Polk County, NC

North Carolina

Photo by Ryan Watts
Photo by Ryan Watts
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Popular cities in Polk County

Built in 1906 Tryon's train depot is now an event space and the tracks are no longer in use.
Tryon
Known for Relaxing, Historical and Family-friendly
Quaint Tryon awaits: its hiking, history, coffee, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Mountain Brook Vineyards
The beautiful Little Bradley Falls which is much easier (and safer) to reach that the larger Big Bradley Falls.  A pleasant walk through the forest will lead you to this beauty although there is a creek crossing that require you to get your feet wet if the water level is high.  For a video guide of this hike, please visit:  https://www.hdcarolina.com/episode/little-bradley-falls
Saluda
Known for Mountains, Family-friendly and Shopping
Secluded Saluda is calling! Discover its mountain views, cafes, kayaking, and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Pearson's Falls
A beautiful vineyard with a small church in the middle that the owner brought over from Russia.  The wines are also very delicious! (loved the reds!)

For more information on the Tryon area vineyards, please visit:  https://www.vaninblack.com/
Columbus
Known for Trendy, Family-friendly and Waterfalls
Trendy Columbus awaits: its waterfalls, wineries, art, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Russian Chapel Hills Winery
The sunset view at Parker-Binns Vineyard in Tryon North Carolina.  This is just south of Asheville North Carolina and is a popular winery destination for tours leaving the Asheville area.   Since there is a cluster of 4 wineries in Tryon it makes it very easy to get in a bunch of wineries on a single trip.

For more information on tours of this area please visit www.AshevilleWineTours.com.
Mill Spring
Known for Mountains, Friendly people and Golf
Come to Mill Spring and enjoy its wineries, mountain views, and golf.

Reasons to visit

  • Parker-Binns Vineyard