Posted in Georgia April 20, 2018 by

Spend A Perfect Day On This Old-Fashioned Paddle Boat Cruise In Georgia

For some reason, Georgia seems to be flush with a few of these old-fashioned paddle boats, cruisin’ guests up and down the waterways of our beautiful state. We’re not complaining, by any means, but instead commenting on how these fascinating paddle boats have withstood the test of time and continue to be a worthwhile adventure. We’ve written before about perhaps the most popular riverboat cruise in Georgia: The Riverboat Cruise In Georgia You Never Knew Existed, which takes cruisers up and down the Savannah River, but this particular old-fashioned paddle boat has been around for decades and is still completely worth the adventure. Take a look.

Most people visiting Stone Mountain Park in Georgia don’t even know that a riverboat cruise exists.
Flickr Andi Jetaime
Yet, since 1976, riverboats have been paddling out through Stone Mountain Lake providing passengers with the chance to see a uniquely captivating side of the park.
Flickr Greg Williams
There are two paddle boats in the Stone Mountain fleet — the Scarlet O’Hara, which is a side wheeler that can carry up to 150 people aboard…
Flickr Valerie
…and the Henry W. Grady, which fits 300-passengers, but is solely used for private charters.
Flickr Lydia Giddens
Departing from the Riverboat Marina Complex every half hour, guests can take to the waterways for a quick 20-minute jaunt around the area.
Flickr Mark Goebel
A fascinating fact about the paddle boats at Stone Mountain is that the sunken remains of the very first riverboat, the Robert E. Lee, can still be seen at the bottom of the lake.
Flickr Andy Montgomery
Hop aboard this fascinating old-fashioned paddle boat for a trip back in time.
Flickr J Stephen Conn
Pretend you’re Mark Twain taking to the river and explore a new side fo Georgia that you’ve never seen before.
Flickr Mark Goebel
A family-fun adventure through Georgia without all the bells and whistles.
Flickr J Stephen Conn

Ready to plan a trip to Stone Mountain Park? You can use the address below to lead you along:

1000 Robert E Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain, GA 30083

Have you ever hopped aboard the paddle boats in Stone Mountain Park? We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to share your experience in the comments section below.