Stone mountain was such a great family trip for us. Located just outside of Atlanta we drove up for a long weekend during our Thanksgiving break and spent the night nearby and then spent the day at Stone Mountain. We were not able to enjoy all the activities at the park but the activities but we went for the winter season activities that were offered which were amazing.
What is there to do in Stone Mountain?
There are a lot of things to do during any season at the Stone Mountain Park. They have hiking trails, a cable car ride to the top of the mountain, scenic railroad, Confederate memorial carving, and seasonal activities at the park.
Some of the seasonal activities include fireworks and tubing. We went to enjoy the tubing which was amazing especially for us southerners that don't get the opportunity to enjoy the snow. Stone Mountain calls this activity Snow Mountain. There was a great family tube ride, double tube ride, and individual tube ride. For a flat rate fee, you are able to spend 2 hours tubing and all day playing in the snow open play area. This was plenty of time tubing for us. They limit admission for each time slot so you don't spend a lot of time waiting in line, you get to use your full 2 hours on the snow. The family raft is pulled to the top and you just hop in. The double raft and the single raft you have to pull up on your own but they are light enough and slide along behind you. The all-day snow play is also a lot of fun. They have snow falling and a place to build a snowman or even create a snow angel.
What should you bring?
If you are planning to attend the Snow Mountain like we did you should bring some snow pants, sunscreen, and some waterproof comfortable shoes, and a comfortable long sleeve shirt. A heavy jacket isn't needed. The snow itself is cold but the weather is usually is not. In fact, we took the jackets we used for skiing and we were hot. But you need the snow pants and waterproof shoes because the snow will get in your pants and shoes and you will have wet clothes if not. I know sunscreen seems weird to bring in the winter but the UV rays will reflect off the snow and you can get sunburn.
Advise for your next trip
Buy a day pass that includes both the tubing and the all-day play in the snow plus a meal option. This will be your best price. The food at the park is pretty expensive as are the drinks. If you are like me and like to have pictures of your trip you can buy the pictures that the park takes for you. The price for these pictures is actually priced pretty well compared to other places. The quality of the pictures is good as well.
Staying in a nearby hotel outside of Atlanta is a great option if you need to stay overnight as well. The prices are reasonable and the hotels are nice. As well as eating outside the park will save you some money to use elsewhere.
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