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City/town information
Buford is a city in Gwinnett and Hall counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 12,225.[5] Most of the city is in Gwinnett County, which is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta Metropolitan Statistical Area. The northern sliver of the city is in Hall County, which comprises the Gainesville, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area and is part of the larger Atlanta-Athens-Clarke-Sandy Springs Combined Statistical Area.
The city was founded in 1872 after a railroad was built in the area connecting Charlotte, North Carolina, with Atlanta. Buford was named after Algernon Sidney Buford, who at the time was president of the Atlanta and Richmond Air-Line Railway. The city's leather industry, led by the Bona Allen Company, as well as its location as a railway stop, caused the population to expand during the early 1900s until after the Great Depression had ended.
The city operates its own school district, the Buford City School District, and has been the birthplace and home of several musicians and athletes. Various tourist locations, including museums and community centers, the largest mall in the state of Georgia, the Mall of Georgia, and Lake Lanier Islands are in the Buford region.
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Buford
Buford is a city in Gwinnett and Hall counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 12,225.[5] Most of the city is in Gwinnett County, which is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta Metropolitan Statistical Area. The northern sliver of the city is in Hall County, which comprises the Gainesville, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area and is part of the larger Atlanta-Athens-Clarke-Sandy Springs Combined Statistical Area.
The city was founded in 1872 after a railroad was built in the area connecting Charlotte, North Carolina, with Atlanta. Buford was named after Algernon Sidney Buford, who at the time was president of the Atlanta and Richmond Air-Line Railway. The city's leather industry, led by the Bona Allen Company, as well as its location as a railway stop, caused the population to expand during the early 1900s until after the Great Depression had ended.
The city operates its own school district, the Buford City School District, and has been the birthplace and home of several musicians and athletes. Various tourist locations, including museums and community centers, the largest mall in the state of Georgia, the Mall of Georgia, and Lake Lanier Islands are in the Buford region.
Sightseeing
Lake Lanier Islands is a resort complex on built on a small group of islands on Lake Lanier, the largest lake in Georgia, located 60 miles north of Atlanta, Georgia. The resort complex is a primary recreational destination for the northern Georgian.
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Lake Lanier Islands
Lake Lanier Islands is a resort complex on built on a small group of islands on Lake Lanier, the largest lake in Georgia, located 60 miles north of Atlanta, Georgia. The resort complex is a primary recreational destination for the northern Georgian.
Greenways
The Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center is a LEED Gold certified environmental and cultural community center in Buford, Georgia. The center provides scientific, environmental, and cultural exhibits. Most of the exhibits are focused on educating school-age children. The center is also the location of Treetop Quest, an outdoor ropes course that opened at the center in September 2011.
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Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center
2020 Clean Water DrThe Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center is a LEED Gold certified environmental and cultural community center in Buford, Georgia. The center provides scientific, environmental, and cultural exhibits. Most of the exhibits are focused on educating school-age children. The center is also the location of Treetop Quest, an outdoor ropes course that opened at the center in September 2011.
Scenic park with soft-surface trails for horses & hikers, plus a fishing lake & disc golf course.
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Little Mulberry Park
3800 Hog Mountain RdScenic park with soft-surface trails for horses & hikers, plus a fishing lake & disc golf course.
Walking distance from my house. Good for walking, running, cycling, and hiking!! I love it here the most.
The Ivy Creek Greenway is a 3.4-mile multi-use trail under construction in the cities of Buford, Georgia, and Suwanee, Georgia, in the United States. In 2014, a 1.5-mile section of the trail was added and includes two boardwalks, an overlook, and a 270-foot cable bridge spanning Ivy Creek. On February 27, 2018, the greenway was designated as one of the signature trails of Gwinnett County.
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Ivy Creek Greenway
Walking distance from my house. Good for walking, running, cycling, and hiking!! I love it here the most.
The Ivy Creek Greenway is a 3.4-mile multi-use trail under construction in the cities of Buford, Georgia, and Suwanee, Georgia, in the United States. In 2014, a 1.5-mile section of the trail was added and includes two boardwalks, an overlook, and a 270-foot cable bridge spanning Ivy Creek. On February 27, 2018, the greenway was designated as one of the signature trails of Gwinnett County.
things to do
Our park is a hidden gem
Treetop Quest Gwinnett’s aerial adventure park will challenge you physically and mentally as you maneuver from tree to tree through obstacles and zip-lines. Once you’re equipped, we’ll teach you how to operate your equipment and you’ll be able to swing through each course as many times as you want for 2.5 hours. Often referred to as Gwinnett’s best kept secret, our park is a hidden gem just 2 minutes from the Mall of Georgia at the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center. Treetop Quest’s largest park is conveniently located off highways 85 and 985, a short 25-minute drive from the Atlanta perimeter. With 7 courses and our unique harness-free course, Spider Quest, our Gwinnett location in Buford has an adventure for everyone!
