If the forecast is looking bleak, why not spend your day at Mountain Gateway Museum? You'll be surprised just how many interesting facts you can learn about the past here.
Situated in Old Fort, this collection of historical artifacts is well worth including on your itinerary. But you'll find plenty more to see and do in the area. Catawba Falls, Old Fort Railroad Museum, and Old Fort Picnic Area aren't too far away from Mountain Gateway Museum.