Ghost Town in the Sky
Location: US Rt. 19, Maggie Valley
Call: 1999-Ghostown
Open: May – October from 10a-6p
Begun in 1961, Ghost Town in the Sky is one of the most
rugged parks in America. Set on different levels of the
mountain, you have only a chairlift to reach the first level
from which you walk to the other levels. Some of the rides
swing out over the mountains edge, and in 2008 the Cliff
Hanger Roller coaster will ready to ride. The Cliff Hanger
will be the world’s only roller coaster located on the side
of a mountain! Other rides include the Chance Gunfighter
Yo-Yo Swing, The Scrambler, The Drop Tower, and Geronimo.
The Geronimo is built on one of the parks highest locations—4,800
feet. You will be lifted 98 feet into the air which provides
you a moment to see the incredible beauty of the Appalachian
Mountains before releasing you to free fall before being
stopped by the ride’s magnetic brakes.
There are many shows and attractions that the whole family can enjoy. You can
watch a gunfight, go to the saloon and see the can-can girls,
or even see Cherokee Indian dancers. Ghost Town is divided
into four areas—Ghost Town, Fort Creek, Mining Town and
the Mile High Ride area. There are crafters displaying western
as well as mountain arts and crafts, food vendors, and Ghost
Town memorabilia. So grab your partners and head for an
Old Western-styled hand clapping, gun slinging good time!
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