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Stone Mountain Park
A popular family vacation
destination in Atlanta. Stone Mountain Park is located on
3,200 acres of natural beauty, there are several fun and exciting
family activities the whole family will enjoy. Plus there are
dozens of fun annual events such as Stone Mountain Christmas, Yellow
Daisy Festival, or the Indian Festival & Pow Wow. Additional
highlights at Stone Mountain include; a Skyride to the top of Stone
Mountain for an up close look at the Stone Mountain Carving.
The Skyride is the top attraction at Stone Mountain, this high-speed
Swiss cable car provides a spectacular view of the Confederate
Memorial Carving. The Skyride transports visitors more than
825 feet above the ground as it makes it's way to the top of
Stone Mountain. From the top of Stone Mountain you can experience
stunning views of the Atlanta Skyline, the Appalachian Mountains and
more..... visibility is good for approximately 60 miles.... Also
popular is a trek through the tree tops on Sky Hike, the nation's
largest adventure course this popular attraction is open during the
Spring & Summer months. This is a fun activity the whole
family will enjoy no two hikes are the same. Your hike choices
make each hike a unique adventure while being secured to a state of
the art safety system. You can pick from a 12 ft. trail which
is great for beginners, or a 24ft. high trail for the more
courageous and the super challenge course at almost 40 ft. in the
air (four stories high) this is for the true daredevil !!!!
Additional family fun include; visiting Antebellum Plantation &
Farmyard- Here visitors can see a collection of original buildings
from around the state of Georgia, built between 1783 and 1875.
Each historic structure was moved from it's original location and
carefully restored to preserve it's authenticity and historical
value. Take a self guided tour and enjoy an extensive
collection of period furniture & decorations of the south,
reflecting the diverse lifestyles of the 18th and 19th century
Georgian residents. Take the kids over to the Farmyard here
they can pet the animals and work with trainers to learn about
animal behaviors and understand the role of livestock in early
Georgian life. Climb aboard the Scenic Railroad for a
five mile excursion, The Great Barn- offers kids hours of
entertainment from over 65 interactive games, super slides, climbing
structures and much more. Another favorite activity is
Discovering Stone Mountain Museum at Memorial Hall- Here visitors
will discover and learn fascinating stories and see rare artifacts
that span 12,000 years, from ancient civilizations that lived on the
mountain to present day. The Confederate Memorial on Stone
Mountain is the largest relief carving in the world. Learn how
this amazing carving came to life through various exhibits featuring
original designs, scale models, a short film featuring The Men Who
Carved the Mountain, viewing the memorial and much more....
Stone Mountain Park is the perfect family destination, offering a
large selection of fun & exciting activities the entire family will
enjoy. During the winter months Stone Mountain Park features
several fun activities. Don't miss a visit to Stone Mountain
Park when you are visiting Atlanta....
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