Stone Mountain Park
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
Phone: (770) 498-5690
- Hours:
- Daily 6am-12am, most attractions open at 10am
Editorial Review for Stone Mountain Park – by Steve Merrill
Overview
The world's largest hunk of exposed granite features a giant relief sculpture of Confederate leaders. A Civil War museum, two hotels and a huge recreational spread draw scores of visitors. The restored antebellum plantation, scenic railroad and paddlewheel boat are popular. There's also a Great Barn, which mixes physical activities such as rope-net climbing with an interactive fruit-harvesting game. Crossroads, a re-creation of a small Southern town in the 1870s, opened in 2002. The attraction covers six acres and includes demonstration crafts, street entertainment and a 4-D film, "Tall Tales of the South."
The Appeal
The 3,200 acres offer the city's best singular recreational opportunity: 10 miles of hiking trails, 15 miles of biking-jogging paths, golf, tennis, fishing and water slides. A 1.3-mile trail takes visitors to the top of the mountain. A gondola also whisks visitors past the sculpture and to the top.
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Insider Tips
When to GoHike to the top just before sunset for one of the city's best views. Follow the yellow line for the easiest route.
Where to SitPicnic at the Covered Bridge just east of the mountain; this quaint spot is perfect for dinner under the stars.
Know Before You GoEnjoy dogwoods, magnolias and pines on the nature trail. Enter through the West Gate.
The ExtrasTry Miss Katie's Sideboard Restaurant for Southern fried chicken and peach cobbler.
User Reviews for Stone Mountain Park
06/11/2008 Posted by southernyankee28
Great park. Lots of scenery. Fantastic city views. Good for company outings, picnics, and events. Family atmosphere. Lots for kids to do. Fun learning experience. Historical. Sky lift ride to top of mountain. Trails available to walk from the bottom to the top of the mountain. Mountain top is fenced so you can go to the edge and look over without being afraid of falling. Marta bus accessible. Great for hiking and those who like to walk. Affordable.
Pros: Great affordable park for all ages
06/11/2008 Posted by LadyVH7
Lots of activities to do, from the beach to climbing the mountain, riding the train around the mountain, taking photos in western clothing, picnic grounds, camping grounds, hotels for those afraid of the outside, and the best of all the Laser show on the mountain with great music
Pros: Activities for the whole family
Cons: Heavy traffic on holiday's
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