Stone Mountain Park is Georgia’s number-one attraction and home to the largest exposed piece of granite in the world. Explore the Park’s 3,200 acres of pristine forests and manicured landscapes that offer a variety of recreational activities including golf, hiking, boating and picnicking. Discover family-fun attractions including Sky Hike™, the nation’s largest family adventure course and the world’s longest running lasershow.
Begin your adventure in the treetops. Sky Hike™ is the country’s largest family adventure course — a quarter-mile of suspended bridges, ropes and climbing nets. Choose your comfort level, up to four stories in the air. Please note that for your safety, closed-toe shoes are required for Sky Hike™.
Also within Sky Hike™ is Camp Highland Outpost, which includes a low ropes course (great for the little ones), zip lines and rock walls. For indoor excitement, the Great Barn offers trampoline floors, interactive games and super slides. And don’t forget to Ride the Ducks.™ This amphibious vehicle takes your family from land to lake and back again.
For a great view of Stone Mountain’s Memorial Carving (which is more massive than Mount Rushmore), hop aboard the Summit Skyride. This Swiss cable car whisks you to the top of the mountain, for an unprecedented view of the Atlanta skyline. When your feet are back on terra firma, Journey to the Center of the Earth offers a spectacular 20-minute 4D experience and Adventure Golf offers mini-golf with maximum fun. From late December to early March, Stone Mountain transforms into Snow Mountain, a one-of-a-kind winter wonderland. And of course, you can’t miss the Lasershow Spectacular. This Atlanta tradition brings the carving to life through lights, music and fireworks.
There’s always something happening at Stone Mountain Park. Spring at Stone Mountain Park is as colorful as the season. Summer at the Rock offers amazing ways to enjoy your not-so-lazy days. During fall, you’ll find family-friendly events that breathe fresh air into your weekends. And winter? Stone Mountain is where the warmest memories are made. Don’t miss the snow angel flying high above the twinkling lights during Stone Mountain Christmas — the biggest holiday celebration this side of the North Pole.
Come play, stay and getaway. Stone Mountain Park offers a terrific selection of lodging, right on the property. Including two Marriott hotels — the Evergreen Resort, featuring indoor and outdoor pools, two championship golf courses, two restaurants and the area’s most restorative spa. The Stone Mountain Inn offers oversized guest rooms with private verandas overlooking the courtyard pool and a buffet-style restaurant. For a date with Mother Nature, sleep under the stars at Stone Mountain Campground, rated #1 by Woodall’s. As Georgia’s largest campground, you’ll find the ideal spot for both tents and RVs.
All this and more is waiting for you just a stone’s throw from downtown Atlanta. At Stone Mountain Park the family fun never ends! Attraction hours vary by season, so be sure to check out their online Park Calendar.
Summit Skyride – For a great view of Stone Mountain’s Memorial Carving (which is more massive than Mount Rushmore), hop aboard the Summit Skyride.
This Swiss cable car whisks you to the top of the mountain, for an unprecedented view of the Atlanta skyline.
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Confederate Memorial Carving – The largest high relief sculpture in the world, the Confederate Memorial Carving, depicts three Confederate heroes of the Civil War, President Jefferson Davis and Generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson.
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Stone Mountain Park Lasershow in Mountainvision – Catch the all-new Lasershow Spectacular, now in Mountainvision, every night during the Summer starting at 9:30PM! This not-to-be missed Atlanta tradition has been newly transformed and promises to wow your family, as it will be taller than the Statue of Liberty and up to five times the size of an IMAX screen!
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Stone Mountain Golf Club – Nestled at the foot of Stone Mountain and just minutes from downtown Atlanta, Stone Mountain Golf Club offers two championship courses that provide the perfect challenge for any skill level.
These two courses – Stonemont and Lakemont – wind through a forest of Georgia pines and around Stone Mountain Lake. They offer breathtaking views and wonderful, natural rock formations that will make your round of golf truly a memorable one.
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Sky Hike – The country’s largest family adventure course with a quarter-mile of suspended bridges, ropes and climbing nets.
Choose your comfort level, up to four stories in the air. Please note that for your safety, closed-toe shoes are required for Sky Hike.
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Ride The Ducks – Learn about Stone Mountain Park’s history in a splashy way. Check out the only tour where you go from land to water to land again and you never leave your seat!
Your specially trained captain brings history to life with fascinating facts, funny stories, music and of course, a big splash into Stone Mountain Lake!
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Stone Mountain Park Campground – Experience Georgia’s #1 campground – as rated by Woodall’s, located in the heart of Georgia’s most popular attraction.
The campground features 431 campsites – 202 with full hook-ups (water/electric/sewer) for RV’s; 191 partial hook-ups (water/electric) for tents, pop-ups and RV’s; plus 56 primitive tent sites.
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Crossroads – Inside Stone Mountain Park’s Crossroads, you’ll find The Great Barn, Great Locomotive Chase Adventure Golf, the 4D Theater and the Scenic Railroad.
