Name - Linville Caverns
City/State - Marion, NC
County - McDOWELL
Region - North Carolina High Country
Description - NC's only show caverns offers a unique glimpse of nature at work "inside" our mountains! Natural limestone caverns feature stalactites, stalagmites, underground stream with blind trout, the "Bottomless Pool", and the opportunity to experience "total darkness". Guides take visitors along a smooth path into the inner recesses of Humpback Mountain for an entertaining & informative half-hour tour. Complete your visit with rock specimens, gift selections, & souvenirs found in our gift shop.
Name - McDowell County TDA
City/State - Old Fort, NC
County - MCDOWELL
Region - Western North Carolina
Description - When it comes to fun & outdoor recreation, there are no boundaries in our spectacular region of the Blue Ridge Mountains.There are many great hiking trails,waterfalls & scenic roadways.Elevations top 4000 feet opening up to views of the green valley floors below.There are many outdoor wonders to discover on your exploration of Marion,Old Fort,Little Switzerland,Linville Falls & Lake James.Enjoy caverns,gold mines,antique shops,bluegrass jams,swimming,canoeing & biking.