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GUIDE: August 2026 Restaurant Info with Hours

GUIDE: August 2026 Local Restaurant Info: We’ll help you find a great spot for a meal – use the First Peak Restaurant Guide to get the latest hours and information. Each restaurant has its own page here on our web site so you can see what they’re...

GUIDE: First Peak Winery Info with Hours

Results for "" GUIDE: Local Winery Info Here’s a quick go-to guide for the wine and cider tastings at local vineyards and farms around the First Peak and how/when to visit the scenic venues. You can use their web sites or social media sites for their latest...

Podcast: Nina Simone’s Childhood in Tryon, NC

PODCAST: Tryon’s Nina Simone: The High Priestess of Soul You’ve heard Nina Simone’s music before. You might not know her by name, but chances are you’ve hummed along to some of her memorable melodies. After a long career, Nina Simone would be recognized...

GUIDE: Earl Scruggs Music Festival 2025

GUIDE: Earl Scruggs Music Festival 2025 It is time to get geared up for the annual Earl Scruggs Music Festival at the Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (TIEC) in Mill Spring, NC. The 3-day festival brings together an all-star line-up of bluegrass,...

Springtime at the First Peak of the Blue Ridge

ARTICLE: Springtime at the First Peak of the Blue Ridge One of the great joys of being in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains is the beauty of Spring. If you’re weary from being stuck inside during the cold winter months – we have the remedy for you. Immerse...

GUIDE: Winter and Holiday Festivities at the First Peak of the Blue Ridge

GUIDE: Winter and Holiday Happenings at the First Peak of the Blue Ridge in 2024 and beyond. Welcome to the holidays at the First Peak of the Blue Ridge! Our small towns of Historic Tryon, Saluda and Columbus, North Carolina are decorated and ready to greet you....