Whats in MAGGIE VALLEY NORTH CAROLINA & GHOST TOWN IN THE SKY VILLAGE TOUR

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 13 окт 2024
  • We visited Ghost Town in the Sky Village in Maggie Valley North Carolina and looked around at what is left. We have great memories of visiting Maggie Valley growing up. Maggie Valley, situated in North Carolina's stunning Great Smoky Mountains, is known for its unrivaled location and friendly, small-town character. Do you. remember Ghost Town in the Sky? Now the closed down Ghost Town Village. Nearby, the forested Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to wildflowers and black bears. Paths include the Deep Creek Trail, which passes waterfalls. Cataloochee Ski Area has slopes and trails. The Wheels Through Time Museum has vintage motorcycles and rare cars. Blocks painted with vivid quilt patterns dot barns and buildings along the Haywood County Quilt Trails. Whats in Maggie Valley North Carolina? Will Ghost Town in the Sky Village ever open again? ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Click "Show More"
    ======================================
    Click here to buy a Fridays Forever T-shirt, hoodie and more:
    Clothing Merchandise Teespring: teespring.com/...
    ========================================
    Buy our Smoky Mountain Travel Planner here: www.amazon.com...
    =========================================
    🎙Listen to our podcast: fridayshowpodc...
    ======================================
    To help support our travels become a Patreon: www.patreon.co...
    ======================================
    Buy MAGNET # 1through Paypal: py.pl/1TMOnp
    Buy SECOND MAGNET # 2 through Paypal: py.pl/1G9DU2
    ======================================
    Send mail:
    Fridays Forever
    P.O. Box 9024
    Gray, Tn. 37615
    ======================================
    Music Epidemic Sound: www.epidemicso...
    ======================================
    Email us: Fridaysforever2@gmail.com
    Follow us on Twitter: / fridaysforever1
    Follow us on Instagram: / fridaysforever2
    Karen "Girl" Friday www.karengirlfriday...
    ======================================
    Our Affiliate Links for gear:
    Blackstone Adventure Ready 17" Tabletop Outdoor Griddle: amzn.to/3wKKzz1
    Fjallraven, Kanken 15" Backpack for Everyday: amzn.to/3qydfcp
    Mikes hiking boots: amzn.to/2Fj8YHh
    Karens hiking boots: amzn.to/3iNqvoU
    Hiking poles: amzn.to/34Qh8jn
    Backpack (Blue): amzn.to/30Vzxdi
    Camping tent: amzn.to/36TykXD
    *Camera gear*
    Sony ZV1: amzn.to/3dgfXgT
    SD Card for camera: amzn.to/2GNT607
    Tripod for Sony ZV1: amzn.to/3dfIpzs
    Gas One portable stove: amzn.to/3kJA210
    Coffee Press: Gourmia GKCP135 Manual Coffee Brewer - amzn.to/2ILOKaX
    Coffee: Starbucks Pike Place Roast Coffee K-Cup Pods - amzn.to/2KeWPFr
    Mug Coffee/Hot Chocolate: Hydro Flask 12 Oz Coffee - amzn.to/36GHtkI

Комментарии • 633

  • @robyncook7422
    @robyncook7422 6 месяцев назад +3

    Oh my goodness, I've always wondered if Ghost Town was still around. Sad to find out it's not. My husband and I went there many times before and after we married in '71. Kids from '74 - '85 always enjoyed it, too, when we would bring them. We always took the chair left, and got our picture taken and then you could buy it when you got to the top. The saloons with the can-can dancers and the daily gunfights were all so special. A couple of places to have pictures made in all the western clothes and hats. In the later years that we went, there was amusement rides in an area that were a lot of fun. The whole experience was great. Thanks for this video!

  • @mikewilson4396
    @mikewilson4396 3 года назад +2

    I loved Ghost Town as a kid...I'm 62 now and miss that place...

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  3 года назад

      We miss it to Mike...thanks for sharing.

  • @edover51315
    @edover51315 Год назад +2

    Love the shots in this!

  • @MajesticMe429
    @MajesticMe429 Год назад +2

    I've been to Ghost town in the Sky many times during it's Hay Days.
    Oh how I loved the little Amusement Park.
    I miss it too.

