Nestled between the hustle and bustle of Atlanta and the verdant rural beauty of Helen, Cleveland, and Lake Lanier, Dacula offers a happy medium between city life and small-town living. With affordable houses on big lots and access to the Gwinnett County school system, it’s an enticing option for families with children. It also has much to offer seniors, including excellent dining and shopping, and plenty of ways to get involved in the community. Seniors who crave an active lifestyle in Dacula, Georgia, will find an endless array of options to please every personality. Here’s how to enjoy a fun and active lifestyle in Dacula.
Go Shopping
Dacula offers plenty of shopping to help you fill your closet, your art supply chest, and more. More than just a little retail therapy, shopping is also great exercise, especially for people who would prefer to walk indoors. Head to the Mall of Georgia for shopping, events, and plenty of power walking. Or shop local at the small town-inspired Whistlestop Shops. If you want to save buckets of cash, head to the outlets at North Georgia Premium Outlets.
Get Involved with a Senior Group or Club
Senior groups make it easy to make new friends while pursuing new adventures. Join the Gwinnett Senior Golden Games to put your athletic skills to the test. Or head to one of Gwinnett’s senior centers. Each senior center offers its own senior recreation group that goes on field trips and attends special events. Pick up some new skills along with new friends at the Gwinnett SenioR Learning Center.
Head to the Water
Dacula is located near several popular bodies of water. Go boating on Lake Lanier, or take the grandkids to The Water Park at Lanier Islands. For a fun day trip, head north to Helen, which offers plenty of chances to relax on the Chattahoochee. Locals love to “shoot the hooch” on inner tubes.
Take a Day Trip to Atlanta
Dacula is less than an hour away from Atlanta, making this hub of artistic and cultural life a great stop for a day trip or evening date. Head to the Woodruff Arts Center, where you can enjoy The Alliance Theatre, The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and The High Museum of Art, all under one roof. The Atlanta Ballet is also just down the street. Saturdays are a great day to stop by Piedmont Park, one of the oldest and most beloved parks in the southeast.
Take the grandkids to Piedmont Park’s playground, then head to the park’s Green Market. Atlanta is also home to hundreds of festivals, so if you love outdoor crowds, there’s something for every season. Check out the Decatur Book Festival over Labor Day, or wait for cooler temperatures and fill up on folk music at Oakhurst Porchfest. During the winter, enjoy the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival. In spring, you can’t miss the Dogwood Festival.
Consider Senior Living
Moving to senior living can open up new opportunities for an active lifestyle in Dacula. With everything under one roof, you’ll spend less money on food and transportation. That means more room in your budget for concerts and special events. At Arbor, we offer live music, special events, and numerous classes. You may even find that your schedule is so packed that there’s no need to look elsewhere for something to do. But if you need to get out and about, senior living can also help with transportation. Seniors consistently report leading more active and engaged lives through senior living. So for a more engaged retirement, check out what Arbor Terrace Hamilton Mill has to offer you.