A small town called Alto is nestled in the foothills of the Northeast Georgia mountains. Venture there, and you’ll find yourself right at home amidst rusty tin and old wood walls at the family-owned Sweet Acre Farms Winery. After meeting on a blind date while...
One of the bright lights of the extraordinarily dim 2020 was the creation and launch of Gwinnett County’s first-ever arts and cultural grant fund, the Gwinnett Creativity Fund (GCF). Created with support from the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, Explore...
Game Changer 7750 Pine Cone Dr, Buford, GA 30518 770 - 945 -8787 Lanierislands.com/game_changer Lanier Islands just got a lot more exciting with the addition of Game Changer, the ultimate fun center for all ages. If you want to keep the good times rolling after a day...
5 Within 50: Time Traveling Through Tech: Nostalgic Adventures of Retro Technology If you are anything like us, you’ve probably noticed fashion and items from the 2000s are now considered vintage and suddenly feel ancient. (Don’t worry; we are right there with you.)...
Take Miley Cyrus's advice and buy yourself flowers this spring! Located only an hour north of Gwinnett County in the North Georgia mountains, Gibbs Gardens is a stunning 376-acre garden and essential to your 2023 Spring Bucket List. The journey to Gibbs is part of the...
Reading is the ultimate accessible escape. Whether you pick up the latest hardcover release or find that perfect audiobook with soothing narration, escaping into a story enhances critical thinking skills, sparks creativity and even increases empathy, all while...
We just adore frolicking through a field surrounded by fresh produce and blooms ripe for the picking! And in Georgia, there are bountiful possibilities for You-Pick day trips in any growing season of your liking. SPRING INTO STRAWBERRY SEASON As pollen season peaks,...
Have you ever made a quick pit stop on your way out of town and accidentally stumbled upon a hidden gem that absolutely blows your mind? Maybe you wander into a local establishment and discover the cutest, quirkiest collectibles of your dreams. Maybe you ate at a gas...
In the foothills of North Carolina, between Asheville and Charlotte, resting at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is the city of Hickory. This artsy community is the perfect road trip destination for those looking to explore North Carolina’s major cities and...
At Explore Gwinnett, “Local Love” is one of our favorite things to write, blog, post or chat about. Unearthing a hidden culinary gem, marketing a female or Black-owned hospitality venture and feeling assured our shopping and dining dollars are returning to our...
Just a quick trip down the road, Savannah makes a perfect getaway anytime that little bit of wanderlust pops up and demands a vacay. Savannah is known for its delicious food, Riverwalk, Historic District and proximity to beautiful beaches. We think it should also be...
The Holidays can be a whirlwind. Often, we find ourselves surrounded by joy while also feeling a sort of heaviness for our neighbors. We eat so well, yet we know many do not. We gift so hard while so many go without. We gather with family enough to need an extra...
A popular holiday book (and movie- Tom Hanks fans) by Chris Van Allsburg, The Polar Express tells the story of a magical train ride on Christmas Eve, taking a young boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa himself. The story comes to real life when...
Florence, Alabama is filled with small town charm and a huge appreciation of art and history. The town is known as 'Alabama's Renaissance City' because of the annual Renaissance Faire hosted each October featuring artists and live musicians. This among many other...
With fall knocking on the door, outdoor festival season is beginning to slow down. As we head into winter, here’s what is on my arts/culture calendar as events I do not want to miss (and think you shouldn’t either...) Just on the outskirts of Gwinnett, minutes away...