Parks and trails, live music, family fun, shopping districts and easy day trips.
Alpharetta packs a lot into one city: start at Avalon or the Town Green in Downtown Alpharetta, walk or ride the Big Creek Greenway, catch a summer show at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, and let the kids loose at Wills Park. For what's on this week, see our events calendar.
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Alpharetta's 86-acre upscale mixed-use district: dozens of shops and restaurants along the Boulevard, the Regal Avalon 12 theater, The Hotel at Avalon, and a plaza with bocce, swings and fire pits. Home to a seasonal ice rink, tree lighting and Santa visits each winter.
Alpharetta's walkable heart: 50+ shops and restaurants around Main Street, the Town Green with its splash fountain, City Hall, a self-guided arts walk of nearly 20 sculptures, and the Saturday farmers market in season.
Alpharetta's signature trail: about 9 miles of wide paved path along Big Creek for walking, biking and skating, plus mountain-bike trails and a wetland boardwalk spur. Free, dawn to dusk, with access points at Rock Mill, Haynes Bridge, Northpoint and more.
Alpharetta's 12,000-seat outdoor concert venue in a wooded setting at Encore Park, hosting major country, rock and pop tours from spring through fall.
Alpharetta's largest park at about 110 acres: sports fields, three playgrounds, a pool, disc golf, a community garden, loop trails and the Wills Park Equestrian Center.
109-acre park with sports fields, a lake, an arboretum and a crushed-limestone trail that loops about 1.7 miles along a creek.
97-acre park with sports fields, a lake, a reflection garden, a 1-mile paved trail and the city's Adult Activity Center.
5-acre passive park behind City Hall with an arboretum, paved trail, stream, sculptures and a covered bandstand.
20-acre park on Kimball Bridge Road with pavilions, an environmental education area and a popular Big Creek Greenway trailhead.
13-acre park off Windward Parkway with a pop-up skate park, a rentable pavilion and Greenway access.
Nearly 6-acre neighborhood park with an arboretum, pavilions and a Play Me Again piano.
1.5-acre fenced, off-leash dog park for well-behaved pups.
A paved urban trail linking Downtown Alpharetta and Avalon, about a mile each way, with public art and pocket parks along the route.
A 2-acre working farm with gardens, a greenhouse and an outdoor classroom.
1-acre Crabapple park built around four historic grain silos with a community history display.
Point-scoring golf games for every skill level, with food and drinks served to your climate-controlled bay. Open year-round.
Bowling, laser tag, high ropes, billiards and a huge game room under one roof.
Ice and roller skating, hockey, public skate sessions and birthday parties.
Sports simulators, a nine-hole synthetic-turf putting course, food, drinks and live music.
Speakeasy-style lounge with boutique bowling, live music, cocktails and dinner.
Trampoline and family entertainment center with racing slides and virtual reality.
Private interactive game rooms with projection mapping and motion tracking; 60-minute sessions for groups.
Team escape rooms with hidden clues and puzzles.
Themed real-life escape rooms on a one-hour clock.
An intimate acoustic jazz listening room, open Thursday through Sunday, with national acts and a 1924 Baldwin baby grand.
Bring-a-picnic outdoor music venue with live shows in spring and summer.
A 50-acre equestrian facility inside Wills Park with a covered arena and four outdoor rings, hosting horse shows, rodeos and dog shows year-round.
Public 27-hole golf facility, including a separate par-3 course, on the Johns Creek border.
Saturday-morning market on the Town Green, April through November, with local growers, bakers, makers and flowers.
Ten or more food trucks and live music on Old Roswell Street, the fourth Thursday of each month from April through October. Bring a chair.
Free museum inside City Hall telling Alpharetta's story from Cherokee territory through its years as the Milton County seat to today's tech economy.
10,000-square-foot center on Canton Street with a black-box theater, visual arts and clay studios and rotating gallery exhibits.
A 1912 Queen Anne home and gardens, home of the Alpharetta & Old Milton County Historical Society; tours by appointment and a popular wedding venue.
Self-guided walk past 17+ historic markers through downtown; grab the brochure at the Welcome Center.
Nearly 8,000 engraved bricks at American Legion Post 201 honoring Georgians who served, with WWII, Korea and Vietnam monuments, a WWII tank and a Vietnam-era Huey.
Alpharetta's regional mall, anchored by Dillard's, JCPenney, Macy's and Von Maur. The city approved a major mixed-use redevelopment of the site in 2026, so expect changes in the years ahead.
Open-air shopping and dining across from North Point Mall.
Downtown boutique with clothing, home goods and Georgia-made art, jewelry and pottery.
Eclectic downtown shop with antiques, local art, candles and clothing, plus art classes in the back.
Lounge wear and bath products from the sisters behind Sis + Moons.
Upscale casual menswear on Milton Avenue downtown.
