Columbus
is the county seat for rural Polk County, which is located in Blue Ridge Mountains region of western North Carolina. Three municipalities, including Columbus and historic Saluda and Tryon, and six townships make up the heart of the 234 miles that is Polk County. This area is known as the “Thermal Belt,” with moderate temperatures that are cooler in summer and warmer in winter. This allows for outdoor activities and special events year round. Columbus and the Polk County area is known for its’ historic sites, scenic vistas and small town arts and crafts fairs and festivals. Recreational activities in the area include fishing and boating, canoeing, hiking and mountain biking. The ten thousand-acre Green River Game Lands are located here, along with the Pacolet River Scenic Byway and Pearson’s Falls. Antique stores and unique gift shops dot the scenic country roads. Polk County is also home to many wonderful restaurants, from fine dining and “down home” cooking to finger-licking barbecue. Accommodations in the area are also plentiful and range from hotels to charming, historic bed & breakfast inns, to a cabin in the woods.
Surrounding areas: Tryon, North Carolina (3.9 mi), Saluda, North Carolina (8.7 mi), Lake Lure, North Carolina (12.4 mi), Chimney Rock, North Carolina (12.8 mi), Hendersonville, North Carolina (15.6 mi), Pinnacle Mountain, North Carolina (21.3 mi), Old Fort, North Carolina (26.0 mi)
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Columbus Vacation Rentals
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Columbus Weather & Climate
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The foothills near Asheville, has a climate that is often hard to predict, but can generally be called mild. The elevation of the region is about 2,200 feet. Temperatures are warmer in winter than the High Country, and cooler in summer than the low lying areas and Piedmont Region. Spring has mild days and cool nights with some rainy days. Summer is warm and humid with scattered afternoon thunderstorms, but temperatures rarely rise above 90 degrees. Conditions cool down a little by October, but days are still warm and nights are cool. It%u2019s perfect weather for viewing the spectacular fall foliage. In winter, the high mountains protect the area and there is seldom a major snowfall. Highs even in the middle of winter range in the 40s and 50s.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
51°F |
30°F |
5.81 in. |
49°F |
| February |
56°F |
32°F |
5.11 in. |
46°F |
| March |
65°F |
39°F |
6.66 in. |
52°F |
| April |
73°F |
45°F |
4.75 in. |
59°F |
| May |
80°F |
54°F |
5.77 in. |
68°F |
| June |
86°F |
62°F |
5.62 in. |
73°F |
| July |
89°F |
66°F |
5.26 in. |
77°F |
| August |
87°F |
65°F |
6.18 in. |
80°F |
| September |
81°F |
59°F |
5.56 in. |
76°F |
| October |
73°F |
48°F |
4.95 in. |
70°F |
| November |
63°F |
39°F |
4.91 in. |
58°F |
| December |
54°F |
32°F |
4.85 in. |
55°F |
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Columbus Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located about 23 miles northwest of Columbus in Asheville, North Carolina, the Greenville Spartanburg International airport (GSP) located approximately 24 miles south of Columbus in Greer, South Carolina, the Donaldson Center airport (GYH) located roughly 35 miles southwest of Columbus in Greenville, South Carolina, and finally the Charlotte Douglas International airport (CLT) located around 70 miles east of Columbus in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Columbus Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 54.0 mi. | | | Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 64.9 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 64.9 mi. | | | Paramount's Carowinds | Charlotte | NC | 76.5 mi. | | | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 84.9 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 84.9 mi. | | | NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 87.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Paramount's Carowinds-Water Works | Pineville | NC | 74.7 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Red Fox Country Club | Tryon | NC | 4.5 mi. | | | Links O Tryon | Campobello | SC | 10.2 mi. | | | Lake Lure Municipal Golf Course | Lake Lure | NC | 11.3 mi. | | | Village Greens Golf & Country Club | Gramling | SC | 13.2 mi. | | | Lake Lure Golf & Beach Resort | Lake Lure | NC | 13.3 mi. | | | Crooked Creek Golf Club | Hendersonville | NC | 15.6 mi. | | | Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club | Hendersonville | NC | 15.6 mi. | | | Orchard Trace Golf Club | Hendersonville | NC | 15.6 mi. | | | Cleghorn Plantation Golf & Country Club | Rutherfordton | NC | 15.8 mi. | | | Meadowbrook Golf Club | Rutherfordton | NC | 15.8 mi. | | | Rutherfordton Golf Club | Rutherfordton | NC | 15.8 mi. | | | Devils Ridge Golf Club | Holly Springs | NC | 16.8 mi. | | | Forest City Municipal Golf Course | Forest City | NC | 18.9 mi. | | | Broadmoor Golf Links | Fletcher | NC | 21.0 mi. | | | Greer Golf & Country Club | Greer | SC | 22.4 mi. | | | Willow Creek Golf Course | Greer | SC | 22.4 mi. | | | River Falls Plantation | Duncan | SC | 22.6 mi. | | | High Vista Country Club | Arden | NC | 22.7 mi. | | | Brookwood Golf Club | Arden | NC | 23.0 mi. | | | Dogwood Valley Golf Course | Caroleen | NC | 23.1 mi. | | | Old Fort Golf Course | Old Fort | NC | 25.4 mi. | | | Black Mountain Golf Course | Black Mountain | NC | 25.6 mi. | | | Creek Golf Club | Spartanburg | SC | 26.4 mi. | | | Oak Ridge Country Club | Spartanburg | SC | 26.4 mi. | | | Peach Valley Golf Course | Spartanburg | SC | 26.4 mi. | | | Willow Springs Country Club | Wilson | NC | 26.5 mi. | | | Hillandale Golf Course | Greenville | SC | 27.0 mi. | | | Bonnie Brae Golf Club | Greenville | SC | 29.9 mi. | | | Furman University Golf Course | Greenville | SC | 29.9 mi. | | | Summersett Golf Club | Greenville | SC | 29.9 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 44.3 mi. | | | Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 54.0 mi. | | | Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 65.5 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 65.5 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 65.5 mi. | | | Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 65.8 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Pleasant Ridge State Park | | SC | 19.6 mi. | | | Paris Mountain State Park | | SC | 24.2 mi. | | | Caesars Head State Park | | SC | 25.6 mi. | | | Table Rock State Park | | SC | 32.4 mi. | | | Croft State Park | | SC | 33.7 mi. | | | Mount Mitchell State Park | | NC | 35.9 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery | Greenville | SC | 29.9 mi. | (Art) | | South Carolina Gold Museum | Pickens | SC | 38.6 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Schiele Museum of Natural History | Gastonia | NC | 57.0 mi. | (Science) | | Hickory Museum of Art | Hickory | NC | 58.5 mi. | (Art) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 29.9 mi. | | | Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 31.4 mi. | | | Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 108.6 mi. | | | Riverbanks Zoological Park and Botanical Garden | Columbia | SC | 109.0 mi. | |
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