Old Fort

The road is the experience.

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

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

Worth the stop.

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

Old Fort Railroad Museum

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

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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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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Old Fort Chamber of Commerce

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Old Fort Golf Course

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

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

McDowell County Tourism Development Authority

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

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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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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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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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