Home decor, gifts and baby items at City Center.
Downtown vinyl shop with new and used records and a listening station.
Downtown fly-fishing shop offering classes and guided trips.
Downtown tea room serving afternoon tea and loose-leaf teas in one of Alpharetta's oldest buildings.
Upscale resale market with hundreds of antique and home-furnishing booths on North Main.
Consignment clothing and accessories on North Main.
Big independent True Value affiliate on Haynes Bridge that also sells patio furniture and holiday decor.
Locally owned since 1992, handling HVAC and plumbing with 24/7 emergency service.
Family-owned AC repair, installation and furnace service on Hembree Road.
Veteran HVAC company offering installation, repair and duct cleaning.
NATE-certified technicians for repair, installation and maintenance plans, based on North Point Parkway.
Residential and commercial HVAC with a Comfort Club maintenance membership.
Residential and commercial HVAC and indoor air quality specialists.
Locally owned 24/7 plumbing franchise serving Alpharetta and North Fulton.
Water heaters, drains and sewer lines with same-day service.
Underground plumbing, sewer lines and camera inspections.
General and cosmetic dentistry led by Dr. Chase Hall, with an in-house savings plan for uninsured patients.
Full-service family dental practice with Saturday hours, serving Alpharetta and Milton.
Three-dentist practice offering preventive, restorative and cosmetic care, including implants and TMJ treatment.
General and cosmetic dentistry, including implants and whitening, on the Highway 9 corridor.
General, cosmetic, orthodontic and oral surgery services under one roof.
Implant and cosmetic dentistry center with an oral surgeon and cosmetic dentist on staff.
Preventive, cosmetic and restorative family dental care.
Family-friendly preventive, cosmetic and restorative dentistry.
General, cosmetic and restorative dentistry in Alpharetta.
Full-service animal hospital founded in 1982, with emergency care, boarding and extended hours.
Doctor-owned cat and dog clinic using Fear Free handling, with walk-in sick visits.
AAHA-accredited since 1988, offering dental, ultrasound and grooming.
Surgery, dental and after-hours emergency services.
Wellness, surgery and dentistry; caring for Alpharetta pets since 1996.
Family-owned practice offering surgery, acupuncture, senior pet care and weekend hours.
Owner-operated hospital known for TPLO knee surgery and senior pet care, serving Alpharetta, Milton and Roswell.
Specialty and 24/7 emergency hospital with surgery, oncology and critical care.
24/7 emergency clinic for dogs, cats and exotics.
Independent shop specializing in German and VW-group vehicles.
European car specialist using OEM parts and factory diagnostic equipment.
Japanese vehicle specialist since 1989, known for loaner cars.
Veteran-owned, father-and-son shop focused on A/C, brakes and engine work.
Full-service shop for all makes and models, with tires and parts.
Full-service domestic and foreign repair, known for clear explanations.
ASE-certified shop for foreign and domestic vehicles with upfront estimates.
Full-service athletic club with group classes, personal training and strength programs.
Boutique strength gym with classes capped at 12 members and two coaches per session.
Functional fitness studio with personal training, semi-private sessions and group classes.
Small-group and one-on-one strength and conditioning with HYROX training and nutrition coaching.
Strength-focused gym with group classes and on-site massage therapy.
Full-service gym with personal training, group classes and nutrition coaching near Mansell Road.
One-on-one training, small group classes and nutrition coaching at Haynes Bridge Village.
Reformer Pilates studio at Avalon with group classes for all levels.
Group yoga for all levels on South Main Street.
Hot power yoga heated with far-infrared panels.
Cryotherapy, IV therapy, hyperbaric oxygen and infrared sauna at Avalon.
Downtown spa with massage, body wraps, scrubs and sauna.
Luxury day spa at Avalon with massage, infrared sauna, body treatments and wraps.
Spa treatments, wraps, scrubs and infrared sauna at McGinnis Village.
Windward day spa known for its signature four-handed massage, with two therapists working in sync.
Paul Mitchell salon on Mansell Road that also runs a stylist academy.
Med spa on North Point Parkway with infrared sauna and body treatments.
Facials, makeup and threading on North Main.
Gel extensions, dip, acrylics and pedicures on McGinnis Ferry.
Spa pedicures, nail art and men's services on North Main.
Float therapy, body scrubs and infrared sauna.
Mother-daughter team with Real Broker and 20+ years of local experience across Alpharetta and North Atlanta.
Led by Surabhi and Nitin Arora, serving buyers, luxury, relocation and investors.
Luxury and estate specialists with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties, serving Alpharetta and Milton.
Buying, selling, relocation and investment consulting with Ansley Real Estate.
Residential buyer and seller representation across Alpharetta.
Full-service agency for buyers, sellers and relocating newcomers.
Luxury brokerage serving greater Atlanta, including Alpharetta's estate communities.
