The Pine Crest Inn creates an atmosphere that is charming, gracious and relaxing. There are no distractions when it is time for business, but plenty of ways for guests to enjoy their leisure time.

Many diversions are located at the Inn and even more are just moments away. Some of our favorites are shopping for arts, crafts, antiques, and other hand-made items, hiking on local trails and to scenic waterfalls, attending musicals and plays at the local theaters and playhouses, or sipping wine at a local winery. We are also blessed with access to some of North Carolina's most popular tourist attractions, such as the expansive Biltmore Estate, the Cowpens Battlefield park, or the historic homes of famous writers, poets,and playwrights such as Carl Sandburg, Thomas Wolfe, or Sidney Lanier.

Tourist Sites

Biltmore Estate  (800.543.2961)

Carl Sandburg Home  (828.693.4178)

Chimney Rock Park  (800.277.9611)

Thomas Wolfe Memorial  (828.253.8304)

Flat Rock Playhouse  (828.693.0731)

Brevard Music Center  (828.884.2019)

Cradle of Forestry  (828.884.5713)

DuPont State Forest  (828.877.6527)

Cowpens Battlefield Park  (864.461.2828)

Blue Ridge Parkway  (828.298.0398)

Tryon Fine Arts Center  (828.859.8322)

Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE)  (828.859.9021)

Polk County Information  (800.440.7848)

Wineries

Rockhouse Vineyards - Tryon, NC  (828.863.2784)

Green Creek Winery - Columbus, NC  (828.863.2182)

Biltmore Estate Winery - Asheville, NC  (800.543.2961)

Shopping

Antiques

Landrum, Tryon, Saluda, and Hendersonville

Art

Crafts

The Heartwood Gallery, Saluda
New Morning Gallery, Biltmore Village
Folk Art Center, MM382, Blue Ridge Parkway

Gifts

Vines & Stuff (828.859.7039) in Tryon is one of a number of gift and specialty shops in Tryon, Landrum, Saluda and Hendersonville.

Quilts

Hickory Parkway, Hwy. 74, Gerton

Tack

Horse Resource (864.457.5999) - Landrum
The Farm House (864.457.3557) - Rt. 176

Tryon Real Estate & Mountain Real Estate

Brights Creek Golf Club - Gated golf community with a world-class Tom Fazio designed golf course, equestrian center, shooting club, and swim & tennis center.