Tryon International Equestrian Center
Mill Spring, NC
World-class equestrian competitions, restaurants, shopping, and events year-round. TIEC is one of the premier riding venues in the country and a destination in its own right.
resort.tryon.com →Western North Carolina · Tryon · Saluda · Asheville
Your wheels for the foothills.
Our goal at Traveling Turismos is to help you access our favorite spots more easily. Rent a car, hit the equestrian fields of Tryon, the climbing roads of Saluda, the rivers and ridges of the Blue Ridge — all within an easy drive.
Why rent through us
All-wheel drive
Every car in our fleet is AWD — built for mountain weather, gravel forest roads, and steep driveways at TIEC alike.
We're local
We live here. Ask us where to ride, where to eat, which trail to take, what's worth driving an extra hour for — we've done it.
For cyclists
Ship your bike. We'll have a car & rack waiting.
Coming to ride the Saluda Grade or the Green River roads? Ship your bike ahead to our partner Chris at Adventure Cycles, fly into Asheville or GSP, pick up an all-wheel-drive car with a bike rack already mounted, and drive straight to the start of your ride.
Available by request — email us to set it up.
For camp parents
Drop-off, pickup, and everything in between
Flying in for opening day, visiting weekend, or pickup at one of Western NC's great summer camps? Skip the airport rental hassle — pick up an all-wheel-drive car at Rowe Storage and we'll have you on the road. We know the camp roads, the gravel turns, and what time you actually need to leave to make sign-in.
- Mondamin
- Green Cove
- Wayfarer
- Falling Creek
- High Rocks
- Camp Carolina
- Greystone
Where you'll find us
Pick up at Rowe Storage in Columbus, NC and you're within an hour of all of it — Asheville to the north, the Saluda cycling roads to the west, and TIEC just down the highway.
Where you can go
Pick up a car and you're a short drive from some of the best riding, hiking, and outdoor venues in the Carolinas.
Cycling in Saluda
Saluda, NC · gravel, road, and mountain
The Saluda Grade, Green River Watershed, and a network of quiet mountain roads make this one of the Southeast's best cycling towns. We partner with Adventure Cycles for rentals, routes, and shuttles.
saluda.com/adventure-cycles →State & National Parks
Pisgah, DuPont, Chimney Rock, Great Smokies
Waterfalls, summit hikes, wild trout streams, and the Blue Ridge Parkway are all within reach. Pack a daypack and a fly rod — you can hit two parks in a weekend.
Pisgah National Forest →Where to stay
A car opens up the whole region. Here are a few places we send guests — including local Airbnb hosts we trust.
Lodges & campgrounds
Wrong Way River Lodge & Campground
Asheville · riverside
Our go-to recommendation for groups who want to mix camping, riverside A-frames, and easy access to downtown Asheville.
Visit →Tryon Resort lodging
On-site at TIEC
Stay right at the equestrian center — cabins, RV sites, and the Stable House Inn for show weekends.
Visit →Camping in the parks
Pisgah, DuPont, and beyond
For the price of a tank of gas you can wake up at a trailhead. We can point you to the right campgrounds.
Local Airbnb hosts we recommend
Two local Superhosts we trust — Cindy and Sarah — with homes and RV pads minutes from TIEC. Perfect bases for show weekends, group rides, or rolling in with your rig.
Closest to TIEC! Sleeps 6
Mill Spring, NC · hosted by Cindy · Superhost
Entire home · 2 bedrooms · 5 beds · 2 baths. A guest favorite with a 4.97 rating across 100+ reviews — easy walk-in setup for a weekend at the equestrian center.
View on Airbnb →RV pad — minutes from TIEC
Mill Spring, NC · hosted by Sarah · Superhost
50′ × 14′ level, elevated concrete pad with water, sewer, and full hookups (110, 30, 50 amp). Beautiful setting within 2.5 miles of the Tryon International Equestrian Center, with extra parking for vehicles and trailers.
View on Airbnb →Our partners
Adventure Cycles
Saluda, NC · Chris & team
Rentals, route guidance, shuttle support, and bike receiving for the Saluda Grade and Green River area. If you're coming to ride, start here.
saluda.com/adventure-cycles →Want to partner with us? Get in touch.
Book your car
All bookings happen on Turo — fully insured, easy pickup, and you're on the road.
Book on Turo →Pickup at Rowe Storage · NC-9 Hwy S, Columbus, NC · less than 5 miles from TIEC
Questions?
Email hello@travelingturismos.com and we'll get you sorted — car selection, routes, where to eat, anything.