  • @teresatoney6653
    @teresatoney6653 3 года назад +21

    I remember going to Maggie Valley, Cherokee and Ghost Town with my family many, many years ago. When I was young Cherokee was the place to go and you just traveled through Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg to get to Cherokee. How times have changed. I enjoy your videos and really appreciate you both proclaiming your faith openly. Wishing you many blessings.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  3 года назад +3

      Thanks so much for the comment and sharing your memories. God bless!!

    • @elizabethpilley4663
      @elizabethpilley4663 2 года назад

      Best memories of riding that ski lift to the top of the mountain. My Mom and her friend were scared of the ski lift so they rode the train. It looked like it went straight up the side of the mountain! And the cowboys at the top doing their shows. I miss it all!

    • @toddventure
      @toddventure Год назад

      I'll be in Gatlinburg tomorrow. ❤😊

    • @imnitguy
      @imnitguy Год назад

      I remember my parents buying me black bears with leashes in the Cherokee shops. What a fantastic time and memory as a child. I'm 50 now...

  • @jthunter4759
    @jthunter4759 Год назад +1

    I’m 45 and I remember being at Ghost town in the sky the summer of 1985.

  • @lisaleikvoll6920
    @lisaleikvoll6920 3 года назад +13

    When I was a child, my family went to Maggie Valley for vacation every summer and I remember going to Ghost Town multiple times. It’s sad that Ghost Town no longer exists!

  • @johnshirah9787
    @johnshirah9787 6 дней назад

    Loved that town in the early 70's as a teenager, all kinds of cool things to see even a gunfight. Last time was the early 80's but I will always have great memories, thanks for the replay!!

  • @jasonjones3914
    @jasonjones3914 3 года назад +7

    My mom lives in Maggie Valley and it is a tremendous place to visit. Friendly people, great weather, and great scenery. I can't wait for my next trip back to the mountains.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  3 года назад +1

      Sounds great!

    • @GilbertdeClare0704
      @GilbertdeClare0704 Год назад +1

      I'm English and used to come over every 6 months. Probs my favourite place on Earth, and y'all are wonderful friendly people there,

  • @Jwalt2
    @Jwalt2 3 года назад +1

    1985…11 years old. They allowed me to walk 1/4 of the way up that hill to retrieve my dad’s camera case that fell when we were on the ski lift. People yelled it’s a long walk up. I made it and somehow found the case in the tall grass. Walking back down was just as tiring as going up and thankfully have pictures of it because I remember that family trip very well!!

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for sharing the memory Jennifer!

  • @wolfetrax6217
    @wolfetrax6217 3 года назад +15

    Our elementary school took us to Ghost Town. I don’t remember exactly how old i was, maybe 45-50 years ago. I recall the shootout on Main Street by the staff. It was my first chairlift ride. Loved it!

  • @brandiwest1817
    @brandiwest1817 3 года назад +8

    I have great memories of Ghost Town in the Sky in the early 80’s as a kid!! The rides, the Indians doing their dances, etc!

  • @lynnette30
    @lynnette30 3 года назад +11

    I love Maggie Valley!! When we go to the Smokey’s we always visit Maggie Valley. Ive been to Ghost Town in the sky a few times as a kid, late 60’s and 70’s. We actually got to take our kids in the early 90’s. I’m so glad they got to experience it before it closed. I wish they would reopen it just as it was back then.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  3 года назад

      Thanks for sharing the memories with us Lynnette.

    • @rvingkeepitrolling8797
      @rvingkeepitrolling8797 3 года назад

      I do too I went in the 70s and in 95 it had changed a lot. Went again in 2012 I believe they was trying to do a religious scene that did not go over well.

  • @saffiegirl4158
    @saffiegirl4158 2 года назад +5

    Every year we went to Maggie Valley for our summer vacation. We stayed at the fabulous Scottish Inn! 😂. I am disappointed to see the gift shops are no longer tacky tourist draws and are just craft shops now. We got some GREAT and bizarre souvenirs. I’m so sorry my kids will never know how great Ghost Town was. I had my best memories there!

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 года назад

      Thanks so much for sharing with us.

    • @michaelmerck7576
      @michaelmerck7576 Год назад

      I remember ghost town advertising on channel 13 a North Carolina TV station we used to get on antenna tv,

  • @bradlitchford476
    @bradlitchford476 3 года назад +5

    Aaahhhh, memories of Ghost Town. Late 60's and early 70's visits. The gunfights in the streets, can-can girls dancing on the bar, animal petting zoo, small rides (like today's carnival rides), just a special place and great memories for my childhood from the dates mentioned above.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  3 года назад +1

      Exactly our thoughts as we drove in the parking lot Brad. Thanks for sharing.

