Ghostly Thrills Explore Hauntingly Beautiful Abandoned Amusement Parks

13. Land of Oz – A Forgotten Yellow Brick Road

Once a Wizard of Oz-themed amusement park, the Land of Oz opened in Beech Mountain, North Carolina, in 1970. Guests could walk the Yellow Brick Road, visit Dorothy’s farmhouse, and encounter beloved characters from the film. Unfortunately, a devastating fire and financial woes led to its closure in 1980. The park now sits mostly abandoned, with cracked yellow bricks and forgotten Emerald City structures peeking through the trees. However, parts of it are reopened occasionally for special events, keeping the dream alive, even in its decayed state.