Snow Mountain is a fantastic family outing

It's "snow" lie...Snow Mountain is one of the best winter attractions in Atlanta. (Sorry for the pun.) Atlanta’s Stone Mountain Park has transformed into a winter wonderland with Snow Mountain, Atlanta's only snow park.  My family got a chance to check it out this month and we absolutely loved it!

Nina-Rose and Bryce loved digging in the snow.

Bring your entire family, from toddlers to kids home from college, and enjoy tubing, sledding, snowmen making, and other fun snow activities. Snow Mountain tickets include a two-hour tubing session plus unlimited access to the snow play areas for maximum play time.

Snow Mountain keeps the entire family busy for hours. A 400’ foot tubing hill and a snow play area filled with a blizzard of snow activities make Snow Mountain Atlanta’s not-to-be-missed winter attraction. There’s even a play zone reserved for the littlest snow bunnies and two hills for the under 54 inch crowd. (And if big kids are taking over the area, be sure to tell one of the many attendants to help take care of the issue.)

Bryce, even at 2 years old, was able to go sledding.

Snow Mountain’s state-of-the-art snow-making magic guarantees tons of fresh snow daily. It looks, feels, and melts like the real thing. Plan to spend the day and take advantage of all Snow Mountain, and Stone Mountain, have to offer. Have lunch or dinner in the Crossroads area to warm up and look for family and budget friendly options like a whole pizza for $20 at The Marketplace at Stone Mountain.

Nina-Rose and Bryce warm up in the Marketplace.

If you go before January 2nd, buy a Snow Mountain/A Stone Mountain Christmas combo ticket to enjoy the shows, movies, and other fun holiday attractions associated with A Stone Mountain Christmas. We really enjoyed A Stone Mountain Christmas too.  It's a nice indoor/outdoor combo.  Space is limited each day so be sure to reserve a timeslot online. Walk-up tickets will only be sold based on availability. Go ahead...take a snow day.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:Cost: Snow Mountain: Adult/Child (3-11): $27 each; under 3: free. Snow Mountain/A Stone Mountain Christmas combo ticket: Adult/Child (3-11): $44 each (a savings of 30%). Want a discount? Get a $4 coupon at local Krogers for all Snow Mountain tickets. (Coupon must be used online.) Tickets can be bought online.
Height/weight requirements for each activitiy are as follows:
•Minimum height for Avalanche Alley: 36 inches
•Minimum height for Tube Runners: 42 inches
•Maximum weight for Avalanche Alley: 1,000lbs (max of 6 riders)
•Maximum weight for Tube Runners: 300 lbs

When to go: Snow Mountain is open weekends (and certain holidays) through March 6, 2011. It is open all day this week through January 3, 2011 for the kids on winter break. Check the website for specific hours open each day. Note that the temperature, wind and precipitation each affect the speed of Snow Tubing. Younger and/or more timid guests may prefer the mid-day sessions when tubing conditions are generally more moderate.
What to wear: Boots, gloves, and winter coats are essential. Hats/ear muffs, scarves, and snow pants are useful and may be necessary on unusually cold days. The snow is wet, cold, and slippery so bring an extra set of clothes, especially for the kids. Stone Mountain does offer lockers for rent, or simply pack extras in a backpack and keep it with you.
Enjoy!