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Andrews Geyser
Popular streamside wooded picnic area alongside national forest service lands. In 1885
Old Fort, NC Historical MarkersLittle Switzerland Vacation Rentals
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 BusinessesTimberline 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
Little Switzerland, NC BusinessesLucky Strike Gold & Gem Mine, Campground
Pan for gold in a stream that was mined in the early 1800s or look for gemstones in our flumes. Dining and gift shop on site. 51 campsites, 26 are full hook-up with electric, water and sewer, and 25
Marion, NC CampgroundsAlpine Inn
Authentic mountain inn with unsurpassed views "clinging enchantingly" to the side of Grassy Mountain. Twelve rooms, all with private baths and most with balconies. Sunrises! Breakfast served on main balcony. Quaint, charming and delightfully unique!
Little Switzerland, NC BusinessesOld Fort Golf Course
The course has penncross bentgrass greens and Bermuda grass fairways. It is reasonable tough and challenging but enjoyable to play.;Back (70.7 rating, 126 slope); Forward (2914 yards, 68.1 rating, 121 slope); ;Open year-round, ;828/668-4256 or 4261, Fax: 828/668-7000, ;
Old Fort, NC Golf Courses
Armstrong Fish Hatchery
State fish hatchery open throughout the year. View and feed three species of trout in raceways and ponds. School tours available.
Marion, NC Fishing
Marion Lake Golf Club
This course is located off the shores of Lake James and overlooks Linville Gorge. Boat dock/lake access and swimming pool available. This course has bentgrass greens and top-grade Bermuda grass fairways. Great condition course with beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.