Tryon, North Carolina is situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, elevation about 1100 feet, midway between Maine and Florida. Tryon is conveniently located for people who want to be within a day's drive of family and friends. One half of the population of the United States is within 500 miles. Interstate 26 passes through the middle of Polk County with easy access to I-85 and I-40. Asheville, North Carolina is 50 miles to the north, Charlotte, North Carolina is 75 miles east, Atlanta, Georgia is only 188 miles SW on I-85, and Spartanburg and Greenville, South Carolina are both within a 35 minute drive.

Our mountains and valleys provide a variety of weather conditions. Tryon finds itself in the "thermal belt", a meteorological phenomenon that provides a pleasingly mild climate with a mean temperature of about 68 degrees. Tryon's winters are warmer with less inclement weather, and our summers are cooler.

Residents represent all regions of the United States and many foreign countries as well as people from virtually all facets of the business world and the arts. As you enter the city limits of Tryon you will notice the welcome sign ..."Tryon, North Carolina, the friendliest town in the South."

Tryon's Fine Arts Center is home to crafts, concerts, theater, sculpture, painting and classic films. Activities abound with five golf courses, major equestrian pursuits, tennis courts, walking, hiking, camping, fishing and hunting. Tryon offers a large equestrian community with two hunt clubs in the Polk county and one in the adjoining county.

If you are thinking about retiring, relocating or just escaping city life, Tryon offers a small community atmosphere, low taxes, four beautiful seasons, and a quality lifestyle for you and your family.

REAL ESTATE
Real estate listings are available on request. Just complete a request form and you will be sent real estate listings selected just for you through our computerized Multiple Listing Service. If you have any real estate questions, you can contact Pat Martin at First Real Estate anytime at 1-828-894-3666 or 1-800-447-1304  ext 106 during the day.
 

For more information on our fine community go to:www.nc-mountains.org