Mountain Gateway Museum Tours

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.

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Albemarle Inn

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The Embers Hotel

The Embers Hotel

4 out of 5
Downtown Blowing Rock
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#aboveitall #lifeatexpedia Catawba Falls near Asheville, NC!

Catawba Falls

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Catawba Falls, a lovely green space in Black Mountain. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its breweries.

Catawba Falls

Arrowhead Monument

You can find out about the history of Old Fort with a stop at Arrowhead Monument. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Arrowhead Monument

Old Fort Railroad Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Old Fort Railroad Museum during your trip to Old Fort. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Old Fort Railroad Museum

Davidson's Fort Historic Park

Find out about the history of Old Fort with a stop at Davidson's Fort Historic Park. Discover the area's mountain views and churches.

Davidson's Fort Historic Park

Old Fort Picnic Area

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Old Fort Picnic Area, a lovely green space in Old Fort. Discover the breweries and its live music while you're in the area.

Old Fort Picnic Area

Andrews Geyser

Andrews Geyser is just one of the places to see in Old Fort, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Andrews Geyser

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Such Great Heights | Pet Friendly, Hot Tub & Mountain View!

Such Great Heights | Pet Friendly, Hot Tub & Mountain View!

Old Fort NC
Such Great Heights | Pet Friendly, Hot Tub & Mountain View!
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Tiny Home-Mary Ida's Place - walkable location

Old Fort NC
Tiny Home-Mary Ida's Place - walkable location
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Tranquil Unique Getaway at Wunderland Resort

Old Fort NC
Tranquil Unique Getaway at Wunderland Resort
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Leaf peeping views-minutes to downtown-stargazing-25 minutes to Asheville

2 out of 5
Old Fort NC
Leaf peeping views-minutes to downtown-stargazing-25 minutes to Asheville
Cozy camper with AC and WiFi in delightful Old Fort

Cozy camper with AC and WiFi in delightful Old Fort

2 out of 5
Old Fort NC
Cozy camper with AC and WiFi in delightful Old Fort
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Blue Ridge Mountain Air

Old Fort NC
Blue Ridge Mountain Air
Black Mountain Log Cabin | Secluded, Pet-friendly 3BD with Hot Tub & Views!

Black Mountain Log Cabin | Secluded, Pet-friendly 3BD with Hot Tub & Views!

Black Mountain NC
Black Mountain Log Cabin | Secluded, Pet-friendly 3BD with Hot Tub & Views!
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Rock House at Maple Hill | Stone Cottage | Views

Marion NC
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