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Gwinnett in den Baumkronen
2020 Clean Water DrOur park is a hidden gem
Treetop Quest Gwinnett’s aerial adventure park will challenge you physically and mentally as you maneuver from tree to tree through obstacles and zip-lines. Once you’re equipped, we’ll teach you how to operate your equipment and you’ll be able to swing through each course as many times as you want for 2.5 hours. Often referred to as Gwinnett’s best kept secret, our park is a hidden gem just 2 minutes from the Mall of Georgia at the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center. Treetop Quest’s largest park is conveniently located off highways 85 and 985, a short 25-minute drive from the Atlanta perimeter. With 7 courses and our unique harness-free course, Spider Quest, our Gwinnett location in Buford has an adventure for everyone!
The Buford Corn Maze is located on the Winnie Roberts Tutton Farm at Roberts Crossroads, Hall County, GA. It has a long and storied history beginning in the early 1800s. lots of activities onsite in the fall. Please check out more info on this web
https://bufordcornmaze.com/
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Buford Corn Maze
4470 Bennett RdThe Buford Corn Maze is located on the Winnie Roberts Tutton Farm at Roberts Crossroads, Hall County, GA. It has a long and storied history beginning in the early 1800s. lots of activities onsite in the fall. Please check out more info on this web
https://bufordcornmaze.com/
Theater center presenting professional plays, comedy & more on 2 stages in a historic former church. The best local theatre, I've been there many times. Enjoyed so much. 15 mins from my house. Located in downtown Lawrenceville.
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Aurora Theatre
128 E Pike StTheater center presenting professional plays, comedy & more on 2 stages in a historic former church. The best local theatre, I've been there many times. Enjoyed so much. 15 mins from my house. Located in downtown Lawrenceville.
Tesla Supercharger
1695 Mall of Georgia BlvdElectric vehicle charging station in Gwinnett County, Georgia
Food scene
A rotating menu of seasonal American dishes alongside international wines in an upscale setting.
I like to eat here a lot.
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Seasons 52
3050 Peachtree Rd NWA rotating menu of seasonal American dishes alongside international wines in an upscale setting.
I like to eat here a lot.
The comfy, rustic locale for Italian mains & pizza, plus a full bar, karaoke & occasional live music.
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Parma Tavern
3350 Buford DrThe comfy, rustic locale for Italian mains & pizza, plus a full bar, karaoke & occasional live music.
Homey restaurant serving classic Italian dishes including pasta plates & seafood, plus a kids' menu.
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Provino's Italian Restaurant
2250 Main St EHomey restaurant serving classic Italian dishes including pasta plates & seafood, plus a kids' menu.
Modern eatery showcasing all-you-can-eat roasted meats with cocktails & a hot & cold salad bar.
Santa Lucia Brazilian Steakhouse
3185 Woodward Crossing BlvdModern eatery showcasing all-you-can-eat roasted meats with cocktails & a hot & cold salad bar.
Family-owned outpost with an easygoing atmosphere turning out health-conscious Korean dishes.
CHOI'S GRILL by CHEF JK
1500 Peachtree Industrial BoulevardFamily-owned outpost with an easygoing atmosphere turning out health-conscious Korean dishes.
Korean restaurant offering individual table grills & burgers in a modern brick building.
770 Korean BBQ Restaurant
80 Horizon DrKorean restaurant offering individual table grills & burgers in a modern brick building.
Laid-back cafe with garage doors & photo-covered walls serving unique dishes from lumpia to po' boys
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Ricos World Kitchen
306 W Main StLaid-back cafe with garage doors & photo-covered walls serving unique dishes from lumpia to po' boys
The Juicy Crab
3125 Woodward Crossing Boulevardboiled seafood restaurant. my favorite.
Oysters & Southern-accented seafood dished in a funky cafe with beer, wine & a chill island vibe.
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Oyster Bay Seafood Cafe
125 W Crogan StOysters & Southern-accented seafood dished in a funky cafe with beer, wine & a chill island vibe.
live music
Live local rock bands & touring acts, accompanied by classic American food with a Southern flair.
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37 Main Buford
37 E Main St NELive local rock bands & touring acts, accompanied by classic American food with a Southern flair.
Sprawling hangout in a historic factory featuring craft beer & eclectic pub grub, including BBQ. Live music as well.
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Tannery Row Ale House
554 W Main StSprawling hangout in a historic factory featuring craft beer & eclectic pub grub, including BBQ. Live music as well.
shopping
Members-only warehouse selling a huge variety of items including bulk groceries, electronics & more.
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Costco Wholesale
1550 Mall of Georgia BlvdMembers-only warehouse selling a huge variety of items including bulk groceries, electronics & more.
Mall of Georgia is an enclosed super-regional shopping mall located in unincorporated Gwinnett County, Georgia, near the city of Buford, 30 miles northeast of Atlanta
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Einkaufszentrum von Georgia
3333 Buford DrMall of Georgia is an enclosed super-regional shopping mall located in unincorporated Gwinnett County, Georgia, near the city of Buford, 30 miles northeast of Atlanta
Retail chain carrying gear, apparel & footwear for a wide range of outdoor & fitness activities.
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REI
1800 NE Expy NERetail chain carrying gear, apparel & footwear for a wide range of outdoor & fitness activities.
Retail chain with a wide assortment of home-decor items & gifts, including pillows, art & bedding.
Kirkland's
3310 Buford DrRetail chain with a wide assortment of home-decor items & gifts, including pillows, art & bedding.