Tryon Resort, a sprawling $100 million 1,400 acre equestrian center and luxury resort, will feature a 150-room hotel planned to open summer 2017 off U.S. 74. The hotel site overlooks Tryon International Equestrian Center, already nearing completion.

Five competition rings are installed with 500 permanent stables. Still to come are a 6,000-seat outdoor stadium with floodlights, more horse rings, a sports center, a covered arena and an additional 500 stables.

The project also includes restaurants and retail spaces in the stadium and Hotel.