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Where is Duluth located?
- Located in the heart of Gwinnett County, Duluth is a suburb of Atlanta.
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How does Duluth compare to Atlanta?
- Although the town is close to Atlanta, it offers visitors a far more relaxed suburban feel and plenty of outdoor green spaces for recreation.
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What are the top attractions in Duluth?
- One of the town’s premier attractions is the sprawling Southeastern Railway Museum, a must-see for families.
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Where can visitors enjoy outdoor activities in Duluth?
- To get out and about in the great outdoors, you can visit the McDaniel Farm Park or Bunten Rd Park, both of which have scenic trails.
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What entertainment options are available in Duluth?
- You can attend a music concert or hockey game at the Infinite Energy Stadium or visit the 2 Smith Art Gallery to see works by local and national artists.
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Are there good dining options in Duluth?
- There are several restaurants to visit when you’ve worked up an appetite.
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1. Southeastern Railway Museum
An absolute treat for anyone interested in Railway history, the Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth has over 90 individual pieces of rolling stock for visitors to admire. The huge collection is spread over 30 acres and includes the original 1871 Duluth Train Station, which has been fully restored. The collection includes around 20 locomotives, both steam and diesel powered and around 17 passenger coaches including sleeper coaches and dinning/bar coaches, cabooses, freight cars and more. Children will enjoy the model railway exhibit and the miniature train ride. The museum hosts regular special events including Halloween Train or Treat and their popular Caboose Days which offer fun for the whole family.
Southeastern Railway Museum, 3595 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA 30096, Phone: 770-476-2013
2. Bunten Road Park
Bunten Road Park is a popular meeting place for Duluth residents who come to enjoy an excellent outdoor recreational facility. The park covers over 45 acres, much of which has been used for sports fields – there are two baseball fields, two soccer fields, 4 tennis courts and much more. Visitors will always find an interesting game or two on the go. There is a generous paved trail which runs alongside the sports fields and several smaller trails where you can go walking through the forested area of the park. Children can have hours of fun in the large children’s playground and there is plenty of space for kids to run around and let off steam. There is also an on-site community center with an indoor gym.
Bunten Road Park, 3180 Bunten Rd, Duluth, GA 30096, Phone: 770-814-6981
3. McDaniel Farm Park
McDaniel Farm Park is situated on a real cotton farm which dates back to the 1930’s. Although the farm is now operated as a park, many of the historic structures and equipment have been restored and are on display for the public to visit. These include a furnished farmhouse, a carriage house, barn and blacksmith shed. To learn more about farming in the 20th century you can join one of the guided farm tours offered from Tuesday to Saturday. Besides the historic elements of the farm, the park provides an important outdoor recreation facility where you can go walking/running around a picturesque 3 mile trail. In addition, there is a large fenced dog park, picnic pavilions and clean restrooms.
McDaniel Farm Park, 3251 McDaniel Rd, Duluth, GA 30096, Phone: 770-822-8840
4. Sugo
Sugo is without doubt one of the most popular restaurants in the Duluth area. The restaurant is family run and serves the kind of genuine home-style Italian food that your nonna would have made, had you been Italian. The menu features an excellent variety of appetizers (including their legendary Meatball al Sugo), salads and entrees. Their pasta dishes are house-made from scratch and are hand to beat – regular guests rave about Aunt Lena’s Chicken and the Scallops Piccata. You can accompany your meal with a delicious wine from their large range of wines served by the glass. The dessert menu is also amazing and well worth the additional kilojoules.
Sugo, 10305 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30097, Phone: 770-817-8000
5. Opa! Gyros and Kabob
Opa means a sense of joy and happiness and this is exactly what family-owned Opa! Gyros and Kabob wants you to experience when you come to dine with them. On the menu you will find a selection of authentic Greek, Persian and other Mediterranean dishes which are freshly prepared for you each day. Choose from a wide variety of mouth-watering appetizers, soups, salads and wraps or head straight for their delicious kabobs or the gyros dishes. There are plenty of tasty options for vegetarians and a good selection on the children’s menu. Beautiful pasty Baklava and Kataifi feature on the dessert menu alongside Tiramisu and Chocolate Mousse Cake.
Opa Restaurant, 2730 Peachtree Ind. Boulevard # 108, Duluth, GA 30097, Phone: 678-584-8774
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