  • @lennysideik5492
    @lennysideik5492 2 года назад +1

    I'm from Argentina. I lived in Maggie Valley for 3 months while working at Cataloochee Ski Center. It was a "Work&Travel" program. Best memories, hope to come back some day. Thanks for sharing!

  • @hcleaner
    @hcleaner 3 года назад +9

    What a wonderful representation you’ve given our sweet, little valley town. Thank You! I’m so happy you enjoyed your day here. So many people loved Ghost Town. It currently is in talks & perhaps new ownership. An article in the paper last month told us that news. Since I’ve lived here that’s happened twice before & nothing ever came of it. We’ll see. We are so blessed to live here. Karen, a week from Sat we’re taking a short trip to Lancaster, PA to see Esther at Sight & Sound. But, thanks to you, we’re going to make a short stop to Big Stone Gap so I can relive those beautiful books. 🥰

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  3 года назад

      So glad you enjoyed it Wendy thank you! We really enjoyed our visit and will let Karen know of your detour through Big Stone.

  • @williamedwards8427
    @williamedwards8427 4 месяца назад

    I remember taking my children there, riding the rides, walking through the western town. So many great memories.

  • @WKF561
    @WKF561 3 года назад +1

    Yes, I was there with my family back in 1968. My Dad and I went to the top and I still have that black and white photo they take as you arrival at the top. Great times back then.

  • @kelleygalyen6216
    @kelleygalyen6216 3 года назад +1

    My step-dad worked at Ghost Town in the summers as a college student. I never got to go, but have fond memories of Silver Dollar City and Santa Land!

  • @lewisanderson3178
    @lewisanderson3178 3 года назад +2

    My wife and I spent July 4, 1964 at Ghost Town. It was before we got married. This brought back wonderful memories. She past away 7 years ago.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  3 года назад

      Thank you so much for sharing with us Lewis. We know your memories are wonderful and she is badly missed by you.

  • @donthurlow4249
    @donthurlow4249 2 месяца назад

    My wife and I visited MV in 1969. Our #1 wedding anniversary. What memories!

  • @curtisstrickland7254
    @curtisstrickland7254 3 года назад +1

    I remember going there when I was a child I love ghost town Maggie Valley always I loved watching the Gun fights in the street and I also love the saloon I hope it comes back I would love to visit again I enjoy watching your videos thank you have a blessed day

  • @johnnym.rodriguezr3562
    @johnnym.rodriguezr3562 2 года назад

    When my boys were little we use to go to Ghost Town, a couple of times. We loved it the re-enactments and all. Riding the rides and other shows. That was back in the 90’s. We traveled here many times with my in-laws. I sure miss those times. Great memories!

  • @robertrich9336
    @robertrich9336 Год назад +1

    We always stopped at Maggie’s Valley, Ghost Town, Cherokee! Got lots of pics from Ghost Town, and been there recently. There’s actually a court case going on for Ghost Town, and who it actually belongs to, and a push to open it back up! 😊

  • @BackroadExploits
    @BackroadExploits Год назад +1

    Wheels Through Time has to be one of the best attractions in Maggie Valley! I spent 4 1/2 hours there this past fall and I could've spent the whole day at least! They have some of the rarest motorcycles in the country there. The family and staff are awesome too. Sad so many of these wonderful, simple, attractions have fallen by the wayside. We had two such parks on either side of my hometown and one was put out of business by the other, which became a six flags...Having said this, Maggie Valley is a charming valley too, so pretty.

  • @Edge1775
    @Edge1775 3 года назад +5

    I have visited Maggie valley often it is one of my favorite places. I even met popcorn Sutton there years ago. I hadn't been in years and it was wonderful to see this video thanks for sharing

  • @ronniepruett9436
    @ronniepruett9436 3 года назад

    Went to Ghost Town many times. Just saw a picture of me and brother on the Main Street, I was 15, I'm now 71, all my folks are gone now. Precious memories. Enjoyed seeing Maggie Valley again.

