16 miles east of Atlanta, Georgia, is Stone Mountain, a quartz monzonite dome mountain and home to Stone Mountain Park. Georgia's Stone Mountain, a small town, is located outside the park. In the state of Georgia, the park receives the most visitors. Located 16 miles (26 km) east of Atlanta, Georgia, Stone Mountain is a quartz monzonite dome monadnock and the location of Stone Mountain Park. Georgia's Stone Mountain, a small town, is located outside the park. In the state of Georgia, the park receives the most visitors.

Herschend Family Entertainment is currently in charge of overseeing the park, which is owned by the State of Georgia. At the peak, the elevation is 825 feet (251 m) above the surrounding area and 1,686 feet (514 m) above sea level. The massive rock relief on Stone Mountain's north face, the largest bas-relief piece of art in the world, is well renowned in addition to its geology. Three Confederate leaders—Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and Stonewall Jackson—are shown in the carving, which was finished in 1972. Metro Atlanta, the massive rock relief on Stone Mountain's north face, the largest bas-relief piece of art in the world, is well renowned in addition to its geology. Three Confederate leaders—Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and Stonewall Jackson—are shown in the carving, which was finished in 1972.

The 15 miles of gorgeous hiking and walking trails on Stone Mountain, sometimes known as "Atlanta's Backyard," range in difficulty from simple to moderate. Take it easy and pause to observe the plants and animals, or go for a harder climb and let the crisp mountain air rejuvenate you.

As we've seen, Stone Mountain's sculpture is enclosed in a huge frame that is really bigger than Mt. Rushmore overall. And whereas Stone Mountain features several of the bodies as well as the horses, Mt. Rushmore primarily features heads despite its far higher scale. Stone Mountain Park, a 3200 acre haven of natural beauty, offers a range of on-site housing options so you can stay where you play, as well as family-friendly attractions and outdoor recreational activities. The best time to visit our stunning natural regions, enjoy the kid-friendly park attractions, and watch the nightly Lasershow Spectacular is during the summer.

The Summit Skyride, Dinosaur Explore, Dinotorium, Historic Square, Farmyard, Camp Highland Outpost, Scenic Railroad, Great Locomotive Chase Adventure, Geyser Towers, golf, and museums are a few additional attractions. Atlanta metro, hand-chiseled Civil War figures are shown in the greatest high-relief sculpture in the entire globe. Visitors can view the carving's original designs, scale replicas, and an 11-minute feature film at Memorial Hall. Near Atlanta you can also visit Decatur, Georgia.

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