Guidebook for Old Fort
Food Scene
Great outdoor seating area and all meals are made fresh daily. American fare including Fried Green Tomatoes, Steak, Seafood and Pasta.
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Black Mountain Bistro
203 E State StGreat outdoor seating area and all meals are made fresh daily. American fare including Fried Green Tomatoes, Steak, Seafood and Pasta.
Authentic Bavarian German food with good selection of beer and wine.
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Berliner Kindl German Restaurant
121 Broadway AveAuthentic Bavarian German food with good selection of beer and wine.
Dark City Deli
Great sandwich, salad and soup options!
Wonderful venue for breakfast or lunch, a hometown favorite. Food options range from vegan egg omelette to blueberry waffles, burritos and pimento cheese sandwiches! Great outdoor seating space on covered porch with fans.
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Louise's Kitchen
115 Black Mountain AveWonderful venue for breakfast or lunch, a hometown favorite. Food options range from vegan egg omelette to blueberry waffles, burritos and pimento cheese sandwiches! Great outdoor seating space on covered porch with fans.
Best pizza in town, also offers pasta dishes with a great outdoor seating area.
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My Father's Pizza & Pasta
110 Cherry StBest pizza in town, also offers pasta dishes with a great outdoor seating area.
The Red Radish & Little Sprout Carryout
404 E State StGourmet Take Out Food
Veranda Cafe & Gift
119 Cherry StGreat sandwich, salad and soup options
Wine, tapas and great atmosphere…wildly popular so make your reservation ahead of time!
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Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveWine, tapas and great atmosphere…wildly popular so make your reservation ahead of time!
Around the corner from the Fine Arts Theater in downtown Asheville, Limones Restaurant provides an inspirational mix of Mexican and Californian cuisine along with inventive bar selections .
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Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle StAround the corner from the Fine Arts Theater in downtown Asheville, Limones Restaurant provides an inspirational mix of Mexican and Californian cuisine along with inventive bar selections .
Outstanding Indian cuisine served buffet style – so many spices and flavor combinations
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Mela Indian Restaurant
70 N Lexington AveOutstanding Indian cuisine served buffet style – so many spices and flavor combinations
Wonderful southern comfort food rooted in the Carolina mountain traditions
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Tupelo Honey
12 College StWonderful southern comfort food rooted in the Carolina mountain traditions
A Biltmore Village bistro offering Southern dishes with an urban twist.
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Corner Kitchen
3 Boston WayA Biltmore Village bistro offering Southern dishes with an urban twist.
The pastries are "to die for"!!! Also features sandwiches, salads and coffee. You can't go wrong here. Outdoor seating as well as indoor seating!
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The Well-Bred Bakery & Café in Biltmore Village
6 Boston WayThe pastries are "to die for"!!! Also features sandwiches, salads and coffee. You can't go wrong here. Outdoor seating as well as indoor seating!
A charming nod to the tastes and traditions of the Western Mediterranean, offering a contemporary twist on fine wine and tapas.
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Zambra
85 W Walnut StA charming nod to the tastes and traditions of the Western Mediterranean, offering a contemporary twist on fine wine and tapas.
Awesome homemade ice cream with flavors like Mango, Cappucino and yes even Prune...which I know sounds terrible but trust me it tastes great!
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Artesana Ice Cream
76 S Main StAwesome homemade ice cream with flavors like Mango, Cappucino and yes even Prune...which I know sounds terrible but trust me it tastes great!
Burrito Bros.
29 N Main StBudget friendly burritos!
FAT BOY'S BURRITOS
1700 N Main StHuge Burritos, taco bowls and more! A local favorite.
Holly's Deli & Desserts
390 US-70Great place to order a sandwich to take along on your hike.
Go South of the Border for excellent Mexican cuisine and huge portions
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Jalapeno Fresh Grill
1582 Rutherford RdGo South of the Border for excellent Mexican cuisine and huge portions
Simple cuisine (burgers, BLT, salads and more) in a charming downtown setting
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McDowell Local
23 N Main StSimple cuisine (burgers, BLT, salads and more) in a charming downtown setting
Offers excellent hometown Barbeque, a southern specialty in country casual settings.
