Gwinnett County Convention and Visitors Bureau

Gwinnett County Convention and Visitors Bureau
6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 200, Duluth, GA 30097
Phone: (770) 623-3600
Toll Free: 1-888-GWINNETT
Fax: (770) 623-1667
E-Mail: info@gcvb.org
Website: Gwinnett County CVB Website
Events: Gwinnett Calendar of Events



Gwinnett Arena


Welcome to Gwinnett! Just 30 minutes north of Atlanta, Gwinnett is an ideal family destination full of shopping, family fun and recreation. Families won't want to miss the fun and festivities at the new Gwinnett Stadium - home of the Gwinnett Braves, the Atlanta Braves AAA affiliate. Visit the website for complete ticket, game and promotions information. The Braves have just added a Wednesday night concert series - catch a free concert BEFORE the game!

The Arena at Gwinnett Center is the home of the ECHL minor league hockey Gwinnett Gladiators and hosts dozens of premium concerts and events.

One new "must see' is the architecturally spectacular new Hindu Temple, the largest in the U.S. Crafted almost entirely by hand, visitors can now take guided tours to learn more about Indian and Hindu culture and heritage.


Hindu Temple in Lilburn

If shopping is on your mind, Gwinnett is the place to be. We're the home of the Southeast's largest shopping destination, Mall of Georgia; the outlets and shops of Discover Mills, including Atlanta's only Bass Pro Outdoor World, as well as the boutiques and upscale shops of the Forum Shops and the Avenue at Webb Gin!


Mall of Georgia

Our charming downtowns have much to offer. Full of restaurants, shops and cafes, Suwanee's Town Center Park; Historic Lawrenceville; downtown Norcross; Old Town Lilburn, the Duluth Town Green and many others hold special events almost year-round, including Free Movies Under the Stars, music concerts, festivals and seasonal ghost tours.


Jazz Festival at Town Center Park in Suwanee

Email info@gcvb.org for a complete visitors packet, including a Visitors Guide, Coupon book and Visitors map! You can download the coupon book under hot deals on our home page. We're easily accessible to Atlanta, and our coupon book offers deals for Fernbank Museum, Stone Mountain Park, Atlanta History Center, Zoo Atlanta and many other popular attractions.


Attractions
Gwinnett County is Atlanta's most accessible, affordable and family-friendly county. We're the home of Atlanta's biggest and newest shopping destinations - including the Mall of Georgia, the Forum Shops at Peachtree Parkway, Discover Mills Outlets, The Avenue at Webb Gin and Gwinnett Place Mall - more than 800 stores, restaurants and outlets! Our small towns are full of charming cafes, galleries and shops, plus live music and seasonal festivals and art weekends.

Golfers can hit one of our dozen top courses including one of only five "Bear's Best" courses nationwide. Kids will love the Georgia's official transportation history museum, the Southeastern Railway Museum, the feed-the-animals Yellow River Game Ranch, and we're just minutes away from Stone Mountain Park.


16th hole at Bear's Best Golf Course

The Arena at Gwinnett Center's calendar is always busy - take in a Gwinnett Gladiators game from October to April.


Gwinnett Gladiators

The Braves moved its AAA baseball team to Gwinnett in 2009. The Gwinnett Braves are playing in a beautiful, brand new stadium near the Mall of Georgia. So catch the major league stars of the future up close and personal at economical ticket prices.


Gwinnett Braves

Gwinnett is easily accessible to I-85 and 285, and just a short drive from Lake Lanier Islands, Chateau Elan, as well as Atlanta's newest attractions, the Georgia Aquarium, Atlantic Station, the NEW World of Coke, Six Flags and Centennial Olympic Park!


Arts and Theater
Gwinnett County is home to one of metro Atlanta's top professional theatres, the Aurora Theatre. Their newly opened theatre is an amazingly restored church in downtown Lawrenceville, close to cafes, restaurants and nightlife. The Aurora offers a mix of comedy, drama and musical perfomances throughout the year, mixing in cabaret performances, club comedy and outdoor concerts as well. In downtown Duluth, the Red Clay Theatre is bringing a full complement of original performances, as well as introducing live comedy nights.


Play at the Aurora Theater

The child-friendly Hudgens Center for the Arts is one of the Southeast's only children's museums geared to the visual arts, offering kid-friendly exhibits, performances, classes and hands-on learning.


Gwinnett County Convention and Visitors Bureau Services
The Gwinnett CVB offers a variety of services to help you with event planning, including weddings, reunions, and meetings. The Sports Commission will assist your organization with planning and hosting tournaments and other sporting events. Gwinnett has the resources and services to meet your event requirements – great hotels, restaurants, attractions and venues.

• Event Planning Services
• Sports Commission Services
• Family Reunion Planning Services

Outdoors and Parks
Gwinnett County's recreational opportunities are endless! We're the home of the award-winning Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation, close to the Southeast's top fishing spots, and hikers, bikers, joggers and equestriannes can find trails all over the county.

Named #1 Park System in the Nation


Recipient of the 2008 Gold Medal Award
by National Recreation and Park Association

Disabled residents and visitors can find playgrounds for the physically challenged, a special needs baseball/softball complex and several indoor aquatic centers ideal for senior swimmers.

Gwinnett's park amenities include picnic areas and green space; pavilions; walking and fitness trails; playgrounds; baseball/softball fields; football fields; soccer fields; community buildings; indoor gymnasiums; tennis and aquatic centers; a public golf course; indoor basketball courts; fishing lakes; a Frisbee disc golf course; and more. Click here for a complete Parks & Recreation Guide.