Old Fort

Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

McDowell County Tourism Development Authority

Centuries ago, pristine mountain streams and thundering waterfalls carved our rugged and scenic gorge, formed bottomless caverns, and filled our sparkling lakes with the purest of water. In the days…

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Things to Do in Old Fort

Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Catawba Falls Campground

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

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Old Fort Golf Course

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

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Let the road decide.

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

Mountain Gateway Museum

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

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Downtown Old Fort

Located at the foot of the Black Mountains, downtown Old Fort is a small quaint…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Old Fort Railroad Museum

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

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Simple trips are often the best.

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

Andrews Geyser

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

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Old Fort Chamber of Commerce

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A place to slow down.

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

Old Fort Golf Course

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

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