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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Andrews Geyser

Popular streamside wooded picnic area alongside national forest service lands. In 1885, a gravity-forced geyser was constructed to mark the railroad gateway to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Once occupied by…

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Things to Do in Old Fort

Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Old Fort Golf Course

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

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Old Fort Chamber of Commerce

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Downtown Old Fort

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

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Old Fort Railroad Museum

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

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More road, less rush.

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

Old Fort Golf Course

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

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Go where you feel alive.

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

Mountain Gateway Museum

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

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

McDowell County Tourism Development Authority

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

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Let the road decide.

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

Catawba Falls Campground

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

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