  • @tommyromans7893
    @tommyromans7893 Год назад

    Hey I really enjoyed this video!! My wife and I came here on our honeymoon July 28th 1979. I told Mary my wife that it looked stormy toward the top of the mountain when we were getting on the sky lift to go up. We have the pictures to show today taken from a kodak instamatic 110. When got about a little over half way up it came the awfulest storm of wind and rain and the wind blew so hard that the seat was swaying in the wind. The
    rain poured down and when we got off we were completely soaked and water was squishing out of our shoes when we walked. We will never forget
    that experience. I remember the people coming down the hill looked over at us laughing saying good luck, they knew we were going to get soaked. Thanks for this tour.

  • @rayhitt5564
    @rayhitt5564 3 года назад +1

    Awesome video! While in Maggie Valley, check out Cataloochee Valley in the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. This is where the elk are. Might see a bear too. Thanks for sharing.

  • @TheSolitary1
    @TheSolitary1 2 года назад

    I fell in love with Maggie Valley at 13yrs old, when I went on a field trip to Ghost Town. Now I'm in my 40's and STILL love the area. Thanks for the video 😊

  • @skippyjones4195
    @skippyjones4195 Год назад +1

    Hey guys that’s awesome what a wonderful little town ❤️👍✌️🙏🏻

  • @vintagegirlsforever
    @vintagegirlsforever 2 года назад

    Yes we went to The ghost town and Maggie Valley many times growing up..my Dad use to love that and Tweetsie Railroad too..🥰

  • @OurHomeOurLife812
    @OurHomeOurLife812 3 года назад +4

    Don’t know where my comment went I just left but came back to say if you go behind the last shops you visited there is a beautiful setting area and creek in the back. God Bless

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  3 года назад +1

      We've heard that other comments are disappearing also. Thank you for reposting. We will look for this on our next visit. God bless!!

    • @OurHomeOurLife812
      @OurHomeOurLife812 3 года назад +1

      @@FridaysForever it’s RUclips. It’s happened on my channel also. I just came back to post on the first comment about the place behind the gift shop and other comment was gone. Y’all have blessed weekend!

  • @FightinRooster
    @FightinRooster Год назад

    I remember my first trip to Maggie Valley and Ghost Town was in 1963. My family usually would go every couple years or so, living in upstate SC. As a kid I loved the gunfights and the real look western town. I loved riding the chairlift and even rode the incline a few times. If I remember correctly they added amusement rides in the later years. I hated it had closed by the time my kids were able to go. Great childhood memories for me. Great video.

  • @stephaniemariephotography5179
    @stephaniemariephotography5179 3 года назад +1

    I grew up visiting Maggie Valley and going to those gift shops. I was little and went to Ghost Town, barely remember it. I also visited the little zoo called Soco Gardens by the Maggie gift shop. Don’t think it is there now. Thanks for another sweet video!

  • @smokymountaingirl
    @smokymountaingirl 3 года назад +1

    We just moved here three years ago and we are waiting patiently for someone to please open Ghost Town up too!! Thanks for coming to visit our beloved community. Ive lived overseas and in 10 states... visited almost all the states here in the US.. This is hands down my FAVORITE place to live. Come back again!!

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  3 года назад

      Thanks so much for sharing SmokyMountainGirl! Yes, we will be back.

    • @Vic00-rc6bd
      @Vic00-rc6bd Год назад

      If Ghost Town reopens, they will come see it..

  • @helgabullabong
    @helgabullabong 3 года назад +1

    Wow, Maggie Valley is beautiful. Now on my bucket list to visit. Thank you for showing us how wonderful it is. Cheers

  • @cynthiaparris7549
    @cynthiaparris7549 3 года назад +1

    We use to take our kids to Ghost Town in the Sky in the 90s. We loved it. They loved Santa Land to, we still go to Santa Land, now with the grandbabies. Love the Smokey Mountains period!!! Bless y'all stay safe.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  3 года назад

      Thanks for sharing the memories Cynthia! God bless!!

  • @sherrod1936
    @sherrod1936 3 года назад

    Thank You for the memories,My husband and I went there when we wre young adults,I am now a 85 year old widow, Again Thank You

  • @PTAdventures86
    @PTAdventures86 3 года назад +1

    Oh Maggie Valley!! I can believe the old saying. We love Maggie Valley, the scenery and hometown atmosphere just pulls you there.

  • @amythomas7556
    @amythomas7556 Год назад

    Yes! My most precious memories of my childhood ❤️ we visited very often!

