Days Inn Columbus, North Carolina, is in the heart of horse country. We are located 6 miles from the Equestrian Nature Center, home of Tryon Spring and Fall Steeplechase, and home of Hunter-Jumper Association with a horseshow at least once a month. We are only 40 miles from Biltmore House and only 1 1/2 hours from major ski resorts. Tryon Fine Arts Center hosts sculptors, painters and craftsmen from all over Western North Carolina; this is the home of some of the well known painters and sculptors, such as Pamela Raltray Brown and Dusenberry. Two major golf courses and country clubs are within 10 miles. It is 8 miles to Green River which has hunting and fishing privileges. We do allow Pets and there is a non-refundable one time charge each time a guests checks in. The charge varies from $20.00 to $40.00. *** Chairmans Award Home of Blue Ridge BBQ Festival