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 FALL FAVORITES
It’s that time of year. The kids are back in school, it’s almost football season in Georgia, and (hopefully) the weather will soon turn from searing days and warm evenings to temperate days and chilly evenings. And for those who would rather explore than watch football, there’s a bevy of new (or, just new to […]
LISA’S LIST SUMMER’S HERE
Summer is here, and the living is supposed to be easy. But finding affordable, kid-friendly things to see and do (and burn off some energy!) isn’t always a breeze. To get you started, here are my top 10 recommendations for having fun with the kiddos around our beautiful county, saving a buck or two and […]
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: 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 from Peachtree Corners and Norcross, Doraville’s Exhibition Hub […]
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 […]