McDowell County, NC

North Carolina

McDowell County
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Popular cities in McDowell County

This beautiful, quiet Lake Tahoma is home to several private estates and the landmark Lake Tahoma Dam.

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Marion
Known for Mountains, Scenery and Hiking
Get away to Marion! Enjoy the churches, architecture, and sunrises.

Reasons to visit

  • Linville Gorge Wilderness Area
  • Linville Caverns
Shot from the summit if Mount Mitchell overlook. Fall on the Blue Ridge Parkway Old Fort, NC

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Old Fort
Known for Mountains, Coffee and Waterfalls
Old Fort is calling! Discover its mountain views, coffee, museums, and more.
An almost magical spot inside the Linville Gorge.  Very difficult to reach (the hike is brutal!) but it is worth seeing the 10,000+ daffodil's in bloom as this spot only shares its secret for a couple of weeks each year.  For a video guide of the hike to Daffofil Flats, please visit:  https://www.hdcarolina.com/episode/daffodil-flats
Nebo
Known for Wineries, Natural parks and Nature
Experience Nebo: its wineries, parks, and more!