Resources

TRAVEL,TOURISM AND THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

First Peak Visitor Center

Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce

The chamber is a clearinghouse of information for visitors and people wishing to relocate. It also has a wealth of information about businesses in their membership area which includes all of Polk County and Landrum. They are online at carolinafoothillschamber.com or call 828-859-6236. Stop in for a visit at 2753 Lynn Road, Suite A.

First Peak Visitors Center

Call, click or stop by the official visitor center for Polk County. The First Peak Visitor Center has information spanning from Polk County to all of Western North Carolina to help people find their way. They will provide a warm welcome for newcomers, plus local information, detailed road maps and phone books. For those wanting to entertain visiting family and friends, stop by to find just right things to do during their visit. And, of course, locals and visitors alike will discover nearby interests: small towns, waterfalls, wineries, shops, restaurants, outdoor adventures and scenic drives around Columbus, Saluda, Tryon and beyond. Their web site provides instant access to this information, plus an events calendar for the area. 828-894- 2324. Stop in weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Landrum Area Business Association

The Landrum Area Business Association is a membership organization of all types of businesses and nonprofits in Landrum, dedicated to promoting the economic vitality of the area. The organization sponsors multiple events throughout the year aimed at drawing visitors and residents to the historic downtown area, including a town Easter Egg Hunt, Christmas and Halloween Strolls and the annual Christmas Parade. The association meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. at Landrum City Hall, 100 N. Shamrock Ave.100 North Shamrock Avenue, Landrum, SC 29356 864-457-3000, cityoflandrumsc.com/ business-association

Our Carolina Foothills

With the tagline “Four Towns, Two States, One Great Experience,” Our Carolina Foothills is an initiative that promotes Landrum, Tryon, Columbus and Saluda as a unique tourist destination. By working directly with town management and business owners, the organization promotes the agricultural, viticultural, culinary and artistic heritage of the area. ourcarolinafoothills.com

Saluda Business Association

The Saluda Business Association meets the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Saluda Library, 44 W. Main St. Call 828-749-2581 for more information. P.O. Box 1085, Saluda, NC Saluda.com

Tryon Visitor’s Center

Located in Tryon Town Hall, the Tryon Tourism Board invites you to look at their website, exploretryon.com, to follow Tryon on Pinterest and Facebook, or to call 828-859-6654 for information specific to Tryon.

One of the area’s many benefits is enjoying

Four Beautiful Seasons

There are many benefits to living in this special area of the country. One of the best is that residents experience a mild year-round climate while still enjoying the beauty of all four seasons. Our agents are ready to share the area’s other many benefits. Whatever the season, we are ready to work for you.