Explore & Discover Suwanee
Suwanee, Georgia has been recently named one of the country’s best small communities to live in by Money Magazine, #4 Best Suburb in Georgia (Niche.com, 2017), 100 Most Genius Places in America (Time Magazine, 2017) and Best Playground (Atlanta Parent Magazine, 2017) for families. No wonder over 16,000 people call Suwanee home! What started out in the 1800s as a small agricultural town with a rail depot and station, 39 dwelling units, a hotel and department store, turned into a city with mixed-use developments, family-friendly events, and numerous parks. A Farmer’s Market, Jazz Fest, Wine Festival and Food Truck Friday are just a few of the fun activities taking place in Suwanee.
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Special Attractions
Town Center Park is the gathering place for the city’s special events and is home to a Big Splash interactive fountain, over a mile of sidewalks, stage and amphitheater. Town Center Park connects to the Suwanee Creek Greenway, which provides joggers, walkers and bikers a paved path meandering through natural wooded areas. Harvest Farm is Georgia’s largest community garden with trail, barn, fire pit, restrooms and a beautiful butterfly garden.
In addition to the Farmer’s Market, and Food Truck Friday, Suwanee hosts many fun events throughout the year including the Suwanee Jazz Fest, a music event on the green at Suwanee Town Center in November. There are several 5K fun runs throughout the year, and the Suwanee Classic Car Show and Suwanee Wine Festival both held the first week in November.
Suwanee has dining options to suit all budgets and tastes, including both established and well-recognized chains and locally-owned neighborhood favorites. No matter what dining experience you’re looking for, from fine dining to BBQ, Suwanee has a restaurant for you!
If you’re relocating to the metro Atlanta area and looking for suburban real estate, see what Suwanee has to offer. Check out our Suwanee real estate section for current listings in the best neighborhoods.