Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain is a quartz monzonite dome monadnock and the site of Stone Mountain Park, 15 miles (24 km) east of Atlanta, Georgia. Further out, Mercedes-Benz Stadium is 15 mi away. The months with the kindest weather are March, April, May, September, October and November, at 63–83°F.
A mountain, 2 mi east of Stone Mountain
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 183K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 98% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
Stone Mountain is the nearest base
Stone Mountain is 2 miles west, with 12 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, September, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 10 miles away
DeKalb Peachtree (PDK) has airline service, about 10 miles from Stone Mountain.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain is a quartz monzonite dome monadnock and the site of Stone Mountain Park, 15 miles (24 km) east of Atlanta, Georgia. Outside the park is the city of Stone Mountain, Georgia. The park is the most visited tourist site in the state of Georgia.
Stone Mountain, once owned by the Venable Brothers, was purchased by the state of Georgia in 1958 "as a memorial to the Confederacy". Stone Mountain Park officially opened on April 14, 1965 – 100 years to the day Abraham Lincoln's assassination took place, although recreational use of the park had been ongoing for several years prior. The park today is owned by the state of Georgia.
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 1,686 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 183K a year
Nights near Stone Mountain
To stay close, try Atlanta (207) and Norcross (36).
- 1Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- 2State Farm Arena
- 3Georgia Aquarium
- 4Six Flags Over Georgia
- 5Truist Park
- 6Center Parc Stadium
- 7Chattahoochee Nature Center
Atlanta
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
529,110 people
16 mi west of Stone Mountain
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Stone Mountain | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 16 mi west | 25 min | 207 173 hotels · 6 motels · 19 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 3 campgrounds | 529,110 | $440K | D |
| Norcross | 10 mi north | 15 min | 36 28 hotels · 5 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 19,086 | $403K | C− |
| Tucker | 4 mi northwest | 5 min | 20 15 hotels · 3 motels · 2 lodges & cabins | 37,290 | $385K | — |
| Stone Mountain | 2 mi west | 5 min | 12 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 campgrounds | 6,562 | $206K | C |
| Pine Lake | 4 mi west | 5 min | 9 7 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 755 | $296K | — |
| Stonecrest | 9 mi south | 15 min | 14 14 hotels | 61,337 | $244K | — |
| Sandy Springs | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 33 31 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 105,013 | $620K | B− |
| Vinings | 19 mi west | 30 min | 52 49 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 14,390 | $605K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
While you are near Stone Mountain
These well-known sights sit within 33 miles.
Big draw115 mi Stadium & arenaMercedes-Benz Stadium
Big draw215 mi Stadium & arenaState Farm Arena
315 mi Zoo & aquariumGeorgia Aquarium
Big draw423 mi Theme parkSix Flags Over Georgia
519 mi Stadium & arenaTruist Park
Big draw32 mi LakeLake Lanier
615 mi Stadium & arenaCenter Parc Stadium
719 mi MuseumChattahoochee Nature CenterPhoto credits
Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Atlanta Falcons, CC BY 3.0 · State Farm Arena: Hermann Luyken, CC0 · Georgia Aquarium: Diliff, CC BY 2.5 · Six Flags Over Georgia: hagerman, CC BY 2.0 · Truist Park: Thechased at English Wikipedia, CC BY 4.0 · Lake Lanier: http://www.terraprints.com, CC BY 2.5 · Center Parc Stadium: Southernkeith, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Chattahoochee Nature Center: muffinn from Worcester, UK, CC BY 2.0
Before visiting Stone Mountain
What town is Stone Mountain near?
Stone Mountain, GA, about 2 miles west.
When is the best time to visit Stone Mountain?
March, April, May, September, October and November, with highs of 63–83°.
What is the closest airport to Stone Mountain?
DeKalb Peachtree (PDK), about 10 miles away. The nearest big hub is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta (ATL), about 20 miles.
Where should I stay near Stone Mountain?
Atlanta (16 mi, 207 places to stay), Norcross (10 mi, 36 places to stay) and Tucker (4 mi, 20 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Stone Mountain
What people nearby have posted about Stone Mountain.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.