| amenities include a complimentary continental breakfast, as well as free parking for cars and large vehicles. there's free wifi in every room and kids 17 and under stay free with an adult. all rooms include en suite bathrooms and tvs with cable/satellite channels, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. suites add whirlpool tubs. this straightforward budget hotel, off i-20, is a 12-minute drive from the panola mountain state park and 15 miles from downtown atlanta. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 23 min
Oakland Cemetery (16 min)
This historic 1850s cemetery is the burial site of Margaret Mitchell & other notable locals. Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum (20 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. Netherworld Haunted House (23 min)
Storied, self-guided haunted house open seasonally, with high-quality special effects & live actors. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (19 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. Panola Mountain (14 min)
Granite outcrop popular for family walks through wooded foothills & biking along paved trails. Skyline Park (22 min)
Cheery place for games, rides & mini golf, plus beer & snacks, on the Ponce City Market roof. Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area (12 min)
2,550-acre area offering miles of multiuse trails, fishing lakes, ranger-led tours & historic sites. Stone Mountain Scenic Railroad (26 min)
Sightseeing railway tours through a mountain park in open cars pulled by a 1940s locomotive. Stone Mountain Park (19 min)
Vast, scenic park with activities, golf, lodging & a cable car ride to a historic, carved peak. Panola Mountain State Park (15 min)
Known for its granite mountain, this park offers hiking, 2 fishing lakes, a nature center & camping. Arabia Mountain (12 min)
Mountain peak featuring a pedestrian/bicycle trail as well as guided hikes, fishing & geocaching. Fernbank Museum | 3D Theater | Forest (24 min)
Natural sciences museum with 3-story, sky-lit Great Hall, & skeleton of Argentinosaurus dinosaur. Zoo Atlanta (19 min)
Huge, modern zoo housing more than 1,500 animals from 220 species, including gorillas & pandas. | 
