Lawrenceville Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in and county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
About Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville came into being on December 15, 1821 and is the county seat ofGwinnett County, which was formed exactly 3 years prior. Lawrenceville was the second city founded in the greaterAtlantaarea. The location for the original town square was chosen due to its close proximity to multiple springs. Lawrenceville was named after Captain James Lawrence who was commander of the frigate Chesapeake. During a battle with H. M. S Shannon on June 1, 1813, off the coast near Boston, Massachusetts captain Lawrence was mortally wounded. His dying words were, "Don't give up the ship." In 1978 Larry Flynt, publisher of Hustler Magazine, was shot on the Lawrenceville courthouse square allegedly by Joseph Paul Franklin.
Top Attractions in Lawrenceville
Explore the best things to see and do in Lawrenceville:
- ★Aurora Theatre
- ★Collins Hill Park and Aquatics Center
- ★Coolray Field
- ★Dave and Buster's
- ★Fallen Heroes Memorial
- ★Freeman's Mill Park
- ★Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation
- ★Gwinnett Historic Courthouse
Where to Eat in Lawrenceville
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Biba's Italian Restaurant
- 🍴Dominic's
- 🍴La Cazuela
- 🍴McCray's Tavern
- 🍴Oyster Bay Seafood Cafe
- 🍴Peachtree Cafe
Where to Stay in Lawrenceville
- 🏨Hampton Inn Lawrenceville
- 🏨Homewood Suites by Hilton - Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville Travel Guide Sections
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