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YOUR GUIDE TO stockbridge

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Know Before You Go: About Stockbridge

An insider’s guide to Stockbridge, including weather, getting there and around and what to see. Find out what you need to know before you go.

With gorgeous scenery, wonderful food and plenty of Southern charm, Stockbridge is a must-visit Georgia destination. This magical little city itself is rich in both history and culture—a true Georgie peach that’s near everywhere you want to be!

Dressing for the Weather

In Stockbridge, humid summer days regularly top around 90 degrees, followed by nights in the low 70s. Bring your sleeveless tops, shorts and umbrellas. Summer downpours are common—July is the city's wettest month with more than 5 inches of rain. April, May, September and October are the most comfortable months, with average daytime highs in the 70s and jacket weather in the 50s and 60s after dark. Heavy coats are in order between November and February, when lows fall into the 30s and 40s, but snow rarely totals more than 3 inches over the winter months.

Hikes and Strikes

Meet granite stonecrop and red-tailed hawks—some of Georgia's protected native plants and wildlife—during a ranger-guided hike. You'll ascend to the top of Stockbridge's Panola Mountain State Park, a national heritage area. The easier 1.5-mile Moonlight Mountain Hike, best suited for kids 10 or older, begins at sunset and ends with s'mores around a fire pit. The park also has 3 miles of self-guided hiking trails. For a longer excursion, the experienced cyclists in your crew can rent bikes and tackle the Rockdale River Trail. At 9.5 miles, it winds through forests, rocky outcrops, wetlands and creeks. If the weather won't cooperate, hit up the Pin Strikes Entertainment Center's 28 bowling lanes. Or, battle each other at laser tag, ride bumper cars, play pool and the latest video games. Check out Pin Strike's discounted weekday rates, when a group of up to eight can bowl for way less.

Getting to Stockbridge

Fly to Stockbridge via Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, where several major airlines offer nonstop service from more than 170 cities across the U.S. No airport shuttles serve Stockbridge, so rent a car for the 25-minute drive and for use around town—Stockbridge's public transit is reserved solely for those who live in Henry County. Driving in? You can get to town via Interstate 75.

Stockbridge at Work

Stockbridge's economy is built around small businesses, with roughly seven out of every eight workplaces having fewer than 20 employees. Retail is the city's largest employer with about one thousand employees. Other major industries include waste management, construction, health care, social assistance, transportation and warehousing. While in Stockbridge, be sure to check out the city’s downtown revitalization project spanning four city streets.

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Things to Do in Stockbridge

Take in the beauty of Alexander Lake, tee up at the Rum Creek Golf Course or enjoy heart-pounding rollercoasters at Six Flags Over Georgia.