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Field trip opportunities in Polk County

Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE)
Learn about nature, hike the trails, and do some bird watching on this 390 acre property located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Polk County Historical Association Museum
The artifacts found at the Polk County Historical Museum include pioneer tools and clothing, railroad memorabilia, military artifacts, a newspaper editor's office, and much more.
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Learn more about Polk County

Little Bradley Falls in Polk County, NC
Little Bradley Falls in Polk County, NC
This is Little Bradley Falls in Polk County, North Carolina. It is the smaller sibling to Big Bradley Falls, also located in Polk County.
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Pearson's Falls in Saluda, NC
Pearson's Falls in Saluda, NC
This is Pearson's Falls in Saluda, North Carolina.
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Polk County Courthouse in Columbus, NC
Polk County Courthouse in Columbus, NC
This is the Polk County Courthouse. It was built in 1857 and is the oldest county courthouse in western North Carolina.
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Side Street Pizza & Pasta in Tryon, NC
Side Street Pizza & Pasta in Tryon, NC
This is Side Street Pizza & Pasta in Tryon, North Carolina. It is a favorite dining destination for those inside and outside of the county.
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