During the dinosaur era, Georgia was part of the landmass called Appalachia — an eastern dinosaur habitat separated from the western continent by a shallow inland sea.

That means dinosaurs did roam the broader region — just not in the dramatic fossil concentrations seen in Utah or Montana.

The massive granite dome of Stone Mountain, a central figure within our Georgia State Park setting, has inspired Native American legends and local myths for centuries. While not dinosaur-related, it carries an ancient, primeval presence — making it the perfect dramatic setting for Dino Fest.

Let’s be honest — when mist rolls over the lake at sunrise, you could imagine something Jurassic emerging from the tree line.

So why not explore the legends of Stone Mountain with a day at Dino Fest?

Hidden in the foliage, dinosaurs can be heard roaming the lands.  Life-sized animatronic creatures provide backdrops for immersive photo opportunities, while fossil digs and hands-on paleontology activities create a setting where you will feel right at home during this historic time.

Every year, Stone Mountain Park roars to life with towering dinosaurs, interactive exhibits, and larger-than-life family fun during Dino Fest. It’s a jurassic-scale adventure where ancient giants meet Georgia landscapes — and when you stay lakeside at Atlanta Evergreen, the experience becomes a full prehistoric escape.

Join the fun during Spring Break each March, 

for this once in a lifetime adventure! 

Hurry ~ before the opportunity becomes …. well, extinct!