Old Fort

Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Mountain Gateway Museum

Displays showcase mountain lifestyle and history from the earliest original inhabitants through the settlement period and into the twentieth century. Museum highlights include an introductory video presentation, self-guided tours, living…

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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 Golf Course

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

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Catawba Falls Campground

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

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

McDowell County Tourism Development Authority

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

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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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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Old Fort Chamber of Commerce

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Andrews Geyser

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

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Go where you feel alive.

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

Old Fort Railroad Museum

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

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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…

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