Overview
Duluth is a suburb of Metro Atlanta. It is a medium-sized railway town historically called Howell's Crossing.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 5 places to stay
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Best things about Duluth
Southeastern Railway Museum
Atlanta Capitals
Enjoy an ice-hockey game at the Atlanta IceForum. The Capitals play in the North American Tier III hockey league.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 36°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jul and Mar. (climate data from nearby Metro Atlanta)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PDK DeKalb Peachtree Airport, Atlanta — 13 mi away. Directions
- ATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta — 30 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Southeastern Railway Museum
- Afternoon Atlanta Capitals
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Map
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See
- Eastern Continental Divide Memorial
Do
- Duluth Fall Festival: Every year, on the last Sunday of September, vendors from around Atlanta promote their various businesses with fun food and free commodities.
- Take a Walk: W.P Jones Park and Bunten Road Park are just a few of Duluth's various recreational parks.
Buy
- Gwinnett Place Mall — This pleasant mall is located at 2100 Pleasant Hill Rd.
Eat
- Duluth Diner: A diner in downtown Duluth where they serve from breakfast through dinner such as oatmeals, pancakes and burgers.
- Good Word Brewing & Public House: One of the few local brewpubs is at 3085 Main St.
- Ganghodong 678; The first Korean BBQ restaurant in the States from the Gang Ho-Dong franchise, which is one of the most successful BBQ brands in Korea.
- Food court at Jusgo supermarket on Venture Drive
- Food court at Great Wall supermarket on Pleasant Hill Road
- Food Court at Nam Dae Mun supermarket on Shackleford Road
- Food Court at Super H supermarket on Pleasant Hill Road
- Food Court at Mega Mart supermarket in Gwinnett Place Mall
Sleep
Stay Hampton Inn Mall of Georgia
Stay Wingate by Wyndham Duluth
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