W.P. Jones Park
W.P. Jones Parks offers a mile-long hiking trail, giving you a day to spend in the quiet of nature. The trail weaves through tall Georgia pine trees and around a creek, man-made by a local boy scout troop. Pack your own lunch and enjoy it in the picnic area, nestled under large trees to provide shade. If you have children, the park also provides a playground. Check out the restored authentic Norfolk-Southern Railway train caboose, and glimpse a piece of southern history.
W.P. Jones Park
3770 Pleasant Hill Road
Duluth, GA 30096
(770) 623-2781
parkmaps.com/USA/Georgia/City/duluth/wp_jones/details.htm
St. Marlo Country Club
If you play golf, don't pass up a visit to St. Marlo's for a game. It provides a challenging 18-hole course over 200 beautiful acres, which includes hills, lakes, and waterfalls. The course was designed by Dennis Griffiths, the same man who designed Chateau Elan and Georgia National.
St. Marlo Country Club
7755 St. Marlo Country Club Parkway
Duluth, GA 30097
(770) 495-7725
stmarlo.com
McDaniel Farm Park
McDaniel Farm Park used to be a subsistence farm. Duluth restored it and opened it to the public. Now you can experience daily farm life in the 1930's. The park features guided tours, special events, and over 2 miles of trails that show off the 130-acres of woods, meadows, and streams.
McDaniel Farm Park
3251 McDaniel Road
Duluth, GA 30096
(770) 814-4920
gwinnettcounty.com
Southeastern Railway Museum
If you are craving a taste of history, fit in an afternoon at the Southeastern Railway Museum. The museum offers historic Pullman cars, steam locomotives, even a ride in a restored caboose attached to antique diesel locomotives. You will see wheels from the passenger train that traveled on "the railroad that went to sea," the business car that took the Olympics to Atlanta in 1996, and the private car that was used by President Warren G. Harding.
Southeastern Railway Museum
3595 Peachtree Road
Duluth, GA 30096
(770) 476-2013
srmduluth.org/default.shtml
The Gwinnett Arena
After a long day spent outdoors, you might be looking for some evening fun. The Gwinnett Arena is close by and brings many events to Duluth, from sports games to concerts. This might take some planning in advance, so look into buying tickets a few weeks before you leave on your trip.
Gwinnett Center Arena
6400 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth, GA 30097
(770) 813-7500
gwinnettcenter.com
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