November 26-December 2 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from November 26-December 2, 2025. Happy Thanksgiving! We are filled with gratitude for our beautiful scenery, small towns and authentic local businesses – and we invite you to spend some time with us. Enjoy time with your friends and family here in the mountains. Stay at a cozy inn or a modern cabin in a picturesque setting. Pick out something fun to do – have a look at this week’s events calendar. Stroll our small towns and get some holiday shopping done while supporting our locally owned shops and the Christmas markets. We’re happy to help. You can contact us at 828-894-2324 or visit@firstpeaknc.com. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

November 19-25 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from November 19-25, 2025. As the mountain landscape reveals its hidden contours, it’s still gorgeous here at the First Peak and the small towns of Tryon, Saluda and Columbus, NC. It’s hard to believe we’re headed into the holiday season! This week, take some time for yourselves – learn about local history and nature or take a class that can help with entertaining or decorating. Get out and watch corgis with the zoomies or enjoy some local wine and live music. Check them all out here in this week’s schedule. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, make the most of your time together – book an extra large vacation rental with room for the whole family and a dream kitchen for the cooks. Other options are pre-ordering your meal or going out for Thanksgiving dinner. Be sure to make reservations early. Or keep things simple and find your perfect mountain cabin in a scenic spot, a cozy small-town inn or a modern hotel resort.  Eat and shop at our many locally owned businesses around the area. – just let us know what you’re looking for! 828-894-2324. email us. Our website is a helpful tool for planning your getaway. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

November 12-18 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from November 12-18, 2025. Enjoy the fall finale in the mountains as the colors deepen over the next week or two. It’s still gorgeous here at the First Peak and the small towns of Tryon, Saluda and Columbus, NC. This week, we have our favorite regular art and music events happening, plus some special ones. See a Sherlock Holmes play, watch an ice skating demo, meet local historical characters and ride along with a fox hunt. Check them all out here in this week’s schedule. And Thanksgiving is just around the corner – book an extra large vacation rental with room for the whole family and a dream kitchen for the cooks. Or check out all the places offering pre-order menus and serving holiday meals. Make reservations early. Or keep things simple and find your perfect mountain cabin in a scenic spot, a cozy small-town inn or a modern hotel resort.  Eat and shop at our many locally owned businesses around the area. – just let us know what you’re looking for! 828-894-2324. email us. Our website is a helpful tool for planning your fall escape. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...

November 5-11 EVENTS Quick View:  Here’s a look at events happening around the First Peak of the Blue Ridge from November 5-11 2025. Hooray for the beautiful peak fall colors showing up all around the First Peak right now and for a couple of weeks. Colors can be seen from Saluda’s mountain main street to Tryon’s historic downtown and the wineries in our rolling countryside to the east. Basically – everywhere around us! Take a look at this scenic spot ???? at The Orchard Inn and Spa in Saluda, N.C (captured 10/31). Come see for yourself! Get out and enjoy this magical season and scenic views all around. If you need more of an excuse, consider one of the many art/music events, holiday markets, winery happenings and even live comedy happening this week. Check them all out here in this week’s schedule. We can help you find your perfect mountain cabin in a scenic spot, a cozy small-town inn or a modern hotel resort.  Eat and shop at our many locally owned businesses around the area. – just let us know what you’re looking for! 828-894-2324. email us. Our website is a helpful tool for planning your fall escape. We’ll see you soon!First Peak Visitor Center Read our Newsletter.  Sign up to receive this as a weekly e-newsletter...