Stone Mountain Park

Stone Mountain Park 38 minutes north of Atlanta, Georgia is an exciting vacation destination with activities for the entire family. Hike to the top of the mountain and enjoy the scenic views.

Or take the

Summit Skyride

to the top of the mountain and see a great view of the carving. On top you can also see the Atlanta skyline and the Appalachian Mountains. Ride both ways or ride up and hike down. It’s a wonderful walk down with bus transportation at the bottom to take you back to your car.

While you are there be sure and take a ride on

The Scenic Railroad

and enjoy a five-mile excursion around the mountain in open-air cars while you take in beautiful views of Stone Mountain and the surrounding landscape.

And try the

Rockin’ Land & Lake Tour

. It is a guided, interactive journey through Stone Mountain Park. Each trip is led by an expert tour captain for a one-of-a-kind experience every time you ride!

If you are there in the summertime you won’t to miss the

Spectacular Laser Light Show

with incredible fireworks and awesome music.

There are so

many activities for the entire family

including biking, fishing, kayaking, miniature golf, swimming, hiking, and ropes courses. There are two world class golf courses on site.

There are many events and festivals throughout the year including:

Pumpkin Glow Festival

Play by day, Glow by night. Play by day as you enjoy family-friendly park attractions and special fall entertainment featuring some of your favorite classic storybook characters! (Sept-Oct; check website for dates)

Stone Mountain Christmas

Enjoy the Summit Skyride, the Scenic Railroad, and others. At night experience festive music, millions of dazzling lights, amazing shows, and visits from holiday characters. Don’t miss the Polar Express 4-D and the the Enchanted Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony each night before the Christmas Parade. (Nov-Dec; check website for dates)

Snow Mountain

Snow Mountain is a wonderful winter destination with a 400-foot snow-covered tubing hill and a enormous snow-covered play area. Fly down the slopes on Tube Runners or brave the hill in fam ivy-sized tubes on Avalanche Alley. It’s all about the snow in the SnowZone – a winter play land full of real snow and activities for the little ones with Penguin Run and Little Angels. (starts in November; check website for dates)

Other festivals

include The Annual Yellow Daisy Festival, The Stone Mountain Highland Games, The Country Living Fair, The Native American Festival and Pow Pow, and the Festival of Magnolias. You may not to miss the Easter Sunrise Service, Salute the Troops (Memorial Day Weekend, Fantastic Fourth Celebration, and Labor Day Weekend Celebration.

Two excellent

Hotels

are available in the park, as well as RV sites, tent sites, and yurts. And don’;t forget you are only 38 miles form Atlanta. There are several restaurants in the park and many more in the nearby town of Stone Mountain just outside the park. My favorite restaurant was The Commons inside the park. Sit on the patio with a gorgeous view of the lake and the mountain. While you are here you might consider a side trip to the Coca-Cola Museum in Atlanta. You’ll be glad you did.

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Stone Mountain Park – Georgia