Don’t you just love those small towns that have that relaxed, charmed vibe all year round? It sure beats the hustle-and-bustle of city life every now and again. If you’re looking for a small town in Georgia where you can go to enjoy the laid back atmosphere and slower pace of life, then this is the place to be.
Buford, Georgia is a small town in Gwinnett and Hall counties, with a population of just over 10,000 residents.
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While some consider Buford to be a city, it still has all the small town charm that we know and love.
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Talk about laid back, you can stroll through Downtown Buford ’til your heart’s content, with an abundance of stores and shops to pop in and out of.
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Perhaps the laid back atmosphere comes from being so darn close to Lake Lanier!
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Or maybe it’s because residents of Buford appreciate and enjoy relaxing outside in nature so often.
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Buford is the type of small town where you can spend an entire weekend with things to do, but not feel overwhelmed.
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Grab a calzone the size of your head from Vinny’s New York Pizza.
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…or feast on some true Southern BBQ from Praise the Lard BBQ.
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Hit the trails along the Buford Dam and get in some stunning scenery that only Georgia nature could provide.
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No matter what is it that you get into in this laid back town, you’ll surely enjoy yourself tenfold.
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Have you ever been to Buford, Georgia? Share with us some of your favorite parts about this small town in the comments! Ready to plan more unique adventures throughout our great state? Maybe you’ll want to start your trip with The Mountaintop Hiking Trail In Georgia That Leads To Wildflowers In Bloom Is Effortlessly Beautiful.
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