9 days in Stone Mountain, Bryson City & Sparta Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Tue): engage your brain at Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center, then surround yourself with nature on Lake Lanier Canopy Tours, and then make a splash at Cumming Aquatic Center. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the views from Stone Mountain Covered Bridge, ride a horse along Yellow River Park, and then admire the majestic nature at Stone Mountain Park.

To see more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Stone Mountain trip planner.

Myakka City to Stone Mountain is an approximately 8.5-hour car ride. You can also drive. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Myakka City in July since evenings lows in Stone Mountain dip to 70°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Bryson City.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Thu): stroll around Chimneys Picnic Area, then take in the awesome beauty at Mount LeConte, and then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities. On the 15th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll around Oconaluftee Islands Park, identify plant and animal life at Cooper Creek Trout Farm & Pond, and then stop by Bryson City Outdoors.

For photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Bryson City trip site.

Traveling by car from Stone Mountain to Bryson City takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and car. In July, Bryson City is little chillier than Stone Mountain - with highs of 83°F and lows of 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Sparta.

Attractions like Foster Falls and Great Stone Door make great kid-friendly stops. Step off the beaten path and head to Burgess Falls State Park and Sunset Rock Overlook. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sparta: Fall Creek Falls (in Spencer) and Cumberland Caverns (in McMinnville).

To find where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Sparta online tour planner.

Explore your travel options from Bryson City to Sparta with the Route module. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Bryson City to Sparta due to the time zone difference. July in Sparta sees daily highs of 87°F and lows of 66°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to go by car back home.