Land of Oz

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+1 828-434-8056

Address:
1007 Beech Mountain Pkwy, Beech Mountain, NC 28604-8018

The Land of Oz is currently a private property located in the resort town of Beech Mountain, North Carolina, USA. It was opened in 1970 by Carolina Caribbean Corporation under the guidance of Grover Robbins, who had been successful with Tweetsie Railroad, and designed by Jack Pentes. It was fully operational until 1980. It now opens for Fridays in June for Journey with Dorothy Tours and in September for Autumn at Oz - the largest Wizard of Oz festival in the country. Visitors start off in Kansas, experience the tornado which struck Dorothy's house, and walk down the Yellow Brick Road to visit with the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, the Cowardly Lion and the Wicked Witch of the West. The original Emerald City consisted of gift shops and an amphitheater that the Magic Moment Show would be staged every half hour. An artificial balloon ride, a specially modified ski lift installed by Goforth Brothers, allowed visitors to get a bird's-eye view of the park and mountain scenery before leaving Oz. A small museum showcased props and costumes from the MGM film, including one of Judy Garland's Dorothy dresses. This was jointly bought by the park and Debbie Reynolds from MGM.The musical tracks that were lip-synced by the characters on the Yellow Brick Road and at Emerald City were composed by notables Alec Wilder and North Carolina native Loonis McGlohon . A video and display of The Land of Oz were on exhibit at the Appalachian Cultural Museum, part of Appalachian State University, in Boone, North Carolina but the museum closed and the artifacts were returned to the park.
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Autumn at Land of Oz, Beech Mountain, NC

Follow the yellow brick road to Autumn at Oz, the annual Oct tour of the former Land of Oz theme park in Beech Mountain, NC. Read more at

The Land of Oz

A short feature about an abandoned theme park located up high on Beech Mountain in North Carolina.

By Jessie Whitman and Sam Howe

Land of Oz Abandoned Theme Park Visit

I visited Autumn at Oz in the fall of 2014. The Land of Oz is an abandoned theme park perched in Beech Mountain, North Carolina, and it opens every October to welcome guests and returning cast and crew members. This film consists of my own clips and photographs and archival footage from the State Archives of North Carolina. I recommend visiting if you're interested. It was a great experience.

UPDATE: Thank you all for the overwhelming response, and I hope you enjoyed this peek into what I felt like was another world. To clarify, the theme park is not abandoned in the urbex sense of the word. I initially filmed this location with a team as a part of an academic project, and we explored the duality of the park: what you see now vs. the one you see in the archival footage. In many ways, the park is abandoned, as we perceived it as a shadow of its former self. It fell from national prominence to a mere side note, but it has gained more attention in recent years from internet exposure. We were interested in the sudden uptick of interest in the park, interest that had not existed to the same extent in previous years. I did state and explain in the video and description that the park is still maintained and opened yearly (as of now, it opens twice a year and private tours are offered), and I will repeat: no one should visit the premises without permission. Abandoned is not simply a click-bait term, but one that I felt properly captured the essence of the site. The park has significantly transformed from what it once was, but I do recommend a visit if you're up for it. You can book at Thanks again for watching, and stay tuned for some more spooky exploration in the coming months. -AS 8/11/17

Creepy Wind Howling Sound Effect credited to:

The song Labyrinth credited to Sergey Cheremisinov:

The Final Year: Our Trip to the Land of Oz Theme Park on Beech Mountain, NC

A short doc-style video of my last year performing at the Land of Oz Theme Park's Autumn at Oz Festival and shows for local school groups. You will get a small glimpse of our travels from New York City to North Carolina, as well as some rehearsal and performance footage from our shows this year.

Dorothy: Lisa Wright
Scarecrow: Sean Barrett
TinMan: Christopher Herr
Lion: Ricky Saunders
Wicked Witch: Vanessa Schilling
Glinda: Melissa Edmondson
Miss Gulch: Walter Krueger
Guard of the Gate: Devon Shook

Shows Directed by Jana Prather Greer

Special Thanks to: Megan Wrappe, Angie Cristal, Bridget and Donna Williams, Andy Harkins, Page & Frances Leidy, Cindy Keller, and Judy Decker.

Want to visit Oz? Be sure to stay at the Pinnacle Inn Resort on Beech Mountain!

For more information on Autumn at Oz or the Land of Oz Park, visit landofoznc.com

Scarecrow, Lion, and Dorothy Costumes by Sean Barrett
TinMan Costume constructed by Daniel Schmidt
Glinda and Wicked Witch Costumes by Shawn Ryan

Inside Dorothy's House at Land of Oz - Beech Mountain, NC

Recorded 6 October 2012 during the Autumn at Oz weekend.

Autumn at Oz at Land of Oz Theme Park

Intro by Cre80s

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Title Music by James Bagger, Additional Music by Dan Bagger. Music for Carpetbagger channel can be found here.

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Physical correspondence can be sent to PO BOX 932 Waynesville, NC 28786

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Tour Beech Mountain with Eric Thomas

A quiet mountain town known to house thousands of visitors on a single weekend for winter sports, Beech Mountain is the highest town in the Eastern US. We are proud to serve Beech Mountain, both its permanent residents and visitors when it comes to all things real estate. Agent Eric Thomas, a Beech Mountain resident, offers a quick tour of the town in this video. To reach Eric, call 903-601-1146 or email ETtheRealtor.Century21@gmail.com.

