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This Week at the First Peak – Events for March 4-10
March 4-10 EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from March 4-10, 2026. We are seeing some of the early signs of spring here in the mountains – daffodils and other blooms are brightening our days....
GUIDE: March 2026 Restaurant Info with Hours
GUIDE: March 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 all...
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: First Peak Winery Info with Hours
GUIDE: First Peak Winery Info with Hours GUIDE: Local Winery Info Here’s a quick go-to guide for the wine and cider tastings at the First Peak and how/when to visit the scenic venues. You can use their web sites or social media sites for their latest info and...
Watch “A Weekend in Tryon”
VIDEO: A Weekend in Tryon on NC Weekend PBS visited the town of Tryon, N.C. for the weekend. Take a video tour of all things Tryon, broadcast in June 2023, to discover Tryon’s myriad of arts, shopping, attractions and equestrian activities. Better yet, come see for...
Watch a Tour of Looking Glass Creamery – Cheese, Ice Cream and Cider
VIDEO: Looking Glass CreameryCheck out this great segment from North Carolina Weekend on our own Looking Glass Creamery – making amazing cheese, ice cream and cider on their farm here in the Green Creek area outside of Columbus, North Carolina. This aired on...
Watch a Tour of the Orchard Inn
VIDEO: The Orchard Inn and Spa Check out this great segment from North Carolina Weekend on The Orchard Inn and Spa in Saluda, North Carolina that aired February 10, 2022. Learn more about the inn here and plan your visit! Watch the video below or view the video on...
Tryon’s Nina Simone receives recognition
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 childhood home was...
Sneak 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 and poet Sidney Lanier...
Green 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. Click here to view...