Guidebook for Old Fort

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Guidebook for Old Fort

Shopping/Town Exploring

Called the Gateway to the Smokies, it is a quite little mountain town with lots in store to see off the beaten path.
16 locals recommend
Old Fort
16 locals recommend
Called the Gateway to the Smokies, it is a quite little mountain town with lots in store to see off the beaten path.
Where the Mountains Meet the Road. Known for its famous Livermush and Bigfoot Festivals.
21 locals recommend
Marion
21 locals recommend
Where the Mountains Meet the Road. Known for its famous Livermush and Bigfoot Festivals.
Beer City USA, Arts Community at River Walk and downtown Asheville area includes museums and performance venues.
904 locals recommend
Asheville
904 locals recommend
Beer City USA, Arts Community at River Walk and downtown Asheville area includes museums and performance venues.
Its the little town that rocks!!
268 locals recommend
Black Mountain
268 locals recommend
Its the little town that rocks!!
Restaurants, Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 334/Little Switzerland, bookstore, cafe, gem mining, arts and crafts.
39 locals recommend
Little Switzerland
39 locals recommend
Restaurants, Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 334/Little Switzerland, bookstore, cafe, gem mining, arts and crafts.

Grocery

6 locals recommend
Ingles Black Mountain station
6 locals recommend
You one stop shop for all your needs
12 locals recommend
Food Lion
1210 U.S. 70
12 locals recommend
You one stop shop for all your needs
Locally owned, small grocery store with a variety of local products and national brands. Small inventory of organic and vegetarian items.
9 locals recommend
Frisbee's Galaxy
196 E Main St
9 locals recommend
Locally owned, small grocery store with a variety of local products and national brands. Small inventory of organic and vegetarian items.

Winery’s and Breweries

Grab you a bottler and walk through the fields. Great for Christmas tree shopping in the winter months.
184 locals recommend
Linville Falls Winery
9557 Linville Falls Hwy
184 locals recommend
Grab you a bottler and walk through the fields. Great for Christmas tree shopping in the winter months.
Huge patio that has views of Chimney Rock Park.
79 locals recommend
The Burntshirt Vineyards Tasting Room & Bistro
438 Main St
79 locals recommend
Huge patio that has views of Chimney Rock Park.
Small, craft brewery with outdoor deck, 2nd floor game room, sells locally sourced “take home” raw and prepared foods, weekly events. Check their Facebook page for details.
36 locals recommend
Mica Town Brewing
25 Brown Dr
36 locals recommend
Small, craft brewery with outdoor deck, 2nd floor game room, sells locally sourced “take home” raw and prepared foods, weekly events. Check their Facebook page for details.
Great kid/family friendly place. Good for day trips.
58 locals recommend
Fonta Flora Brewery - Whippoorwill Farm
6751 NC-126
58 locals recommend
Great kid/family friendly place. Good for day trips.
If you land here on a day with music playing at the pavilion you won’t want to leave.
153 locals recommend
Pisgah Brewing Company
2948 US-70
153 locals recommend
If you land here on a day with music playing at the pavilion you won’t want to leave.
56 locals recommend
Black Mountain Brewing
131 NC-9
56 locals recommend
166 locals recommend
Hillman Beer
25 Sweeten Creek Rd
166 locals recommend

