Day Trip: Madison’s Holiday Home Tours
When the holidays come to Madison, Georgia, you can expect to find plenty of southern festive charm. Madison’s Holiday Home Tours add a touch of magic to this historic town. Madison’s historic district, known for its elegant old homes, turns into a festive wonderland during the holidays as the streets get all dressed up with […]
DAY TRIP: CHASING WATERFALL HIKES AND SUNSET VIEWS
We don’t know about you, but when that sunny and warm Georgia weather starts to hit, we’ll be scouring the AllTrails app for new trails, putting on our swimsuits and looking for all things outdoors. Whether you’re an experienced hiker or a newbie, exploring the natural beauty all around us is a must-do. Luckily, Georgia […]
Day Trip: Level Up Your Fun
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 of splashing around in the lake or competing […]
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, so does strawberry season.Head up 316 from Gwinnett for good ole fun […]
Day Trip: Cozy Up In Elijay
By mid-January, the excitement from the holidays is dwindling, New Year’s resolutions are already getting fuzzy and a cold blanket of gray covers most of the state. Most of us Gwinnettians are itching for a plane ticket far, far away from here. While we can’t help you with that plane ticket, we can guide you […]
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 families board the board The […]
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, history and drama, this is not only a triple threat but most certainly a binge-worthy […]
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 TV series ‘The Vampire Diaries’. Filmed from 2009 -2017, the […]
Day Trip: Athens Beer Trail
The Classic City of Athens has certainly made a name for themselves this past year. However, while many may know the city as the home of the 2022 NCAA National Champions, Athens is also known by another name: The All-American Beer Town. The eccentric city has 6 craft breweries, many of which are recent additions. […]
Day Trip: Fort Yargo State Park
210 S Broad St, Winder, GA 30680 Fort Yargo has something for every type of outdoor enthusiast. Yes, even those who like to just sit NEAR nature but not really be in it. Just a short drive up 316 or I-85 (depending on Waze’s opinion that day!) is a well-done state park in Gwinnett’s neighbor’s […]