Things for Your Out-of-Town Guests to Do

Marie Claire Photography

If you have a lot of out-of-town guests coming to your wedding, they will often ask you about fun things to do in the area. Instead of trying to come up with a comprehensive list of things to do and places to see yourself, send them this list! Whether they’re looking for restaurants to try, trails to walk, or fun activities for the family, we’ve got some of the best places in Gwinnett for your out-of-town wedding guests to check out.

Food & Drink

One of the coolest parts of the area around Four Oaks is all the historic downtowns. Some are more modern than others, but all of them have great restaurants to try, unique shops to visit, and often have several events throughout the week. Downtown Buford is just under 6 miles from our venue and has great restaurants to try, such as Aqua Terra Bistro or Tannery Row Ale House. Flowery Branch also has great food options, including Moonies BBQ and Branch House Tavern, both less than 10 miles from Four Oaks.

If your guests are more into their drinks, send them to one of the dozens of coffee shops or breweries in the area. There are tons of unique environments where your guests can enjoy a drink, whether it’s a good ole cup of joe or a locally brewed beer. Here are just a few:

• Whole Being Cafe @ Common Grounds is both a cafe and coffee shop located along Flowery Branch’s Main Street, only 8 miles from Four Oaks.
• TradeWind Coffee is 8 miles away in Dacula, has great seating, and often has events like trivia throughout the week, perfect for your guests during their stay.
• If your guests like craft beer, send them to Braselton Brewing Company, a unique brewery in nearby Braselton with several craft beer options. Grab a snack or meal while you're there too!
  Another great option for drink enthusiasts is Sugar Hill Distillery, located only 7 miles from our venue.

Activities

Need a family-friendly spot? The Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center has plenty of exhibits to check out, trails to walk, and a gift shop to explore, perfect for families! What’s better is that it’s less than a 15-minute drive from the venue, so parents don’t have to drive far. Another great option for out-of-town families is the Southeastern Railway Museum in Duluth. If any of your guests have kids who are obsessed with trains, this would be an entertaining museum for them to visit.

There are also several nature spots for guests to visit when they want to get out. Tell them to visit Lake Lanier, Georgia’s largest lake! They can spend the day on the lake, walk some of the trails, or take the family to their water park. If any of your guests are just looking for a good place to go walking or running, the Suwanee Greenway and the Ivy Creek Greenway are great trail options for them.

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​Hopefully these ideas will get you started on a list of options for your out-of-town guests to do and keep them busy and entertained while they’re visiting. If you're looking for other location recommendations, including places for your guests (or even you) to stay, check out our Accommodations page below.

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