From intimate dining locations with delicious meals and unique drinks, to cozy cabin getaways beneath the Blue Ridge Mountains, to thrilling outdoor events year-round, Tryon International is the perfect spot to bring your date. Check out all we have to offer for you and that special someone!

Paired Dinners

With the month of March comes Tryon International’s two remaining paired dinners! These exciting dining experiences are sure to be a lasting memory for you and your loved one, with multiple-course meals served alongside select drinks.

Calling all Scotch enthusiasts! Saturday, March 2nd features a Scotch paired dinner at Tryon International’s Campagna Italian Cuisine. With each meal in the six courses, guests will have the opportunity to indulge in pairings like Duck Confit with Glenmorangie 10 Year, braised short ribs with Uigeadail, and toffee pudding with a Rusty Nail highlighting Buchanan’s Pineapple Scotch. Click here to book your spot for our Scotch paired dinner.

Closing out the season of paired dinners at Tryon International on Saturday, March 16th, Bacon and Bourbon is sure to satisfy all whisky lovers. This five-course experience presents guests with a variety of pork and bacon dishes, paired with expertly selected Bourbon. Don’t miss out on this culinary affair! Click here to book your spot for our Bacon and Bourbon paired dinner.

Tryon Block House Steeplechase

With the chance to cheer on your favorite equine competitor while flaunting your most dashing suits and colorful hats, the annual Tryon Block House Steeplechase is a thrilling daytime date spot or group outing. On Saturday, April 13th at the Green Creek Race Course in Columbus, NC, enjoy world class horse racing, food vendors, beer gardens, and so much more! Bring your date for this historic, one-of-a-kind experience in the North Carolina countryside. Click here for tickets and more information.

PBR Chute Out

Kick off the summer season with a date to Tryon International’s PBR Chute Out! Dubbed “the toughest sport on dirt,” professional bull riding returns to Tryon International June 21 and 22. Enjoy the action of cowboys battling it out with their bovine rivals, along with live music, entertainment, vendors, and all the food and drink Tryon International has to offer. Click here to receive updates on tickets when they’re available.

WCRA Rodeo Carolina

Looking to take your date to see more than just bull riding? With WCRA's Rodeo Carolina returning to Tryon International October 3rd to 6th, western athletes from all over the country will compete in bareback riding, women’s breakaway roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping, and barrel racing. Click here for more, and stay tuned for ticketing information coming soon!

Cleghorn Golf Club

If you and your loved one share a passion for picturesque landscapes and the game of golf, book a tee time at Tryon International’s Cleghorn Club! With exquisite playing conditions and 18 unique holes, Cleghorn Club has been acclaimed by the PGA among North Carolina golf courses. With both tee times and lessons available, check out all Cleghorn Club has to offer here.

Cleghorn Gun Club

If you’re on the hunt for a sporty date activity, try your luck at the Cleghorn Gun Club. With 15 stations and four traps per station, shooters at any level can enjoy an exciting afternoon of target practice. Try different target combinations, target options, and patterns, all while enjoying the gorgeous scenery of Tryon International. The best part? Golf carts, rental guns, and ammo are all available at the Pro Shop! Click here to book your afternoon of shooting clays at Cleghorn Gun Club.

Trail Rides with Tryon Western Adventures

If you have ever wanted the chance to explore 1,600 acres of breathtaking North Carolina foothills scenery from the back of a sure-footed horse, trail rides at Tryon International are for you! With expert trail guides and a carefully curated selection of horses, trail rides are available to accommodate adventurers of any riding level. If you’re looking for an even more intimate experience on horseback, private trail rides are available by request. Click here to book your trail riding date today!

Saturday Night Lights

Experience one of Tryon International’s most iconic competitive events with a date night to Saturday Night Lights! Held on select dates May through October, take your loved one to grab dinner and drinks, enjoy free entertainment, and watch as the country’s top showjumping competitors race against the clock for clear rounds and big cash. Want to go all out for your date night? Reserve a table in the Legends Club for an elevated dining experience, front row seats to Tryon Stadium, and an open bar, with a new themed cuisine every Saturday! Click here to plan your SNL date night.

Fine Dining at Tryon International

Nothing beats the classic dinner date. Why not make yours at Tryon International? Campagna Italian Cuisine nourishes the soul with hearty Italian dishes, Blue Ginger Sushi serves unique rolls made with the freshest seafood and locally sourced ingredients, and Legends Grille provides guests with classic meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! With so many dining options at Tryon International, there is sure to be a spot to satisfy the taste buds of you and your date. See all Tryon International’s on-site restaurants here.

Live Music at Tryon International

Whatever your music taste, Tryon International has year-round live performances for everyone! With over 100 acts annually, bring your special someone for a variety of live music from local artists. Visit our events calendar here to see who’s playing next at Tryon International.

Overnight Stays

For a romantic weekend or extended stay at Tryon International, book an overnight trip in one of our cozy one-bedroom tiny cabins! On-site with easy access to all Tryon has to offer, enjoy all the features of the one-bedroom cabins, including a Queen size bed, fully equipped kitchen, wi-fi, flat screen TV, an outdoor screened-in patio, and more. Don’t stress about leaving your four-legged family members behind…our cabins are pet friendly! Book your new favorite home away from home here.

Date Ideas at Tryon International