Welcome to Alpharetta
A vibrant, upscale city in the heart of Fulton County, Georgia
Situated in North Fulton County and a lively part of the Metropolitan Atlanta Area is the bustling city of Alpharetta. With a history dating to the 1830s, the area began as a small town and has slowly flourished into one of the most coveted places to live in Georgia. This locale has everything you want, from gorgeous neighborhoods and a hip downtown area to a flourishing music scene.
The residential areas in town are filled with a mixture of styles and personalities, creating an atmosphere suitable for anyone. Look toward downtown and find plenty of urban lofts with convenient access to all the dining and shopping you desire. There’s a mixture of swimming and tennis communities, with more modern-style homes on large lots, townhomes, and luxury condominiums. You’ll also love the traditional-style Southern estates that exude Southern charm. Enjoy your morning cup of joe on your wrap-around porch, watch neighbors walk their dogs down tree-lined streets, or spend your afternoon at the community pool.
What to Love
- A charming area dripping with Southern charm
- Avalon
- Ameris Amphitheater
- A flourishing music scene
Local Lifestyle
Residents enjoy the bustling and vibrant lifestyle downtown Alpharetta offers and the convenience of quiet neighborhoods. Tree-lined streets full of natural beauty, elegant and contemporary homes, traditional Southern estates, and more fill the area. A resort-style community, The Windward, offers residents more than 44 neighborhoods to choose from, each with a distinct style, world-class amenities, private lake access, sports complexes, and more. The downtown area provides a selection of high-end shopping and numerous restaurants. The community hosts annual events that bring visitors from all around, like Taste of Alpharetta.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping
Downtown Alpharetta offers an assortment of shopping and dining options for all your needs. Explore shops like Sis and Moon’s, where you’ll find one-of-a-kind items in various styles specially curated by more than 25 artists. The Ballog is another excellent gift shop that offers different selections made by local artists. Spirited is a fun, local boutique that sells unique and vintage-style women’s clothing.
Choose from various excellent restaurants that offer a unique taste of Southern living. Never Enough Thyme provides a selection of freshly-made sandwiches, soups, salads, and more from a quaint location downtown. Central City Tavern is an upscale sports bar that offers a modern environment with traditional food choices.
Another option for residents is Avalon, an open-air community that has various high-end retail options, plenty of restaurants, and a premium movie theater. There’s also a selection of housing options that lets you be in the heart of it all.
Things to Do
You’ll love all the things Alpharetta has to offer. From the various events at Ameris Amphitheater to the Alpharetta Farmer’s Market every Sunday, you’ll never run out of fun.
Local favorite Taste of Alpharetta has been a coveted annual tradition for more than 30 years. Sample more than 60 restaurants in the area, with various culinary samples, food demonstrations, and a beer garden. You can also enjoy live music and entertainment, a children’s fun zone, and “best of” contests.
While parks are abundant in the area, Wills Park is a local favorite, and it’s easy to see why. You’ll find baseball fields, disc golf courses, tennis courts, riding trails, a community pool, and more. The park is also equipped with a community center, a recreation center, a dog park, pavilions, and playgrounds, making it the perfect spot for you and your family.
Schools
Residents have the opportunity to attend the exceptional Fulton County Public Schools. Some options are:
- Alpharetta Elementary, Pre-K-5
- Lake Windward Elementary, K-5
- Autrey Mill Middle, 6-8
- Webb Bridge Middle, 6-8
- Alpharetta High, 9-12
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Overview for Alpharetta, GA
65,187 people live in Alpharetta, where the median age is 40.3 and the average individual income is $65,144. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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