Stretch your travel budget with a weekend getaway, or spend a day exploring somewhere new. With scenic drives, mountain towns, waterfalls, outdoor adventures, and local flavors all within easy reach, McDowell County is made for One-Tank Adventures.

We’ve created a collection of road-trip itineraries that take the guesswork out of planning. Each one offers a different way to experience McDowell County, connecting places to explore and things to do with local restaurants, shops and businesses, plus a few discoveries you might otherwise drive right past. Pick the adventure that sounds like you, fill up the tank and make a day, or a weekend, of it.

Fill up once. Explore more.



Explore our Curated List of Adventures

Participating Attractions