Deciding what to do in Gwinnett County can feel like a challenge. Every city is constantly buzzing with events and community gatherings. It almost leaves you asking, where do you even start? Luckily for me, that question answers itself with baseball season in full swing! It was an easy call for my crew to see our favorite local team, the Gwinnett Stripers, at the Gwinnett Field. 

Everyone in Gwinnett knows the Stripers. Whether you’ve been to a game, attended a community event or just wanted to catch a glimpse of Chopper the Groundhog, a visit to the Gwinnett Field is always memorable. For us, it was the perfect excuse to reconnect and enjoy the start of baseball season together. With an early game finished, we had some time to spare afterwards and headed to The Exchange at Gwinnett.

Just up the road from the field, we finished the day off right at The Exchange at Gwinnett, the perfect place where a group of energetic Gwinnettians can fully lean into their Saturday sports dreams. Known as Gwinnett County’s premier mixed-use destination, The Exchange offers no shortage of entertainment. Choosing what to do wasn’t easy; with options like Topgolf, Andretti’s and Pickle & Social all calling our names. After some debate, we landed on a spot that delivered both energy and atmosphere — the Pickle & Social.

This social game day destination is more than just a place to play; it’s a full experience. With indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, craft food and live entertainment, it strikes a great balance between competition and relaxation. Whether you’re there to win a match or just hang out with friends, there’s something for everyone. And the activities don’t stop at pickleball. We jumped into games around the ACL Yard, where they offered cornhole, ping pong and more. After a couple of hours of high-energy fun, it was time to wrap up the day up and call it a success.

From friendly competition to hometown baseball, it all came together for a perfect day in Gwinnett. Another reminder that some of the best days to have are right here in our own backyard.