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Wishing you and yours a very happy Holiday Season! Thanks so much for staying in touch with us and learning more about all the great things to see or do in our wonderful area. We welcome your suggestions and feedback about our newsletter. Please share with us by e-mail.
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Wonderful Winter Escape
Baby, it's cold outside! Slip into Someplace More Comfortable on these cold winter nights. Snuggle up in a cozy cabin or luxurious inn and enjoy a winter weekend in the mountains. Make some time for yourself during this busy holiday season.
Winter really is a beautiful season here at the First Peak. The mountains show us their secrets - the steep cliffs and rolling curves, giant boulders and small streams. It's a beauty to behold. We may have some cold weather, but rarely do we have travel difficulties. So come, snuggle up in comfort and enjoy the gift of this season.
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Great Ideas for Last Minute Christmas Shopping
 We have great options for last minute shopping—with these selections you are assured your gifts will not be duplicated:
• Little Mountain Pottery 6372 Peniel Rd., Columbus, 828-894-8091
• Kelly McCullough Pottery 1487 Ozone Dr., Saluda, 828-749-9463 (You'll experience a wonderful two-for-one treat by shopping for wine and cheese at Saluda Wine and Cheese Market where her pottery is sold)
• Evening Shade Pottery 1110 Ozone Dr., Saluda, 828-749-3130
• Heartwood Gallery 21 E. Main St., Saluda, 828-749-9365
• Tryon Arts and Crafts Heritage Gallery 373 Harmon Field Rd, Tryon, 828-859-8323
• Kathleen’s Gallery 98 N. Trade St., Tryon, 828-859-8316 Read More...
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Eat, Drink and Be Merry...
 Our wonderful, locally owned restaurants get the chance to shine during the holiday season - here's what's going on:
• Side Street Pizza and Pasta in Tryon is closed this week, but will be open daily from Sun., 12/26-Thurs, 12/30, closed New Year's Eve and Day.
• The Historic Mimosa Inn offers a Christmas Day Buffet
• Giardini Trattoria is hosting the Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve and a New Year's Eve dinner.
• Larkin's Carolina Grill in Columbus features holiday specials this time of year.
• Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Purple Onion in Saluda. Read More...
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Let Geocaching Be Your Tour Guide to the First Peak
 Have you heard about geocaching? It's a high tech treasure hunt and a great way to discover new areas at your vacation destination, or your home town for that matter! And, chances are, you'll learn a little something about the area in the process. All you need is a GPS device or a GPS-enabled mobile phone. Read this recent article "Modern Treasure Hunts for the Whole Family" in The New York Times to get the scoop, then check out our surrounding caches and a beginner's guide on www.geocaching.com. Letterboxing - or Questing - is a similar adventure based on clues and information - no GPS required. Read More...
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