Buford, Georgia travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Buford is a city of 16,000 people (2019) in Metro Atlanta.

1 things to do · 3 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Buford

Lake Lanier Canopy Tours

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Mar–Nov. Summer highs reach about 88°F; winter lows dip to about 31°F. Wettest: Jan and Mar. (climate data from nearby Historic High Country)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
PDK DeKalb Peachtree Airport, Atlanta — 24 mi away. Directions
ATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta — 41 mi away (major hub). Directions

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Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

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Do

- located in Buford

Do Lake Lanier Canopy Tours

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Buy

Shop Mall of Georgia

The Mall of Georgia has over 225 stores, a large food court, and an IMAX movie theater. There are stores on two stories inside the mall as well as many disconnected from the main complex. Parking surrounds the mall as well as a pay-to-park parking deck.

📍 3333 Buford Drivejust off of I-85 exit 115☎ +1 678 482-5858⚠ Last checked Aug 2018 — confirm before you go

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