Alpharetta, Georgia

==Attractions and events==
[[File:Willspark00342.jpg|thumb|Wills Park]]
The Downtown Alpharetta Welcome Center is at 178 South Main Street and has more than 200 complimentary brochures providing information on the surrounding area. The center is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and a Virtual Information Kiosk is available on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.awesomealpharetta.com/about/welcome-center/ |title=Alpharetta GA Visitor Bureau Alpharetta Convention and Visitors Bureau |date=September 4, 2019 }}</ref>

The Alpharetta Family Skate Center (aka The Cooler) is at 10800 Davis Drive. It is also home to the Atlanta Sparks special needs hockey team.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}}

The Alpharetta Brew Moon Fest is held the first Saturday in October in downtown Alpharetta.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.awesomealpharetta.com/alpharetta-brew-moon-fest/ |title=Alpharetta Brew Moon Fest (Beer Festival) Awesome Alpharetta |date=2024}}</ref>

The Scarecrow Harvest is held the first Saturday in October in downtown Alpharetta. The streets are lined with 100 scarecrows to celebrate its fall spirit.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}}

The Alpharetta Arboretum at Wills Park was established in September 2008 and includes 26 trees. A brochure about the [[arboretum]] guides readers through a walking tour of the trees and is available at the Downtown Alpharetta Welcome Center.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.northfulton.com/Articles-i-2008-09-25-175223.112113_Alpharetta_Arboretum_Inc_receiving_state_award.html |title=Alpharetta Arboretum Inc. receiving state award |publisher=Northfulton.com |date=September 25, 2008 |access-date=October 8, 2012}}</ref>

The Alpharetta Arboretum at Cogburn Road Park was established in December 2008 and showcases seven trees. A complimentary brochure for the arboretum is available at the Downtown Alpharetta Welcome Center and provides a starting point for a self-guided walking tour.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.travelersjournal.com/press2.php?ID=3253| title=Travelers Journal| publisher=Travelersjournal.com| access-date=October 8, 2012| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024215713/http://travelersjournal.com/press2.php?ID=3253| archive-date=October 24, 2012| url-status=live}}</ref>

The Alpharetta Farmers Market is a weekly [[farmers' market]] in the downtown area that opens every Saturday from 8 AM to 12:30 PM from April to October, and features farmers and gardeners from the surrounding area selling fresh vegetables, flowers, and edible goods such as jam. The market was named "Best Saturday Morning Excursion" in 2007 by ''Atlanta'' magazine.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.alpharettafarmersmarket.com/ |title=Alpharetta Farmers' Market |publisher=Alpharettafarmersmarket.com |access-date=October 8, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120707114857/http://www.alpharettafarmersmarket.com/ |archive-date=July 7, 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref>

The Downtown Alpharetta Historic District is in the center of Alpharetta at the intersection of North Main Street, South Main Street, Milton Avenue, and Academy Street. Around this area are several historic buildings from the late 19th century and earlier. The downtown area has been restored, replacing more modern buildings with period structures, and includes dining, shopping, and widened brick sidewalks.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}}

The Mansell House and Gardens is a 1912 [[Queen Anne style architecture in the United States|Queen Anne style]] home that serves as a special event facility in Alpharetta. It also serves as home to the Alpharetta Historical Society.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}}

The Milton Log Cabin was built by [[Future Farmers of America]] students during the 1934–35 school year and resembles life during the late 19th century.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}}

[[Ameris Bank Amphitheatre]] is a 12,000-capacity outdoor venue that serves as the summer home of the Grammy Award-winning [[Atlanta Symphony Orchestra]] and hosts acts like the [[Dave Matthews Band]], [[Rod Stewart]], [[Phish]], [[Steve Miller Band]] and the [[Eagles (band)|Eagles]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vzwamp.com/ |title=Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park |publisher=Vzwamp.com |access-date=October 8, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121012171630/http://www.vzwamp.com/ |archive-date=October 12, 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref>

[[North Point Community Church]] is based in Alpharetta. It is the main campus of North Point Ministries, the nation's largest church organization, run by evangelical preacher [[Andy Stanley]]. The campus welcomes more than 5,000 people every Sunday.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}}

The [https://www.alpharettasymphony.org Alpharetta Symphony] is an orchestra based in Alpharetta.

The Walk of Memories is at American Legion Post 201 and pays tribute to veterans of the [[U.S. Armed Forces]], community and friends, through a brick walk inscribed with the names of all Georgia residents killed in service during and after World War II. A separate section is reserved for those who served in the military and survived. A tank and helicopter are on display.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}}

The Alpharetta Big Creek Greenway is a {{convert|6.1|mi|km|adj=mid|-long}}, {{convert|12|ft|m|adj=mid|-wide}} concrete path that meanders through the woods along Big Creek, offering a place to walk, jog, inline skate and bike. The path includes additional [[mountain bike]] trails.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?p=136 |title=City of Alpharetta Website &#124;&#124; Big Creek Greenway Trail |publisher=Alpharetta.ga.us |access-date=October 8, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004030014/http://www.alpharetta.ga.us/index.php?p=136 |archive-date=October 4, 2012 }}</ref>

The [[Taste of Alpharetta]] is an annual food festival featuring food from local restaurants, live music, and art exhibits during the month of May. Admission is free, but food ticket purchases are required. Restaurants participating in the Taste of Alpharetta will not accept cash. Restaurants charge $2-8 per food sample.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.awesomealpharetta.com/taste-of-alpharetta/ |title=Taste of Alpharetta (Annual Food Festival) Awesome Alpharetta |date=2024}}</ref>

The Wire and Wood Alpharetta Songwriters Festival in downtown Alpharetta is held in October with free admission.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wireandwoodalpharetta.com/ |title=Wire and Wood Festival – Alpharetta, GA |date=2024}}</ref>

Avalon is a multi-use development on the east side of downtown adjacent to State Route 400. It includes {{convert|500000|sqft}} of retail space, a 12-screen [[Regal Entertainment Group|Regal Cinemas]] theater, {{convert|105000|sqft}} of office space over retail, 101 single-family residences and 250 luxury rental homes.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}}

The Alpharetta Bulls Rugby Football Club is a Men's Division 3 Rugby Team competing in the Georgia Rugby Union and USA Rugby competitions.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}}

North Park, Wills Park, and Webb Bridge Park feature a total of 15 lighted tennis courts and 8 asphalt [[pickleball]] courts at North Park.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pickleheads.com/courts/us/georgia/alpharetta/alpharetta-north-park |title=Play Pickleball at Alpharetta North Park |website=pickleheads.com |access-date=April 7, 2023}}</ref> Tennis lessons, clinics, camps, and leagues are available.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.alpharetta.ga.us/government/departments/recreation-parks/activities/tennis |title=Tennis and Pickleball |website=alpharetta.ga.us |access-date=April 7, 2023}}</ref>