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Visit Georgia’s Margaritaville for Snow Tubing and Winter Fun

When most people think about Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, images of summer fun in the sun come to mind. However, Georgia’s Margaritaville location is also an amazing place to visit around the colder months and escape to a winter wonderland!

Three snow tubes down the hill
Credit: Three snow tubes down the hill by Margaritaville

Snow tubing is fun, family-friendly, and a great way to experience a whole other side of Margaritaville. Snow Island at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands offers snow tubing on Parrot Mountain, which is one of the longest snow rides in North America at 575 feet long. It’s also eight stories high, so be prepared to get your adrenaline pumping!

Parrot mascot on a snow tube
Credit: Parrot mascot on a snow tube by Margaritaville

There’s also an ice skating rink that’s perfect for family nights and date nights, as well as amusement park rides like a carousel, Ferris wheel, and bumper cars. Challenge your friends to a snowball fight or make snow angels at Snowball Alley, and don’t miss Margaritaville’s Lakeside Lights Spectacular which is an exciting light show at the venue’s entertainment complex. This is a magical walk-through feature with festive seasonal music and lots of lights.

Friends on snow tubes
Credit: Friends on snow tubes by Margaritaville

Kids love coming here in the winter because they can visit Santa and get their photos taken with Ole Saint Nick. Roast some s’mores over a fire pit and warm up with a tasty cup of hot cocoa!

Roasting s'mores around the fire
Credit: Roasting s'mores around the fire by Margaritaville

Meanwhile, couples can add a little romance into their visit with a little snow tubing fun, followed by a boat ride on the lake and some seriously delicious food and drinks. Satisfy your sweet tooth with cake pops and flavored bark at the Glacier Café Bakeshop and grab a warm signature concoction at the Tipsy Snowman Bar. Santa’s Workshop is also an awesome place to shop for customized ornaments and other gifts to finish up your holiday shopping.

Romance at Margaritaville in the winter
Credit: Romance at Margaritaville in the winter by Margaritaville

To experience the best snow tubing in the South, pick up your Winter Chill season pass, on sale starting at $79.99. To include the Lakeside Lights Spectacular, your pass is just $10 more.

If you live in the area, a pass is definitely the way to go because it’s good for unlimited visits and rides all season. There’s even an RV resort onsite to help you turn this outing into a real vacation. If you’re just visiting for a short time, daily tickets are available too, starting at $34.99 and with many family pack options.

Snow Island Information
Address: 7650 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, Georgia 30518
Phone: 470-323-3440
Official Website

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