SoUtHeAsT Alpharetta , GA
From intimate , acoustic venues to outdoor amphitheaters , chef-driven dining experiences to locally owned restaurants , and eclectic boutiques to acclaimed chains , Alpharetta , Georgia is a must visit destination with a taste of everything to please the music and entertainment lovers , foodie fanatics and savvy shoppers in your crowd . Perfectly positioned between the enchanting North Georgia Mountains and the vibrant city of Atlanta , Alpharetta conveniently gives quick access to a multitude of attractions to see and do , 200 delightful dining options , 250 + stores in five distinct shopping districts and a flourishing music , entertainment and nightlife scene . And if that isn ’ t enough to keep your group satisfied , a weekend hardly goes by without an energetic familyfriendly event or outdoor festival taking place in the streets of its historic downtown district !
Over 10 hiking and biking trails , eight award-winning parks , four local arboretums and one community garden offer the perfect opportunity to unwind and get back in touch with nature . The Big Creek Greenway is Alpharetta ’ s 8-mile-long , 12-foot-wide paved path for biking , walking , roller blading and inline skating along the creek . Big Creek ’ s popularity with residents has even inspired local brewery , Jekyll Brewing , to name a craft brew after it .
With so much to do , why not stay the weekend ? After exploring everything this bustling destination offers , Alpharetta ’ s modern and affordable hotels make it easy to rest comfortably for the night . Most hotels in Alpharetta offer complimentary parking , a selection of suites , complimentary breakfast , WiFi , and local shuttle service- all the essential modern amenities so today ’ s traveler spends less time worrying about details and more time focused on which amazing Alpharetta attraction to check out next . Book your hotel with one click !
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118 | Summer 2017 | Food Traveler