Feb 22-28 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Feb. 22-28, 2023. You’re invited to enjoy early spring in the mountains with us! Enjoy the fresh air and welcoming sights – hike to a waterfall or stroll our small towns. Signs of spring are all around us. I saw the scene above and had to stop for a photo – with the clouds over White Oak Mountain, it looks like the design of our First Peak logo. 😁 We’ve got an interesting mix of events this week, from a Black History Month event with stories of Nina Simone and her family to a Masquerade Ball and craft beer pairings. Scroll down to see our weekly schedule of events happening at the First Peak and share it with your friends. Book a fabulous inn or  vacation rental for your home base while you explore. Use our current online restaurant guide for refueling during your adventures. Watch for an updated version soon (we do this every month!). Click on the photos below to scroll through the pages. Keep an eye on our events calendar for many more events happening this season and in the months ahead. We’re here if you’d like some help – call 828-894-2324 or send us a message. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.   Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter...

Feb 15-21 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Feb. 15-21, 2023. It’s a quiet week at the First Peak – head to the mountains and hear some music, taste wine, learn something new, have a cheese board or homemade ice cream while enjoying the incredible views at Looking Glass Creamery. Enjoy early spring in the mountains! The first spring flowers and trees are blooming, encouraging us that the days are getting longer. Check out our events this week.  Book a cozy vacation rental for your home base while you explore. Use our current online restaurant guide for refueling during your adventures. Click on the photos below to scroll through the pages. Keep an eye on our events calendar for many more events happening this season and in the months ahead. We’re here if you’d like some help – call 828-894-2324 or send us a message. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.   Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter...

Valentine’s Week EVENTS Quick View: Happy Valentine’s Day!  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Feb. 8-14, 2023. Our first spring flowers are in bloom, just in time for a week filled with lovely events!  This is a four-page newsletter – the first two are for a variety of events this week, the second two are all the events that we know of that have a Valentine theme.  So check them both out and make plans..  Book a comfy cozy vacation rental for your home base while you explore. Use our current online restaurant guide for refueling during your adventures. Click on the photos below to scroll through the pages. Keep an eye on our events calendar for many more events happening this season and in the months ahead. We’re here if you’d like some help – call 828-894-2324 or send us a message. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.   Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter...

Jan. 4-10 EVENTS Quick View: Happy New Year!  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Jan. 4-10, 2023. Enjoy live music, wine tasting and movies this week.  Book a comfy cozy vacation rental for your home base while you explore. Use our current online restaurant guide for refueling during your adventures. Keep an eye on our events calendar for many more events happening this season and in the months ahead. We’re here if you’d like some help – call 828-894-2324 or send us a message. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.   Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter...

12-28 to 01-3 EVENTS Quick View: Happy New Year!  Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Dec. 28, 2022-Jan. 3, 2023. There are lots of ways to enjoy New Year’s Eve – the First Peak would love to be a part of your festivities. Check out the schedule plus live music and other festivities. The last chance to see the Shadrack Christmas Light Show at Tryon Resort is on New Year’s Day. Share with your friends and family and make plans to enjoy the festivities. Book a comfy cozy vacation rental for your home base while you explore. Use our current online restaurant guide for refueling during your adventures. Keep an eye on our events calendar for many more events happening this season and in the months ahead. We’re here if you’d like some help – call 828-894-2324 or send us a message. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.   Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter here. Click on the small images below and it will open to the full size, then you can use the side arrows to view the rest at full...

Dec. 21-27EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Dec. 21-27, 2022. The holidays are in full swing here at the First Peak. Come see for yourself! Enjoy the nightly Shadrack Christmas Light Show at Tryon Resort (shown above) plus Winterfest and live music on the schedule this week. Share with your friends and family and make plans to enjoy the festivities. Book a comfy cozy vacation rental for your home base while you explore. Use our current online restaurant guide for refueling during your adventures. Keep an eye on our events calendar for many more events happening this season and in the months ahead. We’re here if you’d like some help – call 828-894-2324 or send us a message. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.   Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter here. Click on the small images below and it will open to the full size, then you can use the side arrows to view the rest at full...

Dec. 14-20 EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Dec. 14-20, 2022. The holidays are in full swing here at the First Peak. Come see for yourself! Enjoy the nightly Shadrack Christmas Light Show at Tryon Resort (shown above) plus Winterfest, special holiday concerts, parties, themed classes, and live music on the schedule this week. Shop local on our main streets and at the special markets. Share with your friends and family and make plans to enjoy the festivities. Book a comfy cozy vacation rental for your home base while you explore. Use our current online restaurant guide for refueling during your adventures. Keep an eye on our events calendar for many more events happening this season and in the months ahead. We’re here if you’d like some help – call 828-894-2324 or send us a message. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.   Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter here. Click on the small images below and it will open to the full size, then you can use the side arrows to view the rest at full...

Nov.. 30- Dec. 6 EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Nov. 30-Dec. 6, 2022. Well, it’s officially the holiday season. We are enjoying warm sunshine and frosty nights – perfect weather to experience all the local festivities that are underway. If you’d like to feel like you’re in a Christmas movie, then check out our small town strolls, parades and winter markets happening all around! Tryon and Columbus are on the schedule this week, plus lots of exciting things going on at Tryon International Equestrian Center. Take advantage of the interesting gifts to be found as you shop along our main streets and at the special markets. Watch for a list of holiday events for the whole month coming out soon – perfect for helping you plan a little fun during this busy season. Come and stay at a cozy inn or mountain cabin. Here’s a lodging guide. The December restaurant guide will help you find a place to refuel. We’re here if you’d like some help – call 828-894-2324 or send us a message. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.   Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter here. Click on the small images below and it will open to the full size, then you can use the side arrows to view the rest at full...

Nov. 23-29 EVENTS Quick View: Happy Thanksgiving! Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Nov. 23-29, 2022. We are filled with gratitude for this beautiful area and we are happy to share it with you. Here’s what’s happening around Saluda, Tryon, Columbus and Green Creek, North Carolina this week. Come see us for the day or the weekend – find a cozy inn or vacation rental that’s just your style.  Here’s a lodging guide. After the holiday, explore with your friends and family and hike, taste wine, listen to music, etc. There’s a lot to choose from on this week’s events list – scroll down to see all three pages.. It’s Small Business Saturday so it’s a great time to get out and support our local businesses on our small town main streets and throughout the First Peak.  View a list of restaurants serving Thanksgiving Day meals – make your reservations ASAP.  And here’s a restaurant guide to help with your plans on the other days. We’re here if you’d like some help. – call 828-894-2324 or send us a message. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter here. Click on any of the small images below and it will open to the full size, then you can use the side arrows to view the rest at full...

Nov. 16-22 EVENTS Quick View: Here’s a look at what’s happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from Nov. 16-22, 2022. It’s a nice time to enjoy the mountains in this moody November weather with hiking, jazz, local markets and tales of the area – check out this week’s events list or scroll down to see all three pages. Also, Thanksgiving is fast approaching, so here is a list of pre-order locations with short deadlines and a schedule of Thanksgiving Day meals – make your reservations ASAP. Here’s a lodging guide – use the amenity and location options to narrow it down – plus our newest restaurant guide. We’re here if you’d like some help. – call 828-894-2324 or send us a message. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter here. Click on any of the small images below and it will open to the full size, then you can use the side arrows to view the rest at full...