Food Scene

Intimate setting, great middle range pricing for seafood, steaks are great, full bar service.
13 locals recommend
Crabby Abby's
105 S Main St
13 locals recommend
Intimate setting, great middle range pricing for seafood, steaks are great, full bar service.
Holly's Deli & Desserts
390 US-70
Small bistro, sources locally, small menu changes weekly and offers Sunday brunch. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesday’s, serves lunch and dinner.
22 locals recommend
McDowell Local
23 N Main St
22 locals recommend
Small bistro, sources locally, small menu changes weekly and offers Sunday brunch. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesday’s, serves lunch and dinner.
Best home town pizza with indoor and outdoor seating.
83 locals recommend
My Father's Pizza & Pasta
110 Cherry St
83 locals recommend
Best home town pizza with indoor and outdoor seating.
Great Mexican cuisine with outdoor seating on the river.
49 locals recommend
Ole's Guacamoles
401 E State St
49 locals recommend
Great Mexican cuisine with outdoor seating on the river.
Best Sushi in town!
34 locals recommend
Sake Sushi
6 E Market St
34 locals recommend
Best Sushi in town!
If you love hotdogs then this is the place for you!
Worldly Wieners Wings and Things / Seven Sisters Tap Room
400 E State St
If you love hotdogs then this is the place for you!
Northfork Kitchen
122 Cherry St

Parks & Nature

100 ft tall cascades with an easy to moderate trail. Total round trip 3 miles
216 locals recommend
Catawba Falls
530 Warren Mountain Dr
216 locals recommend
100 ft tall cascades with an easy to moderate trail. Total round trip 3 miles
Man made geyser constructed in 1885 with a water height that continuously shoots 80 ft.
15 locals recommend
Andrews Geyser
2111 Mill Creek Rd
15 locals recommend
Man made geyser constructed in 1885 with a water height that continuously shoots 80 ft.
Beautiful waterfall and hiking trails, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 316.3.
436 locals recommend
Linville Falls
436 locals recommend
Beautiful waterfall and hiking trails, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 316.3.
Canoe rentals, swimming beach, hiking and bicycle trails.
93 locals recommend
Lake James State Park
7321 NC-126
93 locals recommend
Canoe rentals, swimming beach, hiking and bicycle trails.
Highest peak east of the Mississippi River. Lovely state park with hiking trails, observation deck and shop.
414 locals recommend
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128
414 locals recommend
Highest peak east of the Mississippi River. Lovely state park with hiking trails, observation deck and shop.
As seen in the movie Last of the Mohicans the park offers great views of Lake Lure with wonderful trails and waterfalls.
333 locals recommend
Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main St
333 locals recommend
As seen in the movie Last of the Mohicans the park offers great views of Lake Lure with wonderful trails and waterfalls.
Cavers are a wonder of the world. It is a definitely must see.
317 locals recommend
Linville Caverns, Inc.
19929 U.S. 221
317 locals recommend
Cavers are a wonder of the world. It is a definitely must see.
Over 14,000 acres inside the Pisgah National Forest with two trout streams, hiking trails and a small waterfall trail.
6 locals recommend
Curtis Creek Campground
3799 Curtis Creek Rd
6 locals recommend
Over 14,000 acres inside the Pisgah National Forest with two trout streams, hiking trails and a small waterfall trail.
If you want to rent the best boats on Lake James give them a call 828 391 8600.
Lake James Neighborhood Store
9066 Benfields Landing Rd
If you want to rent the best boats on Lake James give them a call 828 391 8600.

Drinks & Nightlife

Local favorite! Music hall with 22 taps, specialty cocktails and snacks. Follow their Facebook page to see performance schedules.
13 locals recommend
Spillway Bridge & Co.
93 S Main St
13 locals recommend
Local favorite! Music hall with 22 taps, specialty cocktails and snacks. Follow their Facebook page to see performance schedules.
Local tap room with 13 craft beer taps, Tuesday Night Trivia, Wednesday Taproom Takeovers and monthly special events. Check their Facebook page for upcoming events.
17 locals recommend
Refinery 13
13 N Main St
17 locals recommend
Local tap room with 13 craft beer taps, Tuesday Night Trivia, Wednesday Taproom Takeovers and monthly special events. Check their Facebook page for upcoming events.
Great place for watching spots games with good wings.
42 locals recommend
Black Mountain Kitchen & Ale House
117-C Cherry St
42 locals recommend
Great place for watching spots games with good wings.
Known by the locals as After 5. Great Burgers
Mulligan Macks
33 West Henderson Street
Known by the locals as After 5. Great Burgers