10 Best Things To Do In Dacula, Georgia

things to do in Dacula GA
Shivani
Shivani 
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A city in the eastern part of Gwinnett County in Georgia, Dacula has a number of attractions for tourists and visitors. It houses some of the oldest buildings of Atlanta and has recently experienced rapid growth. Dacula is an important part of Georgia’s Innovation Crescent or the hub of life sciences in Southeast US. The city also houses several well-known educational institutes, both public and private in nature. As a visitor, in addition to seeing the close-knit culture of the people of the city, there are a number of things to do in Dacula, Georgia. Below are some we have gathered to help you enjoy your stay to the fullest, when in Dacula.

1. Grab some mouth-watering food at Friends American Grill


Friends American Grill in Dacula serves mouth-watering food with friendly service and a neighbourhood feel. They have a diverse menu with a variety of drinks options. From appetizers to steaks, burgers, wraps, sandwiches and wings, the food options are numerous. They also have some really great selection of beers and cocktails.

Friends Dacula Grill

Address: 2020, 752 Dacula Rd, Dacula, GA 30019, United States

Website: Friends Dacula Grill

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 11pm; Fri - Sat: 11am – 12am; Sun: 11am – 9pm

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2. Spend quality time with family at Little Mulberry Park

LMP
Source: Photo by Flickr user MFer Photography used under CC BY-ND 2.0

If you are looking to spend some quality time with family and enjoy the outdoors of Dacula, then the Little Mulberry Park on the Hog Mountain road, may just be the place for you. Open from sunrise till sunset, this park has a number of facilities that are suitable for people of all age groups. There are paved trails for hiking and riding, a beautiful lake to spend time around, Karina miller nature preserve, playground for children, 18-course golf course and many more amenities to help keep you engaged. It is a nice little place to make use of your time out with family and friends.

Little Mulberry Park

Address: 3800 Hog Mountain Rd, Dacula, GA 30019, USA

Website: Little Mulberry Park

Opening hours: 7am - 7pm (daily)

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3. Enjoy some great food and beer at Wild Wing Cafe

Posted by Wild Wing Cafe on Monday, 5 June 2017

Looking for some good food and good beer in Dacula? Well, your search just ended as the Wild Wing café offers just that, and that too with some really great service. Bartenders and staff are really very helpful and friendly. The atmosphere is great and it is an amazing place to go with the family to enjoy delicious food and some great music.

Wild Wing Cafe

Address: 3517 Braselton Hwy, Dacula, GA 30019, USA

Website: Wild Wing Cafe

Opening hours: 11am – 12am (daily)

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4. Organize family picnics at Rabbit Hill Park

Posted by Nicole Cornelius on Saturday, 7 September 2019

The Rabbit Hill Park in Dacula is a huge park that is well maintained. The playground and the pavilions are very clean and nice and it is a great spot for family picnics or outings. With sandpits, volleyball courts, soccer complex with eight youth soccer fields, dog park area, walking areas and a small splash pool for kids, this place has something to offer everyone.

Rabbit Hill Park

Address: 400 Rabbit Hill Rd, Dacula, GA 30019, USA

Website: Rabbit Hill Park

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5. Shop all you want at the Mountain Crossing shopping mall

Kroger - Norfolk, VA
Source: Photo by user Virginia Retail used under CC BY 2.0

The shopping mall in Mountain Crossing was opened in 1996 and is spread over 31000 square feet (2880 square metres). Some of the well-known shops in this mall include Kroger, The UPS Store, and Wells Fargo. Located in Northern Gwinnett County, this mall is minutes away from the Mall of Georgia. There is growing residential development around this shopping complex, so staying would not be a problem. This is a great place for shopping for most things that you will need while in Dacula.

Mountain Crossing

Address: 2700 Braselton Hwy, Dacula, GA 30019, USA

Opening hours: 6am – 1am (daily)

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6. Relish the unique flavours at The Brunch Apothecary

Posted by The Brunch Apothecary on Thursday, 2 March 2017

The Brunch Apothecary offers great creative cuisine coupled with prompt service. The menu is not very elaborate but whatever is available has its own unique flavour. this is what makes the dishes and the restaurant stand out. No wonder this place is an extremely popular choice for Sunday brunch and there is waiting for a table. But the food and atmosphere are definitely worth the wait!

The Brunch Apothecary

Address: 2595 Fence Rd NE, Dacula, GA 30019, USA

Website: The Brunch Apothecary

Opening hours: Tue - Fri: 10am - 2pm; Sat - Sun: 8am - 2pm (closed on Mon)

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7. Play a round of golf at Trophy Club of Apalachee

Posted by Trophy Club of Apalachee on Tuesday, 8 May 2012

Be it a beginner or an expert golfer, Trophy Club of Apalachee offers some great greens for a nice round of golf. Fees are reasonable and it is a fun course to play on. The course is long for those that want to drive it long. The club also has function rooms to cater to small events. The staff is friendly and accommodating, which adds to the overall experience at the club. This should be a great activity for friends and partners during an escapade in Dacula.

Trophy Club of Apalachee

Address: 1008 Dacula Rd, Dacula, GA 30019, USA

Website: Trophy Club of Apalachee

Opening hours: 6am - 9pm (daily)

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8. Enjoy skateboarding at Duncan Creek Park

Posted by Duncan Creek Skate Park on Tuesday, 17 September 2013

Spread over 100 acres (44.5 hectares), Duncan Creek Park in Dacula is open from sunrise until around 11 pm. It is a family-friendly park with a number of amenities to ensure a fun-filled day out. From lighted skating complex to four lighted basketball courts, three lighted sand volleyball courts, playground, pavilion, open field for football or other sports, this place has enough to keep the entire family engaged. The skateboard park is absolutely amazing with two huge bowls and two street courses

Duncan Creek Park

Address: 3700 Braselton Hwy, Dacula, GA 30019, USA

Website: Duncan Creek Park

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9. Grab a slice of Dacula's history at Elisha Winn House

Elisha Winn House
Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Davidmcarlson used under CC BY-SA 3.0

Built in the year 1812, Elisha Winn House became part of the Gwinnett County in 1818. It is of immense historical importance as it is the oldest standing building of Gwinnett. This house is also the place where most of the planning for the new county of Gwinnett took place. Now, the house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The staff is polite and knowledgeable and the visit to the house is very informative.

Elisha Winn House

Address: 908 Dacula Rd, Dacula, GA 30019, USA

Website: Elisha Winn House

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10. Appreciate the illustrations at Montgomery Art Gallery


Montgomery Art Gallery in Dacula displays the work of Michael G. Montgomery, who is a freelance illustrator. Over the years, he has created some great illustrations and has been very traditional in his process, using pencils, pen, ink, etc. He uses computers a bit though in the end to give final colour touches. His illustrations have a variety of themes, from sports to art and illustrations for books etc.

Montgomery Art

Address: 2960 Williams Farm Dr, Dacula, GA 30019, USA

Website: Montgomery Art

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Explore different sides of Dacula

Dacula has enough to keep the visitors engaged during their visit. Beautiful parks with various amenities for outdoor sports, popular eating joints offering finger-licking food, shopping malls offering different options to shoppers, cafes to enjoy a drink or two with family and friends, golf courses and buildings of historical significance, Dacula has a variety of options to keep people entertained. So, visit Dacula and explore its different sides.

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Shivani is a marketer by profession and a writer by passion. She is a founding member at MeeHappy Wellness, an employee wellness initiative in India. Shivani has had the good fortune of working in...Read more

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