Stone Mountain Park
A giant granite monadnock and state park. Visitors can hike or ride a cable car to the summit for views over the Atlanta skyline.
Stone Mountain is a granite dome rising about 250 meters above the surrounding land. A hiking trail of about 1.6 km on the north side takes 1 to 1.5 hours round trip, or you can ride the Skyride cable car to the top. The mountainside bears the largest bas-relief in the United States, depicting Confederate figures, a source of controversy. The park also has lakes, a historic gristmill, themed amusement areas, and a summer laser show. It is about 25 km northeast of downtown and requires a car. Parking is charged per vehicle at about US$20.
Opening hours
Park approx. 05:00–24:00; attractions approx. 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Fernbank Museum of Natural History
- Little Five Points
- Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum
- Atlanta BeltLine
- Ponce City Market
- Krog Street Market
- Piedmont Park
- Atlanta Botanical Garden