Olympic champion Dominique Dawes' gymnastics and ninja academy near North Point, with tumbling classes for all ages.
One-on-one lessons in piano, guitar, drums and voice, plus early-childhood music, camps and Battle of the Bands showcases, in Crabapple.
Practical self-defense training in Krav Maga, with Filipino Kali classes.
MMA and boxing instruction praised for its coaching and teaching method.
Upscale ballrooms and grounds on Windward Parkway for weddings, galas and corporate events, with on-staff coordinators.
Avalon's flagship hotel, with ceremony and reception space steps from the district's shopping and dining.
Configurable venue for weddings, corporate events and private parties.
Modern white-walled venue with exposed concrete for 50 to 150 guests, also used for photo shoots.
Alpharetta branch on Old Milton Parkway, open weekdays 9 to 5.
Forsyth County's answer to Avalon, a short drive up GA 400, with shops, restaurants and Big Creek Greenway access.
Canton Street's restaurant row and the Southern Trilogy historic homes, 15 minutes south.
Indoor skydiving in a vertical wind tunnel, about 30 minutes away near Cumberland.
Avalon's anchor grocery store.
Avalon's 12-screen cinema with an RPX premium auditorium.
Apple's retail store on Avalon's Boulevard.
Women's apparel and home goods at Avalon.
Home furnishings anchor at Avalon.
Athletic apparel store at Avalon.
Large athletic country club with fitness floors, pools, tennis and pickleball on North Point Parkway.
Heart-rate-based group interval training studio on Old Milton Parkway.
Longtime Alpharetta taekwondo school on Rucker Road.
Performance-based music lessons where kids learn by playing in real bands.
Licensed electrical contractor since 2004: lighting, EV chargers, panel upgrades and generators.
Family-owned electrical contractor founded in 1984, serving homes, businesses and municipalities.
Electrical installation and repair, circuit diagnosis, smart home and home theater work.
Licensed residential electrician offering emergency service, EV chargers, generators and smart-home wiring.
Master electrician for residential and commercial work, EV chargers, generators and LED retrofits.
Residential and commercial roof repair and replacement with more than 28 years in business.
Inspections, repairs and replacements for residential, commercial and HOA clients since 2016.
Roof and gutter repair with detailed inspection reports; more than 20 years of experience.
Residential and commercial roofing, siding, gutters and skylights.
Residential and commercial roofing from minor repairs to full replacements.
Commercial, residential and multifamily roofing, from leak repair to full tear-offs.
Locally owned roofing, gutters and storm damage repair.
ISA-certified arborists offering pruning, removal, stump grinding and lightning protection since 1987.
Family-owned tree removal, pruning, thinning and stump grinding, founded 1989.
Pruning and removal of trees of any size, including hazardous removals; 25+ years.
Tree removal, trimming, emergency cleanup and ecological restoration with ISA-certified arborists.
Independently owned stump grinding for homes and businesses; 20+ years.
Veteran-owned pest control: bed bug heat treatments, rodent and wildlife removal, and recurring plans.
Local exterminator in business since 1980, using eco-friendly products and humane wildlife exclusion.
Full-service commercial and residential landscape company with over 15 years of experience.
Local landscape contractor based on Union Center Drive.
Handyman and home improvement: fences, doors, drywall, painting and minor plumbing and electrical; 20+ years.
Full-service kitchen, basement and bath remodeler with in-house custom cabinets and countertops; 15+ years.
Remodels homes and investment properties, including rental upgrades; 25+ years in real estate.
Locally owned low-moisture carpet cleaner handling rugs, upholstery, odor and stains.
Locally operated carpet and upholstery cleaning using carbonated extraction.
Weekly pool cleaning, equipment repair, seasonal openings and closings, and renovations.
Wills, trusts, probate, elder law and fiduciary litigation.
Divorce, collaborative cases and mediation on Mansell Road.
Family law and estate planning on Deerfield Parkway.
Divorce and family law practice, plus estate planning, on Milton Avenue downtown.
Large accounting and advisory firm; the Alpharetta office handles tax, audit and employee benefit plan audits.
CPA firm offering tax, accounting, business valuations and QuickBooks support.
Small business accounting, bookkeeping, payroll and incorporation help; founded 2014.
Accounting, financial statements, tax and part-time CFO services for growing businesses.
Tax planning and preparation, payroll, part-time CFO services and IRS representation.
Business and individual tax, QuickBooks, payroll and forensic accounting since 2006.
Independent agency for personal, business and employee benefits insurance, with an Old Milton office.
Financial planning for business owners, executives and individuals since 1998.
Fiduciary investment, tax, estate and college planning on Mansell Road.
Wealth management for high-net-worth clients, founded 2007.
Private CFO service plus tax, insurance and retirement planning, downtown since 2008.
