5 WITHIN 50 INDIE BOOKSHOPS
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...
Day Trip: Quick Adventures For Seasonal Pickers
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,...
Pit Stop: Edenton Bay Oyster Bar
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...
Road Trip: Hickory, North Carolina
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...
Lisa’s List: Local Love
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...
Road Trip: Enjoy the Holidays in the Hostess City
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...
5 Within 50: The Season for Serving
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...
Day Trip: Polar Express, Great Smoky Mountains
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...
Road Trip: Florence, Alabama
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...
Lisa’s List: Immersive Experience Like no 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...
Day Trip: A Bridgerton Experience
For those who aren’t familiar with one of Netflix’s most streamed series, Bridgerton takes place in England during the Regency Era. The series revolves around eight siblings searching for love and happiness among the elite families in society. Combining romance,...
5 Within 50: Arts & Culture Festivals
Festival season is upon us. Gwinnett and surrounding cities will soon be taking to the streets to celebrate just about anything you could think of these next few months. Whether beer or wine, crawfish or BBQ, grape stomping or gourds, there’s a festival for it. The...
Lisa’s List: Take it Outside this Summer
Photo courtesy: Explore Gwinnett Time to pack your sunscreen and load up the car. We get many questions from locals on what to do and where to go when friends and family come into town. Here are a few of our favorites! Lots of folks may not realize that the...
Day Trip Covington, Georgia
This is the perfect day trip for any film junkie! Located about 30 miles south of Gwinnett County, lies the charming Covinting, Georgia. Covington has an extensive history in the film industry. Covington is famously known as the backdrop of Mystic Falls in the hit ...
Hunger Games Road Trip
Atlanta Atlanta Marriott Marquis - Futuristic tribute headquarters in Mockingjay International Clayton County Park - The shoreline within the park is used for beach scenes in the Quarter Quell arena Chestatee Wildlife Preserve - This is where the scenes of elk...