McDowell County
McDowell County Travel Guide 2026: Things to Do, Attractions & Itinerary | Trip.com
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Things to do in McDowell County
What to do
Looking for things to do in McDowell County? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Toms Creek Falls Trail
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Catawba Falls Trailhead
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Spacious Skies Campgrounds - Hidden Creek
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Chestoa View Parking Area & Viewpoint
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Green Knob Overlook
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Mount Mitchell State Park
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in McDowell County, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat
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Popular Types of Attractions in McDowell County
Historical attractions | Nature and wildlife | Natural scenery | Mountain climbing | Beaches and shores | Exhibitions & events | Performances | Concerts | Cultural institutions | Themed exhibition halls | Museums | Science & technology museums | Leisure activities | Farms and pastures | Camping and campsites | Spa/massage | Sightseeing tours | Outdoor activities | Mountain climbing | Shooting | Cycling | Water sports | Parks | Skybound experiences
Popular Attractions in McDowell County
Grant's Indian Museum | Liberty Free Will Baptist Church | The Pavilion At Oakwood Forest | Turkey Cove Baptist Church | Pleasant Gardens Baptist Church | Laurel Knob Tunnel | Sweet Betsy Farm | Old Fort Picnic Area | Bill Hendley Trail | Wildacres Retreat | Copper Ridge Fonta Flora Trailhead | Marion Community Building
Popular Ranked Lists
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Popular Restaurants in McDowell County
Hillman Beer Old Fort | Burrito Bros. | Chance of Sprinkles Bake Shop | Skyline Restaurant & Bar | J. Hartman’s | McDowell Local | Chowtime Pizza of Marion | English Cattle Company | The Spillway | KFC | BanksCreekBarn | Bar-B-Que Hut | Titan Pizza Plus | Slices Bistro | Blanton House Restaurant & Venue | Elliotts Diner | Bojangles | Sharon's Cafe | McDonald's | Roma Restaurant Pizza, Pasta, & More | Countryside BBQ | Bruce's Fabulous Foods | Crabby Abby's | Arby's | Papa Johns Pizza | Nara Express | Jalapeño Fresh Grill | Las Salsas | Wendy's | Waffle House
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