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Summer at the Rock (Stone Mountain Park)

Atlanta· Travel

20 Jun

If you’re in Atlanta, near Atlanta or planning on vacationing in Atlanta this summer, the place you need to visit is Stone Mountain Park. Great for families or just adults looking to have outdoor fun, Stone Mountain Park is the place to be! I love Stone Mountain, it’s such a family friendly place.

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I received complementary  tickets, my opinions are my own.

I went after work on Friday and stayed through the Laser Show, literally there for only 5 hours but still had a blast. I first went on the SkyHike, it was actually my first time since my son got scared the only time we went on it before. So I tackled it with my good friend from Sass N Spunks son. We made it up to the second level, and I must say, even though you’re supported with a harness to protect you from falling, it can still be a little bit intimidating, it totally depends on the person though.

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The little ladies took on the smaller SkyHike more fit to their liking.

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While we were there, the team at Stone Mountain provided dinner for us, of which consisted of fried chicken, pulled pork sandwiches,  potatoes salad, baked beans and peach cobbler, it was a great meal that you can get if you chose the Dinner Lasershow. We also received a refillable cup of which is a great to get if you frequent Stone Mountain, fill-ups are only $1!! Even if you just go to hike the mountain or want to catch the laser Show!

Side note: I highly recommend getting the yearly parking pass if you frequent Stone Mountain, it’s about $40, but if you catch it on Groupon (when they have the deal available) you can get it for $32, or even less with a Groupon discount code!

After we ate we heading up to the top of Stone Mountain via the Summit Skyride, I feel like I cannot go there without taking pictures of the top, along with sitting up there gazing at the Atlanta skyline, it’s quite a beautiful sight. The weather that day was amazing!! Besides a little rain storm earlier in the day, we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day. It wasn’t too hot, not cold, the sun was there but slightly behind the clouds, it was an absolutely beautiful day! 

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It was the first time at Stone Mountain for my two sidekicks that went with me, their mother took a bunch of photos, here are a few of my favorites!

They may look familiar, we tend to go to a lot of places together and they are very close to my son. we have tried and tried to get a jump photo and have only successfully got one in the past. They dominated this one though! I loved it, isn’t it awesome!!

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We were strapped for time, so we didn’t stay at the top long, and I wanted the girls to experience The Great Barn before it closed for the night. If you’ve never been in The Great Barn then you’re missing out. I firmly believe that the adults have more fun then the children. It is three levels high with different tubes and guns to shoot balls at your loved ones 😉 It also has slides and trampoline floors, fun to say the least! It’s a great attraction to do if You are trying to take a break from the summer sun too.

Before watching the Laser Show, we spent a few minutes wandering around the Yellow Daisy store. The Yellow Daisy store sells handmade items from local sellers. They have some amazing stuff in there! Homemade dish detergent, laundry soap, bath soap, candles, etc. All the items smelled so good, it’s definitely worth stopping in to check it out. The fine staff at Stone Mountain had a craft set up for the kiddos this night, so we totally took advantage so these little ladies could show their super hero side!

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We were lucky enough to sit on the Terrace to view the Laser Show and we sat in the Louisiana section. While sitting in this section does have a cost, we received unlimited popcorn, 1 drink and 1 ice cream. They had seats which made the viewing so much more comfortable. It was fun and again, very comfortable. If you’re interested in a Terrace seat, you can check out the cost of the seats HERE.

If you haven’t been to a Laser Show then add it to your list. As I mentioned before, the Laser Show is FREE besides parking. The Laser Show last approximately 1 hour and includes a few fire works during the show. They’ve updated it since last year so if you’ve been prior it’s worth going again.

I could spend all day at Stone Mountain! There is something for everyone and we always have a great time! If you’re coming outside of Atlanta (or even want to have a staycation), then you also need to check out their lodging options that include camping and a hotel stay.

 So, what are your summer plans?

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  1. robin masshole mommy says

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    My boys would have an absolute blast there. They love ropes courses like that one!
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  2. Julia says

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    This looks like so much fun! My husband would be all about the sky hike .
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  3. karen says

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    This summer I am beach bound and can.not.wait. Love the chill factor of it. But - your photos of Rock Stone Mountain are really cool! Loving that skyride! Whoa. I might be nervous doing it so high up, but really a cool experience. I bet kids LOVE this place!! So unique! Karen | GlamKaren.com
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  4. Terri Steffes says

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    I went to Stone Mountain waaaay back in the 80s, before I had kids. I remember having a great time there! From the photos, I think you did, too! My plans this summer aren't coming together like they should. Things are achanging!
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  5. Rebecca Bryant says

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    What a fabulous place to hang out at. It looks so fun. The kids seem to enjoy it.
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  6. Heather Lawrence says

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    My kids would be all over this place! I would watch..from the safety of the ground with a cup of coffee and fret that my kids were going to fall. LOL!! I have never heard of this place before but it looks like it would be a lot of fun.
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  7. jill conyers says

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    Such a beautiful place to visit. Looks like a perfect place for a family vacation with a lot of things for kids to do.
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  8. Mandy says

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    Oh looks like so much fun! Especially since it's winter over here in Australia.. I"m super envious of the weather over there now!
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  9. Blythe Alpern says

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    My niece and nephew are a little too young for Stone Mountain, but I hope that when they get older I can take them there. It looks like a great way to spend the day.
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  10. Reesa Lewandowski says

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    What a totally neat place to visit! I am going to share this with friends who live in Atlanta.
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  11. Heather says

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    This looks so awesome! The view! Gorgeous! I haven't been to Atlanta, besides the airport, but if we ever make it down that way for a period of time, this would definitely be on my to-go list!
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  12. Ashleigh Walls says

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    This looks like this was a wonderful time! My kids would love that adventure park and doing all that fun climbing.
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  13. Debra says

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    We absolutely love Atlanta! It is one of our favorite places to visit. We are going to have to look into this, my kiddos would love it!
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Hi, I'm Stacey. Welcome to Seeking The Weekend! If you're like most working parents, your time off is the weekend. Follow along to see how I pack my adventures into a weekend. Here on Seeking The Weekend, I'll share tips to weekend/ short trip travels, good eats, projects and Atlanta area events and activities! Want to connect? Email me at seekingtheweekend@gmail.com

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