Explore McDowell County
Andrews Geyser
Popular streamside wooded picnic area alongside national forest service lands. In 1885
Old Fort, NC Historical MarkersTimberline Properties, Inc.
Featuring weekly and monthly rentals of spectacular fully furnished vacation homes in the most sought after locations. Choose from 20 unique homes acommodating from 2 to 12
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Mountain cabins near Little Switzerland completely furnished with fireplaces, lots of glass, wood, paneling, large decks with panoramic views at 3,800 foot elevation. Home brew and organically grown vegetables available seasonally. Tennis &
Little Switzerland, NC BusinessesArmstrong Fish Hatchery
State fish hatchery open throughout the year. View and feed three species of trout in raceways and ponds. School tours available.
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Lake James Boat Excursions
Tour more than 150 miles of shoreline on one of North Carolina's most beautiful lakes. "Last of the Mohicans" and "The Hunt for Red October" filmed here. Three hour tours by reservation. Summer only, weather permitting.
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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 Train Station, Museum & Visitor's Center, historic Arrowhead monument and Old Fort Mountain Music.
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Skyline Village Inn & Tavern
Awesome views from over 3000 foot elevation. Enjoy the cozy charm of this unique property. Reasonable rates. Open year round. Located near junction of NC 226 and Blue Ridge Parkway in Little Switzerland.
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Lake James State Park
Straddling McDowell and Burke counties, Lake James State Park occupies about 605 acres on the southern shore of the 6,500-acre mountain lake. Along with 20
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