Record #:

43064

Author(s):

Elliston, Jon

Abstract:

During the nation's golden era of amusement parks (1950s-70s, North Carolina became a mini mecca of distinctly themed parks. discussed are; Tweetsie Railroad, Land of Oz, Santa's Land, Gold City, Ghost Town in the Sky, Cherokee Wonderland and Frontier Land.

Source:

WNC Magazine (NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 15 Issue 2, Summer 2021, p74-83

Subject(s):

Amusement parks--North Carolina; Frontier Land (theme park); Cherokee Wonderland (theme park); Ghost Town in the Sky (theme park); Santa's Land (theme park); Gold City (theme park); Land of Oz (theme park); Tweetsie Railroad (Blowing Rock)