Gwinnett, GA

Key Highlights

Hotels 97
Total Sleeping Rooms 21,000
Average Hotel Room Rate USD $77
Average Daily Meal Cost USD $46
Average Weekly Car Rental USD $198

Gwinnett, GA Meeting Planning Overview

Gwinnett County, Georgia, offers a unique setting that blends Southern charm and cosmopolitan sophistication. Located within Atlanta's metropolitan area, the county is an easy-to-reach East Coast locale. By car, visitors can find Gwinnett off four major instates: I-85, I-285, I-75 and I-985. Air travelers can also reach the county without hassle, as it is serviced by major airport Hartsfield-Jackson International, which offers flights to 243 non-stop destinations in 45 countries. Overall, Gwinnett County is within a two-hour flight of 80 percent of the U.S. population.

Inside the city, the reliable and affordable Gwinnett Country Transit buses can shuttle guests to key meeting destinations, including the Gwinnett Center. Occupying over 80 acres, the Gwinnett Center boasts a 50,000-square-foot exhibit hall and 23 versatile meeting rooms . It also features 7,500 square feet of lakefront pre-function space and a 21,600-square-foot ballroom, ideal for receptions and black-tie affairs.

Another major highlight of the center's meeting facilities is the Arena at Gwinnett Center. From big conventions to concerts to hockey games, the Arena is a flexible venue for 3,500 to 13,000 people. Smaller groups can also take advantage of 36 corporate suites, two party suites, club-level seats and a spacious concourse. Large events are the Arena's specialty, though, having hosted political campaign rallies, university graduations, musical acts such as Sugarland, and sporting events including ECHL Gwinnett Gladiators hockey games.

For smaller group functions, meetings and outings, planners can find a number of unique venues to foster productivity and impart a taste of Gwinnett's culture and hospitality. A spectacular choice for private events, the multifaceted Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center offers its theater and boardroom, which overlooks the center's simulated waterfall, for private events. The Southeastern Railway Museum's Clinchfield railway executive car and Southern baggage car can each be rented for functions of up to 40 people. Or, immerse attendees in luxury at the 16th century French-style Château Élan, which recently completed a $3 million remodel on its two grand ballrooms and 19 meeting rooms.

Home to the Mall of Georgia, the Southeast's largest shopping destination, as well as the Discover Mills Outlets and the upscale Forum Shops and Avenue of Webb Gin, much of Gwinnett County's economy rests on retail. Gwinnett County's major employers include Gwinnett County Public Schools and Gwinnett County Health Care, as well as Primerica Financial Services and Home Depot; the county also serves as headquarters to Waffle House, Inc.

About Gwinnett, GA / Additional Info

One of the fastest growing counties in the nation, Gwinnett County encompasses 437 square miles just northeast of Atlanta. Initially a cotton-farming town of just under 5,000 residents, Gwinnett has gradually skyrocketed to capture 14 percent of the Atlanta region's population and 26 percent of its growth. Its over 20 cities and towns are home to just over 776,000 residents and three Fortune 1000 companies. In fact, the county has become metro Atlanta's leading center for technology, bioscience, and ground-breaking companies of the future.

Though Gwinnett County is clearly a rising star in the area, it has retained the charm and hospitality of its days as a small plantation settlement. Many of the towns in Gwinnett are known for their stunning historic buildings; in fact, the entire 112-acre downtown Norcross district is on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors can experience a piece of history at the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, built in 1885 and home to the Gwinnett Historical Society's genealogical library and the Gwinnett Veterans Council Memorial Museum. The courthouse is also the starting point for the popular Plantation Houses of Gwinnett self-guided driving tour, which snakes through 15 historic structures dotting the countryside.

History buffs are not the only ones who will find something to do in Gwinnett County. With over 8,000 acres in its park system, the county is a haven for outdoor recreation. Visitors can come face-to-face with over 600 birds and animals at the Yellow River Game Ranch. The 3,200-acre Stone Mountain Park is one of Georgia's most popular attractions. Here, Gwinnett County guests can hike 1.3 miles to the top of the mountain, go fishing in Stone Mountain Lake, or see the Confederate Memorial Carving, the largest high relief sculpture in the world.

For those who want to enjoy the scenic beauty of Gwinnett County without breaking a sweat, Château Élan is just the place. This 16th century-style French Chateau and 75-acre vineyard crafts 22 varieties of wine, which guests can enjoy on public wine tours held weekly. Château Élan is also home to an 18-hole championship golf course, a nine-hole walking course, and a 33,000-square-foot spa.

Of course visitors to Gwinnett County need not travel far to enjoy a glass of vino, thanks to its expansive local dining scene. The popular Aqua Terra Bistro features reds and whites from around the globe, in addition to an innovative menu of American foods infused with world flavors. In addition to huge plates of pasta, meats and salads, Dominick's hosts quarterly wine dinners featuring specialty wines paired with chef-selected dishes. From its impeccable cuisine to its exciting attractions, Gwinnett County is quickly staking its spot as a must-visit destination in the heart of Georgia.

 
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