Why it matters: The Beech Mountain "Wizard of Oz" theme park is one of the hottest ticketed fall experiences in North Carolina, selling out quickly each year.
The journey starts at a replica of her Kansas home. As you travel the Yellow Brick Road, you meet characters like the Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion, and Wicked Witch of the West along the way.
A new immersive event series called Tea with Dorothy and Aunt Em, features a Kansas-themed performance, a small-group stroll with Dorothy and surprise appearances from the witches.
If you go: The park will be open on weekends in September. Tickets will go on sale this month.
