Ghost Town in the Sky, located in the heart of Maggie Valley, North Carolina, has been entertaining families for decades with plenty of Wild West atmosphere, from bank robberies and cowboy gunfights to saloon shows and Native American dancers and musicians.

 

    Now this timeless, family-fun theme park, which sits on 99 acres of scenic mountaintop, kicks off its 2008 season on May 2.

 

  Guests start their day by riding North Carolina’s only incline railway (opening this summer) or one of the state’s longest chairlifts, which takes passengers more than 3,500 feet up the side of Buck Mountain. 

 

And that’s where the fun is just getting started. Ghost Town offers something for all ages—live-action shows, musical performances, shopping, breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valley below, and rides suited for everyone from the youngest buckaroo to the bravest outlaw. Highlights include the mile-high rollercoaster, the Cliffhanger!

 

   Ghost Town is located 14 miles east of Cherokee and 34 miles west of Asheville.  The Blue Ridge Parkway (milepost 255) is only 4 miles from Ghost Town.