Best places in McDowell County

Discover the best places in McDowell County, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 162 places in the county.

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Toms Creek Falls Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 Such an easy hike. Limited parking serves about 25 cars. Only has gravel lot for about 10. The rest have to park along the roadway. Luckily it's a dead end road so not much traffic. Very easy hike for new hikers and small children. Big rocks and different trails and creek paths. Plenty of room to pl...
4.90 (683 reviews)
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Chestoa View Parking Area & Viewpoint
Scenic spot
👍👍 Stop here! Walk! This is the best turn out we have seen between here and Ashville! Do not do like most people who we saw pull in, turn around, and go out! Just because you don't see the view from the large parking lot with picnic tables, it is worth getting out. Don the paved path is a split in...
4.90 (513 reviews)
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Bear Den Overlook
Scenic spot
👍👍 Beautiful overlook views especially in the fall where the full fall colors are on display. As usual there is free parking.
4.90 (311 reviews)
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Green Knob Overlook
Scenic spot
👍👍 It's the backside of the mountain (facing east) so you're catching a different view of the sunset. Craggy Gardens is a few miles south and it's usually packed at sunset - which is beautiful. This side only had two other people stop for a few minutes. Great to take a picnic and be less crowded. I wou...
4.80 (385 reviews)
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Gogo's
Bakery
👍👍 I have the most amazing delicious indescribable sexy Cinnamon Rolls I EVER HAD!!!! I can’t be more appreciate to you and your husband kindness…. How much you care about your customer and making sure you are satisfied with everything……Thank You for sharing your family story and how you started your b...
4.90 (252 reviews)
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Hillman Beer Old Fort
Brewery
👍👍 This place came highly recommended, and I can see why. 40 minute drive from my house, and it was worth the trip! The food was fresh, made to order, and flavorful. I had the fried chicken sandwich which was recommended to me, and it was excellent! The burger was fresh, hand made, and soft - good! Hou...
4.70 (675 reviews)
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Big Lynn Lodge
Lodge
Casual rooms & suites with porches, rocking chairs & mountain views, plus free breakfast & dinner.
4.70 (509 reviews)
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Bruce's Fabulous Foods
American restaurant
This homey option with counter seating serves up familiar American food & housemade cheesecake.
$ $$$
4.70 (496 reviews)
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Switzerland Cafe
American restaurant
This seasonal, folksy smokehouse & eatery with a nostalgic feel offers American fare & picnic eats.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.3K reviews)
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Nopale's Mexican Grill
Mexican restaurant
$ $$$
4.60 (1.3K reviews)
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Deerlick Gap Overlook
Scenic spot
4.90 (211 reviews)
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Pelican's Snoballs of Marion, NC
Ice cream shop
Chain doling out New Orleans-style shaved ice in a wide variety of classic & unique flavors.
$ $$$
4.80 (272 reviews)
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McDowell County Rest Area
Rest stop
4.60 (887 reviews)
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New Sarum Brewing
Brewery
Delivery
4.80 (260 reviews)
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Skyline Village Inn
Hotel
Down-to-earth hotel offering a tavern, a lounge & a deck with valley & mountain views.
4.70 (380 reviews)
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Spacious Skies Campgrounds - Bear Den
Campground
National forest cabins, cottages & tent & RV pitches with lake access, playgrounds & games rooms.
4.60 (666 reviews)
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Linville Caverns, Inc
Tourist attraction
Guided tours of a subterranean cave network in a mountainside discovered in the early 19th century.
4.50 (3.8K reviews)
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Mountain Stream RV Park
RV park
👍👍 I camped here in my RV. It was very nice. They have all sorts of things to make your stay a great one. Items like the internet and basic cable at every site, a great big pavilion with a TV, fireplace, grills, picnic tables, and outdoor heaters. In the camp store they have all sorts of balls to play...
4.70 (324 reviews)
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Countryside BBQ
Barbecue restaurant
Old-fashioned, seat-yourself standby doling out sizable portions of homestyle BBQ dishes & desserts.
$$ $$
4.50 (2K reviews)
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Jalapeño Fresh Grill
Mexican restaurant
Hearty servings of fajitas, enchiladas & other Mexican standards in a casual, brightly hued setting.
$ $$$
4.60 (533 reviews)
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