  • @joelmosier125
    @joelmosier125 3 месяца назад

    Cool stuff, just enjoy that old time adventure attraction feeling from my Grandparents time. Thank you for sharing. Cool 😎

  • @alantillman588
    @alantillman588 3 года назад

    Went up to Maggie Valley on our honeymoon thirty years ago. Amazed at how much it has changed. Have got to return real soon. Thanks for sharing your trip. Many fond memories. We fell in love with Maggie Valley.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  3 года назад +1

      It's a beautiful area for sure.

    • @alantillman588
      @alantillman588 3 года назад

      @@FridaysForever it truly is. I sure see a return trip maybe around Thanksgiving.

  • @Lotsacats
    @Lotsacats 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for this lovely video! My late husband and I used to vacation in that area every year back in the 80s, and that sky lift was the scariest ride for me! Poor Sam's arm had a bruise for days where I hung on for dear life! Love the mountains.

  • @stephaniegamble3571
    @stephaniegamble3571 2 года назад

    Some of these old places I have pics of me in front of when I was a child .. Some w my Parents who have both passed away. I have been able to watch this and show my own babies places my Parents took me when I was the oldest age.. He was amazed. My children never got to meet my parents, they are 10, 3 and 1.. So the 2 oldest got to see things I experienced w my mom and dad and what adventures they took me on. Including ghost town.. The chair lift.. Oh my and I have pics of me on those horses .. Oh my heart!! What a precious walk down memory lane.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 года назад

      Awe...thank you for sharing with us we love it.

  • @hunterpittman6576
    @hunterpittman6576 Год назад

    Many, Many Times. Loved the swings that threw you over the Mountainside. Loved the shootouts too!! Especially me working as an Undertaker since I was 12. Loved Digger. He could never size him for that coffin.

  • @paulgarritt713
    @paulgarritt713 3 года назад +5

    Love Maggie Valley! I've spent many a vacations in the area. I do remember several trips to Ghost Town when young. I believe Dollywood and the rise of Pigeon Forge/ Gatlinburg area is part of the cause for it's demise but would love for it to come back.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  3 года назад

      Thanks so much for sharing Paul!

    • @lizpotter8123
      @lizpotter8123 3 года назад

      I never thought about it but you are probably right . I love Dollywood now.

  • @terriemalone4689
    @terriemalone4689 3 года назад

    I Love Maggie Valley!

  • @AnnyBAdventures
    @AnnyBAdventures 3 года назад +2

    Im 32 and remember vividly going to Ghost Town when i was maybe 11ish. Was scared to death of the hill to get up to everything, the roller coaster was called the red devil i think which i was terrified to ride as well (my brother was fearless though and he was younger🤣), and the gun fights, shops, can can dancers. Wow so many memories! So sad to see it in ruins

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  3 года назад +1

      Hi Anny! What great memories of Ghost Town. Thanks for sharing.

  • @cerebralassassin865
    @cerebralassassin865 3 года назад

    Last time I was in Maggie Valley, North Carolina was at Ghost Town in the Sky late 80's early 90's maybe not really sure but brought back some memories I had when I was a kid. Thanks for the memories guys

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  3 года назад

      Thanks so much for sharing the memories and watching Aaron!

  • @tiredofit5726
    @tiredofit5726 2 года назад

    Been there along with my 8 siblings and Dad, loved it, so much fun, fun saloon shows!!!

  • @reginacelia8966
    @reginacelia8966 Год назад

    Yess! I have wonderful memories of vacation there! So sad it’s gone! 😭❤️

  • @silvertracks8218
    @silvertracks8218 3 года назад +1

    Went there many times in the late 60’s and early 70’s as a child. Great memories, so sad to see it’s gone😓

  • @Erietravelers
    @Erietravelers 3 года назад +2

    Received our Friday's forever t-shirts today. We love them!! Thank you so much 😊❤

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  3 года назад

      Awesome Michelle! So good to hear and we hope you enjoy them.

  • @jmsmokymtnfans
    @jmsmokymtnfans 3 года назад +2

    Yes, enjoyed Ghost Town in the Sky as a kid. Really loved the old west town and the shows they had. Thanks for taking us down memory lane. We love your channel! Watching your Smoky Mountain videos helps bridge the gap between our visits to that beautiful area. God bless!

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  3 года назад

      Thanks so much for the comment. Our pleasure. God bless!!

  • @ellenpeterson8705
    @ellenpeterson8705 3 года назад

    I had my first Sarasparilla at the Ghost Town Saloon around 1970? Rode the swing ride that went out beyond the mountain. Cable car up and chair lift down. Such good times.

