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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
Little Switzerland, NC BusinessesLittle 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 BusinessesSkyline 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.
Little Switzerland, NC Businesses
Switzerland Inn
Offering a unique lodging experience since 1910, the inn is located on a mountain crest between Asheville and Blowing Rock. Spacious lodge rooms, mountain view suites, private chalets, and cottages. Complimentary full course breakfast. Open May through October. Located at milepost 334
Little Switzerland, NC BusinessesHeather Grove Gold & Gem Panning
A family-oriented recreational attraction with gold and gem panning, high banking, sluicing and dredging. Five rustic cabins and furnished cottage available for overnight or weekly rentals. Creekside campsites are also available. Located on US 221
Marion, NC Pioneer HistoryLake 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
Nebo, NC ParksLucky 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 CampgroundsOld 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