Stone Mountain Park Activities History & NatureAT STONE MOUNTAIN PARKExplore The Natural and Historic AreasDiscover history and nature only 15 miles from downtown Atlanta. Stone Mountain Park has 3200 acres of natural areas to explore. Take a self-guided tour and brush up on some history at sites like the Carillon, Grist Mill, Quarry Exhibit, and the Historical and Environmental Education Center. History & Nature HistoryCarillonThe daily concert from our 732-bell Carillon is one of the true joys of Stone Mountain Park. The Carillon was donated by our friends at Coca-Cola after being exhibited in the 1964 World’s Fair in New York City. More Details HistoryCovered BridgeThis historical pine and cedar bridge is one of only four remaining structures of the many created and constructed by Washington W. King. The bridge connects the main park to a picturesque island perfect for a lazy day of picnics or reading. This century old bridge is nearly 20-feet high and was moved to Stone Mountain Park from Athens, Georgia, in 1969. More Details HistoryGrist MillIn 1965, this century-old mill was moved to the Park from its original site near Ellijay, GA. One of the most picturesque spots in the Park, it makes a great place for picnics. More Details HistoryHistorical & Environmental Education CenterThe focus of theHistorical Environmental Education Center, located at the base of the walk-up trail, is to educate Park guests and local students about the fascinating geology and ecology of Stone Mountain. Visitors can explore the gallery, experiencing everything from interactive science exhibits to the life-size cave with a video about the origin of the mountain. More Details HistoryMemorial CarvingThe largest high relief sculpture in the world, the Confederate Memorial Carving, depicts three Confederate figures of the Civil War, President Jefferson Davis and Generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson. The entire carved surface measures three-acres, larger than a football field and Mount Rushmore. More Details HistoryQuarry ExhibitThis outdoor display was developed to tell the story of an industry that played a significant part in the history of Stone Mountain. Throughout the years, 7,645,700 cubic feet of granite were removed from the mountain. This is equal to one-foot-long paving stones stretching from the North Pole to the South Pole (12,444 miles)! More Details HistorySMP Historic Pass AppTake a self guided tour around Stone Mountain Park natural areas and discover colorful stories, legends, imagery and interesting facts about Stone Mountain Park. More Details NatureSongbird Habitat and TrailStone Mountain Park’s Songbird Habitat sits on the site of the former 1996 Summer Olympic Games venue for Archery and Cycling. The Woodland Trail and Meadow Trails each take you on a one mile journey into the home for beautiful birds such as the Eastern Bluebird, White-Breasted Nuthatch, and Northern Cardinal. More Details
