Awesome Alpharetta....The perfect blend of hometown charm and big-city sophistication-just minutes from the North Georgia Mountains while still easily accessible to Atlanta and its many attractions-Alpharetta offers visitors the best of both worlds.

Groups of all sizes and individuals of all ages will take delight in Alpharetta. From heart-pounding indoor racing to authentic off-roading, an adventure awaits you in Alpharetta. Geo-cache to find hidden treasure in our City. Or, visit a local theatre to catch a play, then play in one of our award-winning parks. Appease the appetite at any one of Alpharetta's more than 200 restaurants. Soothe the soul at a local spa so you can shop 'til you drop in our seven unique shopping districts. And, take time to relax in any of 23 upscale and modern hotels in Alpharetta. Whatever you choose an awesome adventure awaits your arrival in Alpharetta.

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North Point Mall
Just off GA 400 between exits 8 (Mansell Road) and 9 (Haynes Bridge) lies the area's newest mall with over 1.3 million square feet inside and many retail and dining spots along North Point Parkway. North Point Mall 150 stores. Carousel for the children. Over 1.3 million square feet inside. Many retail, dining, theaters, ice and roller skating facilities nearbyTwo movie theatre complexes and an ice and roller skating facility provide entertainment options near the Mall.

Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre At Encore Park
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park is opening on May 10, 2008 with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. The 12,000 seat state of the art venue is located in the northern suburbs of Atlanta and is only minutes from 400 and North Point Mall in Alpharetta, Georgia. The amphitheatre is expected to hold diverse events during its inaugural year including concerts, community events and movie nights. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre is also proud to be the outdoor home to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

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ATLANTA'S PREMIER ENTERTAINMENT AND CORPORATE TEAM BUILDING EXPERIENCE!! Two Professionally Designed SuperKart Race Tracks / Billiards / 30' Rock Climbing Wall / 7 Element High Ropes Course / 120+ Electronic & Simulation Games / Conference Rooms / Full Bar & Catering Services / Ethyl's Authentic American Diner.

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History- Alpharetta history is first known in the 1830’s. The Cherokee Indians were being resettled. Itinerant setters moved in to this free Indian lands and became farmers and merchants. The land was given by land lotteries. This village was named New Prospect Campground. The land was good for growing cotton.

The town was chartered on December 11, 1858. Alpharetta comes from the Greek words “alpha” meaning first and “retta” meaning town. Before this date the town was called the “Town of Milton ”.

The first permanent landmark was the New Prospect Campground. This spot is located next to a natural spring north of the present downtown. Camp Meetings were held here. These meetings were large social and spiritual meeting which the local farmer families looked forward to each year.

The first town charter allowed businesses and exhibits to be taxed. At the end of 1859 the first City Trustees financial report showed a balance of $1,302.00. Soon a courthouse and jail were constructed. By the 1860’s the town was fairly large with three hotels, several mercantile shops, many churches and a school. There were mainly small farms in the area not Plantations and the majority of the farmers did not own slaves.

Smallpox spread through the town in 1863.

The Courthouse was burned when the left flank of the Union Army passed through this area. Many of the documents were saved because Dr. O.P. Skeleton carried off and hid many of the court documents to Jackson County . Who started the fire is unknown? It is not known if the Courthouse was burned by the Union Soldiers or the retreating Confederates. After the Civil War, Alpharetta suffered hard financial times as did most of the South.

Growth was slow and steady during the next few decades. When the Great Depression hit in the 1930’s the small county of Milton decided to merge with the larger county of Fulton . By doing that the roads in the area would be paved. Alpharetta was merged into Fulton County in 1932.

Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center
Natural park setting is situated on 48 wooded acres and is home to a host of regional flora and fauna. The Preserve features more than a mile of hiking trails dotted with natural beauty and panoramic vistas. Historic buildings mark the landscape and offer views into the rural history of the region. Scheduled tours provide information and background on the Preserve and Autrey Mill. Picnic areas available.

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Milton Log Cabin
This rustic site is the sole remaining FFA-constructed log cabin still in use today in the United States. The historiccabin is located on the ground of Milton High School and is a fun destination for history buffs and local residents alike. The cabin is packedwith implements and household furnishings that date from the 19th and early-20th centuries. The well-attended Alpharetta Heritage Festival is held here each year in late September.

Horse & Buggy Rides at Crabapple Corner
Experience historic Crabapple as it was in the good old days. Several varieties of carriages are availablefor rental,includingan18th century historic surrey, a Hay Ride wagon, and a Wagonette people-mover. Horses Clyde, Lloyd, and Rudy are people-friendly and hard-working. Rates vary depending on length of rental and number of people. Excellent for corporate events or weddings..

Waggy World Paw Park
Waggy World Paw Park is managed by the City of Alpharetta Recreation and Parks Department. With the support of the City’s elected and appointed officials, and the dedication of local volunteers, the Department set aside a beautiful 1.5 acre area behind the Alpharetta Community Center at Wills Park to provide this popular amenity for the citizens and pups of Alpharetta.

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Webb Bridge Park
Big Creek Greenway offers 3 soccer fields, 4 baseball fields, 4 tennis courts, walking trail, concessionstands, picnicpavilion,Webb Zone Playground.

Wills Park
110 acres of things to do. Swimming, Tennis, Baseball, Frisbee Golf, Dog Park, Playgrounds, Walking Trails, Concerts, Rodeos, Equestrian events, and the’ famous “Taste of Alpharetta”. The Wills Park Equestrian Center situated in the heart of WillsPark is ahaven for horse enthusiasts. Built extensively on 50 acres of fields and wood, the center's large covered ring contains 8 shed row type barns with 298 stalls along with its own show office, viewing room, rest rooms and picnic area. Apart from this, the center offers a list of amenities for hikers and campers, horse-riding facilities for local enthusiasts and keeps busy throughout the year by hosting a variety of events like Bull Riding, Rodeo, and theSymphony.

