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Duluth is a city of about 31,000 people in Gwinnett County, about 25 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. It began as a railroad town in the 1870s, named after Duluth, Minnesota, and grew from a small farming community into one of Gwinnett's most diverse and lively suburbs, with a busy restaurant scene and a revived historic downtown.
The Duluth Town Green is the heart of the city, a large lawn with a fountain, a stage and the city hall, surrounded by restaurants, shops and the Red Clay Music Foundry, a small concert hall. Festivals, concerts and outdoor movies fill the green through the year, and Main Street's historic buildings hold local businesses. Pleasant Hill Road is known for its many Korean and other Asian restaurants and bakeries.
The Southeastern Railway Museum, Georgia's official transportation history museum, displays dozens of locomotives, cars and a restored depot, with train rides on some days. The Chattahoochee River runs along the city's western edge, with parks and paddling, and McDaniel Farm Park preserves a 1930s farm with trails and barns. Gas South Arena, home of the Atlanta Gladiators hockey team, hosts concerts and events.
The Duluth Town Green is a lawn and park in front of City Hall at the center of downtown Duluth, with a stage, a fountain and seating, used for concerts, movie nights and festivals. It is surrounded by restaurants. Bring a blanket for summer concerts and play in the splash fountain with kids.
McDaniel Farm Park is a Gwinnett County park preserving a historic family farm, with a farmhouse, barns, fields and walking trails through pasture and woods. It shows rural life before suburban growth. Walk the trails and visit the farmhouse during open days or special history events.
Rogers Bridge Park is a Duluth city park along the Chattahoochee River, with river access, a dog park, playgrounds, trails and sports fields. A restored pedestrian bridge crosses the river to Johns Creek. It is a fine spot for a riverside walk; the water stays cold, so be careful near the banks.
Duluth City Hall is a large brick civic building overlooking the Town Green, designed in a traditional style to anchor the revitalized downtown. It hosts city offices and events. View it from the green, especially during festivals, and walk to the nearby restaurants on Main Street.
Historic downtown Duluth along Main Street and around the Town Green has restored buildings and newer blocks with restaurants, breweries and shops beside the railroad tracks. The Duluth Fall Festival fills the streets each autumn. Park in the public lots and stroll between the green and Main Street.
The Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth is Georgia's official transportation history museum, with dozens of locomotives, passenger cars and cabooses, including President Harding's private car. Train rides run on many days. Allow two hours, and check the calendar for themed events and special rides.
Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth is the heart of metro Atlanta's Korean community, lined with Korean barbecue restaurants, bakeries, karaoke spots, tea shops and large Asian supermarkets. It is a great place for a food crawl. Go with a group for barbecue, and save room for dessert at a bakery cafe.
Gas South Arena is a large indoor arena in Duluth hosting concerts, family shows and sports, including Atlanta Gladiators hockey. It is part of the Gas South District with a convention center and theater. Book tickets ahead for major concerts, and arrive early, as traffic can be heavy before events.
The Hudgens Center for Art and Learning is an art center in the Gas South District, with galleries of contemporary art, a sculpture garden and classes for all ages. It hosts a juried art competition with a large prize. Admission is low cost; visit before an arena event to see the current exhibitions.
Red Clay Music Foundry is an intimate concert venue in downtown Duluth, presenting singer-songwriters, bluegrass, folk, blues and rock acts in a listening-room setting. Its small size means every seat is close to the stage. Buy tickets in advance, as many shows sell out.
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