Lisa’s List: Holiday Adventures
Whether you are scrimping or splurging on your holiday plans, Explore Gwinnett’s top recommendations for welcoming visitors this holiday season are here. Surprise….she’s back! One of Atlanta’s most beloved and iconic holiday traditions (70 years!) is back, but with a twist…in Gwinnett! Atlanta’s very own Pink Pig “Penelope” (or Penny for short) will start a […]
Open Late in Gwinnett
You are wrapping up dinner but not quite ready for the night to end. Where should you go, and what should you do in Gwinnett after hours? We have several recommendations to keep the party going. Every Friday this summer from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., you will not want to miss Treetop Quest’s “Glow in […]
Lisa’s List: Adventuring Outdoors in Gwinnett
With summer rolling around, now is the time to start planning your favorite things to see, do and experience, especially if you are hosting friends and family. Gwinnett is home to new, high-profile attractions, but even for families on a budget, there are plenty of opportunities to explore the great outdoors without breaking the bank. […]
Lisa’s List: Pet-Friendly Adventures
At Explore Gwinnett, we take our dogs (and begrudgingly, even a few cats) seriously. Too seriously. Few 10-person organizations can claim 32 dogs and cats of all shapes and sizes. Too many Monday morning conversations center on what we did with our pets over the weekend. Knowing where to go and what to do with […]
Lisa’s List: Top Ten Holiday Food, Shopping + Lights!
It’s difficult to fathom the holidays are just around the corner. If you are like me, thoughts of holiday shopping don’t even cross your mind until around December 23. But Gwinnett is full of spectacular events, artisan shopping and even a new chocolate factory for those looking for unique, local and artisan gifts! SHOPPING Gas […]
Lisa’s List : Gwinnett’s ARTS and the Gwinnett Creativity Fund
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 Gwinnett Tourism + Film developed, administers and promotes this innovative program. The GCF offers grant […]
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 mighty Chattahoochee is more […]
Lisa’s List: Lights, Camera, Action!
Gwinnett’s Thriving 2021 Film/TV Industry Wraps Up a Busy 2021 As we barrel our way into 2022, it’s hard to believe that immediately post-pandemic, Georgia’s film industry recorded their busiest year ever. 2021 was a blockbuster year in Georgia, setting a record with $4 billion in direct spending on productions. Credit goes to Georgia’s overall […]
Gwinnett Creativity Fund
It’s difficult to believe that the end of the chaotic, unpredictable 2021 is right around the corner. While this year may not have been the shining light at the end of the tunnel known as COVID, there were bright lights that permeated through our arts, tourism and entertainment industry throughout the year. One of our […]
The Arts Are Back!
2021 has been a year of recovery for almost everyone, but no one has felt the impact as much as our arts, cultural and event industries. It’s been a relief and a revelation to see our arts groups evolve, change and re-define themselves over the past 18 months, as well as experience the extraordinary pent-up […]