georgia guidestones

887valoriec

This was a stop on the way home from visiting the Elder Mill Covered Bridge. With lunch in between, this was a nice day trip.

Lanette29

I had heard of the Guidestones some time ago and thought I'd take a road trip to see these in person. I'm so glad I did. The Guidestones, if nothing else, are very intriguing. The mystery surrounds them as to who really constructed them and why. They are in the middle of nowhere and in a field at that. Very odd but fun. It's a great family road trip for older kids. It will definitely spark a lot of conversation.

gfife

A long way to drive but worth the trip to see. I found it very interesting because I had seen a story about it on the history channel. I found it to be a bit creepy. It sits out in the middle of nowhere and there are cameras monitoring it for vandalism. I was happy to see that they had cleaned off all the graffiti which was on a lot of the pics I had seen of it on line. Worth seeing but I would drive to see it again.

JD_W00ds

This is a interesting stop on a trip to somewhere else in the area. Yes it is in the country, but not that far from the town of Elberton The views of the area are interesting as are the Guidestones. Yes they have been vandalized, therefore they have installed CCTV surveillance to try and stop it. Check the website for the message that is on the stones, also there are some astrological features built into the stones.

nav-deep-er

Let's get one thing very clear: there's no gift shop, entrance ticket, or a gas station for what feels like miles. The road off the main highway leading to the bizarre monument was unpaved, catalysing the intrigue of the surrounding atmosphere. There's a small makeshift parking in front of the stones, a 3 ft. Fence surrounding it, and a questionably operational cctv camera aimed at it. Positioned at the highest point in the county, the views are pleasant and panoramic; it completely absorbs you. During the day, obviously... At night, Id be terrified and definitely wouldn't venture out anywhere near this area beyond dusk, Im just not insane; but then again the're people out there with bigger cahones than me and if you're into that get under the skin, creepy, who the hell knows what's going to happen next feeling, take a drive out there after dark. Just make sure you've got a full tank of gas, don't get lost, and don't get stranded. All great advice.

abbeyo669

If you're anywhere around Elberton, GA, stop by the guidestones and have a look. They are larger than they appear in photographs, and pretty neat to see. The stones are off the road, in a field with a small parking area. There is no fee. Recently, the stones have had graffiti on them, been cleaned, only to have more markings. Some people are just discourteous, I guess, and have to ruin stuff for others. But the marking stone on the ground tells part of the story, the measurements, and the mystery is worth reading about. Enjoy.

TerriS780

Saw a segment on The History Channel regarding this site & decided to stop by while in the area. Interesting story behind their creation. Sad to see it defaced by graffiti.

soyouwillknow

I find this interesting that an unknown person took time to build this out in the country side. Well done in granite and explained very well with two permanent markers .Stones have different language's on each side saying the words the author wished to express. If you are passing through the area it is worth going to see. Beautiful country side on the way. A tucked away mystery!

k0alaMama

I heard a lot of people say that it wasn't as big as they thought it would be, but I went with no expectations except to learn more about it and to just enjoy it. It is located on the top of a hill with farm land around it. It sits on a beautiful landscape. The information on the actual guidestones is interesting. It makes you wonder who these people were and how they came to a concensus on what should be inscribed. The plaque off to the left gives a great synopsis of the background of the guidestones. It explains why it's constructed the way it is, why it's located where it is, etc. Off to the right of the guidestones, there is the time capsule with more information on the capstone covering it. Overall, my husband and I really enjoyed it. From our observation, most people there who weren't impressed with it didn't take the time to read the information. So I encourage everyone just to enjoy it. I highly recommend it!

mkfletch54

I took my 14yr old daughter last Wednesday for a half day road trip to see the Georgia Guidestones. It was definitely interesting, but it truly is in the middle of nowhere. other than the stones, there is nothing else there except a farmer on the tractor next door. City of Elberton is 4-5 miles away, and it was nice stop to window shop. We then continued our drive through Athens GA about 30-40 mins away and stopped for dinner. On the way to Athens saw so a few interesting Antique/junk stores and stopped to see things you just don't see living in the suburbs. If you are in the area I would recommend a quick stop. It is an interesting site, but it will not take long to see it and be ready to move on.

M8383KOjeffb

Kinda of a cool place to see this curious place. Take note, it's in the middle of no where... Do so research before going. So no one gets upset with the writing on the tabs..

BONNIEB701

We travelled to visit the Georgia Guidestones on June 21, Summer Solstice, and were impressed with the display of granite slabs that stand upright with information given in eight different languages. It is an imposing sight in an area surrounded by farmland and pasture. There is information about why the guidestones were placed there. We had read about them on the internet.

martayers

Do Georgia Guidestones Contain Messages for Future Civilizations? The Georgia Guidestones monument, located on highway 77 north of Elberton, is 19.25 feet high, 17.33 feet in width, and consists of a six part monument carved from Pyramid Blue Granite in a configuration resembling Stonehenge. The Guidestones to Reason are carved in Babylonian, ancient Greek, Sanskrit, Egyptian heiroglyphics, as well as English, Spanish, Swahili, Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, Chinese, and Russian. In the event of rising waters in the Atlantic, from a comet or strike other catastrophe, Elbert County may be part of the coastal North America of the future. In this way, the Guidestones might be discovered by future civilizations and archaelogists. Highly recommend a visit to this one of a kind monument.

153AshaH

I watch a lot of conspiracy documentaries, so I enjoyed seeing the stones in real life. Sometimes they have graffiti on them, but when we showed up, the graffiti was minimal. The stones are smaller than I imagined they would be, but they are still huge! Certainly in the middle of no where and kinda out of the way if you're driving along I-85. Still, worth seeing if it's something that interests you.We brought a picnic and ate lunch in the car there.

elberton

If you are in the area and you have an interest in the unusual, then this may be up your alley. This is an unexplained, local mystery. Is the story plausible? Or is it a calculated hoax? It will make you think once you read the information. Can you find the misspelling?