A CHARMING small city right outside of a major city offers hundreds of activities for visitors of all ages. Alpharetta, Georgia , a city about 30 minutes outside of Atlanta, is home to hundreds of restaurants, shops, and exciting events. With a major downtown area that hosts concerts and offers a wide variety of nighttime activities, as well as a historic Avalon town square, the area truly lives up to its slogan, “Awesome Alpharetta.
” The city, which has a population of just over 67,000, offers a peaceful escape from Atlanta's hectic life while being only 22 miles away from the major city. Big Creek Greenway is Alpharetta’s largest open green space, spanning nine miles of beautiful flora and fauna and a 12-foot-wide paved path for biking, walking, and rollerblading. For sightseeing and getting your "hot girl walk" in, walk the Alpha Loop.
READ MORE ON TRAVEL The Alpha Loop is a two-mile network of urban trails that connects the city's major attractions--Avalon, Downtown, the North Point Eco District, and Northwinds. Downtown Alpharetta has beloved chain restaurants like Shake Shack and Maple Street Biscuit Company but also boasts hundreds of locally owned restaurants that serve everything from farm-fresh food to classic pizza and wings. If you prefer to eat in rather than go out, you may want to visit the city’s farmer’s market, which is held every Saturday.
From 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, the town hosts the Downtown Alpharetta Farmers Market. Most read in City breaks At the farmer's market, shoppers can delight in fresh fruits , vegetables, and natural meats. Those with a sweet tooth could also buy edible home goods ranging from delicious desserts and breads to local raw honey and homemade sauces, according to the Downtown Alpharetta website.
The market also sells soaps and trinkets from local businesses. Tourists seeking a booz ier vacation must visit one of the city’s several breweries. Jekyll Brewing is one of the city's most popular breweries, with locations in the city center and downtown area and two others nationwide.
The brewery serves over one dozen beers on tap, along with a selection of cocktails and a classic bar food menu. Most bars and restaurants across the city host different social events, trivia nights, and karaoke nights. The city is home to Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, which hosts some of the biggest names in music from April to October.
Alpharetta is home to hundreds of shops, businesses, and restaurants. Below are some of the top-rated locations on Trip Advisor: Ameris Bank Ampitheatre Wills Park Big Creek Greenway Alpha Loop Avalon Jekyll Brewing North Point Mall Alpharetta Farmers Market Country stars Dan and Shay, Dierks Bently, and Jon Pardi are just some of the upcoming headliners of the 12,000-person amphitheater. On a smaller scale, this October, the city will host a free Wire and Wood Alpharetta Songwriters Festival, which is open to everyone.
“Alpharetta’s Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival brings together nationally and locally recognized musicians to perform and tell the stories that inspired their songs,” the event description reads. Read More on The US Sun “Wire & Wood Songwriters Festival showcases local and regional performers that write and perform their own original work, raises awareness about the importance of music, and highlights the many facets of the music community.” The event will run from October 11-12 and feature several stages and dining areas for attendees to unwind.
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