The 10 Best Things to Do in Johns Creek, United States

August 25, 2017 Jana Sager

Johns Creek is an affluent city located in Fulton County in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the population was 76,728. The city is a northeastern suburb of Atlanta. In 2017 Johns Creek ranked third on the USA TODAY list of "50 best cities to live in."
Restaurants in Johns Creek

1. Wills Park

Wills Road, Alpharetta, GA 30202 +1 770-410-5845
Excellent
65%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 170 reviews

Wills Park

Reviewed By AJG35 - Cairns, Australia

It was a cold day and we decided to visit this park. Go figure. We were astounded by the range of facilities and activities offered at this park. We took a long walk which took in the playground, baseball fields, the equestrian centre and the historic house (which was closed). Great walk on a cold day.

2. Gwinnett Center

6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097-7419 +1 770-813-7500
Excellent
58%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 250 reviews

Gwinnett Center

Reviewed By sclawyer - South Carolina

I attended for a gymnastics meet. The facility is nice enough, but the layout is confusing. All drives close to the entrance were blocked off, so there is no convenient way to drop off passengers (or pick them up) close to the building or out of the weather. Lots of convenient bathrooms; one elevator for the whole facility, so more walking. No concessions offered for my event, so I don't have a handle on that.

3. Big Creek Greenway

Cumming, GA
Excellent
74%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 121 reviews

Big Creek Greenway

Reviewed By jia y - c

We live close by and take daily walks on the Big Creek Greenway. There are public restrooms, water fountains, and a small shelter at the entrance off of Bethelview Road. The trail is mildly strenuous except for the sawtooth pass section. It's closed after heavy rain.

4. Newtown Park

3150 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022
Excellent
61%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 71 reviews

Newtown Park

Reviewed By Brenda Thompson H - Johns Creek, Georgia, United States

Newtown Park has so much to offer: safe walking trails, amphitheater, picnic areas, Vietnam Veterans Memorial area, area to plant a garden, active adult center, playground for children to play, dog park, areas to play tennis, movies and concerts in the summer, and what have I missed!?? Very well managed by the City of Johns Creek. Regularly monitored by JC Police Department. Clean and well maintained.

5. Sims Lake Park

4600 Suwanee Dam Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024-1926 +1 770-904-3379
Excellent
83%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 97 reviews

Sims Lake Park

Reviewed By garysecor - Suwanee, Georgia

Lake with ducks and fish that the little ones can see swimming around. Even a concrete ping pong table ( bring your paddles and ping pong ball). Blacktop trails are very shaded - lots of benches to just sit and watch nature.

6. Amazing Escape

6040 Unity Dr, Suite C, Norcross, GA 30071-3508 +1 470-294-0480
Excellent
92%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 111 reviews

Amazing Escape

Our ultimate goal is to cultivate a unique and memorable experience full of puzzles, riddles and clues while bringing people together for an adrenaline-pumping adventure.

Reviewed By ShowTheWorldYouCare - Georgia

My family has been to at least 4 Escape rooms, and in different states. Comparing to other escape rooms, this is on the lower end of the list. The prior escape room I went to had two rooms to look for clues, which made it more challenging and we were able to use a walkie-talkie's. This place also has a 45 minute maximum in the room which under their FAQ on their website it says an hour. All the other places we have been to are an hour. I DID NOT like this at all. One of the hints wasn't helpful because we didn't have one of the items it said we should have and they put what you need on a TV screen, not talking in person. They can hear you though. Once they heard your frustration, they typed on the screen what you need to do. The music that was playing on the TV was very loud and we also had a hard time thinking. Some of the numbers were hard to read on the items (like they had been worn off a bit). With all the escape rooms popping up around the Atlanta area, I would definitely seek out others. It is easy to get to off the interstate though.

7. Southeastern Railway Museum

3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA 30096-3706 +1 770-476-2013
Excellent
43%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 115 reviews

Southeastern Railway Museum

The Southeastern Railway Museum occupies a 35-acre site in Duluth, Georgia, in northeast suburban Atlanta. In operation since 1970, the Southeastern Railway Museum features about 90 items of rolling stock including historic Pullman cars and classic steam locomotives. Museum hours vary seasonally. Ride in restored cabooses behind restored antique diesel locomotives, stand next to the massive driving wheels of the locomotive that once pulled passenger trains to Key West on the “railroad that went to sea,” tour the business car that helped bring the Olympics to Atlanta, pose in the private car once used by President Warren G. Harding, and step inside a dining car used by FDR on one of his many trips to Warm Springs, GA. The mission of the Southeastern Railway Museum is to provide an educational atmosphere that will vividly bring to life the cultural, technological and historical importance of transportation to our region.

Reviewed By Isaac C - High Bridge, New Jersey

This is a blast from the past of trains particularly from the early 1900's. You can get to see what they were like riding in coach and sleeper cars. They even had the train car that President Warren Harding traveled and eventually died in. We rode the train and caboose to see how they moved along and communicated.

8. Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center

9770 Autry Mill Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30022-7168 +1 678-366-3511
Excellent
64%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 51 reviews

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center

46 acres of woodlands, nature trails, creek, pavilions, animal exhibits & historic buildings.Grounds open daily 8am to dusk. Visitor Center open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.Information regarding classes, resources, and events are listed on our website.

Reviewed By kurokitty - Atlanta, Georgia

We came here to hunt the geocaches in this preserve. Like others mentioned, the trails are well marked with signs and clearly defined trails. There are great informational signs telling you about some of the spectacular trees here.

My little one loved running along the trails and the boardwalk and admiring the calm creek nearby.

It was a nice way to spend part of a morning and we are glad this preserve is here!

9. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park

2200 Encore Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30009-4837 +1 404-733-5010
Excellent
65%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 342 reviews

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park

Reviewed By Jennifer M

We've attended a couple of ASO concerts at the Amphitheatre. It was a pretty positive experience all the way around. Parking was easy. The amphitheatre was great--there doesn't seem to be a bad seat in the house. There are also lawn seats which seem nice and are available for about $20 a piece. We didn't eat or drink so I can't comment on the food. The traffic wasn't too bad getting out.

10. The Forum on Peachtree Parkway

5155 Peachtree Pkwy, Norcross, GA 30092-2526 +1 770-368-8811
Excellent
69%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 73 reviews

The Forum on Peachtree Parkway

Reviewed By bakerler - Peachtree Corners, Georgia

We are within walking distance to The Forum. This shopping center has been very popular since it was built. The Forum is like a Swiss village street. There are many shops to keep the shopper busy for several hours and a good number of restaurants offering all levels and types of food. Our favorite store is the Belk department store. We enjoy several mexican, italian, and american restaurants. Parking is right in front of the stores and there is music speakers along the walkways.

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