As Gwinnett’s largest city, Peachtree Corners is leading the way as a smart city complete with innovative restaurants, high-end technology for transportation, and even a living lab! Get to know this unique city through our curated itinerary for a day of good eats, fun activities, and future-forward thinking.
What makes Peachtree Corners an official smart city is the Curiosity Lab which is an actual living laboratory where companies can complete testing on smart technology. The lab is located on a 500-acre Technology park with a three-mile autonomous roadway for self-driving cars! While not open to the public for tours, the lab does sponsor events including their upcoming U.S. Pro Cycling Circuit Race and 5k which will be held on April 27th!
Located in the heart of this smart city is a shopping district known as The Forum. You can find everything here from Trader Joe’s to upscale restaurants and cafes to unique boutiques and stores. Our first stop is at Giulia which is a brand-new Italian bakery specializing in delicious pastries, focaccia sandwiches, and European-style coffee drinks. The aesthetic design of the bakery with its neutral-toned walls and tiled floors is very appealing especially as the focus of the room is on the large pastry display case. Depending on your palette, we recommend trying their pistachio-filled croissant and Nutella bombolone as both are exceptional in taste and texture.
Experience the innovation of cities from the future at the Town Center complete with a 2-acre Town Green area, open-air pavilions, children’s playgrounds, a dog park and so much more! Take your kids or furry friend over to the green and spend the afternoon playing in the sun! There are plenty of shops to explore in this area as well as fun activities including CMX CinéBistro. Catch a movie at this up-scale theater experience where reclining love seats and a chef-curated menu including craft cocktails come together to create something truly special.
For dinner, go no further than the newly opened Politan Row at The Forum! You can take a pedestrian bridge from the Town Center and enjoy a nice walk across Peachtree Parkway. Similar to the innovative food halls in Atlanta like Krog Street Market, you’ll find seven unique spots from various ethnic backgrounds. Whether you want to try a new cuisine like Indian from Sahirah Kebab & Curry or Korean from Kimchi Red, there’s plenty to explore! If you’re feeling adventurous, you can try small apps or plates from all seven spots to get the full
experience!