Family Fun in Gwinnett County
Sitting only 30 miles outside of downtown Atlanta, Gwinnett County is home to big city thrills without the congestion on the downtown connector. Known as “Atlanta’s Playground,” Gwinnett County offers countless reasons for you to get out of the office to enjoy carefree summer days with your family.
Here are just five good reasons to visit Gwinnett County with the family this summer.
Treetop Quest
Channel your inner Tarzan as you swing from the trees at Buford’s Treetop Quest. A maze of zip lines, rope climbs, and obstacles, Treetop Quest gives you an opportunity to explore Georgia’s lush canopy in Gwinnett Park.
Gwinnett Stripers Baseball
Buy your kids some peanuts and Cracker Jacks at a Gwinnett Stripers game. The minor league team plays at Coolray Field throughout July and August. Be on the lookout for their mascot, Chopper the Groundhog!
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
Gather your knights at the round table at Medieval Times in Lawrenceville. Sit ringside as the knights and their horses battle for honor, and feast on a four-course meal of medieval fare.
Lenora Park
Pack a picnic to enjoy at Lenora Park in Snellville. The 178-acre park includes a fishing lake, an 18-hole disc golf course, baseball/softball fields, and a dog park.
Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary
The Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary, formerly Yellow River Game Ranch, has been renovated and has all kinds of animals to admire, as well as a petting zoo. Your child will learn about all the animals through interactive exhibits and zoo keeper talks. After you visit with the animals, check out their gem-mining activity.
Pickle and Social
Pickle and Social at The Exchange in Buford puts a fun twist on pickleball. Drink, eat, and play all in one place. They have indoor and outdoor courts for rent, and there is a lawn with yard games to play while watching the pickleball fun.
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is Buford’s premier entertainment/event destination, featuring high-speed electric superkarts on multi-level tracks, a state-of-the-art arcade, racing simulators, laser tag, duckpin bowling, a 7D Experience Dark Ride motion theater, and Hologate, a full sensory immersive four-player VR experience.
Go play in Gwinnett County this summer!
