Not too far from Lilburn is Discover Mills.  It sits in a triangle bounded by I-85, GA120 and Sugarloaf Parkway.  And of course the firs tthink one thinks of when talking about a mall is shopping…  But honestly, there are a lot more fun things to do there. It is a hidden gem in Gwinnett County… hidden in plain site.

Let’s look at some of the cool things that we can do “at the mall”…

• Let’s go racing…

Really.  Slingshot Speedway has the longest permanent indoor slot car track in the country.  For $3-$5 (speed costs money, how fast do you want to go?) you can take on up to 5 other drivers on the track… bring your own car, buy a new car or just rent…

• Somebody need to be shot…

With an Airsoft weapon…  At Goldeagle.  They have a few thousand square feet dedication to Airsoft combat. Kind of like paintball… without the paint.  I wasn’t able to get the pricing, but it would be WAY less that getting something from Prada.

• Be a Builder…

Ok, this IS  a store… but my son has spent hours building without actually purchasing anything.  The Lego Store has a great build area for kids.  I wander the store and he builds stuff.  My wife takes away my credit cards before I go in or I would have the Ferrari model…

• Ticket to Ride…

Train or Carousel… Spiderman Jump or simulator?  You pick…  They are all there, and they don’t cost THAT much…

• Be an Extreme Sportsman…

Get you bike vertical…. or your skateboard.  Spaha/Woodward Skate Park is several thousand square feet of ramps, half pipes and street skating…  And even if you aren’t going to get extreme, it can be fun to watch… and free…  And pretty cool or dry on a hot or rainy day. 

Of course there is a lot more that you can do there, from making pottery (great gift for Grandmas…) to glow in the dark mini-golf, movies and food… and even a Tournament (Medival Times is in the mall…).

Normally, we think of shopping at the mall, but it can actually be entertaining.  Whether it is walking, people watching or engaging in some of the unique offerings, Discover Mills offers some great fun opportunities in central Gwinnett County, near Lawrenceville, Lilburn, Duluth, Suwanee and several other areas in the county.