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 as they go 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 extensive renovation since it was closed between 2002 and 2006. Since it reopened in 2007, the park has become one of Western North Carolina’s top attractions.
One thing that makes it different from other amusement parks or other Maggie Valley attractions is that to get to the park, guests will need to use a chairlift. A chairlift is used to take visitors from the park 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. As they ride the chairlift up and down, visitors will be able to see all kinds of unique views of the nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Many different rides are presented here. The Cliff Hanger is the park’s most popular attraction. Formerly known as Red Devil, this roller coaster features one large loop and several high-speed valleys. Other attractions to see include the Undertaker scrambler attraction, the Dream Catcher swing attraction, the Geronimo Drop Tower and the Gunslinger swing attraction. Various children’s rides are also available, including the Tumble Weed roller coaster and a carousel dating from 1929.
Many different attractions are available in the park as well. Shootout and bank robbery shows 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 various nationally renowned gospel groups perform free of charge for visitors.
The park is open on weekends in May and from September to November and is open every day from June to August. Season passes are available for visitors and discounts are also available for active military members.