Posted in North Carolina Attractions, Fun Adventures March 02, 2023 by

This Historic North Carolina Ghost Town Would Be A Great Home To The Next State Park

On May 1, 1961, Ghost Town in the Sky brought historic fun to folks of all ages visiting the beautiful Maggie Valley and its surrounding Great Smoky Mountains National Park. While there is no talk of it becoming the next state park in North Carolina, we think it would make a great home for one. Sitting right there in the state’s natural resources makes it a delightful idea. And wrapped in the state’s love, just imagine how much greater the ghost town could become. Unfortunately, the park has been closed a couple of times and is now permanently closed. Let’s see why this former wild-west wonderland would be a great home to the next state park.

Located in Maggie Valley, which sits near the forested Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Soco Falls, Deep Creek Trail, and other wildlife management areas, why not Ghost Town in the Sky?
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The park's founder was R.B. Coburn who like many others, moved to the captivating Maggie Valley.
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The park briefly reopened as Ghost Town Village in 2014.
Its home was 250 acres on top of the majestic Buck Mountain, part of the history of the Smokies, which is the main reason we think it would make a great home to the next state park.
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Part of the excitement was the ride up about 5,000 feet above sea level.
The gunfights, reenactments, and saloon dancers brought families fun for decades.
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The state could add educational buildings or a raptor center, reflecting the area's history.
How often do you ride a roller coaster with this as your view?
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This early postcard shows the park in its heyday when it attracted thousands of visitors to enjoy an afternoon back in time.
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Why couldn't this happen again as the next state park?

If you go to Maggie Valley today, you can see remnants of this magical place. If you think this would make a nice home for the next state park, please tell us why in the comments below.

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Address: Ghost Town In The Sky, 16 Fie Top Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, USA