Crossroads provides year ’round shopping, dining and family activities!
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Antebellum Plantation & Farmyard – The Antebellum Plantation at Stone Mountain Park is a collection of original buildings from around the State of Georgia, built between 1783 and 1875. Each structure was moved from its original site and carefully restored to preserve its authenticity and historical value.
Be sure to visit the Farmyard where kids can pet the animals, work with our trainers to learn about animal behavior and come to understand the role of livestock in early Georgia life.
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The Great Barn – It’s harvest time in the barn! Atlanta’s most exciting adventure for families and children (primarily ages 5-12), featuring super slides, trampoline floors, climbing structures and over 65 interactive games.
Complete fun tasks to earn lots of points and earn a high score.
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Scenic Railroad – Climb aboard our train with a full size locomotive from the 1940s with open-air cars that will take you on a lively five-mile excursion around the mountain.
The train experience includes exciting tales of real life train adventures as told by conductor Fire Box Floyd. Train-themed music and well known sing-a-longs make the ride fun for all ages.
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Paddlewheel Riverboat – Cruise the tranquil waters of Stone Mountain Lake on the Scarlett O’Hara, an authentic side-wheeler that carries 150 passengers. The boat was built right at the park in 1976.
Twenty minute cruises depart every 1/2 hour, and the last cruise departs at closing.
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Camp Highland Outpost – Exciting outdoor challenges for the entire family including rock walls to climb, plus a low ropes course with three line bridges and zip lines.
Camp Highland Outpost is designed and built in partnership with the staff of Camp Highland in Ellijay, GA.
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The Great Locomotive Chase Adventure Golf – Putter around on a miniature golf course based on the real-life adventures of the Great Locomotive Chase.
With train-inspired design elements that seamlessly blend with the architecture of Crossroads and the natural beauty of Stone Mountain the Great Locomotive Chase Adventure Golf hits a hole in one!
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Stone Mountain Museum at Memorial Hall – Sacred ground, landmark, refuge, meeting place, home: Stone Mountain has been many things to many people.
Discovering Stone Mountain Museum features artifacts and stories that span 12,000 years, from ancient civilizations that lived on the mountain to the present-day park.
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Yogi Bear 4-D Adventure – Opening May 28, 2011 – Georgia’s first 4-D theater introduces “YOGI BEAR’s 4-D Adventure,” starring Dan Aykroyd (Yogi) and Justin Timberlake (Boo Boo). The 12-minute experience engages guests through a 3D film and spectacular 4th dimension special effects.
This original film follows Yogi and Boo Boo during zany adventures to try to snatch picnic baskets from unsuspecting park guests.
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Snow Mountain – Atlanta’s Stone Mountain Park transforms into a winter wonderland every year with Snow Mountain, Atlanta’s only snow park. Bundle your family up and get ready for snow tubing, snowballs, snowmen and snow angels. Snow Mountain’s state-of-the-art snow-making magic guarantees tons of fresh snow daily.
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Stone Mountain Christmas – Light up your family holidays with the glow of more than two million lights, more than a dozen performances and activities at Atlanta’s most heartwarming Christmas celebration.
The fun begins early in the day. Be sure to make a day of it and come out early to experience all that this special event has to offer.
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Pedal Boats on Stone Mountain Lake – Set sail on a voyage into Stone Mountain Lake in your own Pedal Boat for a 30 minute excursion.
Any age can ride as long as there is someone at least 12 years old on board (infant vests are available).
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Walk-Up Trail to the Top of Stone Mountain – Guests that want a little more adventure during their visit should take the 1.3 mile trek to the top of the mountain.
The trail is open daily from dawn to dusk, unless otherwise posted.
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Quarry Exhibit – This outdoor display was developed to tell the story of an industry that played a significant part in the history of Stone Mountain. Throughout the years, 7,645,700 cubic feet of granite were removed from the mountain. This is equal to one-foot-long paving stones stretching from the North Pole to the South Pole (12,444 miles)!
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Confederate Hall Historical & Environmental Education Center – The focus of the new Confederate Hall, located at the base of the walk-up trail, is to educate Park guests and local students about the fascinating geology and ecology of Stone Mountain.
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Grist Mill – In 1965, this century-old mill was moved to the Park from its original site near Ellijay, GA. One of the most picturesque spots in the Park, it makes a great place for picnics.
The Grist Mill is located on Robert E. Lee Blvd. on the east side of the mountain. Parking is available across the street.
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Stone Mountain Village – Dining, Shopping, Theatre, Hiking, Biking and Arts and Crafts! Stone Mountain Village is full of fun things to do for the entire family. Be sure to check out the new streetscape and new art galleries, restaurants and merchants during your next visit to the Stone Mountain area.
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Information: Call 1-800-317-2006 or visit www.StoneMountainPark.com
Directions: Stone Mountain Park is located off U.S. Highway 78, just 16 miles east of downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Take exit 39B off I-285 and go east on Highway 78 to exit 8, the Stone Mountain Park main entrance.
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