Stockbridge is a small city with a big heart. The community spirit is alive and flourishing in Downtown Stockbridge, where you’ll find American diners, friendly bars and mom-and-pop shops. Get out of the city to explore volcano-shaped Panola Mountain State Park and visit big-ticket attractions like the Delta Flight Museum.
Things to do in Stockbridge
Panola Mountain State Park protects a unique granite outcrop formed more than 300 million years ago by volcanic action. Join a ranger-led hike and learn about local flora and fauna or explore the park at your own pace. Test your aim on the archery range and clip into a harness for a tree-climbing workshop at the Nature Centre. Bike rentals make it easy to explore the park on two wheels.
From beach volleyball tournaments to live music concerts, Clayton County International Park is a hub for sports, leisure and entertainment. Stretch your legs on scenic walking trails and make a splash at the summer water park. There’s a well-stocked fishing lake and lots of shady spots to enjoy a picnic.
Discover the state’s proud aviation heritage at the Delta Flight Museum. It’s housed in a pair of cavernous aircraft hangars and features interactive exhibits on the iconic American airline. From vintage biplanes to an enormous Boeing 747, you’ll see aircraft from throughout the decades. Don’t miss the chance to get behind a cockpit control centre in the flight simulator.
Spend the day in Atlanta, a city famous for art, culture and cuisine. The state capital is nicknamed the “New York of the South” and is a vision of towering skyscrapers and tree-filled parks. Learn about the Civil Rights movement at the evocative Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site and see sharks, rays and sea lions at the world-class Georgia Aquarium.
Getting around Stockbridge
Downtown Stockbridge is compact and easy to get around on foot, while rental cars are the best way to explore Stockbridge and Henry County at your own pace. The city is a 30-minute drive from Downtown Atlanta and 20 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.