Stone Mountain State Memorial Park Travel Guide

 Yaqui Says:  Stone Mountain is a quartz monzonite dome monadnock. It rises to 1,686 feet (513 m) elevation and 825 feet (251.5 m) from the ground. If that was not impressive enough, it is also the largest bas relief sculpture in the world of three Confederate leaders of the Civil War,... 

 Yaqui Says:  Within the confine of the park and from the huge area just below the carving, they use Stone Mountain as the backdrop for a laser light show spectacular. It combines very colorful lasers, surround sound and awesome special effects into a 40 minute light show, precisely... 

 Yaqui Says:  Or you just want to hike the local area, a good choice is the Cherokee Trail, which is a 5-mile (8.0 km) National Recreation Trail, this trail loops around the mountain base, with a mile section going up and over the west side of the mountain and eventually crosses The Walk... 

 Yaqui Says:  If you don’t like to hike or have some disabilities, please utilize the Skylift.The summit of the mountain can be reached by The Walk Up Trail located by the Confederate Hall and West gate entrance. This is a 1-mile (1.6 km) trail to the top of Stone Mountain ascending 786... 

 Yaqui Says:  My hubby said this was a wonderful experience to ride to The Summit Skyride, which consist of a high-speed Swiss cable car that transports its guest 825 feet from the ground to the top of the mountain. What is really neat about the ride is you get the bird’s eye view of the... 

 Stephen-KarenConn Says:  The Confederate Hall and Museum is a stately white columned structure which affords a commanding view across the Memorial Lawn to Stone Mountain and the Confederate Memorial Carving. Inside you will find a museum which highlights the carving and the engineering feat that... 

 Stephen-KarenConn Says:  The Harvey Water Clock. is a unique contraption that I could watch and study transfixed in amazement. A fly ball governor regulates the amount of water which turns a water wheel, which in turn operates the gears to register the hour, day, month and year. The Harvey Water... 

 Stephen-KarenConn Says:  It's difficult to appreciate the size of the Confederate Memorial Carving from a photograph. The three men on horseback look almost small against the massive side of Stone Mountain. This magnificent memorial consists of three acres of chiseled granite making it the largest... 

 Herkbert Says:  Setup within the park are some beautiful old plantation homes that you can tour. The guide on the day that we visited was informative and fun. Take some time out of your schedule to see how things used to be. 

 Stephen-KarenConn Says:  Summit Snacks, located beside the aerial tramway at the very peak of Stone Mountain, is a small spot with a limited menu. However, it is a very welcomed place to get a light snack or a cold drink, especially if you have just hiked up from the back side of the mountain on a... 

 Stephen-KarenConn Says:  There are two ways to get to the top of Stone Mountain. You can walk up, or you can take the Stone Mountain Skylift. I've gone to the top several times both way, and both are fun. The sky lift is a lot easier, although you'll probably have to wait in line for your turn on... 

 Stephen-KarenConn Says:  Beautiful Stone Mountain Lake lies at the base of Stone Mountain and no trip to the park is complete without taking a ride on it's tranquil waters aboard the riverboat Scarlett O'Hara. The boat is named for the heroine of, "Gone with the Wind," a novel set in Georgia during... 

 goingsolo Says:  This should give you an idea of how touristy this park actually is. This fountain, located in a corner of the park, not only "talks" but squirts people with water. Its an interesting show and, while not worth the price of admission, at least this part is free.