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| Old Pictures and Antiques at Stone Mountain State Park © Katrena |
My family has visited quite a few state parks throughout North Carolina. Each one has a unique, special feel when you walk into the room. We typically visit the Welcome Center first when going to a state park for the first time.
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| Beeswax Candles and Other Household Items at Stone Mountain State Park © Katrena |
The Welcome Center at Stone Mountain State Park in North Carolina (not to be confused with the one in Georgia) offered quite a few interesting displays. Visitors get a glimpse of life in simpler times, a time when people were quite innovative by creating things they needed and wanted to make life easier.
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| Moonshine Still at Stone Mountain State Park © Katrena |
A big black bear greeted us front and center as soon as we entered the front door. There are a lot of steps to enter through the front, but the building does have a ramp so folks can enter through the back without navigating all of those steps! If you have ever wondered what a moonshine still looks like, you'll find one in the lobby. Each of the exhibits offers educational information about the items.
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| Musical Instruments at Stone Mountain State Park © Katrena |
I come from a musical family, so I found the musical instruments on display to be particularly interesting. I bet quite a few fun times were enjoyed by families years ago as they made their own music together. I would have loved to have heard my grandma play that banjo!
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| Loom and Handmade Quilt at Stone Mountain State Park in NC © Katrena |
A large loom and hanging quilt made the side room look rustic and homey. My kids particularly liked the stages of moths and butterflies display. When we went hiking, it was even better to see the beautiful insects fluttering around the trail and near the creek!
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| Farm Equipment and Painting of Stone Mountain in North Carolina © Katrena |
There is a beautiful painting of Stone Mountain in the Welcome Center. It gives visitors an idea of the spectacular view that awaits those who wish to hike the trail. There is handicap parking near the area where you can see the large stone, so even those with mobility issues may wish to walk to see the old homestead and amazing mountain view. Folks can catch a glimpse of the stone from the window of the Welcome Center.
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| Cooking Items at Stone Mountain State Park Welcome Center © Katrena |
I recognized quite a few of the items on display because my grandparents lived on a farm in southwestern Virginia. Many of those items brought back memories of visiting them.
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| Stages of Moths and Butterflies at Stone Mountain State Park in NC © Katrena |
We had the opportunity to speak with several people who work at the park; they gave tips for which trails would be best for our hiking abilities and time we had for the visit. The Welcome Center also had restrooms.
Thanks so much for visiting my
Travel NC With Kids blog! Have you been to Stone Mountain in North Carolina? If so, what are some of your favorite spots?
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| Farm Tools at Stone Mountain State Park in North Carolina © Katrena |
For more information, maps, hours, etc., visit the
Stone Mountain State Park official web page.
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