Location: Suwanee
Top Things to do in Suwanee
Top 10 Things to do in Suwanee, United States
Suwanee is a city in Gwinnett County in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,355; this had grown to an estimated 18,694 as of 2015. Suwanee was the practicing home of the Atlanta Falcons football team from 1979 to 2001 and was voted among the Top 10 Best Places to Live by Money in 2007. In 2012, Suwanee was rated by Kiplinger as the third best place in America for raising families, and in 2013, Suwanee was identified as one of the nation's 10 Best Towns for Families by Family Circle magazine.
Restaurants in Suwanee
1. Sims Lake Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 97 reviews
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.
2. Mall of Georgia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 290 reviews
At Mall of Georgia(R), we know what our shoppers want. Featuring Nordstrom, Belk, Dillard's, jcpenney and Macy's, plus more than 225 local, national and international stores offering everything from women's and children's apparel to jewelry and home electronics. Mall of Georgia's retail roster includes shops such as Apple, A|X Armani Exchange, Brighton Collectibles, Coach, H&M, and J. Crew -all in a welcoming, climate-controlled indoor shopping and outdoor entertainment complex like no other. We offer a variety of exciting dining options from sit-down restaurants such as P.F. Chang's China Bistro and Ruby Tuesday, to grab-and-go choices including Chick-fil-A, Checkers and Taco Bell. Mall of Georgia serves the nearby communities of Buford, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Gainesville, and Lawrenceville, and is conveniently located off I-85 and Exit 115 (GA 20).
Reviewed By LifeofRiley00 - South Carolina
Large mall that is very spread out, including outdoor shopping and restaurants. Check the store directory online to see what’s available. Dillards, Belk, and Von Maur are there. Von Maur is located where Nordstrom used to be. Lots of restaurant options, aside from food court. Plenty of stores that teens will like. Not upscale if that’s what you’re looking for...need to drive into Atlanta to Phipps or Lenox for that. Overall a good, basic mall with lots of choices in fashion and food.
3. Gwinnett Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 250 reviews
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.
4. Aurora Theatre
Overall Ratings
5 based on 191 reviews
Aurora Theatre is home to over 700 events each year. Two series of theatrical productions include the Peach State Federal Credit Union Signature Series and Harvel Lab Series comprised of the biggest Broadway plays and musicals alongside exciting contemporary theatre. Additionally, Aurora produces concerts, stand-up comedy, children's programs, metro Atlanta's top haunted attraction Lawrenceville Ghost Tours, as well as Atlanta's only professional Spanish language theatre, Teatro Aurora. Aurora Theatre is a world-class theatrical facility with two performance venues. Nestled on the square in historic downtown Lawrenceville, Aurora has FREE attached covered parking and is surrounded by restaurants and shops. Aurora Theatre has garnered numerous accolades highlighted by recent achievements that include winner of Seven 2013 Suzi Bass Awards, Creative Loafing's 2010 Best Theatre Company, Georgia Trend Magazine's 2011 Best Places to Work in Georgia, Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2012 Best Places to Work and Atlanta Magazine's Best of Atlanta 2013.
Reviewed By running_awaygirl - Atlanta, Georgia
Amazing cozy theater with incredible talent at a very reasonable price. This is my favorite local theater to visit for adult shows and kids programs. If you're in Gwinnett, it's well worth the drive to see a show here.
5. CoolRay Field
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By josephlT5329WD - Stockbridge, Georgia
This is one of the most family friendly venues you can take your kids to. The tickets, food, and folks make it easy to bring a family and not break the bank. There is always something happening out on the field between innings. When they announce "Chopper " as the hardest working mascot in baseball, they aren't kidding! They truly love the fans here. Be sure to go on a Sunday. The kids get to play catch out on the field before the game!
6. Splash Pad
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By TheSchnecki - Georgia
Our visit was interrupted twice, as small children vacated their bowls within the splash area, causing it to be shut down for 20 minutes, for cleaning and water testing. So, when very small kids are around we usually pass on the experience.
7. Suwanee Creek Greenway
Overall Ratings
5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Mark_Thebaut - Atlanta, Georgia
This greenway connects with trails in George Pierce Park and is 6 miles in length and provides great views of undisturbed wetlands and forest where I often see wildlife. The trails are bike friendly, well maintained, and consist of an assortment of boardwalks and paved pathways. There is occasional flooding of trails with heavy rain. Some caution is needed since the trails are not very wide and are often busy with walkers who never seem to know where to position themselves as bikes approach.
The majority of the terrain is fairly flat but there are some moderate hilly areas at each end. Once in George Pierce Park there are miles of trails rambling through forest that provide moderate effort to negotiate. On the north side of the trail there is boardwalk access to Suwanee Town Park that is also bike friendly. Public bathrooms are available at each end of the trail and in Suwanee Town Park.
This group of trails are my favorite go to when I've waited until the middle of the day to ride when it is extremely hot since the majority of the trails are heavily forested and are therefore shady. You can entertain yourself for hours exploring and there are dirt trails through the woods at each end for those looking for easy to moderate mountain bike challenges. I highly recommend exploring this network of trails on bike.
8. Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By cyfan2000 - Chicago, Illinois
I live a few miles from this and it took me years to know it was there. Really great paths and trails.
9. Infinite Energy Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By Wolfgang S - Duluth, Georgia
We have been to Infinite Energy Arena many times for concerts (Andrea Bocelli, Paul McCartney, etc) and sport events (basketball, hockey, gymnastics, etc). This arena is simply great! Easy parking , great food courts, friendly support staff, well organized.
Tip: park across the street from the arena and have dinner at Luciano’s before the event. Easier to get out after the event to eithe I-85 or opposite direction towards Duluth.
Tip: if you like high end food, try Frankie’s The Steakhouse next to the arena. Great parking for the event as well if you need to get back to I-85.
10. Suwanee Town Center Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By jb4home - Suwanee, Georgia
We have been here for a few small events. If you can park close by then it's a fun place to visit.. like for Woof-Stock where there were lots of vendors and things for pets and lots of people were there with their dogs...including us!
