the town's history with characters, demonstrations and reenactments along Trade Street and beyond. Stop by Saturday, 8/31, between 10am-5pm. www.facebook.com/events/915288452156422/
Tryon celebrates its newfound past with Founders Day this weekend
One hundred and fifty years ago, Pittsburgh drug and whiskey money laid the foundation for what is today the town of Tryon. Lemuel North WilcoxSummer 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).