  • @donniebeall5797
    @donniebeall5797 3 года назад

    I do remember going there as a child and riding the sky-lift. Got Patty Petersons autograph. She played the youngest daughter on the Donna Reed show. Good memories. It would have been in mid 60’s.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  3 года назад

      Interesting bit of history, Donnie! Thanks for sharing with us!

  • @williamtribbitt7638
    @williamtribbitt7638 3 года назад

    was to Maggie Valley and Cherokee. rode a sky lift up a mountain somewhere around there. back in late late 60's early 70's. good old times back then. thanks for the video.

  • @angelajennings4564
    @angelajennings4564 3 года назад +2

    Love watching you guys.!! I have so many memories of Ghost Town in the Sky and Maggie Valley. Still love driving through on our way to Cataloochee!

  • @michaelredmond8427
    @michaelredmond8427 3 года назад +3

    A much needed relaxing escape to Maggie Valley on this Friday morning. I always learn new things from the videos! I had never heard God Paused. That is so cool and has to be true with the beauty of Maggie Valley. I used to see Maggie walking the sidewalks waving in the yellow and red outfit. I unfortunately didn’t discover Ghost Town until one of the openings in maybe 2006. I loved it as an adult the view from the top is unforgettable. My cousin and I would beg to go to Ghost Town growing up along with Frontier Land in Cherokee. I still have no idea where that was located in Cherokee. I noticed you guys may have came into Maggie Valley from the interstate. It made me want Hot Springs!

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  3 года назад

      Hi Michael! Thank you so much for sharing all those great memories. We did come in from the interstate and yes we need to revisit the Hot Springs.

    • @robinhamrick8628
      @robinhamrick8628 3 года назад

      Hello there. If I'm not mistaken, Frontier Land in Cherokee was located where the casino is now.

    • @michaelredmond8427
      @michaelredmond8427 3 года назад

      @@robinhamrick8628 Thanks for letting me know that would be correct I’m sure because not a lot of change on that drive through Cherokee.

  • @tulincreech1524
    @tulincreech1524 3 года назад +1

    My husband and i went a couple yrs ago and loved it. The hidden gem for us was carvers maggie valley resteraunt. So delicious!

  • @Wanda-dh6gn
    @Wanda-dh6gn Год назад +1

    Yes loved going there.

  • @mjones121
    @mjones121 3 года назад +1

    Great memories with my family in Maggie Valley, thanks for sharing!

  • @annstidham7809
    @annstidham7809 3 года назад +1

    I remember going to Ghost Town as a child and they would have child stars there in the summer. I met Jon Provost who played Timmy on the Lassie tv show. We also took our son when he was 3…he is now 41! Sad to see it as it is, now. Great memories of good times there.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  3 года назад +1

      Thanks so much for sharing those memories with us Ann!

  • @jenjensunshine2070
    @jenjensunshine2070 2 года назад

    I took my children to the Ghost Town in the late 1980’s, while camping in Cherokee and visiting the Smoky Mountains. That was their favorite part of their vacation! Sorry to see it closed, it was a lot of fun. Maggie Valley was beautiful back then too.

  • @nancywood8705
    @nancywood8705 3 года назад

    WAS AT MAGGIE VALLEY TWICE.80S OR 90S. LOVED IT. JUST LIKE OPRYLAND CLOING ALL THE FUN PLACES.

  • @monicapleasants7512
    @monicapleasants7512 3 года назад

    I remember Ghost Town as a kid. Great place and lots of fun back then. I wish they would reopen. You two are awesome. Your wife is just so adorable.

  • @otislavelle2010
    @otislavelle2010 2 года назад

    Yes, I went as a child to Ghost town and we would always eat at Joey's Pancake house. It brings back wonderful memories.

  • @lisaeveridge9033
    @lisaeveridge9033 3 года назад +1

    I remembered going there many many times back in the 70's. My parents knew the managers/Owners. We stayed at their house on top of the mountain. Loved the gun fight on the street. You could watch them make salt water taffy in the candy shop. Saloons with dancing girls. Sometimes the cowboy actors would show up in the saloon and start another fight. COOL. Many different shops to visit Hats, shoes, clothes etc. I enjoyed the music with the banjo's. I sure miss those days. I am trying to locate the managers and or their kids. Had a great time there

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  3 года назад

      How Cool! Thanks so much for sharing Lisa!!