Big Creek Greenway
Big Creek Greenway 6.1 miles of paved track, a .75 mile wood chip walk, bike and hiking trail which runs through the flood plainof Big Creek. A greenway is a linear park. A greenway is about people and the land they love. It is about conservation. It isaboutrecreation and alternative transportation. It is about environmental education. It is about connecting the quality of life Alpharetta now has with the future plan that will help maintain that quality of life. Our greenway is an investment in the future of Alpharetta...an Alpharetta that is green, with open spaces for people as well as natural areas for plants and animals.

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The Mansell House and Gardens is a Queen Anne style Historic Home
A relaxing afternoon in the early 1900s, sitting on the veranda sipping a cool drink, reminiscing with friends and family. Your eye catches a colorful bloom. Its fragrance beckons you…Such are the delights of the Mansell House, an adaptive reuse project of the Alpharetta Historical Society.The house, constructd in a Queen Anne style, has been preserved to reflect the essence of a bygone era. It sits amidst award-winning gardens created and maintained by the Alpharetta Garden Club.

Hopewell Academy Horse Academy
Located on 50 rolling acres of fields and woods, this equestrian center features a covered arena, four outside rings, a 2.5 acre event lawn, and 298 horse stalls. The center also hosts a wide variety of events throughout the year, mainly local horse shows and dog agility trials. This horse academy offers pony rides, riding lessons, and horse care clinic for riders of all skill levels.

Taste of Alpharetta
Taste of Alpharetta has become an annual tradition for festival-goers, families and food connoisseurs for18 years. Make reservations on your calendar to dine in Downtown Alpharetta at over 70 restaurants in one fun night. Sample delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts from the top menus in town. Enjoy culinary demonstrations, activities and entertainment to please every palette. Free Admission. Food samples are $.50 each and restaurants participating in the Taste will charge $1-3 per food sample.

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AwesomeAlpharetta.com Local Events in Alpharetta
The Alpharetta Convention Vistore Bureau (CVB) has a dedicated, professional staff that is committed to ensuring that visitors and groups have an “awesome” Alpharetta experience. We are a destination marketing organization with the primary goal of representing and promoting Alpharetta as a premier destination to key travel and trade representatives from all over the country.

Historic Downtown Alpharetta Antique Festival formally Old Times at Crabapple Antique Festival
Over 100 dealers from different states presenting their best merchandise participate in the Historic Downtown Alpharetta Antique Festival antique festival that also offers activities for the whole family to enjoy. A unique festival that features dozens of antique dealers from across the country. The festival is held the third Saturday in May and first Saturday in October.

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Crooked Creek Golf Course
The Crooked Creek Golf Course is a spectacular 18-Hole Championship Golf Course designed by Michael Riley, former senior designer to Jack Nicklaus and co-designer of the acclaimed Kenneth G. Horton signature course at Governors Towne Club along with the legendary Curtis Strange, Two-time U.S. Open Champion. Course designer Michael Riley notes that the topography in North Fulton was perfect for the course, “It was found on the landscape, not imposed on it. That is part of what makes this course so challenging and beautiful.” The course was designed to challenge players and require them to use every club in their bag. Tournament grade course conditioning guarantees our manicured fairways and greens play extremely well. Four par 5’s, four par 3’s, and ten par 4’s make this par 72 course a challenge of both distance and accuracy. Numerous bunkers come into play on nearly every hole while water is present on six holes!

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RiverPines Golf
Enjoy the many attributes of RiverPines... Designed by nature and enhanced by man, this 18-hole Championship Course will challenge you with woods, ravines, creeks and ponds. Lush Bermuda grass fairways and carefully-cultivated bentgrass greens will inspire you to play your best as you wind your way through this picturesque Chattahoochee River setting.

Trophy Club of Atlanta
Located in the beautiful, unspoiled farm countryside north of Alpharetta, the Trophy Club of Atlanta was expertly carved out of a heavily wooded and rolling hills site to create a challenging, yet playable course. Trophy Club of Atlanta offers golfers all the amenities, environment and golf experience of a private club or top resort, but at affordable rates. The friendly service offered by the entire staff surpasses most private and resort venues. The Trophy Club of Atlanta is committed to the same high standards in maintenance and conditioning of the course.

White Columns Country Club
Designed by award-winning architect Tom Fazio, White Columns Country Club features a layout that gradually increases in challenge and splendor as it builds to a crescendo over the final five holes. Impeccable playing conditions, contrasting transitional areas and sheer grandeur enhance its brilliant design.

Cooler Family Skate Center, Inc.
Opened in October of 1997, The Cooler began as one of the largest skating facilities in Georgia. The Cooler established itself as an Alpharetta icon providing public skating, birthday parties and special events for area families and their children. With two 85' x 200' Ice Arenas and one 85' x 185' Roller Arena, families are bound to have hours of fun.

Manor Golf and Country Club.
A private gated community stretching over 800 breathtaking acres in Atlanta’s most sought after Alpharetta address. Clubhouse will overlook Lake Manor and host the golf pro shop, gourmet family and fine dining, finely appointed locker rooms and banquet and conference facilities. 18-hole Tom Watson Championship Golf. 2 Jr. Olympic Swimming Pools. 21 Professionally Groomed Tennis Courts.

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