Sunny days. Moonlit nights. Ooh and aah as fireworks light the sky. Watch real cowboys and cowgirls. Catch tunes at an outdoor concert. Go to a “dive in” movie with your kids. Cycle the Greenway. Shop til your credit card wears out. Pamper yourself with a spa day. Play a challenging 18. Ride the rapids. Dine in style. Sleep in comfort. Cheer as a homerun sails beyond the diamond. Salute The Old Soldiers in their parade. Climb a mountain. See water fall. Can you canoe?
Within 30 minutes of Atlanta and the North Georgia Mountains, Alpharetta is the perfect place for an active, outdoor summer trip. We have lots to lure you here, and plenty to keep you just as busy as you want to be. Affordable accommodations together with great restaurants make us the best choice for an endless variety of activity.
Sunny days beckon you to strap on your rollerblades, hop on your bike, take a hike, or even a leisurely drive through your choice of scenic areas. Our Greenway stretches for 6 miles of safe, paved pathway through woods and over streams, with friendly wildlife to observe along the way. Cycling is a favorite activity in Alpharetta, and many roads are perfect for it with lots of cool greenery punctuated by vibrant summer flowers. Pedal your way along gently rolling hills past countless idyllic horse farms offering the most peaceful vistas as you capture the aroma of new mown hay. Keep your eyes open while skilled riders and thoroughbreds are put through their training of jumping, cross-country, and dressage. When hunger strikes, spread your blanket on your favorite piece of shaded lawn and relax with a picnic lunch as you enjoy a pastoral setting.
If you want more than rolling hills, the North Georgia mountains are a short drive away with an array of activities. Hiking trails abound for all skill levels, and many take you by stunning waterfalls or provide the chance to view several states from a high vantage point. The daring will want to experience Class IV river rapids where 1996 Olympians competed, while the less adventurous meander down the Chattahoochee River floating in a tube or paddling a canoe. Just in case we haven’t given you enough outdoor options, there’s always mountain biking, panning for gold, and fishing as well. Back in Alpharetta, a challenging 18 holes await, or a quick set of tennis before a refreshing plunge in your hotel’s pool.
Pleasant weather brings everyone outside to experience the small city with big city sophistication in a safe, charming hometown setting. Stroll the monthly downtown outdoor Main Street Market full of vendors displaying their crafty wares while sipping an icy lemonade. Revive cherished memories of hometown parades as the Old Soldiers march through downtown drawing thousands of spectators reflecting on simpler times. Shoppers enjoy browsing through treasures in the antique stores and specialty shops along Main Street in the Historic Downtown district and in the tiny village of Crabapple. Art galleries range from contemporary to an eye-popping compound of folk art with a magical garden “growing” with unique creativity. Smart boutiques, interesting gift shops, along with house and garden specialty emporiums will satisfy your wishes as you find exactly what you’ve been searching for. Upscale and sophisticated North Point Mall features a variety of stylish, well-known, and one-of-a-kind retailers. Brimming with the latest fashion trends for the entire family, you can easily shop the day away in hundreds of stores. Every age delights in riding the vintage-style carousel, and it is just like you remember.
When the day winds down and the stars climb up in the sky, the choices are yours to make. Alfresco dining keeps couples lingering while relaxing to the sounds of a splashing fountain or music from classic rock to samba. Dance to the rhythmic sounds of steel drums or sit back and listen to a talented singer tickling the ivories. Take in an outdoor symphony or oldies concert at Wills Park. Adults can laugh with the country’s hottest comedians or speed around an indoor race track. Kids delight in playing miniature golf, showing off their prowess on the ice, or taking a spin in a pint-sized race car. Watch real cowboys and cowgirls in rodeo action as they rope calves and define rough riding. If you want to sit back, take in the latest flicks at one of our 24 upscale movie theatres, or put on your swimsuit and cool off as you watch a “dive in” classic movie. Baseball fans can make a quick trip to Turner Field cheering to the max as the Atlanta Braves play ball.
Ready to sleep? Visitors find Alpharetta to be an excellent value since room rates are often half the cost of neighboring Buckhead, Perimeter and Atlanta hotels. Alpharetta is also host to several new hotel concept properties giving guests the firsthand experience of travel comfort for the new millennium. Most hotels offer full suite accommodations and numerous amenities including pet paths and basketball courts. We have everything you need to make your trip just peachy.
Whatever your interest is, you will find Alpharetta to be in the middle of it all. Visit our website for special rates, event information, and further area details. www.awesomealpharetta.com