kids stay at no charge in a parent's room. complimentary parking is provided, as is continental breakfast served in a cozy dining area. off interstate 20 in an area with fast-food restaurants, this down-to-earth hotel is 6 miles from the davidsonarabia mountain nature preserve and 7 miles from panola mountain. bright, simply decorated rooms feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus microwaves and minifridges. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. pets are welcome for a fee. there's an outdoor pool. there's also a coin-operate laundry Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 24 min
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum (21 min) Housing documents of the 39th president, this museum also features a replica of the Oval Office. Stone Mountain (24 min) A cable car accesses the peak of this massive monolith featuring a carving of Confederate figures. Skyline Park (23 min) Cheery place for games, rides & mini golf, plus beer & snacks, on the Ponce City Market roof. Zoo Atlanta (20 min) Huge, modern zoo housing more than 1,500 animals from 220 species, including gorillas & pandas. Panola Mountain (14 min) Granite outcrop popular for family walks through wooded foothills & biking along paved trails. Stone Mountain Park (20 min) Vast, scenic park with activities, golf, lodging & a cable car ride to a historic, carved peak. Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area (12 min) 2,550-acre area offering miles of multiuse trails, fishing lakes, ranger-led tours & historic sites. Panola Mountain State Park (16 min) Known for its granite mountain, this park offers hiking, 2 fishing lakes, a nature center & camping. Netherworld Haunted House (22 min) Storied, self-guided haunted house open seasonally, with high-quality special effects & live actors. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (20 min) National Park encompassing King's birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church & his final resting place. Fernbank Science Center (24 min) Natural history museum features hands-on exhibits, live animals & planetarium shows. Arabia Mountain (12 min) Mountain peak featuring a pedestrian/bicycle trail as well as guided hikes, fishing & geocaching. Oakland Cemetery (17 min) This historic 1850s cemetery is the burial site of Margaret Mitchell & other notable locals. Stone Mountain Scenic Railroad (27 min) Sightseeing railway tours through a mountain park in open cars pulled by a 1940s locomotive. Fernbank Museum | 3D Theater | Forest (25 min) Natural sciences museum with 3-story, sky-lit Great Hall, & skeleton of Argentinosaurus dinosaur. |