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Ghost Town in the Sky - a Christian theme park?

Local politicians running for office in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, have proposed transforming the dormant family attraction, Ghost Town in the Sky, into a Christian theme park. Ghost Town, on US Highway 19, was closed for the 2003 season. In addition to its pseudo-Old West ghost town, it featured Fort Cherokee, Kiddieland,

Mayoral candidate Jo Pinter and town Alderman Linda Taylor envision a vast complex of Fundamentalist Fun, with a replica Holy Land and interactive Christian exhibits.

[11/02/2003]
Directions:
On the north side of US Hwy 19, five miles west of the intersection of US Hwy 276.
Hours:
Closed 2016; property for sale. (Call to verify)
Phone:
828-926-1130
Admission:
Adults $10.
Status:
Closed

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