Alpharetta
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Alpharetta is a suburb in Metro Atlanta, it has around 66,000 residents (2020).
Get in
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Map of Alpharetta
From Atlanta, take GA 400/US 19 North. Exits 9, 10, 11 lead into the city of Alpharetta. Exit 11 will take you directly onto Windward Parkway, which is a visitor friendly route.
Get around
[edit]This is an easy place to get around by car and is likely the easiest method of exploring the area.
Alpharetta also prides itself as pedestrian-friendly, so travelling by foot is also an option, especially near the town center.
By bus
[edit]- Route 140, 185, 143 (weekdays only).
See
[edit]- Windward Parkway - West Windward Parkway is where all the stores are, East Windward Parkway is residential neighborhoods
- The Ameris Bank Amphitheatre - frequent shows
- Historic Downtown
Do
[edit]- Shop and eat at North Point Mall and on Windward Parkway
- Visit the Town Center
Buy
[edit]- 1 North Point Mall. American Girl Boutique and Bistro at the North Point Mall. It is the only American Girl Boutique and Bistro in the Southeast.
- West Windward Parkway. There are many stores on West Windward Parkway, including WalMart, Costco, Home Depot, and many restaurants
- 2 Halcyon. An outdoor shopping area with many mid-budget restaurants, a dine-in movie theater, a marketplace, and weekly events.
- 3 Avalon. There are many different high-end and innovative restaurants, boutique shops, a Regal Cinemas, and a park.
Eat
[edit]| This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink: | |
| Budget | ≤$15 |
| Mid-range | $16-30 |
| Splurge | ≥$31 |
Budget
[edit]Mid-range
[edit]- 1 Madras Chettinaad, Alpharetta Common Shopping Center (next to Publix), 4305 State Bridge Rd #108, ☏ 1 678-393-3131. M-F 11:30AM-3PM; Sa Su noon–3PM; daily 5-10PM. Indian restaurant. Buffet is only served during lunch. Mains $8-14.
- 2 CT Cantina & Taqueria, 6220 Town Square. Su-Th 11AM-10PM, F Sa 11AM-11PM. Easy-going hangout dishing up regional Mexican standards & specialties in a colorful environment. $11-20.
- 3 Kilwin's Halcyon (Kilwin's), 6330 Halcyon Way Suite 710, ☏ 1 770 676-9637. Su noon-9PM, M-Th 11AM-9PM, F Sa 11AM-10PM. Old-fashioned confectionery chain selling chocolates, ice cream, handmade sweets & gift baskets. ~$1 for ice cream, ~$19 per lb of fudge, ~$8 for candied apples, and ~$15-20 for others.
High-end
[edit]- 4 South City Kitchen Avalon, 9500 Avalon Blvd, ☏ 1 678-722-3602. Su 8AM–2PM; M 7–10AM, 5–9PM; Tu-Th 7–10AM, 11AM–2PM, 5–9PM; F 7–10AM, 11AM–2PM, 5–10PM; Sa 8AM–2PM, 5–10PM. Inventive takes on Southern classics, including a popular brunch, served in upscale surroundings. Reservations recommended. $20-30 for a decent meal.
- 5 District III, 7140 Avalon Blvd, ☏ 1 770-800-8057. Su-Th 11AM–9PM, F Sa 11AM-10PM. Classic Vietnamese dishes like pho served in a crisp, refined room sporting a full bar. Accepts reservations. $10-20 per meal.
- 6 Nahm Fine Thai Cuisine (Nahm), 5310 Windward Pkwy W, ☏ 1 678-762-1818. Su 2–9:30PM; M-Th 11AM–3PM, 5–9:30PM; F 11AM–3PM, 5–10PM; Sa 5–10PM. An airy, spacious room with dark wood & marble accents serves as backdrop for traditional Thai fare. Reservations reccomended. $15-$30 per meal.
Drink
[edit]- 1 Hop Alley Brew Pub, 25 S. Main St, ☏ 1 770-696-2097. Su M 11AM-9PM, Tu-Th 11AM-10PM, F Sa 11AM-11PM.
