📍Half-Day Trip to Stone Mountain, Atlanta | Budget-Friendly Guide 🏞️

【A super belated share!】Went to Atlanta over the 4th of July holiday and visited Stone Mountain with friends—highly recommend! ✨ 💰 Money-Saving Tip Get your “Attractions Ticket” on Groupon! 🎟️ Only $19.99 (vs. $39.99 on the official website). Includes the laser show + fireworks! 🛶 Kayaking | 🕒 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Not included in the ticket, but totally worth it! The lake is wide and calm—perfect for beginners. Solo or tandem kayaks available. 🌊 🚂 Scenic Railroad | 🕒 12:20 PM – 7:40 PM A 25–30 min ride with a fun dinosaur (kids love it!). The train is big but still gets crowded—great for those who don’t want to hike (like me 😆). 🚠 Summit Skyride | 🕒 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM ⚠️ Last entry around 7:45 PM—don’t miss it! Or you’ll be stuck watching others fly up the mountain 🥲 🧗♀️ Walk-Up Trail | 🕒 Open all day (best during daytime & cooler weather) We wanted to hike after missing the cable car, but had to skip it to catch the laser show. 🎆 Grand Finale: Laser Show + Fireworks | 🕤 9:30 PM – 10:30 PM The 4th of July special was absolutely stunning! Visuals + sound = mind-blowing 🎇🎶 ✨ Pro tips: Bring a picnic blanket or folding chairs 🪑—arrive early to snag a spot! No signal on the lawn—download shows/music/games beforehand 📵 🚗 Parking = Competitive Sport Lots are available, but fill up fast. We parked farther away and walked—not bad since everything is within walking distance. 🥾 Best to go in the afternoon: avoid peak sun + catch sunset + stay for the laser show! ⚠️ Don’t forget sunscreen and water—it gets HOT ☀️ 📸 Photo Ops: ✅ The giant carving at the base—epenic backdrop! ✅ Kayaking on the lake—insta-worthy shots 🚣♀️ ✅ Golden hour on the lawn—perfect vibe for photos 🌅 #Atlanta #StoneMountain #BudgetTravel #WeekendGetaway #HiddenGems #TravelGeorgia