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Old Fort

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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 town often called the "gateway to the west". Home to the recently renovated Old Fort…

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Things to Do in Old Fort

Let the road decide.

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

Old Fort Railroad Museum

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

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise 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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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Old Fort Golf Course

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

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Old Fort Chamber of Commerce

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

McDowell County Tourism Development Authority

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

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Catawba Falls Campground

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

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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

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

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Mountain Gateway Museum

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

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