Investment management, tax prep, planning, bookkeeping and payroll near North Point.
Onsite and remote managed IT, cybersecurity, cloud and Microsoft 365 support.
Social media, paid ads, content, SEO and web development for local businesses, on Milton Avenue.
Reputation management, SEO, web design, PPC and geofencing on Haynes Bridge.
SEO, content, PPC, social and email lead generation at North Point Center East.
Campaigns, website design and development, social media and podcast content, downtown.
Local and national SEO, web design and Google Ads since 2010.
9,000-square-foot studio on Milton Avenue specializing in high school senior portraits.
Walk-in urgent care open 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. seven days a week, with virtual care after hours.
Wellstar urgent care at Avalon's health park, open 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily.
Wellstar urgent care in Crabapple, open 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily.
Piedmont-affiliated walk-in urgent care on Highway 9.
Emory primary care near Avalon offering same-day appointments, labs and women's health.
Northside's outpatient campus with imaging, labs, outpatient surgery and dozens of specialty practices. Note: it has no ER or urgent care.
The closest full-service hospital and ER for most of Alpharetta, just over the line in Roswell.
Wellstar family medicine and pediatrics practice on Lockeway Drive.
Wellstar-affiliated OB/GYN practice on Jordan Court.
Pediatric practice on the Northside Alpharetta Medical Campus.
Pediatric practice on Royal Boulevard South.
Pediatric practice in the North Point corridor.
Longtime pediatric group with an Alpharetta office on Haynes Bridge, despite the Roswell name.
Pediatric practice on Abbey Court.
Orthodontic practice on Windward Parkway.
Orthodontic practice on Broadwell Road in Crabapple.
Orthodontic studio in the North Point corridor.
Orthodontic practice on Old Milton Parkway.
Orthodontic practice on North Point Parkway.
Orthodontic practice on Old Milton Parkway.
Children's dental practice on Preston Ridge Road.
Children's dental practice on McGinnis Ferry Road.
Children's dentistry plus orthodontics at Cambridge Square.
Children's dental practice on Holcomb Bridge Road.
Dermatology practice on the Northside Alpharetta campus.
Optometry practice on Windward Parkway.
Eye care practice on North Point Parkway.
Northside-affiliated ear, nose and throat practice on Old Milton.
Northside ENT practice on Preston Ridge Road.
Pediatric ear, nose and throat practice on Old Milton.
Northside orthopedic and sports medicine office on the Alpharetta campus.
Outpatient physical therapy on North Main Street.
Rehabilitation and physical therapy on Windward Parkway.
Outpatient physical therapy on Highway 9.
Outpatient PT and sports medicine on Founders Parkway.
Spine and chiropractic care on North Point Parkway.
Family chiropractic care in the North Point corridor.
Chiropractic clinic on Holcomb Bridge Road.
Counseling practice on North Point Parkway.
Psychotherapy practice on North Point Parkway.
Counseling practice serving Alpharetta and Johns Creek.
Medical aesthetics spa on North Main Street.
Medical aesthetics practice on Old Milton Parkway.
Fulton County public high school, grades 9-12, on Webb Bridge Road.
Fulton County Schools' STEM-focused choice high school, grades 9-12, in downtown Alpharetta.
Fulton County public high school, grades 9-12, serving north Alpharetta and Milton addresses.
Fulton County public high school, grades 9-12, serving west Alpharetta and Milton addresses.
Fulton County public middle school, grades 6-8, on Webb Bridge Road.
Fulton County public middle school, grades 6-8, on Haynes Bridge Road.
Fulton County public middle school, grades 6-8, on Holcomb Bridge Road.
Fulton County public middle school, grades 6-8, serving north Alpharetta and Milton addresses.
Fulton County public elementary school, PK-5, near downtown.
Fulton County public elementary school, PK-5, on Webb Bridge Road.
Fulton County public elementary school, PK-5, in the Windward area.
Fulton County public elementary school, PK-5, on Kimball Bridge Road.
Fulton County public elementary school, PK-5, in Alpharetta.
STEM-focused private school, PK-12, on Fanfare Way.
One-to-one private school for grades 4-12 at Avalon.
Christian school serving nursery through grade 6 on Academy Street downtown.
Catholic school, PK-8, on Old Alabama Road.
Christian college-prep school, K-12, on Bethany Bend.
K-12 school for students with learning differences, on New Providence Road.
Private school on Cogburn Road, best known for its high school.
Private school, PK-8, on Faircroft Drive.
Private school, PK-8, on Webb Bridge Road.
Montessori school, preschool through grade 6, in Crabapple.
Preschool and pre-K on Windward Parkway.
Preschool, nursery through kindergarten, on Holcomb Bridge Road.
Preschool and pre-K on Webb Bridge Road.
Montessori program, nursery through grade 5, on Morris Road.