An Art Lover's Guide to Braselton
- Explore Braselton
- Jul 17
- 7 min read
Updated: Nov 18
Let Braselton's art scene inspire you. Celebrate the power of local art, explore galleries and public art installations, enjoy live performances, dine at Braselton's most artistic eateries.
Day 1 - Let the Inspiration Begin
Breakfast with a view: What could be more inspiring than sunrise over the vineyards? Begin your day at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort's Le Petit for an artisan espresso paired with fresh baked pastries and a front row seat for nature's morning show at the outdoor patio.
📍 Le Petit Cafe + Boutique 100 Rue Charlemagne Drive
Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Welcome to Braselton: Once the morning masterpiece is complete, make your way to Historic Downtown Braselton and park at the downtown parking deck. The community commitment to the arts is quickly apparent. The parking deck features a striking mural of geometric patterns greeting visitors to downtown. The Town of Braselton believes that public art celebrates and make visible our community aspirations, values and heritage. Look for public art installations created by Georgia artists like the ArtSquared cubes at various locations, sculptures, bright crosswalks, a hallway of whimsical painted doors, and many more fun, unique expressions of creativity in our community.
📍 Downtown Parking Deck 40 E Lake Drive
Free, public parking with ADA accessible parking and elevators
If you're in town Monday through Friday, immerse yourself in Braselton's story with a visit to The Mill, the town's official welcome center and a tribute to its industrial roots. Step inside the museum to explore the legacy of the historic Enterprise Roller Mill, where flour once powered a growing community. Then, wander through the thoughtfully curated retail market, offering souvenir postcards painted by North Georgian plein air artist Susan Waters, photographs of Braselton attractions by Braselton resident Sarina Roth, handmade coffee mugs by House of Clay, and other locally-made artisanal products.
📍 The Mill 16 Frances St.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday
Public Art Around Downtown
Historic Downtown Braselton has a charming, walkable urban center with tree-lined sidewalks and pedestrian friendly streets, parks, and connected downtown complexes. The short public art tour outlined here is approximately 0.75 to 1 mile and will take approximately 45 minutes depending on stops and pace. Feel free to stop at other shops and attractions along your journey.
Stop 1: A stunning sculpture of a silver tree with a swing is located at the Braselton Library. Sweet Sunshine by J. Doyle Rogers and Logan Berry will take you back to your youth when tree swings invited childhood play and books ignited youthful imaginations.
📍 Braselton Library 15 Brassie Lane
Stop 2: Head southeast and cross Davis Street at the brightly painted mural crosswalk and begin walking along Harrison Street. Just to your left is a large 8'x8' ArtSquared cube. There are three located around town. Each of cubes' sides were painted by a local artists at the 2024 ArtRageous festival and sponsored by one of our community partners. The blocks are bright and fun with varied subjects including beauty, love, humor, and contemplation. There are also three large planters at this location painted with murals and overflowing with seasonal flowers.
📍ArtSquared Cube Harrison Street & Frances Street
Stop 3: Continue following Harrison Street south to the Braselton Community Center, just a block ahead on your right. Its playful mural depicts various local attractions within the word "BRASELTON." If you visit in the summer, you will likely be treated to the sound of children laughing and playing at Braselton Park's splashpad and the welcoming shade of its mature canopy as you stroll along this stretch.
📍Braselton Community Center Mural 126 Harrison St.
Stop 4: Turn left onto Henry Street and you will see Joy Company Market. Shop Georgia-grown foods and locally made products and support area food artisans at this cute little locally owned country store. The front porch is a great place to relax and rehydrate.
📍 Joy Company Market 56 Henry St.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday
Stop 5: Henry Street dead ends at Highway 53. Cross the highway and turn left. You will be walking along the sidewalk downhill towards the parking deck. Braselton Town Hall is on your right, a Neoclassical Revival-style home constructed in 1909 for the family of W.H. Braselton. A second ArtSquared cube awaits your perusal. There's also a quaint gazebo housing the original Braselton School Bell which was commissioned in 1920 and heard ringing for school and community events until 1957.
📍 Braselton Town Hall 4982 Highway 53
Stop 6: The beating heart of Downtown is the Braselton Brothers Store and The 1904. This brick building is the original mercantile of Braselton's founders, the Braselton Brothers, now transformed into a vibrant hub of activity, shops and eateries. Within the renovated brick walls of The 1904, you'll discover a small, locally owned gallery, The 1904 Gallery. This little gallery packs quite a creative punch with monthly art openings and exhibits featuring local artists' works in various media and styles meant to inspire and grow our art communities' creative spirit.
