Snow Mountain, the ultimate Southern snow extravaganza at Stone Mountain Park near Atlanta, is now open! Take some time out to enjoy the five football fields of winter wonderland in weather that actually feels like winter! There are 20 lanes of tubing, a 400-foot hill for the family-sized tubes, a “bunny hill” for little ones and a […]
Stone Mountain Park | Five Secrets for Families
Disclosure: I received tickets to Stone Mountain State Park and reserved seating for the Lasershow Spectacular in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own. Don’t miss Geyser Towers! My family and I created some memories last weekend at Stone Mountain Park. It was a great way to spend the Sunday of Memorial […]
I need a snow day like I need a hole in the head
It’s cold in Atlanta. Very cool by Atlanta standards. Highs will be in the 20’s tomorrow with lows in single digits and the wind chill will be even lower. To my hearty Northern friends that sounds like a nice day for a picnic, but down here it is cause for frenzy. And that frenzy closed […]
Unique places to visit with Santa in Atlanta
Still haven’t spent any quality time with the Big Guy (Santa that is) this holiday season? If you’re in Atlanta, you’re in luck! There are still lots of opportunities to visit with Mr. Claus and get that photo you feel obligated to get every year in a more unique environment. Here are some of the […]
Christmas has come to Stone Mountain!
My family and I attended the media preview of a Stone Mountain Christmas this year but I was not asked to write about it nor am I being compensated for doing so. I just wanted to share. If you are looking for the Christmas spirit, go to a Stone Mountain Christmas. You will definitely find […]
Labor Day Activities in Atlanta
Staying in Atlanta this Labor Day weekend? Visiting from out of town (or just OTP)? There is a TON of activities to enjoy for the whole family. Be prepared for a little a lot of traffic, some crowds downtown, and perhaps an afternoon rain storm and just go out and have a good time! Want […]
The Smith’s Staycation: Stone Mountain Park & Evergreen Marriott
The Lasershow starts at dusk This summer has been the summer for staying close to home for our family. Road trips are fun, but with four kids under the age of 7, they are a lot (A LOT) of work. Being close to home is just easier. And lucky for us, we live close to some […]
4th of July Fireworks, Festivities Still on Despite the Rain in Atlanta
All-You-Can-Eat Pie Bar at Sway Stay The Night Hyatt Regency Downtown Atlanta 4th of July deal Celebrate July 4th with Hyatt Regency! Stay for $99 and 50% valet parking July 3-9. Ooh & Aaa @ Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park Fireworks July 4 or stay here after catching the Braves vs. Marlins (w/ stadium fireworks July 4). Or declare your Independence, and hope […]
Know Before You Go: Snow Mountain @StoneMtnPark
Snow Mountain, the ultimate Southern snow extravaganza at Stone Mountain Park, is now open! True Georgia Peaches and transplanted Yankees alike will love the five football fields of wintery wonderland. It includes 20 lanes of single tubing, a 400-foot hill for the family-sized tubes, and a huge snow play area. There’s something for everyone! My […]
Find your inner “snow bunny” at Snow Mountain
I grew up playing in the snow. In Wisconsin, it could snow in every month except June, July and August (no exaggeration) so we learned to cope with the cold and all the snow that came with it. But it wasn’t all bad. I have very fond memories of building snowmen and snow forts, having […]
