all have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, ipod docks and sitting areas, as well as ceiling fans; some add 4-poster beds and/or whirlpool tubs. there's also an outdoor pool and a hot tub. parking is complimentary, as is hot breakfast served in a bright dining room. other amenities include a garden with a gazebo, plus a furnished porch, and a warm lounge with a piano. kids age 10 and over are welcome. in-room massages are available. set in a stately antebellum-style manor, this refined boutique hotel is a 13-minute walk from stone mountain park and a mile from the ga-10 highway. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. the 7 genteel rooms feature elegant furnishings and hardwood floors Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 32 min
Fernbank Museum | 3D Theater | Forest (21 min) Natural sciences museum with 3-story, sky-lit Great Hall, & skeleton of Argentinosaurus dinosaur. Stone Mountain Scenic Railroad (9 min) Sightseeing railway tours through a mountain park in open cars pulled by a 1940s locomotive. Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum (26 min) Housing documents of the 39th president, this museum also features a replica of the Oval Office. Arabia Mountain (24 min) Mountain peak featuring a pedestrian/bicycle trail as well as guided hikes, fishing & geocaching. Stone Mountain Park (13 min) Vast, scenic park with activities, golf, lodging & a cable car ride to a historic, carved peak. Atlanta Botanical Garden (29 min) 30-acre garden with a conservatory & fountains playing host to concerts, cocktail parties & more. Stone Mountain Scenic Railroad (9 min) Sightseeing railway tours through a mountain park in open cars pulled by a 1940s locomotive. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (29 min) National Park encompassing King's birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church & his final resting place. High Museum of Art (27 min) Museum known for its diverse art collection & modern architecture by Richard Meier & Renzo Piano. LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta (25 min) Family entertainment center featuring toy displays, rides & 4D films plus gift shop. Netherworld Haunted House (7 min) Storied, self-guided haunted house open seasonally, with high-quality special effects & live actors. Stone Mountain (6 min) A cable car accesses the peak of this massive monolith featuring a carving of Confederate figures. Skyline Park (24 min) Cheery place for games, rides & mini golf, plus beer & snacks, on the Ponce City Market roof. Fernbank Science Center (18 min) Natural history museum features hands-on exhibits, live animals & planetarium shows. Piedmont Park (29 min) Sprawling park featuring jogging paths, basketball courts, dog parks, a farmers' market & more. |