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Inside the eerie abandoned theme park full of secrets

Spooky shots
Big plans
From vision to reality
A huge investment
Welcome to Ghost Town in the Sky
Stunning scenery
Chairlift up the mountain
Long way to the top
A sprawling park
Peak popularity during the 1970s
Old West had it all
Wild West-style entertainment
Stick 'em up
Brimming with attractions
The Red Devil coaster
Thing started to go wrong
The end to Coburn's ownership
Closed for business
The park reopens
New additions to Ghost Town
Shooting gallery in the Heritage Town Square
The Red Devil becomes the Cliffhanger
A series of unfortunate events
Ghost train goes bust
Things went from bad to worse
The downward spiral continued
Mudslide hits Maggie Valley
Another (partial) reopening
New beginnings for Ghost Town
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Abandoned Southeast

Spooky shots

Known as Ghost Town in the Sky, this abandoned Wild West-themed amusement park in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, has seen as many ups and downs over the decades as its old roller coaster. Here we explore Ghost Town from its heyday to its decline, through eerie images courtesy of Abandoned Southeast and photographer Leland Kent. Read on to explore this unusual abandoned theme park…

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10 February 2020

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