What is Stone Mountain Park?

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Stone Mountain Park is a green oasis where families and friends can enjoy the outdoors together. Listed in Frommer’s 500 Places to Visit with Your Kids Before They Grow Up and cited by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as one of “35 Natural Wonders in Georgia You Must See Before You Die,” Stone Mountain Park is located just 16 miles east of downtown Atlanta. The five square mile park is Georgia’s most visited attraction. Home to the world’s largest piece of exposed granite, Stone Mountain Park offers a variety of attractions, entertainment and recreation.

There's always something happening at Stone Mountain Park.

Attractions

Stone Mountain Park offers over a dozen fun, family attractions. While a full listing of attractions is located on the web site, highlights include:

Travel to the top of the mountain on the Summit Skyride and experience the most unique view of Atlanta
Be dazzled by the 25th Anniversary edition of the Lasershow Spectacular™
See the sights by land and water during the Ride the Ducks™ tour.
Ride the Scenic Railroad on a lively five mile trip around the mountain.
Challenge your family on the new 18-hole Mini-Golf course
Get active with your kids at The Great Barn®.
Enjoy a cruise around Stone Mountain Lake on the Paddlewheel Riverboat.
Experience a movie like you never have before at Georgia's first 4D Theater.
Plus much more!

Operating dates and hours vary by season. Be sure to visit the Operating Calendar page to check attraction availability on the date of your visit.

Entertainment

You never know who you'll meet at Stone Mountain Park. Depending on the season, a spirited cast of characters are on hand to make your day memorable. Most live shows and entertainment acts take place in our 1870s town of Crossroads, which also features several shops with live craft demonstrations.

Stone Mountain Park is also home to world-class festivals and events throughout the year. The Festivals & Events page on the web site lists upcoming events. While there are dozens of events throughout the year some featured annual events include:

Spring FUN Break in early April
Summer at the Rock in June through early August.
Yellow Daisy Festival – the Nation’s #1 Arts & Crafts Show, the weekend after Labor Day
Pumpkin Festival on weekends in October
Stone Mountain Christmas in November & December

Be sure to check this year’s event calendar for a complete listing and more information.

Recreation

Stone Mountain Park invites you to get back to nature only minutes from downtown Atlanta. Relax in the great outdoors fishing on Stone Mountain Lake, playing golf at the award-winning Stone Mountain Golf Club's 36 holes or hiking one of Stone Mountain Park’s many wooded trails. Or plan a romantic picnic or family get together at the world’s largest granite rock.

Stone Mountain Park is home to Georgia’s largest campground with over 400 sites for everything from full size RVs to tents. For more luxurious accomodations Marriott operates both the 4-diamond Evergreen Resort and the Stone Mountain Inn,