Explore Polk County
Silver Creek Campground & White Water Outfitters
Rent tubes, canoes and fun yaks. Also shuttle service to the Green River for drop-off and pickup. Paint ball, mini golf, swimming pool, fishing ponds, camp store and many more amenities. 3 rustic sleeping cabins with fans.
Mill Spring, NC Outfitters
Pearson's Falls
A 320-acre nature and wildlife preserve owned and maintained by Tryon Garden Club since 1929. Walking trail to base of 90-foot falls. Picnic areas. Natural Heritage Site. Admission fee. Call Polk County Travel & Tourism for more information, 828-894-2324.
Saluda, NC Other Attractions
Days Inn
Convenient location close to I-26 at exit #67, Tryon - Columbus. Centrally located with a view of the mountains.
Columbus, NC Businesses
Melrose Cottage
Beautifully remodeled historic cottage, private and convenient location with hardwood floors, full deck and patio, completely furnished and with in walking distance to the Tryon Fine Arts Center and downtown Tryon.
Tryon, NC Businesses
Orchard Lake Campground
Two lakes for fishing and swimming. No fishing license required. 9 hole golf, volleyball, jon boats, paddle boats and canoes, kayaks. Lots of games--badminton, soccer goal, horse shoes, shuffleboard recreation room, TV/VCR/Videos, skate ramps. Hiking trails and playgrounds. 3 A-frame cabins.
Saluda, NC OrchardsWilderness Cove Campground
Campground with RV sites, camp sites and primitive cabins on the Green River with a bath house and camp store. Enjoy tube rentals, biking, fishing, hunting, kayaking, canoeing and hiking.
Saluda, NC Campgrounds
Spring Pond Cabin
Authentic, rustic and historic 85 year old cabin with lots of peace and quiet. 2 ponds for fishing and swimming, hiking trails and gift shop. Close to Historic Saluda.
Saluda, NC Businesses
Mountain Life Realty & Mgmt, Inc
Several houses and cabins for rent in and around Saluda.
Saluda, NC Businesses
Green River
Class I, II and III rapids make for great float trips and kayaking classes on the scenic Green River. Class IV rapids for advanced paddlers. Local outfitters: Green River Adventure Center, www.greenriveradventures.com, Silver Creek Campground & Whitewater Outfitters, 800/510-1603
Saluda, NC Other AttractionsThe House of Flags Museum
THe attraction category is more accurately defined as "Patriotic" The museum displays a unique and comprehensive collection of more than 300
Columbus, NC ArtifactsOld South Guest House
Apartment and a house for families and friends located close to downtown Tryon.
Tryon, NC Other Attractions
I-26 East Welcome Center
Located near the NC/SC border on I-26 at Mile Marker 68. Picnic tables, grills and vending machines; men, women and family restrooms; NC arts & crafts on display. Open 8am-5pm daily, except New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Columbus, NC Welcome Centers