Old Fort

Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Old Fort Railroad Museum

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…

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Things to Do in Old Fort

Start early. Stay late.

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

Downtown Old Fort

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

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Old Fort Chamber of Commerce

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Old Fort Golf Course

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

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Start early. Stay late.

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

Andrews Geyser

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

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Catawba Falls Campground

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

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

McDowell County Tourism Development Authority

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

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

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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