Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center
Buford, Georgia
In Buford, Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center is a hands-on nature stop, best for an afternoon rather than a full day out. Kids tend to gravitate toward the water/STEM exhibit room, and helpful staff can point children toward tadpoles and turtles along the trails. The trails themselves are short and manageable for young children, with a connection to the Ivy Creek Greenway if you want to keep walking. This is the sort of plan that starts with ‘let’s take a quick walk’ and may genuinely improve the afternoon.
Before you go
Best time to visit: Year-round
Worth packing
- Picnic lunch
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottles
- Sun protection
Good to know
- Stroller-friendly
- Picnic tables
- Trails
- Children's area
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