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Stone Mountain’s massive granite dome is the centerpiece of this state park that offers nearly every type of outdoor recreation, along with nearby local restaurants and accommodations for the perfect getaway.

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Visit North Carolina is proud to showcase the work of filmmaker Eternal Polk, who will never forget taking his daughter to Stone Mountain for the first time. This film was produced as part of Visit NC's Firsts that Last Film Series.