Old Fort

Leave room for the unexpected.

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

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…

Learn more →

Things to Do in Old Fort

Simple trips are often the best.

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

Old Fort Railroad Museum

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

Learn more →

Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Andrews Geyser

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

Learn more →

Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Old Fort Chamber of Commerce

Learn more →

Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Old Fort Golf Course

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

Learn more →

More road, less rush.

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

McDowell County Tourism Development Authority

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

Learn more →

Take the long way.

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

Catawba Falls Campground

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

Learn more →

Let the road decide.

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

Old Fort Golf Course

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

Learn more →

Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Mountain Gateway Museum

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

Learn more →

Upcoming Events

No upcoming events listed yet.

Nearby Lakes & Parks