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Old Fort

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Take the long way.

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

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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Attractions

Things to Do in Old Fort

A place to slow down.

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

Old Fort Railroad Museum

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

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Andrews Geyser

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

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Let the road decide.

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

Old Fort Chamber of Commerce

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Old Fort Golf Course

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

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Worth the stop.

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

McDowell County Tourism Development Authority

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

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More road, less rush.

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

Catawba Falls Campground

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

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Old Fort Golf Course

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

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Mountain Gateway Museum

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

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Events

Upcoming Events

May–Jun
12–6
Fine Arts Feature – Lisa Ringelspaugh-Irvine
May
18
Assault on Marion/Assault on Mt. Mitchell
May
22–23
Lisa Ringelspaugh-Irvine Reception
May
23
Antique Tractor and Engine Show
May
30
Summerfest – Blue Ridge Traditions
May
31
Summerfest – Blue Ridge Traditions
Jun
6
Summerfest – Blue Ridge Traditions
Jun
21
Summerfest – Blue Ridge Traditions
Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

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