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See the magic through the eyes of the journalists, broadcasters, and storytellers who have followed the yellow brick road to Beech Mountain — from the first vintage home movies of 1970 to today’s national press.

Boston GlobeSeptember 6, 2024

Follow the yellow brick road. The Land of Oz is real and hidden in the Blue Ridge Mountains

A once-abandoned “Oz” theme park with a cult following has been restored in North Carolina, but it’s only open a few fall weekends each year. Here’s what it’s like to visit.

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Good Morning AmericaOctober 31, 2023

Immersive North Carolina theme park pays tribute to film

A glimpse behind the scenes from the Land of Oz with Good Morning America.

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Amusement Park WarehouseOctober 13, 2023

North Carolina’s Land of Oz Theme Park Opens Once More

Welcome to the Emerald City — or at least a reasonable facsimile — in North Carolina.

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Garden and GunSeptember 14, 2023

There’s No Place Like the Land of Oz

All yellow brick roads lead to this charming little theme park in North Carolina.

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Broadway WorldAugust 26, 2023

Interview: Sean Barrett of THE LAND OF OZ at Autumn At Oz Festival

A behind-the-scenes interview with Land of Oz creative leadership about Autumn at Oz.

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Fox CarolinaAugust 15, 2023

Visiting the Land of Oz

Ava begins her journey to Oz by taking a tour of the Gale home with Dorothy herself!

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NC TrippingJuly 7, 2023

How to Visit Land of Oz (10 Essential Tips Before You Go!)

A first-hand guide to the Land of Oz along with tips and suggestions for your visit.

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Heartland NetworkJune 24, 2023

The Unseen World | Land of Oz

Pack your ruby slippers and follow the yellow brick road with us as we explore Land of Oz in Beech Mountain, North Carolina on The Heartland Network!

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Fox BusinessJune 21, 2023

Tickets to ‘Oz’ theme park in North Carolina now on sale

The moment you walk into Kansas, you’re living the story — and then you go through the whole experience from the Scarecrow and the Lion and the Wicked Witch and the poppy field.

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ABC 11 NewsApril 12, 2023

North Carolina ‘Oz’ theme park set to reopen in the fall

Land of Oz in Beech Mountain will open for visitors for three weekends in September for its annual Autumn at Oz festival.

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PBS CharlotteJanuary 24, 2023

The Land Of Oz | Carolina Impact

Have you ever dreamed of walking along the yellow brick road or meeting Dorothy from Oz? Each year you can do just that at Autumn at Oz.

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News Channel 11August 23, 2022

A Visit to Land Of Oz

Amy takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour of Land of Oz Theme Park as they get ready to open for three weekends in September.

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Daytime Blue RidgeAugust 30, 2021

Making our way down the yellow brick road

Bridget takes us on a magical journey to The Land of Oz. From Dorothy’s childhood home to the iconic yellow brick road, this spot will have you thinking you are on your way to the Emerald City.

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TODAYOctober 28, 2019

Go Behind The Scenes Of The Private Land Of Oz Theme Park

TODAY’s Kerry Sanders takes a special tour of Land of Oz NC.

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NBC NewsOctober 28, 2019

Caretaker of Land of Oz theme park prepares for another round of Halloween trespassers

Somewhere over the rainbow, high in the North Carolina mountains, lies the “Land of Oz.”

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NewsweekMay 28, 2019

Once-abandoned Land of Oz Theme Park Reopening to Celebrate 80th Anniversary of Movie Classic

Guests to the park could experience their favorite moments from the Oscar-winning movie, such as going inside Dorothy’s house, walking down the yellow brick road and visiting the wizard in Emerald City.

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Wall Street JournalSeptember 18, 2015

The Land of Oz Is Fading, but the Memories Are Vivid

To those who call Beech Mountain, N.C., home, there’s no place like Oz. The tiny Land of Oz theme park, housed in the equally tiny town…

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State Archives of NCAugust 17, 1975

Land of Oz Theme Park Beech Mountain (1975)

NC Land of Oz Beech Mountain Theme Park vintage film.

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State Archives of NCJune 2, 1970

Land of Oz, 1970

Home-movie footage from the Bridget Summerville collection [MPF.125], part of Audio Visual Materials, Special Collections, State Archives of North Carolina.

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