Ghost Town in The Sky – A unique attraction in Maggie Valley
One of the most popular Maggie Valley attractions to visit is the Ghost Town in the Sky amusement park. This is a unique amusement park in Maggie Valley that features all kinds of awesome rides and attractions. It is also a unique attraction in that going to and from the park, visitors will be able to experience many of the most beautiful sights in the area.
Ghost Town in the Sky has been in operation since 1961. This park was formed as a unique Wild West theme park that is home to all kinds of awesome Wild West attractions and activities. Over the years, the park has undergone a lot of renovation since it closed between 2002 and 2006. Since it reopened in 2007, the park has become one of the top attractions in western North Carolina.
One thing that makes it different from other amusement parks or other Maggie Valley attractions is that to get to the park, visitors will need to use a chair lift. A chairlift is used to take visitors from the park’s entrance and parking area to the actual park. This ranges from the 3,000-foot elevation in the parking area to the 4,500-foot elevation level of the park itself. While riding the chairlift up and down, visitors will be able to see all sorts of unique views of the nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Many different rides are featured here. The Cliff Hanger is the most popular attraction in the park. Formerly known as the Red Devil, this roller coaster features a large loop and several high-speed valleys. Other rides to see include the Undertaker scrambler ride, the Dream Catcher swing ride, the Geronimo Drop Tower and the Gunslinger swing ride. Several rides for kids are also available, including the Tumble Weed roller coaster and a carousel that dates back to 1929.
Many different attractions are available in the park as well. Shows of shootouts and bank robberies are featured, as well as authentic Western buildings including saloons, a jail, and a church, among other features. Several authentic Cherokee Indian music and dance performances are also presented here. Also, every Sunday is Gospel Sunday, where several nationally renowned gospel groups perform free of charge to visitors.
The park is open on weekends in May and September through November and is open daily from June through August. Season passes are available to visitors and discounts are also available to active military members.