Old Fort

Things to Do in Old Fort

Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Old Fort Golf Course

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Andrews Geyser

Popular streamside wooded picnic area alongside national forest service lands. In 1885, a gravity-forced geyser…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Old Fort Railroad Museum

Old Fort continued to hold its status as the gateway to the Smoky Mountains through…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Downtown Old Fort

Located at the foot of the Black Mountains, downtown Old Fort is a small quaint…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Mountain Gateway Museum

Displays showcase mountain lifestyle and history from the earliest original inhabitants through the settlement period…

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Old Fort Golf Course

The course has penncross bentgrass greens and Bermuda grass fairways. It is reasonable tough and…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Catawba Falls Campground

RV and tent camping and cabin rentals. Close to waterfalls and hiking. Open year-round, located…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

McDowell County Tourism Development Authority

Centuries ago, pristine mountain streams and thundering waterfalls carved our rugged and scenic gorge, formed…

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