Buford Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Beautiful aerial view of Marina at Lake Lanier shot during golden hour in Buford, GA, USA
A coastal landscape with a marina, forested areas, and a distant city skyline.
Aerial view Lanier Island Parkway with farm ranch style residential houses, commercial buildings and huge Lake Lanier in background cloud blue sky Buford, USA
A marina with boats docked, surrounded by forested land and a clear sky.
A riverbank with rippled sand and autumn-colored trees in the background.

Where to stay in Buford

Find the best Buford areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Open Photo by Monse Acosta

Sugar Hill

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

Lanier Islands Resort

Lanier Islands Resort

3.5 out of 5
7000 Lanier Islands Parkway Buford GA
The price is £148 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
£148
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach lodge in Buford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (765 reviews)
"Just okay. Nothing special"

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Lanier Islands Resort
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia

3 out of 5
1355 Mall of Georgia Boulevard Buford GA
The price is £88 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
£88
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Good location and kind staff"

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia

3 out of 5
3250 Buford Dr Buford GA
The price is £105 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
£105
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Buford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (391 reviews)
"Self pay parking, busy area to drive in but lots available for dining and mall-style shopping."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia
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Charming 2-bedroom house with fitness room and AC in welcoming Buford

Charming 2-bedroom house with fitness room and AC in welcoming Buford

Buford GA
Stay at this holiday home in Buford. Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Lake Lanier and Margaritaville at Lanier ...
Charming 2-bedroom house with fitness room and AC in welcoming Buford
RARE EASY ACCESS PRIVATE FLOATING DOCK 4 BED ROOM HOME!

RARE EASY ACCESS PRIVATE FLOATING DOCK 4 BED ROOM HOME!

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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
"Very nice location, very quiet, enjoyed the porch and the golf cart.There were a few broken things- a drawer in the kitchen and one of the lounge chairs. The cleaning before we checked in was rushed and not thorough, but the owner had it recleaned that night. The AC was difficult to control because ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026

RARE EASY ACCESS PRIVATE FLOATING DOCK 4 BED ROOM HOME!
Lakefront Getaway on Lake Lanier w/ Boat Dock

Lakefront Getaway on Lake Lanier w/ Boat Dock

Buford GA
Stay at this holiday home in Buford. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Lake Lanier and Margaritaville at Lanier ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"Wonderful home ! Perfect for my family and I ! Excellent communication from the host !"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

Lakefront Getaway on Lake Lanier w/ Boat Dock
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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

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

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

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

Things to do

LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket

LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket

£24
per adult
LEGO Discovery Center Admission Ticket
Jetski Guided Adventure

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

£111
per traveller
Lake Lanier Jet Ski Adventures: Guided or Go Your Own Way!
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