📍 The 1904 Gallery 9924 Davis St.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday
Make sure and wander around this historical building to discover even more public art. There is a hallway of eclectic painted doors, a collection of watercolors depicting southern agricultural scenes and locomotives by Henry Wood, a third ArtSquared cube at the courtyard on Centennial Way, and the newest addition to Braselton's growing art scene, Chilling Warmth by J. Doyle Rogers.
Artistic Eateries Downtown
Patisserie Art: We eat with our eyes first. Choose from delectable desserts, savory breads, and French pastries. On Saturday morning, Sugar n' Proof offers a pastry table where the patisserie is elevated to a fine art.
📍 Sugar n' Proof 9924 Davis St.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday
Parisian Patio Vibes: The Galloping Gallete is an authentic french diner serving up savory galletes and sweet crepes on a picturesque, pet-friendly patio with colorful umbrellas shading lounging diners overlooking the courtyard.
📍 The Galloping Gallete 9924 Davis St.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday
Steak Masterpieces: Dinner on Cotton Calf Kitchen's patio with a front row seat to sunset and the Braselton Town Green while sipping perfectly paired wines or craft cocktails is an experience made for inspiration and your belly's complete satisfaction. If you prefer indoor seating, the intimate dining room does not disappoint with low-lighting, a wall of wine on display, and an open kitchen with views of chefs sizzling steaks, seafood and other American fare to perfection.
📍 The Cotton Calf Kitchen 9924 Davis Street
Hours: 4-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 4-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday
Day 2 - Your Creative Journey
Mindful Cuisine: Overlooking the lake at the tranquil Chateau Elan Winery & Resort Spa, Fleur de Lis' Chef Christina Dolby skillfully crafts exquisite breakfast and lunch dishes that promise both relaxation and mindful dining. Explore the extensive selection of wines, full-leaf teas and herbal infusions to enhance your meal.
📍 Fleur de Lis Haven Harbour Drive
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday-Saturday
Nourish Your Wellness: Take a Morning stroll along the banks of Mulberry River to discover Horizon's Window, by talented sculptor Brian Seay, and the Four Corners Monument marking where four counties come together.
📍 Mulberry RiverWalk 940 Liberty Church Road
Hours: Sunrise to sunset, daily
ArtTiques Festival Weekends
Book your stay on a festival weekend. Braselton regularly opens its arms to the community for one- and two-day festivals featuring local artists. In February, June and August, the ArtTiques festivals line Harrison St. for two days with 150+ vendors offering home decor, vintage, farmhouse, furniture, primitives, rustics, DIY, pottery, local artwork, boutique and repurposed creations. With the smell of food trucks and the sound of live music, take home memories of a great day and some inspiring regional art.
2025 ArtTiques Festival Dates: February 21–23 | June 28–29 | August 23–24
Tours & Classes
Exercise and excite your inner artist with tours and classes like a paint or craft event at Pinspiration Northeast Georgia. Beadjoux Bead Store is a premier bead store offering a vibrant selection of unique and vintage beads, expertly crafted jewelry and enriching classes. Take a tour and learn the art of winemaking at Chateau Elan Winery.
Arts, Theatre & Live Music
With festivals, concerts and cultural events happening year-round, there’s always something to awaken your imagination and creative spirit.
December 12–14: Annie the Musical
Braselton Players present this classic American musical comedy-drama and one of Broadway’s most heartwarming classics.
February 21: ArtRageous
Join us for a vibrant celebration of local and regional artists! Explore a bustling marketplace filled with unique, handcrafted works of art, enjoy live entertainment, savor delicious bites from food vendors and dive into interactive art experiences the whole family will love.
April 17: LIVE from Braselton
Join us downtown for an evening of great tunes and community at the Braselton Town Green for two spring shows, April 17 and May 15. Bring your friends and loved ones, your lawn chairs or picnic blankets, and your dancing shoes.
May 15: LIVE from Braselton
LIVE from Braselton concerts are free, live music at Historic Downtown Braselton. Bring your chairs and picnic blankets or purchase a VIP table and join us at the Braselton Town Green for an evening of great tunes and community. You won't want to miss a beat!
The Braselton Players
The Braselton Players are a community theater group that is part of the Braselton Arts Council. Recent performances include "Shakespeare Bits and Bites," a dinner-theatre show, "A Gothic Valentine," "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol," and "A Night in the 1920s," featuring vaudeville acts and vintage newsreels. Save the date for their upcoming production of the Broadway classic "Annie" the musical playing December 12, 13 and 14.
