Stone Mountain Park, Georgia’S Number One Attraction
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Stay and Play All Year-Round Atlanta’s DeKalb County’s mild winters o er terri c golf all year- round. Come experience two spectacular golf courses nestled in the natural beauty of Stone Mountain Park, Georgia’s Number One Attraction. Other challenging courses are located just miles outside the Park. Enjoy the convenience of nearby shopping, award-winning dining and downtown attractions in the Atlanta area. Stonemount Golf Course has been consistently rated four stars by Golf Digest and the par 70 layout stretches 6,863 yards. Lakemount Golf Course features incredible views of Stone Mountain and the famous Confederate Memorial carving. e par 71 course is across 6,444 yards. (Both courses are located inside Stone Mountain Park) Other Courses Outside the Park Heritage Golf Links is located in Tucker, Georgia and o ers 27 holes of terri c golf that includes a par 72 course with 6,875 yards. Mystery Valley Golf Course is a 6,700-yard jewel that lies 5 miles from Stone Mountain Park and includes a par 72 course. Go to VisitAtlantasDeKalbCounty.com to check out our Special Golf Packages Call 866-633-5252 ext. 1024 for more information Sophisticated Charm and Southern Hospitality Around Every Corner ... Atlanta’s DeKalb County is Georgia’s third largest county with more than 700,000 residents and located east of downtown Atlanta. We are home to major attractions, multi-cultural festivals, a thriving arts scene, great shopping and historic neighborhoods. DeKalb is one of Georgia’s most culturally diverse counties. More than 64 languages representing Asian, Hispanic, European and African cultures are spoken. The County consists of Avondale Estates, Chamblee, Clarkston, Decatur, Doraville, Dunwoody, Lithonia, Pine Lake, Stone Mountain, areas of Atlanta and many unique, identifiable communities. DeKalb County is easily accessible by I-20, I-75, I-85 and I-285 and MARTA. 1957 Lakeside Parkway, Suite 510 Tucker, GA 30084 Atlanta Area Toll-Free 770-492-5050 ext. 3333 866-633-5252 ext. 3333 VisitAtlantasDeKalbCounty.com Copyright ©2011 DeKalb Convention & Visitors Bureau. This Visitors Guide is published by DeKalb Convention & Visitors Bureau. Information is subject to change. We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of information. Please check before making your travel plans for any updates or changes. 866.633.5252 ext. 3333 • VisitAtlantasDeKalbCounty.com 3 accommodations dining Make a toll-free reservation with DeKalb Direct at 866-633-5252 and then enter the hotel’s Atlanta’s DeKalb is the most culturally diverse county in the Southeast and the international cuisine found in 4-digit extension. DeKalb reflects that diversity. Atlanta’s DeKalb County has comfortable hotels to While visiting Stone Mountain Park, you can dine at fit every style and budget. Staying in DeKalb County one of the delicious restaurants inside the Park or allows you to escape the downtown traffic while choose one of the quaint restaurants located just remaining close to all the fun. Many hotels offer free outside in historic Stone Mountain Village. parking to their guests and some offer shuttle service to local attractions. Choose from the critically-acclaimed restaurants and local pubs in the City of Decatur for a romantic dinner Take a shuttle to a nearby MARTA station, Atlanta’s or a special night out with friends and family. rapid transit system, which can take you downtown in Tucker Main Street has a growing number of unique a matter of minutes. Our relaxing accommodations will and exciting dining options, with some featuring live make you feel at home as you explore all the activities music on the menu. The nearby Northlake area offers and events happening in and around Atlanta’s DeKalb a number of established restaurants located around County. Northlake Mall. To book your room now, visit our Website to go The International Corridor directly to a hotel’s website. Look for the color-coded runs across Buford DeKalb County Map at the back to determine area Highway through the locations: cities of Chamblee and Doraville and offers an • Stone Mountain Area amazing array of ethnic • I-85 / Chamblee / Doraville food. Visitors can enjoy • Decatur / North Druid Hills / Emory fresh Asian and Latin • North DeKalb / Perimeter Mall Area American flavors from all • I-20 / South DeKalb / Lithonia / Stonecrest Mall over the world from small, • I-285 / Tucker / Northlake Mall take-out storefronts to exceptional full-service restaurants. South DeKalb County offers some of the finest food at restaurants located around the Mall at Stonecrest in the City of Lithonia. From steakhouses to chicken and waffles, there are amazing taste combinations waiting for you to explore and enjoy. Wherever you stay in Atlanta’s DeKalb County, there are always excellent dining choices nearby. For a comprehensive listing of DeKalb County Restaurants, visit our Website to download the latest Directory of Restaurants. Book your room now at 24 Visit Atlanta’s DeKalb County 866.633.5252 ext. 3333 • VisitAtlantasDeKalbCounty.com 25 shopping The Gallery at South DeKalb is anchored by Macy’s and Amazing Rooms and features more than 100 Visitors to Atlanta’s DeKalb County will find a variety well-known and unique stores, a food court and two of upscale shopping experiences. There are five major restaurants. A Screenworks movie theater features 12 shopping malls located in and near DeKalb County. state-of-the-art auditoriums, jazz lounge and game Many of DeKalb County neighborhoods also offer room. With ample parking and convenient access to unique, local businesses offering gifts, products and transportation, the 800,000 square-foot mall is one of services that cannot be found anywhere else. See our the region’s premiere urban retail centers. “Points of Interest” section and visit our Website for 2801 Candler Road • Decatur, GA 30034 links to neighborhood businesses and shops. 866-633-5252 ext. 3352 SouthDekalbMall.com Major Shopping Malls The Mall at Stonecrest is an upscale, regional shopping mecca featuring Macy’s, Sears, Kohl’s, JC Penney and Located in Decatur, North DeKalb Mall features Macy’s, Dillard’s, as well as many high-end national retailers, an Ross Dress for Less, AMC-16 Theaters with stadium extensive food court and two full-service restaurants, seating, a variety of specialty stores, a food court and and a 16-screen movie theater. Check the events two full-service restaurants. It’s a great place for all of schedule for weekend family and children’s events, live your shopping needs, as well as the perfect place for stage shows and much more! dinner and a movie with the entire family. 2929 Turner Hill Road • Lithonia, GA 30038 2050 Lawrenceville Highway • Decatur, GA 30033 866-633-5252 ext. 3372 866-633-5252 ext. 3316 MallAtStonecrest.com NorthDekalbMall.com Northlake Mall is easily accessible from I-285, and close to several Northlake area hotels. Northlake Mall boasts Macy’s, Kohl’s, Sears, JC Penney and more than 100 specialty stores, services and eateries. 4800 Briarcliff Road • Atlanta, GA 30345 866-633-5252 ext. 3319 Simon.com The Dekalb Farmers Market is a 140,000 sq. ft. true world market serving up to 100,000 people per week. Perimeter Mall has a wonderful mix of great shopping, Discover aisles of fruits and vegetables, an international fine dining and unparalleled convenience. You are array of cheeses, spices, meats, seafood and poultry, sure to have a wonderful shopping experience with extensive selections of wine and beer, a deli, fresh 200 specialty stores and six signature restaurants. flowers, fresh ground international coffees and grocery Department stores include: Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, items ranging from gourmet to unusual. Take home Macy’s and a flagship Dillard’s. treats from the bakery or sample freshly cooked 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road • Atlanta, GA 30346 international flavors at the cafeteria. Experience a taste 866-633-5252 ext. 3439 of the world right here in DeKalb County! PerimeterMall.com 3000 E. Ponce De Leon Avenue • Decatur, GA 30030 866-633-5252 ext. 3313 DekalbFarmersMarket.com 22 Visit Atlanta’s DeKalb County 866.633.5252 ext. 3333 • VisitAtlantasDeKalbCounty.com 23 arabia mountain Callanwolde heritage area fine arts center The Arabia Mountain Heritage Area is located within a 20-minute drive east of downtown Atlanta A unique arts, education and provides a number of outdoor activities, environmental education and heritage preservation in and cultural experience a unique setting. The area is officially recognized as a “National Heritage Area.” The National Park Service Callanwolde Fine Arts Center serves DeKalb County defines heritage areas as the nation’s “defining as a community events and fine arts center hosting landscapes” representing the “national experience” concerts, performances, exhibits and other special through a blend of natural, historic and cultural events. The Center provides the tranquil setting of a resources. beautifully restored estate, yet offers one of the liveliest and finest arts education facilities in the Southeast. The heart of the heritage area is Davidson-Arabia Saved from demolition in 1972 by a group of concerned Mountain Nature Preserve. The preserve is a DeKalb DeKalb County citizens, Callanwolde was once the County Park comprised of 2,000 acres of granite estate of Charles Howard Candler, eldest son of The outcrop, wetlands, pine and oak forests, streams and Coca-Cola Company founder, Asa Candler. a lake. Arabia Mountain and other nearby granite Callanwolde flourishes as a center for arts education outcrops are part of an area in eastern Metro Atlanta and arts events. It is one of Atlanta’s few in-town that has been linked to human settlement and activity venues for fine arts instruction and high-quality classes for thousands of years. for students of all ages and skill levels. A wide variety of classes are offered in poetry, pottery, painting, This area includes not only the mountain, but lakes, photography, fitness, and dance lessons including the rivers and farmland in the surrounding area.