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12/13/2024

Still unsure what to get that special someone on your holiday shopping list?!

Check out our Holiday Gift Guide: Mall of Georgia at the link below for a little holiday shopping inspiration 🎄🎁

https://www.exploregwinnett.org/blog/post/holiday-gift-guide-the-mall-of-georgia/

12/02/2024

Time to haul out the holly and string the tree(s) with lights! 🎄 Tree lighting ceremonies in Gwinnett are a great, family-friendly way to get into the holiday spirit. Check out upcoming tree lightings and the fun that comes with them at the blog below 🎅🏼

https://www.exploregwinnett.org/blog/post/guide-to-gwinnett-tree-lightings/

11/27/2024

Southern Living’s “10 Southern Destinations Our Editors Visited For The First Time This Year And Loved” article features our very own City of Duluth!!

With Duluth coming in at #4, the article highlights the walkable downtown, international supermarkets, and incredible Korean restaurants.

Check out the full article here: https://www.southernliving.com/editor-favorite-travel-destinations-2024-8748938

Southern Living editors traveled far and wide in 2024, checking out small towns and big cities all across the South. Keep reading for the destinations that left a big impression on us over the course of the year.

11/18/2024

Big news for Gwinnett foodies! The recently released 2024 MICHELIN Guide for Atlanta included two Gwinnett restaurants.

A recipient of the Bib Gourmand Award, Masterpiece in Duluth was the only Gwinnett restaurant to receive this award for 2024. The Bib Gourmand is given to restaurants that provide outstanding food at an affordable price. Congratulations to Masterpiece(名厨堂） 🥳

was listed as a recommended restaurant for the second year. Serving up Laotian street food, they can also be found in Duluth! Read more about the owner, Thip Athakhanh at the blog below.

https://www.exploregwinnett.org/blog/post/local-love-thip-athakhanh/

11/16/2024

Exciting opportunity for local artists! 🎨

The Suwanee Public Arts Commission is accepting proposals from artists and artist teams for the design, ex*****on, and installation of original sculptures to be included in the SculpTour from April 2025- March 2027.

Read about the opportunity and how to submit a proposal at the link below! RFPs are being accepted until December 9th 🧑🏼‍🎨

https://www.suwanee.com/engage/public-art

11/15/2024

11/06/2024

Thinking that you might want to let someone else do the cooking this Thanksgiving?🦃

Here's a helpful guide for planning your Thanksgiving out of the kitchen!

https://www.exploregwinnett.org/blog/post/restaurants-open-for-thanksgiving-day-2024/

We've got you covered with restaurants that require reservations, restaurants that recommend you get a reservation, and familiar favorites that will be serving on Thanksgiving 🥧

11/04/2024

The Monday morning after Daylight Savings Time kicks in can be a bummer. We could all use a little holly jolly to get out of the daylight savings dumps 🎅🏼🎄🎁

Start mapping out your holiday season with the Guide to Gwinnett: Tree Lightings so you don't miss out on any awesome, seasonal fun! Check it out at the link below.

https://bit.ly/treelightings2024

11/03/2024

Not Your Mother's Art Fest, held in conjunction with Artober Gwinnett, was held on Oct. 18. The free event was a partnership between Explore Gwinnett, the county’s official tourism organization,

10/31/2024

It's October 31st, and you still don't have plans? No worries, ghoul!

We've got your back with a fang-tastic guide to last-minute Halloween events! From costume contests to trick-or-treating extravaganzas, there are lots of fun things left to add to your calendar to celebrate 🎃

Don't be a scaredy-cat, check it out below!
https://www.exploregwinnett.org/blog/post/guide-to-gwinnett-halloween-events/

"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." - L.M. Montgomery We've been ready for Halloween...since last Halloween. Trick-or-Treating on October 31st is great, but there are several other events that allow you to get ghostly and celebrate the scariest day of the ye...

10/29/2024

Weather forecast for Saturday, November 2nd: Partly cloudy skies in the afternoon, light variable wind, a high of 77 degrees, and a 100% chance of a good time at the Suwanee Wine Fest! 🍷😎

Purchase your tickets and read more about the event at the link below!

https://www.exploregwinnett.org/event/suwanee-wine-fest/1909/

10/25/2024

Time to Fall Into Fun! 🍂🍁

The weekend is here and the weather is perfect for planning your fall-inspired weekend adventures! Whether you dream of cozy nights by the fireplace or outdoor escapades, there's something for everyone. Check out all the events going on around town at the link below!

https://www.exploregwinnett.org/events/this-weekend/

What are your weekend plans? Share your favorite local autumn weekend activities below! 🌽 🎃

10/24/2024

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