Tryon
bills itself as "The Friendliest Town in the South." It's located in Polk County southeast of Asheville along U.S. Highway 176 near the North Pacolet River. This is the central Blue Ridge Mountains and Foothills area, known for its' mild climate due to the "thermal belt," where it's cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. This allows for year round outdoor activities and recreation. Tryon has become a premier retirement town and has been listed as "one of the top ten retirement communities" by Money Magazine. It's also been known for its' equestrian pursuits for over fifty years. The Tryon Riding and Hunt Club and FENCE (Foothills Equestrian Nature Center,) host several events each year from March through early December, including the annual Block House Steeplechase Races, usually held in April. Lake Adger, located near Tryon, is a 438-acre lake with over 14 miles of unspoiled shoreline. The Lake Adger Trails Equestrian and Nature path meanders peacefully around the lake and a series of small, private communities are situated around the natural landscape of the lake. Several streams in and around Polk County near the town of Tryon offer fishing for brook, brown and rainbow trout, and other activities include rafting and tubing, hiking, camping and golf. Other places of interest include the city of Columbus, which is the county seat and historic Saluda, home to the steepest standard gauge railroad in the country. The downtown district of Saluda is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Surrounding areas: Columbus, North Carolina (3.9 mi), Saluda, North Carolina (6.5 mi), Hendersonville, North Carolina (14.7 mi), Chimney Rock, North Carolina (15.5 mi), Lake Lure, North Carolina (15.6 mi), Rutherfordton, North Carolina (19.4 mi), Cedar Mountain, North Carolina (23.3 mi)
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Tryon 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's 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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Tryon Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Greenville Spartanburg International airport (GSP) located about 21 miles south of Tryon in Greer, South Carolina, the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located approximately 23 miles northwest of Tryon in Asheville, North Carolina, the Donaldson Center airport (GYH) located roughly 32 miles northwest of Tryon in Greenville, South Carolina, and finally the Charlotte Douglas International airport (CLT) located around 73 miles east of Tryon in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Tryon Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 53.0 mi. | | | Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 63.4 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 63.4 mi. | | | Paramount's Carowinds | Charlotte | NC | 78.9 mi. | | | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 84.2 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 84.2 mi. | | | NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 87.3 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Paramount's Carowinds-Water Works | Pineville | NC | 76.6 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Red Fox Country Club | Tryon | NC | | | | Links O Tryon | Campobello | SC | 8.5 mi. | | | Village Greens Golf & Country Club | Gramling | SC | 11.4 mi. | | | Lake Lure Municipal Golf Course | Lake Lure | NC | 14.6 mi. | | | Crooked Creek Golf Club | Hendersonville | NC | 14.8 mi. | | | Cummings Cove Golf & Country Club | Hendersonville | NC | 14.8 mi. | | | Orchard Trace Golf Club | Hendersonville | NC | 14.8 mi. | | | Lake Lure Golf & Beach Resort | Lake Lure | NC | 16.5 mi. | | | Devils Ridge Golf Club | Holly Springs | NC | 19.3 mi. | | | Greer Golf & Country Club | Greer | SC | 19.3 mi. | | | Willow Creek Golf Course | Greer | SC | 19.3 mi. | | | Cleghorn Plantation Golf & Country Club | Rutherfordton | NC | 19.4 mi. | | | Meadowbrook Golf Club | Rutherfordton | NC | 19.4 mi. | | | Rutherfordton Golf Club | Rutherfordton | NC | 19.4 mi. | | | River Falls Plantation | Duncan | SC | 20.1 mi. | | | Broadmoor Golf Links | Fletcher | NC | 21.2 mi. | | | Forest City Municipal Golf Course | Forest City | NC | 22.2 mi. | | | High Vista Country Club | Arden | NC | 23.2 mi. | | | Hillandale Golf Course | Greenville | SC | 23.2 mi. | | | Brookwood Golf Club | Arden | NC | 23.8 mi. | | | Creek Golf Club | Spartanburg | SC | 25.5 mi. | | | Oak Ridge Country Club | Spartanburg | SC | 25.5 mi. | | | Peach Valley Golf Course | Spartanburg | SC | 25.5 mi. | | | Dogwood Valley Golf Course | Caroleen | NC | 25.8 mi. | | | Bonnie Brae Golf Club | Greenville | SC | 26.3 mi. | | | Furman University Golf Course | Greenville | SC | 26.3 mi. | | | Summersett Golf Club | Greenville | SC | 26.3 mi. | | | Verdae Greens Golf Club | Greenville | SC | 26.3 mi. | | | Connestee Falls Golf Course | Brevard | NC | 27.8 mi. | | | Glen Cannon Country Club | Brevard | NC | 27.8 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 46.2 mi. | | | Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 53.0 mi. | | | Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 62.5 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 69.1 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 69.1 mi. | | | Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 69.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Pleasant Ridge State Park | | SC | 15.9 mi. | | | Paris Mountain State Park | | SC | 20.5 mi. | | | Caesars Head State Park | | SC | 22.3 mi. | | | Table Rock State Park | | SC | 28.9 mi. | | | Croft State Park | | SC | 32.9 mi. | | | Mount Mitchell State Park | | NC | 38.8 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Bob Jones University Museum & Gallery | Greenville | SC | 26.2 mi. | (Art) | | South Carolina Gold Museum | Pickens | SC | 34.8 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Schiele Museum of Natural History | Gastonia | NC | 59.5 mi. | (Science) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 26.2 mi. | | | Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 32.4 mi. | | | Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 108.0 mi. | | | Riverbanks Zoological Park and Botanical Garden | Columbia | SC | 108.1 mi. | |
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