Kid Tips

Babies: Bring a back carrier for the lovely and doable half-hour hike to the top.

Toddlers & Pre-K: The Barn is an indoor children's museum-style playground aimed at ages 5-12, but interesting to the toddler set too. The train ride will be fun for train-crazy preschoolers, but is a little on the long side.

School-Age Kids: Lots of active play for this age group, including a playground, giant tree houses, and a ropes-and-climbing attraction. The 4-D movie/ride will be a hit.

Pre-Teens & Teens: The Duck, an amphibious vehicle ride that splashes into the lake at the end, is best for this age.

Planning Notes

• Picnic if it's not too hot. If it is, cool off at one of the restaurants serving authentic Southern fare.
• Pick your activities. Most of the many activities can be done a la carte, and there are plenty of things to see for free (with parking admission).
• Snow in Georgia? Starting in the winter of 2007-08, Coca-Cola is going to cover the top with snow machines to provide sledding, snowman-building, and snowball fights.

Just the Facts

Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily are the minimum hours for the park. Additional hours, and each attraction's, vary widely; see http://www.stonemountainpark.com/dates-hours/ and check each feature you want to attend. Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Fees: Under $10

Recommended Time: Half day