  • @michaelwood9545
    @michaelwood9545 3 года назад

    Had the tips of two of my fingers cut off at the top of the mountain on the cable car just before I turned 10 years old in October of 1972. Was taken down the back side of the mountain in an orange jeep on the curviest road I have ever been on and then to Waynesville to a doctor's office on a Saturday morning. I thought I would bleed to death before the doctor ever got to me. He did a great job of sewing them back on even though the bones were crushed. Got back to the mountain in time to see the shootout on Main Street. My first trip to the mountains...Good memories and bad one's too! Thanks for sharing this...makes me want to go back there myself.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  3 года назад +1

      Oh wow what an experience Michael! Thanks so much for sharing with us.

  • @rhondacope4947
    @rhondacope4947 Год назад

    Love your Videos. Yes have been to Maggie Valley-Ghost Town mamay times as Young person. Then My two sonns enjoyed it. So sad it really is a ghost town now. Watched your video of Bryson City, NC. Now I am hooked. You all are the best! I'm from Tennessee but my husband and I raised our sons in Brtson Vity, Swain County, NC. God Bless. I feel that I will get to experience many places through you. I am a subscriber🥰

  • @gunlover067
    @gunlover067 3 года назад +1

    So sad that ghost town in the sky has come to that , an old shell of the past. I remember my parents taking myself and my brothers back in 1977 watching the shootout in the street and riding all the rides. Now at 53 i took my kids up there about 17 yrs ago and GT was closed but they had a place on the opposite side of the road for tubing down the hill in January. Also remember bryson city had a train ride that took you on a tour and saw where they made the movie fugitive with Harrison ford. The smokies is just a beautiful place it takes the stress away from you and does something to your soul . Thanks for sharing👍👍

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for sharing the memories. Our pleasure.

  • @christopherbell4543
    @christopherbell4543 Год назад

    I love my state and I love those mountain stores proud North Carolinian here 🖐️👍😎

  • @larueshipp985
    @larueshipp985 3 года назад

    Yes, as a little girl our family visited there during vacations. I remember the shoot outs, salon and roller coaster the most.

  • @crystalm7732
    @crystalm7732 2 года назад

    I got to go in the 90s as a teen/tween not sure how old I was. Actually, I found this video doing a search about Ghost town because I grabbed a vintage mug from Ghost Town and was reliving memories. Great video!!

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 года назад

      Thank you for watching and taking the time to respond Crystal.

  • @andic1586
    @andic1586 3 года назад

    I'm 64 and my family went to Ghost Town several times. I even got to meet Timmy from the Lassie show. Good times.

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  3 года назад

      That's awesome! Thanks for watching and sharing Andi.

  • @dennisklett2791
    @dennisklett2791 3 года назад

    went there as a child with mom and dad... wonderful memories... they had a great gun fight show every so often in the town... went there about 5 years ago and I see things haven't changed. thanks for including this in your video... love your channel...

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  3 года назад

      Thanks so much for sharing those memories Dennis. Our pleasure and thanks for watching our adventures.

  • @shannoncoleman1672
    @shannoncoleman1672 2 года назад

    My dad took mom, me, my brother,and our cousin to visit back in the 1990s. Good memories..

  • @ivamarkham6876
    @ivamarkham6876 3 года назад

    I was raised in Florida, but our best family vacations included that place. What wonderful memories!!!

  • @claytonking70
    @claytonking70 2 года назад

    Used to stay summers at my grandparents house in Waynesville NC. Right down the road from Maggie Valley. We had a blast

  • @Bossman_71
    @Bossman_71 3 года назад +6

    We have been staying there for the last couple of years. We normally stay in Gatlinburg or pigeon forge
    Maggie Valley is a nice change of pace, I like both areas though. I would recommend eating at Joeys Pancake house and Snappy’s Italian restaurant . We usually stay at Country Cabins

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  3 года назад +1

      Thanks so much for the recommendations.

    • @RollinIsbell
      @RollinIsbell 3 года назад +1

      I think we'd almost make the drive from Florida to Maggie Valley just to eat at Joey's Pancake House.

    • @Bossman_71
      @Bossman_71 3 года назад +1

      @@RollinIsbell now that’s what I call dedication . We live about 2 hrs away from them but have never driven there just to eat only when we stay in Maggie Valley

  • @OgleBilly
    @OgleBilly 2 года назад

    Was there at Ghost Town in the mid 70’s and had a blast!

