The Mountain Gateway Museum, with it's two century-old cabins and excellent collection of early photographs, tools and house wares, documents the region's pioneer days. Nature and history presentations are given throughout the year, many in the museum's outdoor amphitheater. 

The Old Fort Railroad Museum, housed in the circa 1890 depot, traces the growth of the railroad and it's dramatic impact on the town, and includes original hand tools, signal lights, furniture, signs and an authentic caboose.