Before you head to Alpharetta for your next Southern escape, take a few minutes to plan the best strategies for hitting everything on your must-do-and-see list while in Georgia. Just 22 miles north of Atlanta, Alpharetta offers guests a variety of opportunities for exciting adventures. Discover these four tips for planning an enjoyable Alpharetta vacation.
Check the Local Calendar
Image via Flickr by basheertome
When you want your finger on the city’s pulse, check out the local Alpharetta calendar for events that are happening throughout the city. Alpharetta is a world-class shopping destination with over 250 shops and a flourishing music scene. Discover one of the city’s annual music festivals and many other events.
Avalon is a resort-style luxury community in Alpharetta. Events in Avalon invites you to experience the timeless art of living well from live music performances (as part of Avalon Nights Live) or celebrate horse racing with a Kentucky Derby party. There is never a dull moment to spare when you’re visiting Alpharetta.
Choose Active Adventures
Image via Flickr by ve2jpt
The South offers visitors a warm, sunny climate year-round — perfect for an active retreat. Get up close to nature and choose outdoor excursions that are appropriate for your activity level.
Wills Park Recreation Center offers pavilions for picnicking, a playground for the kids, a recreation center, and beautiful gardens with miles of paved walking trails. Play the fast-growing sport of disc golf or enjoy the equestrian events that are hosted at Wills Park each year. Pickleball and a leisure pool are available for those who want a low-impact activity, while a 3-meter high dive will delight those more daring. Play a round of tennis when you want a rigorous cardio workout.
Build Exceptional Dining Into Your Agenda
Image via Flickr by John of Austin
Alpharetta offers guests nearly 200 dining choices from traditional Southern soul food to classic Georgia favorites. After a fun and active day of sightseeing, knowing which specific eateries are on your wish-list guarantees the opportunity to indulge in your favorite local cuisine from the area’s finest chefs.
Choose one of Alpharetta’s comfortable hotels within walking distance of exceptional restaurants including 19 North located inside Alpharetta’s Atlanta Marriott. A blend of casual dining and classic Southern favorites like shrimp and grits are made fresh daily from wholesome ingredients sourced at local farms.
Balance Culture With Activities for Kids
Image via Flickr by Sally Lynette
Kids love museums and cultural exploration just as much as adults. They just have a shorter attention span, so incorporate a ton of family-friendly cultural spots in your Georgia vacation. Adding agenda items like a visit to Atlanta’s Botanical Garden give the kids something special to look forward to.
Discover the Botanical Gardens with an active outdoor area featuring a treehouse for play, plus live presentations by entertaining speakers. Stop by the construction area where the whole family can build a wooden masterpiece, then spend time growing in the garden.
When you’re planning the perfect getaway retreat to Alpharetta, Georgia, look for a variety of destinations to add to your agenda. Enjoy all that this happening Southern town has to offer the whole family.