  • @charlesford6630
    @charlesford6630 3 года назад

    Yes, I went with my family as a child years ago. We went there and lookout mountain alot. Seeing this was good to see.

  • @margaretvillalpando7722
    @margaretvillalpando7722 3 года назад

    I went to Ghost Town when I was a kid in the late 60's with my family. It was lots of fun. I remember riding the chair lift cause that was my favorite part as a kid.

  • @christyw5350
    @christyw5350 3 года назад

    I have pictures of me on that seat heading to the top...it was a great place. We visited years ago! Loved it!

  • @mitchm1713
    @mitchm1713 3 года назад

    I remember Ghost Town in the sky as a kid back in the 70s. Sure I could take my kids there.

  • @engineco622
    @engineco622 3 года назад

    I first went with my grandparents and cousin in 1987. The entire family, about 25 people, went back through Maggie Valley and Cherokee in 1990. We had. A last up at the Ghostown in the Sky

  • @paulrodriguez7760
    @paulrodriguez7760 2 года назад

    I was in maggie valley last week. 10/10/2022. But many years a go i went to Ghost Town in the Sky. I still have a souvenier photo they took of me on the chair lift. There was a western shoot out show on the main part of the park.

  • @kathylester2581
    @kathylester2581 3 года назад

    Enjoyed this area in th 70's, rode th rail car upto th top with family. This was our 1st vacation as a family. It was very entertaining with all th western town an shoot outs being displayed , even in th rain. My young daughter got soaked in th rain an we had to buy her a dry outfit b4 we took th rest of GHOST TOWN in....sadly it's only a memory now but we did spend a week in Maggie Valley in our RV for our 46th anniversary in 2012 an re-lived many memories of our 1st family vacation. Thanks for this revisit today...

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  3 года назад

      What great memories. Thanks so much for watching Kathy. Our pleasure.

  • @billyyandle1947
    @billyyandle1947 3 года назад +1

    Another great video! Sad to see Ghost Town just sitting there abandoned!

  • @boaburgers7921
    @boaburgers7921 Год назад

    I was there in the hayday, twas a craxzy time swimming In the johnson. I miss clint from time to time. I loved charlie too, we always hung out at the cloggin mosque. I miss you maggie

  • @robbymahaffey3036
    @robbymahaffey3036 2 года назад

    I can relate to your story so much as my dad took me and my twin brother as well between the ages of 7 and 10 I'm 49 the 15th of July. Me, my wife,Daughter & oldest grandson just went there and visited July 11th 2022 on our way home from Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg Tennessee. It brought back so many memories😊 my dad passed in 1998🙏 & this is a memory I will never forget our trip to Ghost Town Maggie Valley in the sky I remember being scared of the gun show and chair lift. Y'all take care ps. Love the video👍🏻

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  2 года назад +1

      That's awesome memories Robby! Thanks for the comment and watching.

  • @jodypugh3366
    @jodypugh3366 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful tour of Maggie Valley!We've only visited once,but would love to go again.The shops look really neat there also!Thanks for sharing Mike and Karen!!🌞🌄🌄

  • @garylipsey3552
    @garylipsey3552 3 года назад

    I was at Ghost Town in the Sky as a kid and teenager. Great memories. Too bad they can't get it going again. Love Maggie Valley. We spent our honeymoon there at a log cabin in Pioneer Village.

  • @janetdavidhizar7194
    @janetdavidhizar7194 2 года назад

    Thx for this video...
    I love to visit Maggie Valley! Mt Craft is my favorite.

  • @sonyawaters9133
    @sonyawaters9133 3 года назад

    Loved going to Ghost Town!! Wish they would bring it back for kids today just to show how old times were, making soap, etc.

  • @The300mcm
    @The300mcm 3 года назад

    Oh yes! I remember my parents taking me to ghost town! Good times! Great memories

  • @williambeach8080
    @williambeach8080 3 года назад

    I remember coming to Ghost Town many times as a child, it was one of my favorite places to visit. My Mom was raised not far from Maggie Valley, so we came there pretty often.

  • @sonnysteele2616
    @sonnysteele2616 3 года назад

    Went there mid 90’s or so took my kids and nieces and nephews loved the gun fights and roller coasters free fall ride and lots of other things, y’all look so happy and loving life !

    • @FridaysForever
      @FridaysForever  3 года назад

      Sad to see it closed down. But we have the memories! We are happy! Thanks for watching and commenting! Very kind!