Stone Mountain Park

Location: Highway 78 E., Stone Mountain
Hours: Park 6am -12am; Attractions 10am - varies
Admission: Varies

On 3,200 gorgeous acres just 16 miles east of downtown Atlanta, the perfect blend of outdoor entertainment and recreation is realized at Stone Mountain Park.

Crossroads
Stone Mountain Park's Crossroads sends you back in time to an 1870s Southern town. You'll meet fascinating characters and colorful crafters who will show you what life was really like 130 years ago. In Crossroads, the townspeople still work the old trades, dress in the fabrics and styles of the time, and invite you to join them in this celebration of the past.

The town itself includes a grist mill & bakery, a blown glass shop, a candle shop, a blacksmith, a large general store, candy and ice cream production facilities, and a boarding house restaurant featuring the best of Southern cuisine. Irresistible street entertainers such as the Rain Wizard and singing sheriff bring the past to life in a way that consumes your senses. In this town, Southern charm is around every turn.

The centerpiece of Crossroads is the magnificent Tall Tales of the South 4D Theater. In this amazing multi-sensory adventure, you'll not only experience the magic of 3D film, but the rest of your senses will be engaged by spectacular 4D special effects!

The Great Barn
The Great Barn is Atlanta's newest and most exciting children's attraction. You'll discover this 1870s Barn is filled with four floors of fantastic 21st century fun! There are rope nets to climb, mazes to explore, and super slides that whisk you from ceiling to floor. You can even become a character in the world's coolest computer game, Harvest Quest. Earn enough points to see your name in lights on the huge scoreboard in the center of the Barn. You can play alone or play as a family. Either way, you're sure to create memories worth repeating!

Stone Mountain Scenic Railroad
All aboard! Take the Stone Mountain Scenic Railroad on a beautiful, five mile journey around the base of the world's largest mass of exposed granite in open-air train cars. It's the perfect way to get a real perspective on this truly majestic natural wonder.

The train departs from a scale replica of the Main Train Depot from late 19th century downtown Atlanta. It also makes a stop at the Confederate Hall/Walk-up Trail.

Mountaintop Skylift
The Mountaintop Skylift has been our most popular attraction for over 30 years. Giving passengers a breathtaking view of the Confederate Memorial carving, the Skylift's Swiss cable cars climb 825 ft. above the surrounding area to the top of the mountain. From there, visitors enjoy an incredible view of Atlanta, the Appalachian Mountains and surrounding countryside.

Guided tours are available at the top each day during the summer from 10 AM-6 PM (subject to weather and availability).

Antebellum Plantation and Farmyard
Our Antebellum Plantation and Farmyard is comprised of original buildings, built between 1790 and 1845, which represent an authentic, pre-Civil War Georgia plantation. After years of research and planning, buildings from around Georgia were chosen because of their authenticity and historical value, moved to Stone Mountain Park and then carefully restored to their original condition.

A strolling tour through the scenic complex provides a realistic view of the lifestyle of antebellum Georgians. In the Plantation's Farmyard, kids can pet animals as they roam around the shaded yard while our trained staff teach them about animal behavior and the roles the animals played on the farm.

Riverboat
Have you ever imagined what it must have been like in the days of the mighty riverboats? With Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer swimming on the banks while the elite sipped root beer on the sun deck?

Now you can revisit the glory days of the mighty Mississippi on Stone Mountain Park's Riverboat. The "Scarlett O'Hara," an authentic, 150 passenger side wheeler, will take you on a scenic cruise of 363-acre Stone Mountain Lake. Take in the park's many sights from a unique perspective, as you catch a cool breeze off the water.

Treehouse Challenge
Stone Mountain Park's all-new Treehouse Challenge, located in Crossroads, is Atlanta's Ultimate Kids' Adventure. This one-of-a-kind outdoor attraction has two dueling tree houses, where groups of boys and groups of girls join forces to compete against the opposite gender for bragging rights.

Stone Mountain Museum
In Stone Mountain Park's Memorial Hall, you'll find the Discovering Stone Mountain Museum, where visitors can enjoy a great view of the carving and an intriguing chronological journey from Stone Mountain's past to its present. Exhibits highlight the people, stories and activities that make up the Stone Mountain legend. You'll also find true to scale elements from the world's largest relief carving.

Antique Car and Treasure Museum
The Antique Car and Treasure Museum houses wonderful memorabilia from America's rich and storied past. Not only was the museum ranked as one of the "Top 10 Small Car Museums" in the United States by Car Collector magazine, but the curator has spent 49 years collecting all sorts of Americana - like jukeboxes, player pianos, band organs, dolls, toys, trains, Coca-Cola memorabilia, carousel animals, bicycles, motorcycles, and hundreds of other fascinating items.

Among the automobiles in the museum is the famous 1948 Tucker, which was featured in the Hollywood movie, Tucker: The Man and his Dream. Only 51 of these precedent-setting cars were ever built and its current value has been estimated as high as one half-million dollars. Eight of the museum's vehicles are either one-of-a-kind or the only ones known to exist in the world, including a 1928 Martin, 1904 Oldsmobile Pie Wagon, 1933 Ford Rumble Seat Roadster, 1946 Hewson Rocket car and a 1913 three-seat Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Laser Show Spectacular
Spring, Summer and Fall are the seasons to visit the Park at night as we turn the north side of Stone Mountain into a one million square-foot natural screen for our popular Lasershow Spectacular.

As the stars come out, a modern laser animation projection system transforms brilliant, colorful lights into dramatic stories, historic tales and all sorts of comical characters. With a state-of-the-art surround sound system, dazzling fireworks and a flame cannon shooting fireballs hundreds of feet into the air, the magnificent show has become one of the most popular attractions in all of Georgia. Be sure to come early and picnic on the lawn in front of the
reflecting pond before the show. It's the perfect evening for the whole family!

Water Slide Complex
It's been known to get a bit warm in Georgia from time to time. And when those times hit, there's no better way to cool off than to splash down one of our four waterslides including the Mountain Screamer and Southern Pipeline. They make for cool Summer Fun for the whole family! In addition, the white sand beach is available for sunbathing. Please note, however, that the lake is closed to swimming.

Stone Mountain Golf Course
Stone Mountain Park features two championship golf courses, one of which has been consistently rated by Golf Digest as one of the top 75 public courses in the United States. Each nine brings new challenges, from the tight, waterside links of Lakemont to the rugged elevated tees and greens of Stonemont. The facility also features a driving range, putting green, and The Commons Restaurant.

Stone Mountain Tennis Center
The Stone Mountain Tennis Center was built for the 1996 Olympics and has multiple lighted courts, plus an 8,000 seat stadium. With significant recent improvements, the Stone Mountain Tennis Center is quickly becoming the premier tennis tournament venue in the Southeastern United States. It is also open to the general public for recreational play.

Carillon Bells
The daily concert (in season) from our 732-bell Carillon is one of the true joys of Stone Mountain Park. The Carillon was donated to the Park by our friends at Coca-Cola after being exhibited in the 1964 World's Fair in New York City.