Beech Mountain North Carolina Driving in the Snow

In my FJ Cruiser Xmas 2012

Beech Mountain, North Carolina

Video courtesy of Beech Mountain Chamber of Commerce for Beechwood Realty

Autumn At Oz Beech Mt, NC 19th Anniversary

Went up to the Festival in the bright sunshine by the time I was at the highest town east of the Mississippi I was in the clouds, this year we parked at the Ski Village and took the ski lift up which was interesting and eerie in the cold mist, there were big crowds up there but everyone was happy, the clouds on the mountain gave you the feeling you were in an old movie, was a good experience all in all if you ever go up there take a water-resistent warm coat no matter what the weather is down below

Abandoned North Carolina land of oz

Beech Mountain GC

Mountain Biking - Beech Mountain - Beech Mountain North Carolina

Beech Mountain is a mountain in the North Carolina High Country and wholly in the Pisgah National Forest. Its elevation reaches 5,506 feet (1,657 m) and generates feeder streams for the Elk River. Nestled on the top is the Town of Beech Mountain. The town is located atop Beech Mountain and is the highest town east of the Rocky Mountains.

Beech Mountain offers skiing, snowboarding, and tubing in the winter months. In the summer, multiple walking and mountain bike trails are available. One of the more interesting walking areas is the defunct Land of Oz theme park, which existed briefly in the 1970s; remnants of the park can be visited today.

The Great Outdoors in Beech Mountain, North Carolina

Find your next adventure in the great outdoors of Beech Mountain, NC, the highest elevation town in Eastern America

3 Bears roaming on Beech Mountain

Wizard of Oz LAND OF OZ POSTCARDS from WonderfulBooksofOz.com

The Land of Oz Theme Park in Beech Mountain, NC was open from 1970 to 1980. Shown are a number of postcard sets with different scenes from the park including Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and the Wicked Witch. Many now available at Direct link:

Snowboarding Beech Mountain NC Oz Run 2/27/15

Snowboarding at Beech Mountain NC Oz Run 2/27/15. 1st Season

Beech Mountain, NC

2 runs with a front wheel view of the easy trail at Beech Mountain Resort
Riding a 2014 Trek Fuel EX8 26 on Velociraptor tires with Nuke Proof pedals.

32 MYSTERIOUS LOCATIONS That Are Equal Parts Creepy AND Beautiful

32 Mysterious Locations That Are Equal Parts Creepy AND Beautiful.

In your lifetime, you'll visit a number of places that'll take your breath away. The Eiffel Tower, the Grand Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, or even the end point of a local hike. And then there are some places that are as curious as they are beautiful, in fact so curious that you'll feel shivers up and down your spine just standing there.

Below you'll find 32 of these places, a majority of which were abandoned due to budget cuts and fires, among other reasons. Neglected for years, many of these dilapidated structures are now being reclaimed by nature, and it's as awe-inspiring as ever.

#1. Signs of life at a deserted church in France.

#2. The SS American Star wrecked on a beach at Fuerteventura, the Canary Islands.

#3. Houtou Wan on Gouqi Island in China was once a fishing village, but the area is now covered in blankets of green.

#4. North Wales Hospital, or Denbigh Asylum was officially closed in 2002.

#5. A farmhouse in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

#6. A castle in the Polish village of Kopice.

#7. This stranded ship is barely hanging on in County Louth, Ireland.

#8. Follow the Yellow Brick Road at Beech Mountain, North Carolina, where Grover Robbins opened the now defunct Land of Oz.

#9. You can find the Quinta da Regaleira, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sintra, Portugal. Here's a photo of an Initiation well on the property, which despite its name existed only for ceremonial purposes.

#10. Stairway to Heaven, or Haiku Stairs, at Oahu's Koolau Mountain in Hawaii offers breathtaking scenes of the area.

#11. An abandoned church in Detroit, Michigan.

#12. Chee Tor Tunnel at Miller's Dale, a popular spot to visit in England. It was closed in 1968 due to governmental budget cuts.

#13. The Crystal Mill, also know as Old Mill, in Colorado was constructed by George C. Eaton and B.S. Phillips in 1893.

#14. The Norwegian countryside is a nature lover's dream.

#15. Wreck of a cargo ship, the Giannis D, in the Red Sea.

#16. The Hotel del Salto in the Tequendama Falls area of Colombia began welcoming wealthy travelers in 1928. Rumor has it that the hotel is haunted due to the number of suicides in the area.

#17. A wondrous derelict chapel.

#18. These curious dome homes were originally built in 1980 and 1982 by Bob Lee in Florida.

#19. A humble abode on Route 66, Arizona.

#20. Can you imagine the memories made in this Berlin ballroom?

#21. Flowing mist throughout Malibu Hills.

#22. The ghost town of Belchite in the province of Zaragoza is home to beautiful and haunting remnants of the Spanish Civil War.

#23. Rays enliven a Belgian chateau that has collected piles of dust over the years.

#24. A railway tunnel in Paris, enveloped in nature.

#25. An unused church in Portugal.

#26. An enchanting country house without a single inhabitant.

#27. A photo of Henryton State Hospital in Marriottsville, Maryland, before its demolition a few years ago.

#28. A building under stormy skies in Ukraine, Kiev.

#29. Quinto Real Royal Arms Factory Eugi in northwestern Navarre.

#30. Ruins of a castle in Sintra, Portugal.

#31. A glimpse of a conservatory that once welcomed many visitors.

#32. Meanwhile, here's a nightclub in Austria that was destroyed by fire and abandoned soon after.