Old Fort

Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Downtown Old Fort

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…

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Things to Do in Old Fort

Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Old Fort Railroad Museum

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

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Andrews Geyser

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

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Old Fort Chamber of Commerce

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Old Fort Golf Course

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

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

McDowell County Tourism Development Authority

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

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Catawba Falls Campground

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

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Old Fort Golf Course

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

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Mountain Gateway Museum

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

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