17 Jun Stone Mountain Senior Living
For retirees moving to one of DeKalb County’s senior housing communities, Stone Mountain offers plenty of exciting things to experience, especially with Stone Mountain Park being one of the most popular attractions in the state. The park features more than 3,200 acres of lush woodlands and a generous supply of recreational activities that seniors will appreciate, including golf, kayaking or canoeing, walking/hiking, and more.
Enjoying Stone Mountain’s Attractions
All year round, Stone Mountain Park offers a range of different ways to experience the majesty of the world’s largest piece of exposed granite. Along with the park’s wonderful diversity of boutiques and restaurants, attractions like the Summit Skyride and the Lasershow Spectacular provide breathtaking visuals, panoramic views and a one-of-a-kind way of seeing the magnificent Memorial Carving on the side of the mountain itself.
As winter rolls around, DeKalb County traditionally enjoys a mild climate, which seniors will truly appreciate. But, while the rest of the county is lavishing in comfortably warm weather, Stone Mountain undergoes a transformation into Snow Mountain. While some seniors may not want to take their chances on the slopes, they will regardless feel right at home on the scenic SnoDeck watching their grandkids ski and tube down the mountain or at SnoFire Point where they can gather with loved ones around the fire for some tasty s’mores. At Snow Mountain, everyone gets to feel like a kid again.
Festivals and Fun for Seniors at Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain Park is where seniors will also find some of the region’s best festivals and special events. Favorites include the Yellow Daisy Festival, the Indian Festival and Pow Wow, the Country Living Fair and many more. Meanwhile, Decatur, Lawrenceville and Atlanta host dozens of food, book, wine and art festivals between the three of them all year long, so there’s always something to look forward to around the Stone Mountain area.
Dining and Shopping in Stone Mountain, GA
In Stone Mountain, retirement living has its privileges. The area is home to a diversity of eclectic restaurants featuring cuisine ranging from down home country favorites to French culinary specialties. It doesn’t matter what you’re in the mood to eat, you’ll find it in Stone Mountain.
The city is also home to several studios and shops where American craftsmen practice their craft by making works of art right in front of your eyes. The hand-made creations keep Georgia’s artisan history alive and well while providing you with a shopping experience unlike any other. peruse, including Decatur’s downtown open-air shopping district and Farmer’s Market.
Welcome to Park Springs
Park Springs is the Wise Choice for Atlanta Senior Living. When you choose to retire to Park Springs, you’re giving yourself the gift of an exciting and culturally invigorating lifestyle. Whether you want to experience the small-town charm of Stone Mountain, visit the historic sites around DeKalb County or you want to take a trip into downtown Atlanta for the weekend, you’ll have easy access to it all right from your Park Springs’ home.
At Park Springs, we handle it all for you. We have on-site maintenance, housekeeping and 24-hour security. We can even help you manage the moving process with a host of no-cost services designed to reduce your stress during your transition to the retired life.
A recipient of the National Association of Homebuilders Award for the Best New Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in America, Park Springs leads the way in terms of providing exceptional lifestyle options for retiring seniors in Georgia. Our Members enjoy an outstanding quality of life in which all of their physical, intellectual and spiritual needs are fully met. To learn more about Park Springs’ unique Stone Mountain retirement living opportunities, contact us today.