A must see natural wonder of GA. As the most visited tourist site in the state, you will see why as you approach from a distance. Additionally, there is a nearby Wildlife Sanctuary with a fascinating history.

Type: Weekend Trip

Destinations: Stone Mountain Park, Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary

Hotels:

Holiday Inn Express Atlanta-Stone Mountain by IHG

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Stone Mountain, GA

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Using Google Maps, you can copy and paste the location name or coordinates into the google map search to find the Visitor Center/Main Office, since most do not have exact locations listed on their maps. It is recommended to visit, obtain a park map, and talk with the Rangers about the park.

Can always pick up a souvenir as well.

Stone Mountain Park

Link: https://stonemountainpark.com/

Address: 1000 Robert E Lee Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA 30083

Enter park at: 33.819809, -84.133387 | Toll Booth on the roads heading into the park may or may not be active; Head towrds - Main Ticket Plaza | Ticket prices change based on season

Park Type: An everything type of park

Unique Features: Stone mountain, Skyride cable car, railroad, golf, playgrounds, historic centers, festivals, shopping, dining

 

Hiking Trails:​

Walk-up Trail: Trailhead located at Stone Mountain Walk-Up Trail Parking Lot: Confederate Hall Parking Lot, Robert E Lee Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA 30083, 1-mile long, Hard to Strenuous diffculty, out and back trail, this trail takes you up Stone Mountain, rocky, slippery when wet, very steep in some places. Magnificent views at the top, can also take the cable car to and from the top.