Stone Mountain Park

03/09/2008 Posted by kappa32

The park has great accomodations for would be grillers. It is very spacious and provides a great workout for someone looking to get in shape. The attractions are pretty good for the kids. The laser light show is one the best. It will leave you wanting more. It is a great place for fireworks on the 4th of July and offers a wonderful and professional safe show. The parking is a bit expensive for what is offered but overall you can have a great time with friends or family. The view is breath taking. You must experience it for yourself.

Pros: The laser light show

Cons: Parking prices

03/09/2008 Posted by fouch

I hadn't been to Stone Mountain since elementary school, and trust me that was a while ago, until recently that is. Stone Mountain is full of things to do. I have spent many a day there recently. I have seen music concerts, blacksmith working, glass blowing, and more. The train ride around the park is peaceful and gives your legs a rest before or after your hike up the mountain. The walk up is nice. It can be a challenge but it is worth it when you get to the top, what a view. Time is well spent in the park for a picnic or enjoying the laser show. The parking pass is good for all day so you can come in hang out and come back later for the show. You can't beat that.

Pros: Plenty of things to do, great family fun

09/25/2007 Posted by lobsterboy1

If you've visited the world's largest hunk of exposed granite featuring a giant relief sculpture of Confederate leaders Lee, Jackson and Davis then you know what it is to feel your proud Southern heritage welling up inside you. Offering a Civil War museum, two hotels and a huge recreational spread, the park draws scores of unwashed visitors who you don't want to share a tram ride to the top of the mountain with. The restored antebellum plantation, scenic railroad and paddlewheel boat are popular. But the best event is the "free laser show" that allows you to witness greater Atlanta's lower class child rearing (or should I say beating) at its best, especially when witnessed against the backdrop of the late Elvis Presley crooning Glory, Glory Haleluia as the laser animated pieces of General Lee's broken saber regroup into the reunited states of the Post Civil War U.S. It's a chilling tribute to the War of Northern Agression and definitely worth the $8.00 price of admission to the park.

Pros: Laser Show, Laser Show, Laser Show!!!

Cons: Tram Ride = Rip Off!!!

11/14/2006 Posted by douacheekue17

Great way to get exercise. For the summer, wear light clothing and bring a backpack of water. In the fall, wear layers of clothes, because you'll take some off on the way up. Bring a camera. It a great view of ATL. Check out the Stone Mountain village and stay for the lazer show. It's perfect for a family event and a romantic date. Only downfall is the $8 parking.

Pros: Exercise. Lazer show. View from the top!

Cons: Parking price.

10/11/2006 Posted by jaymaygm

And it really is. As a child growing-up in Atlanta, many a Sunday picnic, was spent here. And yes we had to climb-up,spread out the blanket, eat fried chicken and talk about that 25 story bank building downtown. Fast forward, ride that SwissTran lift, munch on goodies from EatZi's, and contemplate which 50 story tower, to buy that condo in. The surrounding parks are wonderful. Walking,jogging, and pet friendly trails are everywhere. Yes, Georgia country in the city, and it's not Doraville! And don't miss The Yellow Daisy Arts & Crafts Fair, every Labor Day weekend!

Pros: Georgia Country In The City!

Cons: I Want To Build A Cabin In The Sky!

03/25/2006 Posted by nicolegt125

The laser light show is a great evening get-away from the city. I have tons of fun every time I go. It's great whether you're going with the family or with a group of college students.

Pros: Entertaining, Good Parking, Unique

Cons: Crowded

04/05/2004 Posted by Carolinaanita

Stone Mountain is a gem of a place! It has something for everyone. We go here for so many reasons. It is the place to go to get away from the stress of daily life. Nice place to go after work on week nights to just let the kids play and grill a steak. We have yearly passes and they are WORTH EVERY PENNY!!! Some days we just drive out to ride the riverboat or ride to the mountain top for a relaxing view. 'Can't say enough positive about Stone Mountain Park.

Pros: Close to nature, Variety, Relaxing

02/10/2003 Posted by olphze

I have to admit that I was told by someone back home that, while visiting the Atlanta area, Stone Mountain was a sight to see. I was skeptical, but I went, and was amazed by it. Maybe I'm not your typical tourist, but I enjoy natural history and seeing geologic formations, so even though it was a cold, wet, misty day, I enjoyed it. The short tram ride is not for those affraid of heights, though, since it's very steep. The carving was interesting. The mtn. was the only thing I visited at the park. We went off-season.

Pros: kids will love tram, unusual, a sight to see

Cons: pricey tram ride

09/12/2002 Posted by carrieric

If this is the best Georgia can do for favorite - then sorry for Georgia. It's too expensive for what you really get to do, which is wait in lines. Now, stone mountain is great when it comes to the area parks and lakes and hiking trail, but parking is way to expensive.

Pros: friendly workers, outside

Cons: boring, seen all on 1st visit, expensive

08/30/2002 Posted by kidkat

No matter how often we make the trek over frm Cobb County, we never get tired of visiting Stome Mountain. My kids love everything from the mini-golf to the paddle boats to the mountain itself. Every time we go, we make a day of it. The new attractions (Crossroads and The Barn) are a delight - better than we imagined. The yearly pass is well worth the money!!