Old Fort continued to hold its status as the gateway to the Smoky Mountains through the post-civil war era as the railroad moved across the mountains and brought a new prosperity. The Old Fort Railroad Museum illustrates the impact of the railroad system on the region. Railroad and train exhibits, original tools, signal lights, furniture, and signs are housed in the historic Old Fort Depot building, built in the 1890s.
Popular streamside wooded picnic area alongside national forest service lands. In 1885
Old Fort, NC Historical Markers Located at the foot of the Black Mountains, downtown Old Fort is a small quaint town often called the "gateway to the west". Home to the recently renovated Old Fort Train Station, Museum & Visitor's Center, historic Arrowhead monument and Old Fort Mountain Music.
Old Fort, NC Forts
RV and tent camping and cabin rentals. Close to waterfalls and hiking. Open year-round, located in the mountains of western NC. Features restrooms, playground, fishing pond, stocked river, camp store, mountain crafts. WIFI available.
Old Fort, NC Campgrounds
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State fish hatchery open throughout the year. View and feed three species of trout in raceways and ponds. School tours avai...
3 rooms.,kitchen.,eight foot deck leading to a private entrance to each of the guest rooms. Each room has color cable, TV, pr...