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Lawrenceville, Georgia

Lawrenceville is a city in and the county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States. It is a suburb of Atlanta, located about 30 miles (50 km) northeast of downtown Atlanta.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Georgia, United States.
  • Served by Gwinnett County Briscoe Field (LZU).

History

Lawrenceville is a city in and the county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States. It is a suburb of Atlanta, located about 30 miles (50 km) northeast of downtown Atlanta. It was incorporated on December 15, 1821. As of the 2020 census, the population of Lawrenceville was 30,629.

Where to stay

520 John B. Wilson Ct, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 · ihg.com
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2225 Riverside Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 · choicehotels.com
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731 Duluth Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30045 · wyndhamhotels.com
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Restaurants & places to go

Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-23:00 Features: takeaway · 465 Dacula Road, Dacula, 30019 · pizza.dominos.com
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American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-24:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-01:00 Features: air conditioning · restaurants.applebees.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:30-23:00 Features: takeaway · 2920 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road, Suwanee, 30024 · arbys.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 625 dacula highway, Dacula, 30019 · locations.bojangles.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 1840 Cruse Road, Lawrenceville, 30044-2323 · bk.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 919 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, 30043 · locations.cariboucoffee.com
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 · 2030 Sugarloaf Circle, Duluth, 30097 · carrabbas.com
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Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00 · 947 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road, 30043 · chilis.com
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Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:45-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options, air conditioning · 1650 Scenic Highway South,… · locations.chipotle.com
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Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-21:00; Su 06:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 551 West Pike Street, Lawrenceville, 30046 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
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Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,Tu 06:00-22:00; We,Th 06:00-24:00; Fr,Sa 00:00-24:00; Su 00:00-22:00 Features: vegetarian options, air… · restaurants.ihop.com
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Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 · 2925 Buford Drive · jinyaramenbar.com
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Sushi, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Su 11:30-21:30 Features: takeaway · 1105 Buford Drive, 30519 · kurasuski.com
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Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00 Features: vegetarian options, air conditioning · 1350 Scenic Highway, 30078 · longhornsteakhouse.com
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Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 1830 Scenic Highway 124, Snellville, 30078 · pandaexpress.com
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Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 125 West Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, 30046 · oysterbayseafood.com
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Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 202 West Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, 30046 · foggybottombbq.com
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 2820 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road
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Wings, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 1490 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, 30043 · wingfiwings.com
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Cuban, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00 · 125 West Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, 30046 · dfloridian.com
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Bowls, Wraps, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 · 2925 Buford Drive, Buford, 30519 · whatsyourgusto.com
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Thai, Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 1250 #1200, 30045 · phosangs.net
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Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 · 2820 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road · sambong.co
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Japanese, Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:30-21:00; Fr 11:30-14:30,16:30-22:30; Sa 12:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:30 Features: step-free access · 525… · takijapanesedacula.com
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Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, vegetarian options
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Cafe · Opening hours: We-Mo 08:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 30 South Clayton Street · peachtree-cafe.com
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Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo 11:30-21:30; Tu-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 11:30-21:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 156 East Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, 30046 · berenscustard.com
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, delivery · 225 West Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, 30046 · strangetacobar.com
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Bar And Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-02:00, Sa 12:00-24:00 · 2003
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Caribbean, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant
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Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00 Features: air conditioning · 2059 Scenic Highway
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Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th,Su 11:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
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Indian, Restaurant · Features: halal
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Jamaican, Restaurant · Jamaican restaurant
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Kebab, Turkish, Shawarma, Restaurant · Kebab/Turkish restaurant
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Hibachi, Wings, Restaurant · Hibachi/Wings restaurant
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Frozen Yogurt, Fast Food · Frozen Yogurt fast food
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Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
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Smoothie, Restaurant · Smoothie restaurant
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Peruvian, Restaurant · Peruvian restaurant
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Food Court · food court · 175 South Perry Street, Lawrenceville, 30046 · truckandtap.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 1700 Winder Highway, Dacula, 30019 · locations.papajohns.com
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American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00 · 1486 Scenic Highway, Snellville, 30078 · millersalehouse.com
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Airports

DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) 19 mi to the centre
Atlanta, GA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Gwinnett County Briscoe Field (LZU) 2.4 mi to the centre
Lawrenceville, GA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Barrow County Airport (WDR) 19 mi to the centre
Winder, GA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) 24 mi to the centre
Gainesville, GA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Lenora Airport 10 mi to the centre
Snellville, GA, US
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Whispering Pines Airport 12 mi to the centre
Conyers, GA, US
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Gwinnett County Briscoe Field (LZU); 14 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lawrenceville, Georgia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Gwinnett County, Georgia · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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