Tryon, NC

Tryon, known as the friendliest town in the south, is nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge Escarpment in the Thermal Belt region of western North Carolina. Year after year, Tryon’s moderate winters, cool summer breezes, rolling landscapes, and mountain views attract visitors in search of the perfect place to vacation and relocators looking for a retirement haven.

Spring is marked by the April Fool’s Festival.  The weekend of Friday April 1 begins with a downtown street dance Friday evening. Folks are encouraged to practice their best moves and show them off in the dance contest. Tomfoolery is king all day on Saturday with, that’s right, an outhouse race. Build an outhouse, put it on wheels and you may win a prize. Even if you lose, you win by strutting your creativity in the afternoon parade. Those who prefer fashion design and are avid about recycling have an opportunity to display their unique ability in the Trashion Show. If that outfit is definitely haute couture show it off at the evening’s Masquerade Ball!

Pearson’s Falls will be open and early spring flowers will be in bloom along the trails.  Pearson’s Falls is maintained by the Tryon Garden Club and provides visitors with the exquisite experience of a walk through a glen of falling water and mountain flora.

Equestrian events are on the calendar year round at the Foothills Equestrian Nature Center.  The premier annual event is a steeplechase sponsored by the Tryon Riding and Hunt Club.  This year the 65th Block House Steeplechase festivities will take place on April 23.  This is a long- standing, exciting and equestrian learning experience.

WNC Magazine compliments the “cosmopolitan convenience” of this small mountain town. The historic downtown area boasts many quality restaurants, shops, bookstores and galleries.  This Blue Ridge locale is home to a number of working artists and craftspeople.

In earlier years the Tryon area was well known for producing a fine quality of wine grapes. The industry has revived and now many local wineries offer select wine tastings and entertainment to enhance a mountain getaway.

Tryon, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and big city fun.