09 Stone Mountain
This carved granite mountain is a distinct natural attraction. In the 1830s, this hulking monument was a granite quarry. Much of the granite went to build blocks at the Panama Canal. Vaults at the United States Treasury and the East Wing steps at the Washington Capitol building are also from Stone Mountain granite. The Yellow Daisy Festival takes place in September. The Highland Games and Scottish Festival occurs in October, a beautiful time to visit this area. There are hiking trails, lush picnic spots, a scenic railroad, and an aerial tramway.