Sleep
[edit]| This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room: | |
| Budget | $0-75 |
| Mid-range | $76-90 |
| Splurge | $91 and up |
Budget
[edit]- Extended Stay Rock Mill Rd, 1950 Rock Mill Rd, ☏ 1 770-475-2676. $70 average.
- Extended Stay North Point, 3331 Old Milton Pkwy, toll-free: 1-800-295-3339. $65 average.
Mid-range
[edit]- Stay Bridge Suites, 3980 North Point Pkwy, ☏ 1 770-569-7200. From $82.
Splurge
[edit]- 1 Sonesta ES Suites Atlanta Alpharetta North Point Mall, 1325 North Point Dr (near North Point Mall), ☏ 1 770-587-1151. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Adjacent to North Point Mall in the northern suburbs of Atlanta, this sophisticated all-suite hotel is 2 miles from the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre and 34 miles from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The contemporary studios come with kitchens, free Wi-Fi, pull-out sofas and flat-screen TVs. The 1- to 2-bedroom suites add separate living areas. Freebies include hot breakfast, an area shuttle, parking and regular evening socials. Amenities consist of grocery delivery service and a market, along with a seasonal outdoor pool and a gym. Pets are welcome for a surcharge. (from Google Maps) From $130.
- 2 Hotel Marriott, 5750 Windward Parkway (take exit 9), ☏ 1 770-754-9600. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. Off Highway 19, this informal hotel is 5 miles from events at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre and 7 miles from Topgolf entertainment complex. Featuring soundproof windows, the unfussy rooms have free WiFi, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, plus tea and coffeemakers. Club-level rooms add access to a private lounge with continental breakfast and evening appetizers (no extra cost), while suites provide living rooms and minifridges. Room service is available. Parking is complimentary. There's a warmly decorated restaurant with a bar, and a cafe. Other amenities include a convenience store, a gym and 2 pools (1 is indoor), as well as event spaces. (from Google Maps) From $104.
- 3 Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North/Alpharetta, 4025 Windward Plaza Dr (GA Route 400 North Exit 11), ☏ 1 770-360-7766. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Situated in Windward Plaza, this modern suburban hotel is less than 6 miles from Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre and Wills Park. All rooms offer sophisticated decor, custom-designed beds and flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels, plus minifridges, microwaves, desks and free WiFi. Some have pull-out sofas. A cooked-to-order breakfast is available (fee), and there's an on-site American restaurant, as well as a lounge and a 24/7 pantry. There's also a fitness center and a heated indoor pool. Additional amenities include meeting rooms and a business center, plus free parking and a local shuttle service. (from Google Maps) From $95.
- 4 The Hotel at Avalon, Autograph Collection (The Hotel at Avalon), 9500 Avalon Blvd (take exit 10 on GA-400/US-19S). Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. Opposite the Avalon retail, corporate and residential complex, this modern hotel with a concrete and brick exterior is less than a mile from State Route 400/Turner McDonald Parkway. Cozy rooms feature free Wi-Fi, HDTVs and minifridges. Suites add living and dining areas. Some provide 4-poster beds, fireplaces and balconies. Kids stay at no charge with an adult. Room service is offered. A gym is on-site, as is a rooftop pool surrounded by shaded sunloungers, cabanas and a furnished lawn terrace. A contemporary restaurant/bar serves breakfast (fee). A conference center has 18 event rooms, including a ballroom. Parking is available (surcharge). $210 and up per room.
Connect
[edit]- The Alpharetta Welcome Center, ☏ 1 678-297-0102, toll-free: 1-800-294-0923, [email protected].
Go next
[edit]- Roswell — has a nice historical district, you may want to visit that.
- Dahlonega — Dahlonega is known for its old gold mines, while most are inaccessible, one is. Touring the mine is a great experience, and guided tours are available.
| Routes through Alpharetta |
| Asheville ← Dahlonega ← | N  S |
→ Roswell → Atlanta |