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Smokey Que's
1700 N Main StOffers excellent hometown Barbeque, a southern specialty in country casual settings.
Offers excellent hometown Barbeque, a southern specialty in country casual settings.
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Countryside BBQ LLC
2070 Rutherford RdOffers excellent hometown Barbeque, a southern specialty in country casual settings.
Sightseeing
History comes alive at Biltmore. Gardens, restored mansion, vineyards and more...spend several hours or spend a day the choice is yours!
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Biltmore
1 Lodge StHistory comes alive at Biltmore. Gardens, restored mansion, vineyards and more...spend several hours or spend a day the choice is yours!
Drinks & Nightlife
Refinery 13
13 N Main StGreat local haunt with warm atmosphere!
Spillway Bridge & Co. is Marion’s premier music venue with a state of the art sound system that showcases amazing local and regional talent. With 10 staples and 10 rotating craft beers, our Divinity Tap System pours the best from local, national, and global breweries.
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Spillway Bridge & Co.
93 S Main StSpillway Bridge & Co. is Marion’s premier music venue with a state of the art sound system that showcases amazing local and regional talent. With 10 staples and 10 rotating craft beers, our Divinity Tap System pours the best from local, national, and global breweries.
At Mica Town Brewing, we honor the heritage of Appalachian mining by carefully crafting beer inspired by the geology and hard working people of Western North Carolina.
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Mica Town Brewing
25 Brown DrAt Mica Town Brewing, we honor the heritage of Appalachian mining by carefully crafting beer inspired by the geology and hard working people of Western North Carolina.
Cantina Silver Fork
5000 Patton RdBeautiful mountain views, music and food!
South Creek Winery
2240 S Creek RdEssentials
Small but close and great for grocery essentials:
Open
Mon – Sat 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM ; Sun 12:00 – 6:00 PM
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Frisbee's Galaxy
196 E Main StSmall but close and great for grocery essentials:
Open
Mon – Sat 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM ; Sun 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Larger grocery store for all of your market needs.
Open: 6:00 am – 12:00 am
They also have locations in Black Mountain and Asheville.
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Ingles Market
625 W Henderson StLarger grocery store for all of your market needs.
Open: 6:00 am – 12:00 am
They also have locations in Black Mountain and Asheville.
No need for explanation on this one! Also has pharmacy.
Open 24 hours and 7 days a week.
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Walmart Supercenter
60 Airport RdNo need for explanation on this one! Also has pharmacy.
Open 24 hours and 7 days a week.
All cosmetic and pharmaceutical needs can be met here. Also small selection of food items.
Open:
Mon – Sat 8:00AM – 9:00 PM
Sun: 8:00 – 6:00 PM
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CVS
612 Merrimon AveAll cosmetic and pharmaceutical needs can be met here. Also small selection of food items.
Open:
Mon – Sat 8:00AM – 9:00 PM
Sun: 8:00 – 6:00 PM
Irma’s Produce
450 Parker Padgett Road, Old Fort NC 28762
Call (828) 593-9078 for operating hours
Irma's Produce Stand
450 Parker Padgett RoadIrma’s Produce
450 Parker Padgett Road, Old Fort NC 28762
Call (828) 593-9078 for operating hours
Arts & Culture
Features both work from local artists and holds regular classes to discover the artist within!
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Arrowhead Gallery & Studios
78C Catawba AveFeatures both work from local artists and holds regular classes to discover the artist within!
Features work from local artists, theater productions and classes to discover the artist within!
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Mc Dowell Arts Council
50 S Main StFeatures work from local artists, theater productions and classes to discover the artist within!
Parks & Nature
Distance from INDIGO: 10 Miles
Level: Easy to Moderate
Length of Trail: 3 miles out and back
Beautiful waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest! Wading in the pool at the base of the falls is a sure way to cool off on a hot summer day.
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Catawba Falls
530 Warren Mountain DrDistance from INDIGO: 10 Miles
Level: Easy to Moderate
Length of Trail: 3 miles out and back
Beautiful waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest! Wading in the pool at the base of the falls is a sure way to cool off on a hot summer day.
