2026 DeKalb County Travel Guide: must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transport & travel experiences (updated in January)

Atlanta may be a bustling city with a skyline made famous in the TV show 'The Walking Dead' but a 30 minute drive away is a hikers' paradise. Stone Mountain has an array of activities that fit anyone's hobbies. Hike up to the top for panoramic views, ride the cable car, kayak in the lake, picnic in the woods - the list is endless. It is best visited during clear sky days so that the city of Atlanta can be seen peeking out of the endless trees in the distance. #hiking #atlanta

Dekalb county is the country where the ATL airport is at. #merrychristmas The ATL airport is located in Dekalb county Georgia. I would post this under the airport itself, but I think the county deserves the credit for a great airport. It is truly the best in the world. Plenty of good workers that are caring and kind, So come fly with us #comeandsee. Also, get bagels before you fly. It goes great together. #merrychristmas

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Stone Mountain is made of a single rock. You can take the ropeway to the top, but since we were there, we decided to take an hour-long hike. I was with my 3-year-old, and we were able to walk to the top in about an hour. The path itself is well-maintained, so you can climb in regular shoes. It's not a particularly difficult mountain. The scenery changes the higher we went, and it was so much fun to watch that change. We took the ropeway down. The ropeway gets you to the bottom in no time. You can get a panoramic view of Atlanta, so I highly recommend it.

North America Weekend Wild Guide selects the best outdoor experiences around major cities in North America. 1. 📍 Stone Mountain Park, Atlanta, GA 🚗 30 mins | 🎟️ $20/car This majestic granite dome is a landmark in Georgia. Why not choose an afternoon to climb the Walk-Up Trail and wait for a romantic sunset? 2. 📍 Sweetwater Creek State Park, Atlanta, GA 🚗 30 mins | 🎟️ $5/car The abandoned mill by the creek was once a filming location for The Hunger Games. Walk along the Red Trail and take photos while gazing at the fusion of history and nature. 3. 📍 High Falls State Park, Macon, GA 🚗 1 hr | 🎟️ $5/car This is a gem in central Georgia. You can walk along the Falls Trail to get close to the waterfall, or stroll along the Tranquil Lake Trail. 4. 📍 Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville, GA 🚗 1 hr | 🎟️ $5/car Red Top Mountain is nestled by Lake Allatoona, with shimmering lake views up close and lush mountains and forests in the distance. Iron Hill Trail is especially suitable for family trips. 5. 📍 Tallulah Gorge State Park, Tallulah Falls, GA 🚗 1.5 hrs | 🎟️ $5/car Here you can find the most breathtaking canyon scenery in Georgia. Take in the thousand-foot abyss on the North and South Rim Trails, or apply for a permit to enter the Gorge Floor Trail for an adventure. 6. 📍 Amicalola Falls State Park, Dawsonville, GA 🚗 1.5 hrs | 🎟️ $5/car The highest waterfall in Georgia cascades down the cliff. You can feel the splashing water up close, or use it as a starting point to challenge the Appalachian Trail. 7. 📍 Cloudland Canyon State Park, Trenton, GA 🚗 2 hrs | 🎟️ $5/car In this secret place in northern Georgia, climb the West Rim Loop Trail to overlook the canyon scenery, or follow the Waterfalls Trail to the bottom of the valley. ☆ Are you ready for an unforgettable weekend hike?

#NovemberTravelSupportEvent Stone Mountain, Georgia, USA. I finally got to see it. It's almost the only tourist attraction in Georgia. If you come to Georgia, you should definitely visit.

Friends in Atlanta! The annual Christmas season at Stone Mountain 🎄 has quietly begun! (11/9/24 - 1/9/25) If you also like the winter Christmas vibe, you can come to the "Christmas Village" here to have a look first. 💚 Christmas Parade 👉 Starts at 6 pm every weekend. Walk to the exit two minutes before the start to get a front-row view! You can see Santa Claus 🧑‍🎄🧑‍🎄 💚 Dinosaur Explore - Christmas Edition 👉 There are many realistic dinosaurs wearing Christmas hats! A little cute~ The fluorescent version after sunset is even more exciting 👀 A must-see for dinosaur fans‼️ 💚 Summit Skyride 👉 The cable car is only open until 4 pm during the Christmas season. If you don't want to climb the mountain, you can come and take the cable car to the top of the mountain. There will also be a special ride at night. 💚 Scenic Railroad 👉 The whole journey takes about half an hour. You can see the woods and mountain scenery, sing Christmas songs, and watch a small performance of Jesus. The sound is relatively loud all the way! But the atmosphere of everyone singing together is still great 💕 You can also see various Christmas lights on the ride after sunset 🎄 💚 Cinnamon Bread 👉 If you want to eat dessert, you can try the hot cinnamon bread 🍞 It is very soft! But it is especially good for sharing with many people! 💚 Drone and Laser Show 👉 Have a picnic on the lawn and wait to see the Christmas drone show on the stone monument at night. It is quite shocking! (Go early to get a seat during peak season!) Of course, there are many other fun things! 3D movies, 4D theaters, small story performances, Christmas light shows, Christmas carols, etc. It is perfect for a family to experience the festive atmosphere 🥳

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Sooo beautiful :)