An Outdoor Dream: Northern Gwinnett County boasts distinctive parks, with many acres of parkland and miles of walking and biking trails. Suwanee has been working to preserve these green spaces through a voter-approved, award-winning open space initiative. With city and county parks as well as access to Lake Lanier, Northern Gwinnett County is a dream for outdoor lovers.
This colloquial area is located northeast of Atlanta and east of Alpharetta and Roswell. It includes cities such as Duluth and Suwanee that began as railroad towns and grew into bustling communities. It enjoys relatively short commutes to Atlanta, Athens, and other surrounding cities thanks to an emphasis on transportation infrastructure.
Key Features
A Thriving Community: With an affordable and varied housing stock, easy access to nearby amenities, and many tight-knit historic communities, Northern Gwinnett County is a destination for young professionals, retirees, and families alike.
Nest Picks
Infinite Energy Center
This 118-acre campus includes a 13,000-seat arena, a 708-seat theater, meeting rooms, an exhibit hall, and a grand ballroom. It hosts a number of events, concerts, conferences, and shows. Located northeast of Atlanta, fans can attend events here most weekends and often during the week. Check out their events calendar and grab some tickets today!
Southeastern Railway Museum
Founded in 1970, the Southeastern Railway Museum features more than 90 locomotives, cars, cabooses, and more on display in the 34-acre site. In addition to their rolling stock, this museum contains an archive and exhibits of railroad artifacts. Visitors can also ride in restored cabooses that run the length of the property.
McDaniels Farm Park
Originally a cotton farm in the early 1900s, this 134-acre park is history and recreation rolled into one. With a restored 1930s farmhouse, barn, blacksmith shed, and carriage house that visitors can tour alongside a playground, pavilion, dog park, grill, and three miles of trails, it's no wonder this is one of Gwinnet County's favorite parks.