The Carillon — Attraction in Mountain Park

The Carillon is a lovely addition to the historical aspect of Stone Mountain Park. I was lucky enough to stop here while it was playing. Although it currently airs a recording of Ms. Mabel playing it, it really sounds like it's being played in real time. Another spectator and I had to look up the website to learn that it's a recording lol

The walk from the parking lot to the Carillon is very pleasant with the wooded areas opening up to a lake view. There's a restroom facility that was locked, a covered picnic area, and benches placed along the path in front of the water. You are able to walk all the way up to the Carillon and look up inside it. It's very interesting to see the design. My only complaint was the trash: it seems an animal had gotten into the trash near the benches and there was trash everywhere that I cleaned up. The benches are memorials and...

I've been to Stone Mountain many times and heard the hauntingly beautiful music but never saw the source until this past weekend. It now plays recorded music because the person who would play it live, Ms. Mabel, sadly passed away. The music plays at specific hours of the day, so check scheduling. I only gave it 4 stars because of the area upkeep. loved that the park kept it in its natural glory but I think they could do a better job in ensuring a clean surrounding for the organ. The pavillion looked very sad & deserted with cobwebs hanging everywhere & is very dirty. The stone seating area is very cool though but makes you not want to sit there for long with all the dirt & cobwebs above. Still very neat to see this piece of history though. A few steps ahead, there are benches to enjoy the beautiful &...

Interesting, unusual and not to be missed, if you like bell music.

This carillon is special. With 732, it claims to be the greatest number of bells in any carillon in the world. Mabel, who has been playing this instrument for more than 30 years is friendly and engaging. She really swells with pride when she talks about it. My daughter loves the music and we are here regularly, and also watch videos of it on YouTube.

If you're a carillon fanatic, it's worth noting that this carillon uses pipes, like a wind chime, instead of big church bells, that you find in traditional carillons. The pipe music is then broadcast over the tower near the lake. My daughter, who has been to many carillons and church towers,...