Thinking of moving to Georgia and want to know the best places to live in Atlanta? Located in north Fulton County, the city of Alpharetta, GA is just 22 miles north of Atlanta with a population around 65,000 people. It’s a really charming city with award-winning parks, excellent schools, loads of family-friendly events and unique shopping destinations.
So, Let’s take a closer look at 5 reasons why this city is easy to fall for.
Reason #1: Alpharetta is family friendly.
Whether you love sports, gardening, concerts, or hiking and biking, there’s something for everyone in Alpharetta. Ranked # 1 on Forbes Magazine’s list of America’s 25 Best Places to move and #1 Best place to raise a family by Niche.com, the city of Alpharetta, GA practically has a park on every corner. Its largest park – Wills Park is just a short walk from Alpharetta’s city center and has it all – baseball fields, a swimming pool, tennis courts, a frisbee golf course, 3 playgrounds, a community garden, a dog park and even a 50- acre equestrian center which hosts a variety of events throughout the year.
Multiple golf courses and nearly 15 miles of hiking and biking trails along the Greenway and AlphaLoop also make it easy for families to make fun a priority. The Ameris Bank Amphitheater, and outdoor venue, features concerts year-round by world-famous musicians.
REASON #2: Multi-use communities – Live, Work, Play!
The city of Alpharetta, GA has three multi-use communities. Avalon, Downtown Alpharetta and Halcyon. Avalon is an 86-acre community and includes upscale shopping, dining, a movie theater, single-family residences, luxury rental homes, office space, even a conference center and hotel. My husband and I love to get away at the hotel for a weekend without the kids! Another family favorite is the outdoor ice skating rink in the center of the community during the winter months. During the warmer months, exercise classes, concerts and kids events fill the green space.
In downtown Alpharetta you can gather for a meal, play or relax in the large greenspace, run through the water fountains or take a walk in the Brook Street Park Arboretum behind City Hall.
Halcyon, the newest of the three multi-use communities in Alpharetta is a 135-acre development with shops, restaurants, loft offices, hotel rooms and residences to lease or buy. You also have easy access to the Big Creek Greenway, a beautiful 12 foot wide wooded concrete path, which makes time with friends, biking, walking or jogging just steps away. The green space of Halcyon is super fun to hang with family and friends. They even have a team corn hole league!
REASON #3: Shopping and Dining
With more than 250 shops and 200 dining options within a five-mile radius, there is always somewhere new to explore in in the city of Alpharetta, GA.
In Alpharetta’s City Center you’ll find breweries, unique shops, and locally owned restaurants. The Downtown area hosts events like Food Truck Alley where the city brings in mobile meal options for all to enjoy while listening to live music. The Alpharetta Arts Streetfest features around 100 artists selling handmade goods. And the Farmers Market features a variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, meats, flowers, and herbs from the local area.
Avalon is just a short walk from downtown and features well known shops, a variety of dining options and a Whole Foods Market. At Halcyon you’ll find both full service and counter service restaurant options for those on the go. It’s easy to see how Alpharetta is rated the #1 best place to live in Atlanta by Niche.com!
REASON #4: Excellent Schools
Education is a priority to those who live in the city of Alpharetta, GA. Both private and public schools in the area are top rated. Rated among the top high schools in Georgia are: Alpharetta High, Milton High, and Chattahoochee High.
For those who want to further their education, higher education institutions including Georgia State University and Gwinnett Technical College have campuses in Alpharetta as well.
REASON #5: JOBS
Alpharetta, dubbed the “Technology City of the South,” has over 700 technology-based businesses that make their home here. Microsoft, Goldman Sacs, Salesforce, HP, The CocaCola Company, Verizon, UPS and ADP are just a few. The most common jobs held by those living in the city of Alpharetta, GA are in management, computer & mathematical occupations and sales.
Other companies headquartered in the Atlanta area are: Chick-fil-A, The Home Depot, Delta Airlines, Emory University, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and the Boys and Girls Club.
If you are looking for a city with quiet charm and southern hospitality that’s not too far from the big city or the mountains, the city of Alpharetta, GA is worth a look!
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Meg Sams learned to see the beauty and potential in structures of all shapes and sizes, growing up with an architect mom and engineer dad. When not spending time with her artist husband, Roy, and her busy boys, Meg loves playing tennis and sticking her toes in the sand.
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