Stone Mountain is in Dekalb County, Georgia and is nearly considered a district of Atlanta. The town is named for Stone Mountain, the largest exposed granite dome in North America. The town was incorporated in 1839 and has a population of approximately 7,000 people. The Stone Mountain Industrial Park is a large employer in the area. Stone Mountain retains its small town feel despite being so close to one of the biggest cities in the Southern United States. There is a concerted effort to revitalize and grow the downtown area, tapping in on the legions of tourists at the nearby Stone Mountain Park.

Get in

Stone Mountain, the city, is due East of Atlanta on Stone Mountain Parkway, which is just north of Interstate 20.

MARTA buses and trains run to the Stone Mountain area; it's also possible to ride your bike from downtown Atlanta to Stone Mountain Village on the bike trail.

Dining

 • Stone Mountain Village 
 • Bundos Market Restaurant - 678-476-6632. Italian cuisine, open 7 days.
 • Magnolia Restaurant and Tea Room - 770-498-6304. Located in an Antebellum Victorian home dating back to 1854 and serving classic southern cuisine. Open Thursday - Saturday 11am - 2:30pm and for Sunday Brunch from 11am - 2:30pm.
 • Mama Mia's Pasta and Pizza - 770-469-1199.
 • P.D.'s Grill and Cafe - 770-465-0522. Burgers, sandwiches and more.
 • The Sycamore Grill - 770-465-6789. A full service restaurant serving Southern cuisine.
 • Wells Cargo Cafe - 770-469-0400. Soups, salads, sandwiches and entrees featuring seafood, steak and chicken.

Lodging

 • Hampton Inn - Stone Mountain  - 1737 Mountain Industrial Blvd, 770-934-0004 or 1-800-HAMPTON. Located three miles from Stone Mountain Park. Part of the Hilton Family of hotels. Offers both regular rooms and mini-suites. Rates vary between $90 - $130.
 • Silver Hill Manor Bed and Breakfast  - 1037 Main Street, 888-381-5808 or 770-879-6800. Housed in a stately, reproduction antebellum mansion, Silver Hill offers six rooms, three featuring an in-room Jacuzzi. Rates from $140 - $200 per night.
 • The Village Inn Bed and Breakfast  - 992 Ridge Avenue, 800-214-8385 or 770-469-3459. Built in the 1820's, the Village Inn offers six guestrooms, all with whirlpool tubs and include a full Southern Breakfast. Enjoy their fireplaces on a cold winter night or sit out on the veranda to enjoy a warm summer day. Rates from $129 - $169 per night.