DESTINATION

Buford

Locals in the know rarely miss Lanier Islands Magical Nights of Lights , mid-November to early January at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. Bearing tailgate picnics replete with hot cocoa and holiday treats, fans of decorative holiday excess relish this drive-through tour of one of the country's largest animated holiday light displays. The 6.5-mile route features more than a million lights.

Shopping

Mall of Georgia, off I-85 exit 115 to 3333 Buford Dr. N.E., features more than 200 stores and eateries, including Belk, Dillard's, JCPenney, Macy's and Von Maur.

Things to Do

Lake Lanier Islands

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