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Stone Mountain, Georgia: Stone Mountain: Confederate Mount Rushmore

Johnny Reb's answer to Mt. Rushmore. The mountain was a favorite ceremony spot of the Klan, and the sculpture was carved in fits and starts, including a stint by Gutzon Borglum before he fled to Mt. Rushmore. Summertime features projected "Lasershow Spectacular in Mountainvision."

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Stone Mountain.

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My Canadian friends love Stone Mountain, so we walked around last Sunday. They're adding lots of fancy new rides and some giant water slide, possibly?

[Bam-Bam, 03/17/2011]

Just in time for the Civil War (or War of Northern Aggression) sesquicentennial!

Stone Mountain

World's largest exposed mass of granite, located about 15 miles east of Atlanta Georgia off of Hwy 78 (Stone Mountain Freeway). Also the site of the world's largest bas-relief carving, depicting southern Civil War Heroes Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and Jefferson Davis. The park used to be totally a civil war monument, but in recent years has tried to shed this image. Also the site of a laser show in summer evenings, which is a favorite among local rednecks. The laser show is projected directly on the side of the mountain. The park also includes a lift to the top of the mountain, a museum about the carving, an antique car museum, an actual antebellum plantation house, and other attractions.

[David Ripley, 06/29/2004]
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Stone Mountain: Confederate Mount Rushmore

Stone Mountain Park

Address:
1000 Robert E. Lee Dr., Stone Mountain, GA
Directions:
I-285 exit 39B onto US 78 E. (Snellville/Athens). Drive eight miles to exit 8, the Stone Mountain Park Main Entrance. Follow the exit ramp to the East Gate entrance of Stone Mountain Park.
Hours:
Open daily. No laser show off-season. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
770-498-5690
Admission:
$20 and up.
RA Rates:
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