set next to a lake within stone mountain park, this high-end resort is 4 miles from the stone mountain scenic railroad. with balconies or terraces, the polished rooms feature flat-screen tvs and desks, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. wi-fi is available (fee). other amenities consist of 2 golf courses, a fitness center, and indoor and seasonal outdoor pools. there's also 64,000 sq ft of event space. a park shuttle and parking are complimentary. some quarters have lake views. dining options include a casual cafe, a lakeside buffet restaurant, and a lounge with billiards. suites add separate living areas with pull-out sofas Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 38 min
Geyser Towers® (11 min) Adventure playground featuring rope bridges, net tunnels & platforms, plus an artificial geyser. Michael C. Carlos Museum (26 min) Museum of ancient art featuring Greek & Roman collections & an Egyptian exhibit including mummies. Panola Mountain (36 min) Granite outcrop popular for family walks through wooded foothills & biking along paved trails. Fernbank Museum | 3D Theater | Forest (28 min) Natural sciences museum with 3-story, sky-lit Great Hall, & skeleton of Argentinosaurus dinosaur. Stone Mountain Scenic Railroad (13 min) Sightseeing railway tours through a mountain park in open cars pulled by a 1940s locomotive. Stone Mountain (12 min) A cable car accesses the peak of this massive monolith featuring a carving of Confederate figures. Historic Square (10 min) Collection of historic 18th- & 19th-c. buildings with period furnishings & decor, plus a farmyard. Panola Mountain State Park (38 min) Known for its granite mountain, this park offers hiking, 2 fishing lakes, a nature center & camping. Stone Mountain Park (13 min) Vast, scenic park with activities, golf, lodging & a cable car ride to a historic, carved peak. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (18 min) Huge Hindu temple built of hand-carved stone & surrounded by 30 acres of landscaped grounds. Fernbank Science Center (25 min) Natural history museum features hands-on exhibits, live animals & planetarium shows. SkyHike® (12 min) Outdoor recreation Arabia Mountain (33 min) Mountain peak featuring a pedestrian/bicycle trail as well as guided hikes, fishing & geocaching. Netherworld Haunted House (10 min) Storied, self-guided haunted house open seasonally, with high-quality special effects & live actors. Stone Mountain Scenic Railroad (13 min) Sightseeing railway tours through a mountain park in open cars pulled by a 1940s locomotive. |