Buford Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Beautiful aerial view of Marina at Lake Lanier shot during golden hour in Buford, GA, USA
Beautiful aerial view of Marina at Lake Lanier shot during golden hour in Buford, GA, USA
Aerial view Lanier Island Parkway with farm ranch style residential houses, commercial buildings and huge Lake Lanier in background cloud blue sky Buford, USA
Lake Lanier Marina in Georgia, USA
Banks of the Chattahoochee River, Georgia

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Where to stay in Buford

Sugar Hill

Sugar Hill

Visitors to Sugar Hill like its restaurants and riverfront, and Chattahoochee River is a sight worth a stop.

Sugar Hill
Comfort Inn & Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia

Comfort Inn & Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia

2.5 out of 5
2499 Satellite Blvd. Buford GA
The price is NZ$181 per night from 27 May to 28 May
NZ$181
27 May - 28 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Mall of Georgia and Georgia Sewing & Quilting ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (55 reviews)
"Close to my temple place (Worship Place)"

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Buford near Mall of Georgia
Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia

Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia

3 out of 5
2685 MALL OF GEORGIA BLVD Buford GA
The price is NZ$266 per night from 8 June to 9 June
NZ$266
8 June - 9 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Buford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (560 reviews)
"It was great"

Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Buford Mall of Georgia
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford – Mall of Georgia by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford – Mall of Georgia by IHG

2.5 out of 5
2730 MALL OF GEORGIA BOULEVARD Buford GA
The price is NZ$253 per night from 28 May to 29 May
NZ$253
28 May - 29 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Mall of Georgia and Regal Mall Of Georgia ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (293 reviews)
"Clean room, didn’t eat breakfast but got coffee which was good. Staff was good and parking good."

Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford – Mall of Georgia by IHG
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Luxury Lake Home, Stunning Views, Best Location!

Luxury Lake Home, Stunning Views, Best Location!

Buford GA
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Buford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and a pool table. Popular attractions Lake Lanier and Margaritaville ...
10/10 Exceptional! (115 reviews)
"The view of sunsets & early morning coffee overlooking the peaceful lake was amazing!!"

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Luxury Lake Home, Stunning Views, Best Location!
Perfect for large groups. Sits on water's edge.

Perfect for large groups. Sits on water's edge.

Buford GA
Stay at this business-friendly holiday home in Buford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
"Friends would not stop talking about the view. Host was great! Very nice and accommodating. We had a few hiccups with a few things but host was very attentive and made sure everything was resolved right away. The property was beautiful and was perfect to fit a large group. We were lucky to find a ..."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Perfect for large groups. Sits on water's edge.
Spacious Forest Retreat- Lake Access, Close to Beach, Water Park, Venues, Golf

Spacious Forest Retreat- Lake Access, Close to Beach, Water Park, Venues, Golf

Buford GA
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Buford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lake Lanier and Margaritaville at ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
"The property was beautiful inside and the outside area was very nice. We would have preferred an actual bed on the main floor rather than the “porch swing” but all of the casual spaces to sit and talk with family members and friends made up for that.We would still rebook this property. We did enjoy ..."

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Spacious Forest Retreat- Lake Access, Close to Beach, Water Park, Venues, Golf
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Popular places to visit

aerial shot of the boats and yachts docked in the marina on the waters of Lake Lanier surrounded by lush green trees with powerful clouds at sunset in Buford Georgia USA

Mall of Georgia

During your trip to Buford, you can do some window-shopping at Mall of Georgia. Attend a sporting event while in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.

Mall of Georgia
An old branch of a fallen tree, overgrown with moss. In the background there is very lush vegetation on the banks of the Swale River.

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Buford. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

Margaritaville at Lanier Islands

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands during your visit to Buford. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.

Margaritaville at Lanier Islands

Buford Dam Park

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Buford Dam Park during your travels in Buford. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Buford Dam Park

Sunset Cove Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Sunset Cove Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Buford. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Sunset Cove Beach

Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Buford at Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course

Activities

LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket

LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket

NZ$51
per adult
LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket
Jetski Guided Adventure

Lake Lanier Jet Ski Adventures: Guided or Go Your Own Way!

NZ$250
per traveller
Lake Lanier Jet Ski Adventures: Guided or Go Your Own Way!
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Cities near Buford

Lake Lanier Marina in Georgia, USA

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