Level: Easy to Strenuous
Length of Trail: 3 to 3.5 miles depending on route
Another gorgeous waterfall with a return route running by a mountain stream.
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Cascata di Crabtree
39000 Blue Ridge PkwyLevel: Easy to Strenuous
Length of Trail: 3 to 3.5 miles depending on route
Another gorgeous waterfall with a return route running by a mountain stream.
Mount Mitchell – Spectacular Views at 6,684 feet of elevation
Distance from INDIGO: 18 miles
Level: Easy to Strenuous
Length of Trai(s): Numerous Trails to Select from ranging from gentle 2 mile walk to strenuous 16 mile hikes
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Parco Statale di Mount Mitchell
2388 NC-128Mount Mitchell – Spectacular Views at 6,684 feet of elevation
Distance from INDIGO: 18 miles
Level: Easy to Strenuous
Length of Trai(s): Numerous Trails to Select from ranging from gentle 2 mile walk to strenuous 16 mile hikes
Distance from INDIGO: 20 miles
Level: Easy
Length of Trai(s): 1 mile out and back
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Toms Creek Falls Trail
1250 Huskins Branch RdDistance from INDIGO: 20 miles
Level: Easy
Length of Trai(s): 1 mile out and back
Distance from INDIGO: 37 miles
Level: Easy to Moderate
Length of Trail: 1.6 miles out and back
Lots of tourist traffic but once you get up to Erwin's View the traffic thins out. Beautiful Views!
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Linville Falls Visitor Center
Warrior LaneDistance from INDIGO: 37 miles
Level: Easy to Moderate
Length of Trail: 1.6 miles out and back
Lots of tourist traffic but once you get up to Erwin's View the traffic thins out. Beautiful Views!
Distance from INDIGO: At your door
Head out on Forest Service Rd. for 2.5 miles with Newberry Creek running beside you. Trail changes to foot path at 2.5 miles and winds it's way all the way to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Old growth forest and large rock formations keep you company along the way!
Level of Difficulty: moderate to strenuous (the last 2.5 miles).
Length: 10 miles out and back - you don't have to hike the entire way to enjoy the beauty of the Pisgah National Forest.
Newberry Creek
Distance from INDIGO: At your door
Head out on Forest Service Rd. for 2.5 miles with Newberry Creek running beside you. Trail changes to foot path at 2.5 miles and winds it's way all the way to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Old growth forest and large rock formations keep you company along the way!
Level of Difficulty: moderate to strenuous (the last 2.5 miles).
Length: 10 miles out and back - you don't have to hike the entire way to enjoy the beauty of the Pisgah National Forest.
Distance from INDIGO: 17 miles
Level: Easy
Length of Trail: 1 mile out and back
Note: the trailhead is located inside Black Mountain Campground and there are numerous other trails available to hike while you are in the area including the Mt. Mitchell trail.
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Setrock Creek Falls
Distance from INDIGO: 17 miles
Level: Easy
Length of Trail: 1 mile out and back
Note: the trailhead is located inside Black Mountain Campground and there are numerous other trails available to hike while you are in the area including the Mt. Mitchell trail.
Snooks Nose and Hickory Branch Falls are 2 of the more popular trails accessed from this area. There are other trails however they are not well maintained and you need to have backcountry navigation skills to find your way.
DIstance from INDIGO: 3 miles
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Curtis Creek Campground
3799 Curtis Creek Rd
Snooks Nose and Hickory Branch Falls are 2 of the more popular trails accessed from this area. There are other trails however they are not well maintained and you need to have backcountry navigation skills to find your way.
DIstance from INDIGO: 3 miles
Everything Else
Hospital for medical emergencies and treatment.
There is also a walk-in clinic available at the facility.
14.5 miles or 25 minutes drive time
Mission Hospital McDowell
430 Rankin DrHospital for medical emergencies and treatment.
There is also a walk-in clinic available at the facility.
14.5 miles or 25 minutes drive time
Old Fort Police Department
44 Catawba AvenuePhone: (828) 668-4244